BUTLER NATIONAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2020 October (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2020

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

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

Commission File Number 0-1678

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas		41-0834293
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

19920 West 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

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

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
None	None	None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $.01 Par Value
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files): Yes ☒ No ☐

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

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☒
		Emerging growth company	☐

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

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

Yes ☐ No ☒

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of December 11, 2020 was 74,033,347 shares.

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020 (Audited)	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019	6

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended October 31, 2020 and 2019	7

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8

Item 2	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	12

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	20

Item 4	Controls and Procedures	21

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	22

Item 1A	Risk Factors	22

Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	22

Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	22

Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	22

Item 5	Other Information	22

Item 6	Exhibits	22

Signatures		23

Exhibit Index		24

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020

(in thousands except per share data)

	October 31, 2020			April 30, 2020
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$	17,404		$	16,793
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		2,270			2,784
Inventories
Parts and raw materials		7,148			6,892
Work in process		2,305			1,661
Finished goods		55			62
Total inventory, net of allowance		9,508			8,615
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,076			1,620
Income tax receivable		65			-
Total current assets		31,323			29,812

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Lease right-to-use assets		44,349			44,349
Land and building		5,876			5,805
Aircraft		8,740			8,511
Machinery and equipment		4,195			4,093
Office furniture and fixtures		10,023			8,533
Leasehold improvements		4,032			4,032
		77,215			75,323
Accumulated depreciation		(22,963	)		(20,577	)
Total property, plant and equipment		54,252			54,746

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $7,522 at October 31, 2020 and $7,029 at April 30, 2020)		7,441			6,483

OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $10,524 at October 31, 2020 and $10,153 at April 30, 2020)		3,233			3,546
Total other assets		3,233			3,546
Total assets	$	96,249		$	94,587

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	2,862		$	2,228
Current maturities of lease liability		1,228			1,163
Accounts payable		1,755			962
Customer deposits		3,782			1,994
Gaming facility mandated payment		1,402			1,338
Compensation and compensated absences		1,850			2,571
Income taxes payable		-			206
Other current liabilities		417			274
Total current liabilities		13,296			10,736

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		2,774			3,211
Lease liability, net of current maturities		41,587			42,211
Deferred tax liability, net		625			625
Total long-term liabilities		44,986			46,047
Total liabilities		58,282			56,783

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Butler National Corporation's stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, par value $5: Authorized 50,000,000 shares, all classes; Designated Classes A and B 200,000 shares; $100 Class A, 9.8%, cumulative if earned liquidation and redemption value; $100, no shares issued and outstanding		-			-
$1,000 Class B, 6%, convertible cumulative, liquidation and redemption value $1,000, no shares issued and outstanding		-			-
Common stock, par value $.01: authorized 100,000,000 shares issued 77,719,677 shares, and outstanding 74,033,347 shares at October 31, 2020 and issued 77,719,677 shares, and outstanding 74,398,262 shares at April 30, 2020		777			777
Capital contributed in excess of par		15,900			15,600
Treasury stock at cost, 3,686,330 shares at October 31, 2020 and 3,321,415 shares at April 30, 2020		(1,898	)		(1,713	)
Retained earnings		18,453			18,147
Total Butler National Corporation's stockholders' equity		33,232			32,811
Noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		4,735			4,993
Total stockholders' equity		37,967			37,804
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	96,249		$	94,587

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2020 AND 2019

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED
	October 31,
	2020			2019
REVENUE:
Professional Services	$	7,648		$	8,107
Aerospace Products		8,324			11,330
Total revenue		15,972			19,437

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of Professional Services		3,418			4,006
Cost of Aerospace Products		6,687			6,563
Marketing and advertising		893			1,035
Employee benefits		566			526
Depreciation and amortization		1,338			1,276
General, administrative and other		1,383			1,804
Total costs and expenses		14,285			15,210

OPERATING INCOME		1,687			4,227

OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense		(1,065	)		(1,087	)
Total other expense		(1,065	)		(1,087	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		622			3,140

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes		120			825

NET INCOME		502			2,315
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		(181	)		(85	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION	$	321		$	2,230

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.00		$	0.03

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		74,130,934			68,104,433

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.00		$	0.03

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		74,130,934			68,104,433

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE Six MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2020 AND 2019

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	SIX MONTHS ENDED
	October 31,
	2020			2019
REVENUE:
Professional Services	$	13,001		$	16,223
Aerospace Products		15,960			20,230
Total revenue		28,961			36,453

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of Professional Services		6,828			7,856
Cost of Aerospace Products		11,788			11,532
Marketing and advertising		1,845			2,139
Employee benefits		1,151			1,073
Depreciation and amortization		2,644			2,515
General, administrative and other		2,890			3,590
Total costs and expenses		27,146			28,705

OPERATING INCOME		1,815			7,748

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense		(1,653	)		(2,184	)
Gain on sale of airplanes		-			529
Total other income (expense)		(1,653	)		(1,655	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		162			6,093

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes		114			1,587

NET INCOME		48			4,506
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		258			(215	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION	$	306		$	4,291

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.00		$	0.06

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		74,258,559			68,233,900

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.00		$	0.06

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		74,258,559			68,233,900

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Shares of Common Stock		Common Stock		Capital Contributed in Excess of Par		Shares of Treasury Stock		Treasury Stock at Cost			Retained Earnings		Total Stock-holders’ Equity BNC			Non controlling Interest in BHCMC		Total Stock-holders’ Equity
Balance, April 30, 2019		71,008,122	$	710	$	14,767		2,727,051	$	(1,387	)	$	13,913	$	28,003		$	6,341	$	34,344

Stock repurchase		-		-		-		120,821		(43	)		-		(43	)		-		(43	)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-		-		47		-		-			-		47			-		47

Net Income		-		-		-		-		-			2,061		2,061			130		2,191

Balance, July 31, 2019		71,008,122	$	710	$	14,814		2,847,872	$	(1,430	)	$	15,974	$	30,068		$	6,471	$	36,539

Stock repurchase		-		-		-		206,050		(95	)		-		(95	)		-		(95	)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-		-		48		-		-			-		48			-		48

Net Income		-		-		-		-		-			2,230		2,230			85		2,315

Balance, October 31, 2019		71,008,122	$	710	$	14,862		3,053,922	$	(1,525	)	$	18,204	$	32,251		$	6,556	$	38,807

	Shares of Common Stock		Common Stock		Capital Contributed in Excess of Par		Shares of Treasury Stock		Treasury Stock at Cost			Retained Earnings			Total Stock-holders’ Equity BNC			Non controlling Interest in BHCMC			Total Stock-holders’ Equity
Balance, April 30, 2020		77,719,677	$	777	$	15,600		3,321,415	$	(1,713	)	$	18,147		$	32,811		$	4,993		$	37,804

Stock repurchase		-		-		-		212,000		(108	)		-			(108	)		-			(108	)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-		-		150		-		-			-			150			-			150

Net Loss		-		-		-		-		-			(15	)		(15	)		(439	)		(454	)

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

Stock repurchase		-		-		-		152,915		(77	)		-			(77	)		-			(77	)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-		-		150		-		-			-			150			-			150

Net Income		-		-		-		-		-			321			321			181			502

Balance, October 31, 2020		77,719,677	$	777	$	15,900		3,686,330	$	(1,898	)	$	18,453		$	33,232		$	4,735		$	37,967

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	SIX MONTHS ENDED
	October 31,
	2020			2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	48		$	4,506
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		3,250			3,140
Gain on sale of airplane		-			(529	)
Deferred compensation, restricted stock		300			95

Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		514			806
Income tax receivable		(65	)		27
Inventories		(893	)		293
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(456	)		(408	)
Accounts payable		793			(261	)
Customer deposits		1,788			93
Lease liability		(559	)		(478	)
Accrued liabilities		(721	)		150
Gaming facility mandated payment		64			6
Income tax payable		(206	)		1,300
Other current liabilities		143			108
Net cash provided by operating activities		4,000			8,848

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(3,401	)		(677	)
Proceeds from sale of airplanes		-			975
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(3,401	)		298

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings of long-term debt		2,001			-
Repayments of long-term debt		(1,804	)		(997	)
Repurchase of common stock		(185	)		(138	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		12			(1,135	)

NET INCREASE IN CASH		611			8,011

CASH, beginning of period		16,793			9,014

CASH, end of period	$	17,404		$	17,025

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid	$	1,644		$	2,183
Income taxes paid	$	385		$	259

NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY
Lease right-of-use assets and lease liability	$	-		$	41,981

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021.

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

2. Net Income Per Share: Butler National Corporation (“the Company”) follows ASC 260 that requires the reporting of both basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. In accordance with ASC 260, any anti-dilutive effects on net earnings per share would be excluded. The number of potential common shares as of October 31, 2020 is 74,033,347.

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

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

Identify the contract, or contracts, with a customer

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

Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

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

Determination of the transaction price

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates include assumptions about percentage-of-completion, collection of accounts receivable, the valuation, and recognition of stock-based compensation expense, valuation for deferred tax assets and useful life of fixed assets.

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

Inventory obsolescence is examined on a regular basis. When determining our estimate of obsolescence, we consider inventory that has been inactive for five years or longer and the probability of using that inventory in future production. The obsolete inventory generally consists of Falcon and Learjet parts and electrical components. At October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020, the estimate of obsolete inventory was $685 and $685 respectively.

6. Research and Development: We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 was $1,744 and $1,180 respectively.

7. Debt: At October 31, 2020, the Company was utilizing a promissory note in the form of a line of credit totaling $5,000. The unused line at October 31, 2020 was $5,000. The interest rate on this promissory note is 3.65%. The line of credit is due on demand and is collateralized by the first and second positions on all assets of the Company.

At October 31, 2020, there was one note with an interest rate of 6.25% collateralized by aircraft security agreements totaling $1,427. This note was used for the purchase and modifications of collateralized aircraft. This note matures in January 2023.

At October 31, 2020, there is one note totaling $212 collateralized by real estate in Dodge City, Kansas. The interest rate on this note is 6.25%. This note matures in June 2024.

At October 31, 2020, there is one note collateralized by equipment with a balance of $32. The interest rate on this note is 4.5%. This note matures in April 2022.

At October 31, 2020, there is a note payable collateralized by real estate with a balance of $1,347. The interest rate on this note is at LIBOR plus 1.75%. This note matures in March 2029.

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

In May 2020, the Company received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $2,001. Funds from the loan may only be used for payroll costs, costs to continue group health care benefits, rent and utilities. The loan and accrued interest are forgivable as long as the borrower uses the proceeds for eligible purposes. The unforgiven portion of the PPP loan is payable over two years at an interest rate of 1%, with a deferral of payments for the first six months. The Company used the entire loan amount for qualifying expenses. The Company has applied for forgiveness of this loan and is awaiting determination. While the Company currently believes that its use of the loan proceeds will meet the conditions for forgiveness of the loan, we cannot assure if and when a portion or all of the loan will be forgiven.

We are not in default of any of our notes as of October 31, 2020.

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 2021 and beyond.

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8. Other Assets: Our other asset account includes assets of $5,500 related to the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Management Contract privilege fee, $5,927 of gaming equipment we were required to pay for ownership by the State of Kansas Lottery, and JET autopilot intellectual property of $1,417 and miscellaneous other assets of $913. BHCMC expects the $5,500 privilege fee to have a value over the remaining life of the initial Management Contract with the State of Kansas which will end in December 2024. The State of Kansas approved a renewal management contract and an amendment to the current management contract for our Professional Services company BNSC via BHCMC. The renewal will take effect December 15, 2024, and continue to 2039, another 15 years. The Managers Certificate asset for use of gaming equipment is being amortized over a period of three years based on the estimated useful life of gaming equipment. The JET intellectual property is being amortized over a period of fifteen years.

9. Stock Options and Incentive Plans:

In November 2016, the shareholders approved and adopted the Butler National Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the Plan is 12.5 million.

On April 12, 2019, the Company granted 2.5 million restricted shares to employees. These shares have voting rights at date of grant and become fully vested and nonforfeitable on April 11, 2024. The restricted shares were valued at $0.38 per share, for a total of $950. On March 17, 2020, the Company granted 5.0 million restricted shares to employees. These shares have voting rights at date of grant and become fully vested and non-forfeitable on March 16, 2025. The restricted shares were valued at $0.41 per share, for a total of $2.0 million. The deferred compensation related to these grants will be expensed on the financial statements over the five year vesting period. No other equity awards have been made under the plan.

For the six months ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, the Company expensed $300 and $95, respectively.

10. Stock Repurchase Program

The Board of Directors approved a stock purchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $4,000 of its common stock. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by Butler National’s management based on market conditions and other factors. The program is currently authorized through May 1, 2021.

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through October 31, 2020.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Program authorization (b)							$	750
Shares purchased in prior periods		1,359,619	$	0.27		1,359,619	$	381
Quarter ended January 31, 2019 (a)		186,727	$	0.34		186,727	$	317
Quarter ended April 30, 2019 (a)		580,705	$	0.38		580,705	$	94
Increase in program authorization April 2019 (c)		-	$	-		-	$	1,569
Quarter ended July 31, 2019 (a)		120,821	$	0.35		120,821	$	1,526
Increase in program authorization October 2019 (d)		-	$	-		-	$	3,301
Quarter ended October 31, 2019 (a)		206,050	$	0.46		206,050	$	3,206
Quarter ended January 31, 2020 (a)		267,468	$	0.70		267,468	$	3,019
Quarter ended April 30, 2020 (a)		25	$	0.41		25	$	3,019
Quarter ended July 31, 2020 (a)		212,000	$	0.51		212,000	$	2,911
Quarter ended October 31, 2020 (a)		152,915	$	0.50		152,915	$	2,835
Total		3,086,330	$	0.38		3,086,330

(a)	These shares of common stock were purchased through a private transaction
(b)	Board of Directors increased program authorization from $500 to $750
(c)	Board of Directors increased program authorization from $750 to $2,225
(d)	Board of Directors increased program authorization from $2,225 to $4,000

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11. Lease Right-to-Use

On May 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 Leases – Topic 842. ASU 2016-02 requires that on the balance sheet a lessee should recognize a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term.

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

	October 31, 2020
Right-to-use assets	$	44,349
Less accumulated depreciation		4,273
Total	$	40,076

Future minimum lease payments for assets under capital leases at October 31, 2020 are as follows:

2022	$	5,244
2023		5,260
2024		5,314
2025		5,317
2026		5,268
Thereafter		56,979
Total minimum lease payments		83,382
Less amount representing interest		40,567
Present value of net minimum lease payments		42,815
Less current maturities of lease liability		1,228
Lease liability, net of current maturities	$	41,587

12. COVID-19 Overview:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Subsequent Events:

The Company evaluated its October 31, 2020 financial statements for subsequent events through the filing date of this report. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

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

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

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this report, other reports and proxy statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, communications to stockholders, press releases, and oral statements made by representatives of the Company that are not historical in nature, or that state the Company or management intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "could," "should," "will," "intended," "continue," "believe," "may," "expect," "hope," "anticipate," "goal," "forecast," "plan," "guidance" or "estimate" or the negative of these words, variations thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. It is important to note that any such performance and actual results, financial condition or business, could differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020, and elsewhere herein or in other reports filed with the SEC. Other unforeseen factors not identified herein could also have such an effect. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial condition or business over time.

The forward-looking statements in this report are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating such statements, a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results, performance, financial condition, cash flows, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include those set forth in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020, including the following factors:

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extensive regulation across our industries;

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evolving government regulations and law;

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the geographic location of our casino;

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customer concentration risk;

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

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industrial business cycles;

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market competition;

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marketability restrictions of our common stock;

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

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the possibility of a reverse-stock split;

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executive officers are family members;

	●	non-renewal of certain casino management contracts;
	●	changes in regulations of financial reporting;

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fluctuating fuel and energy costs;

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fixed-price contracts;

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development, production, testing and marketing of new products;

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the stability of credit markets;

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cyber-security threats;

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acts of terrorism and war;

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inclement weather and natural disasters;

	●	pandemics or other national health crisis;
	●	loss of key personnel;

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risks associated with international sales;

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future acquisitions and investments;

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change of control restrictions;

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potential impairment losses;

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extensive taxation;

Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this report. Results of operations in any past period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for future periods. Fluctuations in operating results may also result in fluctuations in the price of the Company's common stock.

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

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Management Overview

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

We have two separate reporting segments: Aerospace Products and Professional Services. Aerospace Products and Professional Services do not share the same customers and suppliers and have substantially distinct businesses. The Aerospace Products operating segment provides products and services in the aerospace industry. Companies in Aerospace Products derive their revenue from system design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, installation, repairing, overhauling, servicing and distribution of aerostructures, avionics, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies and systems. The Professional Services operating segment provides services in the gaming industry. Professional Services companies manage a gaming and entertainment facility and provide architectural and engineering services. These reporting segments operate through various subsidiaries and affiliates listed in the Company’s fiscal year 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Aerospace Products. The Aerospace Products segment includes the manufacture, sale and service of electronic equipment and systems and technologies to enhance and support products related to aircraft. Additionally, we also operate several Federal Aviation Administration (the "FAA") Repair Stations. Companies in Aerospace Products concentrate on Learjet, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna turbine engine, Cessna multi-engine piston and Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft. Specifically, the design, distribution and support for products for older aircraft, or “Classic” aircraft are areas of focus for companies in Aerospace Products.

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

●	Aerial surveillance products	●	GARMIN GTN Global Position System Navigator with Communication Transceiver

●	Aerodynamic enhancement products	●	J.E.T autopilot products

●	Airspeed and altimeter systems	●	Electrical systems and switching equipment

●	Avcon Fins	●	Noise suppression systems

●	ADS-B (transponder) systems	●	Rate gyroscopes

●	Conversion of passenger configurations to cargo	●	Replacement vertical accelerometers

●	Cargo/sensor carrying pods	●	Provisions for external stores

●	Electronic navigation instruments, radios and transponders	●	Attitude heading reference systems

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

●	Aerial photograph capabilities	●	Extended tip fuel tanks

●	Aerodynamic improvements	●	Radar systems

●	Avionics systems	●	ISR – Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance

●	Cargo doors	●	Special mission modifications

●	Conversion from passenger to freighter configuration	●	Stability enhancements

●	Extended doors	●	Traffic collision avoidance systems

Special Mission Electronics. We supply defense-related, commercial off-the-shelf products to various commercial entities and government agencies and subcontractors in order to update or extend the useful life of aircraft with older components and technology. These products include:

●	Cabling	●	HangFire Override Modules

●	Electronic control systems	●	Test equipment

●	Gun Control Units for Apache and Blackhawk helicopters	●	Gun Control Units for land and sea based military vehicles

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Professional Services. The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming facility and related dining and entertainment facilities in Dodge City, Kansas. Boot Hill Casino and Resort features approximately 645 slot machines and 20 table games. Due to COVID-19, Boot Hill Casino and Resort currently has 412 slot machines and 16 table games. Companies in Professional Services also provide licensed architectural services, including commercial and industrial building design, and engineering services.

Boot Hill. Butler National Service Corporation (“BNSC”), via BHCMC, LLC (“BHCMC”), a company in Professional Services, has managed The Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, Kansas (“Boot Hill”) since 2009 pursuant to the Lottery Gaming Facility Management Contract, by and among BNSC, BHCMC and the Kansas Lottery, originally dated December 8, 2009, as subsequently amended (“Boot Hill Agreement”). As required by Kansas law, all games, gaming equipment and gaming operations at Boot Hill are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery.

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

COVID-19 Overview

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

Results Overview

The six months ended October 31, 2020 revenue decreased 21% to $29.0 million compared to $36.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. In the six months ended October 31, 2020 the professional services revenue was $13.0 million compared to $16.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, a decrease of 20%. In the six months ended October 31, 2020 the Aerospace Products revenue was $16.0 million compared to $20.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019, a decrease of 21%.

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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

(dollars in thousands)	Six Months Ended October 31, 2020		Percent of Total Revenue			Six Months Ended October 31, 2019		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2019-2020
Revenue:
Professional Services	$	13,001		45	%	$	16,223		45	%		-20	%
Aerospace Products		15,960		55	%		20,230		55	%		-21	%
Total revenue		28,961		100	%		36,453		100	%		-21	%

Costs and expenses:
Costs of Professional Services		6,828		24	%		7,856		21	%		-13	%
Cost of Aerospace Products		11,788		41	%		11,532		32	%		2	%
Marketing and advertising		1,845		6	%		2,139		6	%		-14	%
Employee benefits		1,151		4	%		1,073		3	%		7	%
Depreciation and amortization		2,644		9	%		2,515		7	%		5	%
General, administrative and other		2,890		10	%		3,590		10	%		-19	%
Total costs and expenses		27,146		94	%		28,705		79	%		-5	%
Operating income	$	1,815		6	%	$	7,748		21	%		-77	%

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Revenue:

Revenue decreased 21% to $29.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $36.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the decrease in revenue.

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Professional Services derives its revenue from (a) professional management services in the gaming industry through Butler National Service Corporation ("BNSC") and BHCMC, LLC ("BHCMC"), and (b) professional architectural, engineering and management support services. Revenue from Professional Services decreased 20% for the six months to $13.0 million at October 31, 2020 compared to $16.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

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Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue decreased 21% for the six months to $16.0 million at October 31, 2020 compared to $20.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

Costs and expenses:

Costs and expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy. Costs and expenses decreased 5% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $27.1 million compared to $28.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs and expenses were 94% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 79% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

Costs of Professional Services decreased 13% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $6.8 million compared to $7.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 24% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 21% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 2% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $11.8 million compared to $11.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 41% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 32% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

Marketing and advertising expenses decreased by 14% in the six months ended October 31, 2020, to $1.8 million compared to $2.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 6% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 6% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Marketing and advertising expenses include advertising, sales and marketing labor, gaming development costs, and casino and product promotions.

Employee benefits expenses as a percent of total revenue was 4% in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to 3% in the six months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses increased to $1.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, from $1.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses include the employers' share of all federal, state and local taxes, paid time off for vacation, holidays and illness, employee health and life insurance programs and employer matching contributions to retirement plans.

Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percent of total revenue was 9% in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to 7% in the six months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses increased 5% to $2.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, from $2.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses include depreciation related to owned assets being depreciated over various useful lives and amortization of intangible items including the Kansas privilege fee related to the Boot Hill Casino being expensed over the term of the gaming contract with the State of Kansas. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended October 31, 2020 was $1.9 million compared to $1.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

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

Other income (expense):

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

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Operations by Segment

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

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019:

(dollars in thousands)	Six Months Ended October 31, 2020		Percent of Total Revenue			Six Months Ended October 31, 2019		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2019-2020
Professional Services
Revenue
Boot Hill Casino	$	12,863		99	%	$	16,113		99	%		-20	%
Management/Professional Services		138		1	%		110		1	%		25	%
Revenue		13,001		100	%		16,223		100	%		-20	%

Costs of Professional Services		6,828		53	%		7,856		48	%		-13	%
Expenses		5,446		41	%		5,928		37	%		-8	%
Total costs and expenses		12,274		94	%		13,784		85	%		-11	%
Professional Services operating income before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC	$	727		6	%	$	2,439		15	%		-70	%

(dollars in thousands)	Six Months Ended October 31, 2020		Percent of Total Revenue			Six Months Ended October 31, 2019		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2019-2020
Aerospace Products
Revenue	$	15,960		100	%	$	20,230		100	%		-21	%

Costs of Aerospace Products		11,788		74	%		11,532		57	%		2	%
Expenses		3,084		19	%		3,389		17	%		-9	%
Total costs and expenses		14,872		93	%		14,921		74	%		0	%

Aerospace Products operating income	$	1,088		7	%	$	5,309		26	%		-80	%

Professional Services

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Revenue from Professional Services decreased 20% for the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $13.0 million compared to $16.2 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. The decrease resulted from Boot Hill Casino & Resort being forced to close from March 18, 2020 thru May 21, 2020 due to COVID-19.

In the six months ended October 31, 2020 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $17.1 million compared to $20.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $5.5 million resulting in gaming revenue of $11.6 million for the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $6.5 million resulting in gaming revenue of $14.0 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino decreased to $1.3 million for the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $2.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019.

The remaining management and Professional Services revenue includes professional management services in the gaming industry, and licensed architectural services. Professional Services revenue excluding Boot Hill Casino increased 25% to $138 for the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $110 for the six months ended October 31, 2019.

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Costs of Professional Services decreased in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $6.8 million compared to $7.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 53% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 48% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

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Expenses decreased 8% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $5.4 million compared to $5.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 41% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 37% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

Aerospace Products

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Revenue decreased 21% to $16.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $20.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to a decrease in avionics business of $5.6 million and an increase in aircraft modification business of $1.3 million. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics that we market both domestically and internationally.

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Costs of Aerospace Products increased by 2% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $11.8 million compared to $11.5 million for the six months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 74% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 57% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

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Expenses decreased 9% in the six months ended October 31, 2020 to $3.1 million compared to $3.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 19% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 17% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2019.

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SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2020 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2020

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended October 31, 2020		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended October 31, 2019		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2019-2020
Revenue:
Professional Services	$	7,648		48	%	$	8,107		42	%		-6	%
Aerospace Products		8,324		52	%		11,330		58	%		-27	%
Total revenue		15,972		100	%		19,437		100	%		-18	%

Costs and expenses:
Costs of Professional Services		3,418		21	%		4,006		21	%		-15	%
Cost of Aerospace Products		6,687		42	%		6,563		34	%		2	%
Marketing and advertising		893		6	%		1,035		5	%		-14	%
Employee benefits		566		3	%		526		3	%		8	%
Depreciation and amortization		1,338		8	%		1,276		6	%		5	%
General, administrative and other		1,383		9	%		1,804		9	%		-23	%
Total costs and expenses		14,285		89	%		15,210		78	%		-6	%
Operating income	$	1,687		11	%	$	4,227		22	%		-60	%

Revenue:

Revenue decreased 18% to $16.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $19.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the decrease in revenue.

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Professional Services derives its revenue from (a) professional management services in the gaming industry through Butler National Service Corporation ("BNSC") and BHCMC, LLC ("BHCMC"), and (b) professional architectural, engineering and management support services. Revenue from Professional Services decreased 6% for the three months to $7.6 million at October 31, 2020 compared to $8.1 million at October 31, 2019.

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Aerospace Products derives its revenue by designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, servicing and repairing products for classic and current production aircraft. Aerospace Products revenue decreased 27% for the three months to $8.3 million at October 31, 2020 compared to $11.3 million at October 31, 2019.

Costs and expenses:

Costs and expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy. Costs and expenses decreased 6% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $14.3 million compared to $15.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Costs and expenses were 89% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 78% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

Costs of Professional Services decreased 15% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $3.4 million compared to $4.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 21% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 21% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 2% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $6.7 million compared to $6.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 42% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 34% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

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Marketing and advertising expenses decreased 14% in the three months ended October 31, 2020, to $893 compared to $1.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 6% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 5% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Marketing and advertising expenses include advertising, sales and marketing labor, gaming development costs, and casino and product promotions.

Employee benefits expenses as a percent of total revenue was 3% in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to 3% in the three months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses increased 8% to $566 in the three months ended October 31, 2020, from $526 in the three months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses include the employers' share of all federal, state and local taxes, paid time off for vacation, holidays and illness, employee health and life insurance programs and employer matching contributions to retirement plans.

Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percent of total revenue was 8% in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to 6% in the three months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses increased 5% to $1.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020 from $1.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. These expenses include depreciation related to owned assets being depreciated over various useful lives and amortization of intangible items including the Kansas privilege fee related to the Boot Hill Casino being expensed over the term of the gaming contract with the State of Kansas. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended October 31, 2020 was $954 compared to $935 in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

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

Other expense:

Interest expense was $1.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared with interest expense of $1.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $982 in the three months ended October 31, 2020 compared to $1.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

Operations by Segment

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019:

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended October 31, 2020		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended October 31, 2019		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2019-2020
Professional Services
Revenue
Boot Hill Casino	$	7,555		99	%	$	8,043		99	%		-6	%
Management/Professional Services		93		1	%		64		1	%		45	%
Revenue		7,648		100	%		8,107		100	%		-6	%

Costs of Professional Services		3,418		45	%		4,006		49	%		-15	%
Expenses		2,714		35	%		2,910		36	%		-7	%
Total costs and expenses		6,132		80	%		6,916		85	%		-11	%
Professional Services operating income (loss) before noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC	$	1,516		20	%	$	1,191		15	%		27	%

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended October 31, 2020		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended October 31, 2019		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2019-2020
Aerospace Products
Revenue	$	8,324		100	%	$	11,330		100	%		-27	%

Costs of Aerospace Products		6,687		80	%		6,563		58	%		2	%
Expenses		1,466		18	%		1,731		15	%		-15	%
Total costs and expenses		8,153		98	%		8,294		73	%		-2	%

Aerospace Products operating income	$	171		2	%	$	3,036		27	%		-94	%

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Professional Services

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Revenue from Professional Services decreased 6% for the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $7.6 million compared to $8.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019. The decrease resulted from fewer Boot Hill Casino & Resort patron visits due to COVID-19.

In the three months ended October 31, 2020 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $9.8 million compared to $10.2 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $3.0 million resulting in gaming revenue of $6.8 million for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.2 million resulting in gaming revenue of $7.0 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019. Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino decreased to $784 for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019.

The remaining management and Professional Services revenue includes professional management services in the gaming industry, and licensed architectural services. Professional Services revenue excluding Boot Hill Casino increased 45% to $93 for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $64 for the three months ended October 31, 2019.

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Costs of Professional Services decreased 15% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $3.4 million compared to $4.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 45% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 49% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

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Expenses decreased 7% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $2.7 million compared to $2.9 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 35% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 36% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

Aerospace Products

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Revenue decreased 27% to $8.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $11.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to a decrease in avionics business of $3.2 million and an increase in aircraft modification business of $162. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics that we market both domestically and internationally.

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Costs of Aerospace Products increased 2% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $6.7 million compared to $6.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 2019. Costs were 80% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 58% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

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Expenses decreased 15% in the three months ended October 31, 2020 to $1.5 million compared to $1.7 million in the three months ended October 31, 2019. Expenses were 18% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020, as compared to 15% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2019.

Employees

Other than persons employed by our gaming subsidiaries there were 111 full time and 5 part time employees on October 31, 2020, compared to 103 full time and 6 part time employees on October 31, 2019. As of December 4, 2020, staffing is 110 full time and 5 part time employees. Our staffing at Boot Hill Casino & Resort on October 31, 2020 was 166 full time and 66 part time employees compared to 197 full time and 64 part time employees on October 31, 2019. At December 4, 2020 there are 162 full time and 69 part time employees. None of the employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The ownership structure of BHCMC, LLC is now:

	Members of
	Board of	Equity	Income
Membership Interest	Managers	Ownership	(Loss) Sharing
Class A	3	20%	40%
Class B	4	80%	60%

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

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

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Analysis and Discussion of Cash Flow

During the six months ended October 31, 2020 our cash position increased by $611. Net income was $48 for the six months ended October 31, 2020. Cash flows provided by operating activities was $4.0 million for the six months ended October 31, 2020. Non-cash activities consisting of depreciation and amortization provided $3.3 million, while deferred compensation provided $300. Customer deposits increased our cash position by $1.8 million. We reduced our lease liability by $559. Inventories decreased our cash position by $893. Accounts receivable increased our cash position by $514. Gaming facility mandated payments increased our cash position by $64. Prepaid expenses and other assets decreased our cash by $456. An increase in accounts payable, a decrease in accrued expenses, and an increase in other current liabilities increased our cash by $215. Income taxes decreased our cash position by $271.

Cash used in investing activities was $3.4 million for the six months ended October 31, 2020. We invested $229 to purchase aircraft, $1.5 million towards STCs, and $1.7 million on equipment and furnishings.

Cash provided by financing activities was $12 for the six months ended October 31, 2020. We increased our debt by $2.0 million. We made repayments on our debt of $1.8 million. We purchased company stock of $185. The stock was acquired and placed in treasury.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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

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

Lease Right-to-Use: See footnote 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to our financial statements. Significant estimates include assumptions about percentage-of-completion, collection of accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, the valuation of long-lived assets, including the STC’s, valuation for deferred tax assets and useful life of fixed and other long-term assets.

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

Supplemental Type Certificates: Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are authorizations granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for specific modification of a certain aircraft. The STC authorizes us to perform modifications, installations, and assemblies on applicable customer-owned aircraft. Costs incurred to obtain STCs are capitalized and subsequently amortized over a seven year life. The legal life of an STC is indefinite.

Changing Prices and Inflation

We have experienced upward pressure from inflation in fiscal year 2021. From fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 most of the increases we experienced were in material costs. This additional cost may not be transferable to our customers resulting in lower income in the future. We anticipate fuel costs and possibly interest rates to rise in fiscal 2021 and 2022.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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

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

In connection with the preparation of this Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2020. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 31, 2020.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Limitations on Controls

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

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: In our opinion there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended October 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.			LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
			As of October 31, 2020, there are no significant known legal proceedings pending against us. We consider all such unknown proceedings, if any, to be ordinary litigation incident to the character of the business. We believe that the resolution of any claims will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company.

Item 1A.			RISK FACTORS.
			There are no other material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020.

Item 2.			UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
			The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company during the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020		-	$	-		-	$	2,911,000
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020		112,120	$	0.50		112,120	$	2,891,000
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020		40,795	$	0.50		40,795	$	2,835,000
Total		152,915	$	0.50		152,915

(a) Our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of Butler National common stock in the open market or otherwise, at an aggregate purchase price of $4,000,000. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by Butler National's management based on market conditions and other factors. The program is currently authorized through May 1, 2021.

Item 3.		DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
		None.

Item 4.		MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
		Not applicable.

Item 5.		OTHER INFORMATION.
		None.

Item 6.		EXHIBITS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	101	The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

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SIGNATURES

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

	BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
	(Registrant)

December 11, 2020	/s/ Clark D. Stewart
Date	Clark D. Stewart
	(President and Chief Executive Officer)

December 11, 2020	/s/ Tad M. McMahon
Date	Tad M. McMahon
	(Chief Financial Officer)

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Exhibit Index

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

101	The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.