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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, 2022

☐	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 15, 2022 was 76,781,357 shares.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

		PAGE NO.
Item 1	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – October 31, 2022 (unaudited) and April 30, 2022	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended October 31, 2022 and 2021	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Six Months Ended October 31, 2022 and 2021	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Six Months Ended October 31, 2022 and 2021	6

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended October 31, 2022 and 2021	7

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8

Item 2	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	16

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	25

Item 4	Controls and Procedures	25

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	26

Item 1A	Risk Factors	26

Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	26

Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	26

Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	26

Item 5	Other Information	26

Item 6	Exhibits	26

Signatures		27

Exhibit Index		28

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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, 2022 and April 30, 2022

(in thousands except per share data)

	*October 31, 2022*			*April 30, 2022*
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$	14,502		$	12,487
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		3,960			3,636
Inventories
Parts and raw materials		5,112			4,722
Work in process		4,128			4,080
Finished goods		56			70
Total inventory, net of allowance		9,296			8,872
Contract asset		1,242			1,470
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,918			1,361
Total current assets		31,918			27,826

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Lease right-to-use assets		3,781			3,240
Construction in progress		-			6,417
Land		4,751			4,751
Building and improvements		47,790			40,962
Aircraft		8,798			8,719
Machinery and equipment		5,235			4,917
Office furniture and fixtures		12,797			11,826
Leasehold improvements		4,032			4,032
		87,184			84,864
Accumulated depreciation		(25,123	)		(23,290	)
Total property, plant and equipment		62,061			61,574

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $10,025 at October 31, 2022 and $9,336 at April 30, 2022)		8,487			8,018

OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $11,929 at October 31, 2022 and $11,575 at April 30, 2022)		1,425			1,621
Deferred tax asset, net		1,490			1,770
Total other assets		2,915			3,391
Total assets	$	105,381		$	100,809

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	4,935		$	5,165
Current maturities of lease liability		139			106
Accounts payable		2,616			2,773
Contract liability		4,848			820
Gaming facility mandated payment		1,682			1,630
Compensation and compensated absences		1,503			1,911
Income taxes payable		235			1,049
Other current liabilities		449			211
Total current liabilities		16,407			13,665

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		41,027			43,411
Lease liability, net of current maturities		3,371			2,899
Total long-term liabilities		44,398			46,310
Total liabilities		60,805			59,975

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 80,673,572 shares, and outstanding 76,781,357 shares at October 31, 2022 and issued 80,348,572 shares, and outstanding 76,458,146 shares at April 30, 2022		807			803
Capital contributed in excess of par		12,786			12,160
Treasury stock at cost, 3,892,215 shares at October 31, 2022 and 3,890,426 shares at April 30, 2022		(2,079	)		(2,077	)
Retained earnings		33,062			29,948
Total stockholders' equity		44,576			40,834
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	105,381		$	100,809

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2022 AND 2021

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED
	October 31,
	2022			2021
REVENUE:
Professional Services	$	9,745		$	9,232
Aerospace Products		9,581			9,417
Total revenue		19,326			18,649

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of Professional Services		3,752			3,454
Cost of Aerospace Products		6,582			5,927
Marketing and advertising		1,368			1,246
Employee benefits		636			546
Depreciation and amortization		756			705
General, administrative and other		2,230			2,028
Total costs and expenses		15,324			13,906

OPERATING INCOME		4,002			4,743

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense		(707	)		(640	)
Gain on sale of airplane		-			75
Total other income (expense)		(707	)		(565	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		3,295			4,178

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes		612			794
Deferred income tax		-			234

NET INCOME	$	2,683		$	3,150

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.03		$	0.04

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		76,781,461			75,364,083

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.03		$	0.04

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		76,781,461			75,364,083

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE six MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2022 AND 2021

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	SIX MONTHS ENDED
	October 31,
	2022			2021
REVENUE:
Professional Services	$	18,707		$	18,557
Aerospace Products		15,922			17,836
Total revenue		34,629			36,393

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of Professional Services		7,375			6,779
Cost of Aerospace Products		11,409			11,939
Marketing and advertising		2,699			2,426
Employee benefits		1,249			1,121
Depreciation and amortization		1,527			1,407
General, administrative and other		4,743			3,956
Total costs and expenses		29,002			27,628

OPERATING INCOME		5,627			8,765

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense		(1,430	)		(1,254	)
Forgiveness of debt		-			2,001
Gain on sale of airplane		-			75
Gain on sale of building		69			-
Total other income (expense)		(1,361	)		822

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		4,266			9,587

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes		872			1,425
Deferred income tax		280			234

NET INCOME		3,114			7,928
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		-			(1,872	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION	$	3,114		$	6,056

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.04		$	0.08

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		76,618,873			75,365,416

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.04		$	0.08

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		76,618,873			75,365,416

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE six MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2022 AND 2021

(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, 2021		79,070,382	$	790	$	16,900			3,703,633	$	(1,909	)	$	19,580	$	35,361		$	6,018		$	41,379

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-		-		148			-		-			-		148			-			148

Net Income		-		-		-			-		-			2,906		2,906			1,872			4,778

Balance, July 31, 2021		79,070,382	$	790	$	17,048			3,703,633	$	(1,909	)	$	22,486	$	38,415		$	7,890		$	46,305

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		-		-		(6,119	)		-		-			-		(6,119	)		(7,890	)		(14,009	)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-		-		149			-		-			-		149			-			149

Stock repurchase		-		-		-			6,290		(4	)		-		(4	)		-			(4	)

Net Income		-		-		-			-		-			3,150		3,150			-			3,150

Balance, October 31, 2021		79,070,382	$	790	$	11,078			3,709,923	$	(1,913	)	$	25,636	$	35,591		$	-		$	35,591

	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, 2022		80,348,572		$	803	$	12,160		3,890,426	$	(2,077	)	$	29,948	$	40,834		$	-	$	40,834

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		(75,000	)		-		132		-		-			-		132			-		132

Stock repurchase		-			-		-		1,639		(2	)		-		(2	)		-		(2	)

Stock awarded to Director		400,000			4		348		-		-			-		352			-		352

Net Income		-			-		-		-		-			431		431			-		431

Balance, July 31, 2022		80,673,572		$	807	$	12,640		3,892,065	$	(2,079	)	$	30,379	$	41,747		$	-	$	41,747

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		-			-		146		-		-			-		146			-		146

Stock repurchase		-			-		-		150		-			-		-			-		-

Net Income		-			-		-		-		-			2,683		2,683			-		2,683

Balance, October 31, 2022		80,673,572		$	807	$	12,786		3,892,215	$	(2,079	)	$	33,062	$	44,576		$	-	$	44,576

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE six MONTHS ENDED October 31, 2022 AND 2021

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	SIX MONTHS ENDED
	October 31,
	2022			2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	3,114		$	7,928
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		2,939			2,631
Gain on sale of airplane		-			(75	)
Gain on sale of building		(69	)		-
Deferred income tax expense		280			234
Stock awarded to director		352			-
Forgiveness of debt		-			(2,001	)
Deferred compensation, restricted stock		278			297

Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		(324	)		(1,605	)
Inventories		(424	)		109
Contract assets		228			(680	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(1,557	)		(296	)
Accounts payable		(157	)		850
Contract liability		4,028			(4,553	)
Lease liability		93			75
Accrued liabilities		(408	)		(32	)
Gaming facility mandated payment		52			100
Income tax payable		(814	)		710
Other liabilities		238			175
Net cash provided by operating activities		7,849			3,867

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures		(3,253	)		(3,381	)
Proceeds from sale of airplane		-			75
Proceeds from sale of building		164			-
Net cash used in investing activities		(3,089	)		(3,306	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of long-term debt		(2,614	)		(1,863	)
Repurchase of common stock		(2	)		(4	)
Repayments on lease right-to-use		(129	)		(132	)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		-			(7,659	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,745	)		(9,658	)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		2,015			(9,097	)

CASH, beginning of period		12,487			22,022

CASH, end of period	$	14,502		$	12,925

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid	$	1,423		$	1,253
Income taxes paid	$	1,686		$	715

NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY
Lease right-of-use assets purchased	$	541		$	-
Lease liability for purchase of assets under lease	$	541		$	-
Secured notes payable for purchase of noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC, net	$	-		$	7,914
Notes receivable forgiven as part of purchase of noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC	$	-		$	780
Deferred tax asset relating to the purchase of noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LCC	$	-		$	2,344
Purchase of noncontrolling interest - note receivable and other liabilities	$	-		$	6,350

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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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, 2022. 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, 2022 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023.

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.

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. Effective September 1, 2022, sports wagering became legal in the State of Kansas. The Company is currently managing sports wagering through DraftKings sports wagering platform. The Company shares a percentage of the gross sports wagering win with its platform partner. Food, beverage, and other revenue is recorded when the service is received and paid.

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4. Disaggregation of Revenue

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by primary geographical market, major product line, and timing of revenue recognition.

	Three Months Ended October 31, 2022						Three Months Ended October 31, 2021
	Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total		Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total
Geographical Markets
North America	$	9,745	$	8,298	$	18,043	$	9,232	$	7,522	$	16,754
Europe		-		124		124		-		1,114		1,114
Asia		-		274		274		-		675		675
Australia and Other		-		885		885		-		106		106
	$	9,745	$	9,581	$	19,326	$	9,232	$	9,417	$	18,649

Major Product Lines
Casino Gaming Revenue	$	7,744	$	-	$	7,744	$	8,042	$	-	$	8,042
Sportsbook Revenue		825		-		825		-		-		-
Casino Non-Gaming Revenue		1,105		-		1,105		1,087		-		1,087
Professional Services		71		-		71		103		-		103
Aircraft Modification		-		5,878		5,878		-		5,910		5,910
Aircraft Avionics		-		523		523		-		665		665
Special Mission Electronics		-		3,180		3,180		-		2,842		2,842
	$	9,745	$	9,581	$	19,326	$	9,232	$	9,417	$	18,649

Contract Types / Revenue Recognition Timing
Percentage of completion contracts	$	-	$	5,624	$	5,624	$	-	$	5,703	$	5,703
Goods or services transferred at a point of sale		9,745		3,957		13,702		9,232		3,714		12,946
	$	9,745	$	9,581	$	19,326	$	9,232	$	9,417	$	18,649

	Six Months Ended October 31, 2022						Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
	Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total		Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total
Geographical Markets
North America	$	18,707	$	14,294	$	33,001	$	18,557	$	14,963	$	33,520
Europe		-		306		306		-		1,957		1,957
Asia		-		411		411		-		763		763
Australia and Other		-		911		911		-		153		153
	$	18,707	$	15,922	$	34,629	$	18,557	$	17,836	$	36,393

Major Product Lines
Casino Gaming Revenue	$	15,560	$	-	$	15,560	$	16,230	$	-	$	16,230
Sportsbook Revenue		825		-		825		-		-		-
Casino Non-Gaming Revenue		2,182		-		2,182		2,163		-		2,163
Professional Services		140		-		140		164		-		164
Aircraft Modification		-		9,714		9,714		-		11,692		11,692
Aircraft Avionics		-		1,237		1,237		-		1,540		1,540
Special Mission Electronics		-		4,971		4,971		-		4,604		4,604
	$	18,707	$	15,922	$	34,629	$	18,557	$	17,836	$	36,393

Contract Types / Revenue Recognition Timing
Percentage of completion contracts	$	-	$	8,875	$	8,875	$	-	$	10,978	$	10,978
Goods or services transferred at a point of sale		18,707		7,047		25,754		18,557		6,858		25,415
	$	18,707	$	15,922	$	34,629	$	18,557	$	17,836	$	36,393

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5. Accounts receivable, net, contract asset and contract liability:

Accounts Receivables, net, contract asset and contract liability were as follows (in thousands):

	October 31,		April 30,
	2022		2022
Accounts Receivable, net	$	3,960	$	3,636
Contract Asset		1,242		1,470
Contract Liability		4,848		820

Accounts receivable, net consist of $3,960 and $3,636 from customers as of October 31, 2022 and April 30, 2022, respectively. At October 31, 2022 and April 30, 2022, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $205 and $205, respectively.

Contract assets are net of progress payments and performance based payments from our customers as well as advance payments from customers totaling $1,242 and $1,470 as of October 31, 2022 and April 30, 2022. Contract assets decreased $228 during the six months ended October 31, 2022, primarily due to the recognition of revenue related to the satisfaction or partial satisfaction of performance obligations during the six months ended October 31, 2022. There were no significant impairment losses related to our contract assets during the six months ended October 31, 2022. We expect to bill our customers for the majority of the October 31, 2022 contract assets during fiscal year end 2023.

Contract liabilities increased $4,028 during the six months ended October 31, 2022, primarily due to payments received in excess of the revenue recognized on these performance obligations.

6. 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.

7. Inventories: Inventories are determined on a first-in, first-out basis, valued at lower of cost 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, 2022 and April 30, 2022, the estimate of obsolete inventory was $240 and $240 respectively.

8. Research and Development: We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021 was $1,632 and $1,196 respectively.

9. Debt: At October 31, 2022, the Company has a line of credit with Kansas State Bank in the form of a promissory note with an interest rate of 3.65% totaling $2,000. The unused line at October 31, 2022 was $2,000. There were no advances made on the line of credit during the three months ended October 31, 2022. 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, 2022, One note with Academy Bank, N.A. for $31,551 (net of unamortized deferred finance costs of $241) collateralized by all of BHCMC's assets and compensation under the State management contract with an interest rate of 5.32% payable over seven years with an initial twenty-year amortization and a balloon payment of $19,250 at the end of seven years. The second note with Academy Bank, N.A. for $11,356 (net of unamortized deferred finance costs of $110) collateralized by all of BHCMC's assets and compensation under the State management contract with an interest rate of 5.75% payable in full over five years. These notes contain a covenant to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1.3 to 1.0. These notes also contain a liquidity covenant requiring the Company to maintain an aggregate sum of $1.5 million of unrestricted cash. We are in compliance with these covenants at October 31, 2022.

At October 31, 2022, there was one note with 1st Source Bank with an interest rate of 6.25% collateralized by aircraft security agreements totaling $217. This note was used for the purchase and modifications of collateralized aircraft. This note matures in January 2023.

At October 31, 2022, there is one note with Fidelity State Bank and Trust Company totaling $170 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, 2022, there is a note payable with Bank of America, N.A. collateralized by real estate with a balance of $1,027. The interest rate on this note is at SOFR plus 1.75%. This note matures in March 2029.

At October 31, 2022, there is a note payable with Bank of America, N.A. collateralized by real estate with a balance of $471. The interest rate on this note is at SOFR plus 1.75%. This note matures in March 2029.

At October 31, 2022, there is a note payable with Patriots Bank collateralized by aircraft security agreements with a balance of $1,122. The interest rate on this note is 4.35%. This note matures in March 2029.

At October 31, 2022, there is a note payable with an interest rate of 8.13% collateralized by equipment with a balance of $48. This note matures in October 2025.

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In May 2020, the Company received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $2,001. In June 2021, the Company received notice of forgiveness from the Small Business Administration.

We are not in default of any of our notes as of October 31, 2022.

10. Other Assets: Our other asset account includes assets of $5,500 related to the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Management Contract privilege fee, $6,309 of gaming equipment we were required to pay for ownership by the State of Kansas Lottery, JET autopilot intellectual property of $1,417 and miscellaneous other assets of $128. 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.

11. 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.

In July 2022, the Company granted a board member 400,000 shares under the plan. These shares were fully vested and nonforfeitable on the date of grant. These shares were valued at $0.88 per share, for a total of $352. The compensation related to this grant was expensed in the current period. No other equity awards have been made under the plan.

For the six months ended October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, the Company expensed $484 and $297, respectively.

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total shares issued		7,900,000		$	0.42
Forfeited, in prior periods		(50,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the year ended April 30, 2022		(50,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the six months ended October 31, 2022		(75,000	)	$	0.40
Total		7,725,000		$	0.42

12. 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, 2023.

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through October 31, 2022.

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
Shares purchased in prior periods		3,103,633	$	0.38		3,103,633	$	2,823
Quarter ended October 31, 2021 (a)		6,290	$	0.62		6,290	$	2,819
Quarter ended January 31, 2022 (a)		-	$	-		-	$	2,819
Quarter ended April 30, 2022 (a)		180,503	$	0.91		180,503	$	2,655
Quarter ended July 31, 2022 (a)		1,639	$	0.84		1,639	$	2,653
Quarter ended October 31, 2022 (a)		150	$	0.70		150	$	2,653
Total		3,292,215	$	0.41		3,292,215

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

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13. Lease Right-to-Use

We lease hangars and office space with initial lease terms of five, forty-six, and fifty years.

	October 31, 2022
Lease right-to-use assets	$	3,781
Less accumulated depreciation		605
Total	$	3,176

Future minimum lease payments for assets under finance leases at October 31, 2022 are as follows:

2023	$	261
2024		214
2025		115
2026		117
2027		119
Thereafter		12,888
Total minimum lease payments		13,714
Less amount representing interest		10,204
Present value of net minimum lease payments		3,510
Less current maturities of lease liability		139
Lease liability, net of current maturities	$	3,371

Finance lease costs at October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021 are as follows:

	October 31, 2022		October 31, 2021
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	94	$	95
Interest on lease liabilities		93		75
Total finance lease cost	$	187	$	170

	October 31, 2022			October 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term - Financing leases (in years)		46			45
Weighted average discount rate - Financing leases		5.8	%		5.0	%

14. Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest:

On October 18, 2021, Butler National Service Corporation (“BNSC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Butler National Corporation (“Company”), acquired the remaining BHCMC equity and the Company now indirectly owns 100% of BHCMC. BNSC acquired the remaining BHCMC equity from BHC Investment Company L.C. (“Seller”) for approximately $16.4 million paid at closing (the “Transaction”).

The closing was effected pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement for Preferred Member Interest Units between Seller and BNSC (“Purchase Agreement”). BNSC and Seller agreed to utilize an effective date for the Transaction of August 1, 2021.

The Transaction purchase price was paid by a combination of available cash and an $8.0 million borrowing on a commercial loan with Academy Bank, N.A. (“Academy Bank”). BHCMC executed a Loan Modification Agreement with Academy, dated October 18, 2021 (“Manager Loan”) and BNSC executed a guaranty of the obligations thereunder. The Manager Loan amended and restated the original $7.0 million loan executed December 22, 2020 with Academy to acquire the casino land and buildings. The other $35 million loan executed in connection with the casino land acquisition in 2020 was unchanged by the Transaction. As of October 31, 2022, approximately $11.4 million is outstanding under the Manager Loan and it remains collateralized by real estate in Dodge City with an interest rate of 5.75% fully amortizing over five years. The Manager Loan will now mature on October 18, 2026.

The following table summarizes the purchase price and accounting of the transaction:

Purchase Price Summary:
Secured notes payable, net of financing costs	$	7,914
Forgiven note receivable from seller		780
Cash paid		7,659
Total	$	16,353

Accounting Summary:
Capital contributed in excess of par	$	6,119
Book basis of the noncontrolling interest in BHCMC, LLC		7,890
Deferred tax asset related to step up in basis		2,344
Total	$	16,353

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15. Segment Reporting and Sales by Major Customer:

Industry Segmentation

Current Activities - The Company focuses on two primary activities, Professional Services and Aerospace Products.

Aerospace Products:

Aircraft Modifications principally includes the modification of customer and company owned business-size aircraft for specific operations or special missions such as addition of aerial photography capabilities and ISR modifications. We provide these services through our subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc. ("Aircraft Modifications" or "Avcon").

Special mission electronics principally includes the manufacture, sale, and service of electronics upgrades for classic weapon control systems used on commercial and military aircraft and vehicles. We provide the products through our subsidiary, Butler National Corporation - Tempe, Arizona.

Butler Avionics sells, installs and repairs aircraft avionics equipment (airplane radio equipment and flight control systems). These systems are flight display systems which include intuitive touchscreen controls with large display that enhance pilot situational awareness and give users unprecedented access to high-resolution terrain mapping, graphical flight planning, geo-referenced charting, traffic display, satellite weather and much more. Butler Avionics is also recognized nationwide for its troubleshooting and repair work particularly on autopilot systems.

Professional Services:

Butler National Service Corporation ("BNSC") provides management services to the Boot Hill Casino, a "state-owned casino".

BCS Design, Inc. provides licensed architectural services. These services include commercial and industrial building design.

Three Months Ended October 31, 2022	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	9,674	$	5,878	$	523		$	3,180	$	71		$	19,326
Interest expense		622		66		-			11		8			707
Depreciation and amortization		608		58		3			36		51			756
Operating income (loss)		2,939		912		(249	)		1,451		(1,051	)		4,002

Three Months Ended October 31, 2021	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	9,129	$	5,910	$	665		$	2,842	$	103		$	18,649
Interest expense		576		53		-			5		6			640
Depreciation and amortization		574		44		1			37		49			705
Operating income (loss)		3,075		1,245		(114	)		1,485		(948	)		4,743

Six Months Ended October 31, 2022	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	18,567	$	9,714	$	1,237		$	4,971	$	140		$	34,629
Interest expense		1,264		132		-			18		16			1,430
Depreciation and amortization		1,234		111		5			75		102			1,527
Operating income (loss)		5,581		966		(201	)		2,067		(2,786	)		5,627

Six Months Ended October 31, 2021	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	18,393	$	11,692	$	1,540		$	4,604	$	164		$	36,393
Interest expense		1,124		108		-			11		11			1,254
Depreciation and amortization		1,152		89		3			70		93			1,407
Operating income (loss)		6,619		2,388		(133	)		1,988		(2,097	)		8,765

Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) does not evaluate operating segments using asset or liability information.

Major Customers: Revenue from major customers (10 percent or more of consolidated revenue) were as follows:

	*Six Months Ended October 31, 2022*			*Six Months Ended October 31, 2021*
Aerospace Products – two customers in the six months ended October 31, 2022, two customers in the six months ended October 31, 2021		25.2	%		23.3	%
Professional Services		-			-

In the six months ended October 31, 2022 the Company derived 33.5% of total revenue from five Aerospace customers. The top customer provided 14.3% of total revenue while the next top four customers ranged from 2.7% to 10.9%.

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16. COVID- 19 Overview:

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has caused volatility in world-wide financial markets since 2020, primarily due to uncertainty with respect to the severity and duration of the pandemic. Although many experts believe the pandemic has ended in 2022, the threat of outbreaks and new variations of the virus continue to affect operations and finances of businesses like ours.

We have experienced lower customer headcount, which has been 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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our business operations and financial results and continues to impact us in fiscal 2023. 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. Refer to Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a disclosure of risk factors related to COVID-19.

As the economy in general slowly recovers, and vaccinations rates in our operating territory improve and new infections decline, we have continued to see improvements in customer headcount. However, the unpredictable nature of the pandemic could again lead to closures, decreased traffic and demand, and increased COVID-19- related operating expenses, for the foreseeable future. While COVID-19 has resulted in, and will continue to bring, significant challenges and uncertainty to our operating environment, we believe that our resilient business model and the strength of our brand and balance sheet position us well to emerge from the pandemic.

17. Extension of the Shareholder Rights Plan:

On July 22, 2021, the Company extended the shareholder rights plan between the Company and UMB Bank, N.A. as rights agent dated as of August 2, 2011 (the “Rights Plan”). The Rights Plan is intended to protect the interests of the Company’s stockholders and enable them to realize the full potential value of their investment by reducing the likelihood that any person or group gains control of the Company, through open market accumulation or other tactics, without appropriately compensating all stockholders. Pursuant to the Rights Plan, the Company issued, by means of a dividend, one preferred share purchase right (a "Right") for each outstanding share of our Common Stock to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 2, 2011. Shares issued after August 2, 2011 also include one Right. Until a triggering event, these Rights will trade with, and be represented by, the shares of our Common Stock. The Rights will generally become exercisable only if any person (or any persons acting as a group) acquires 15% or more of our outstanding Common Stock (the “Acquiring Person”) in a transaction not approved by the Board, subject to certain exceptions.

If the Rights become exercisable, all holders of Rights, other than the Acquiring Person, will be entitled to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock at a 50% discount. In such situation, Rights held by the Acquiring Person would become void and will not be exercisable.

Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company one two-hundredth of a share of Series C Participating Preferred Stock, par value $5.00 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), of the Company at a price of $10 per one two-hundredth of a Participating Preferred Share represented by a Right (the “Purchase Price”), subject to adjustment. Unless a triggering event occurs, the value of the Right is considered de minimis.

Unless earlier redeemed, terminated or exchanged pursuant to the terms of the Rights Plan, or the Rights Plan is extended, the Rights will expire at the close of business on August 2, 2031. The Board may terminate the Rights Plan before that date if the Board determines that there is no longer a threat to shareholder value.

18. Subsequent Events:

The Company evaluated its October 31, 2022 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 consolidated 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, 2022, 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, 2022, including the following factors:

	●	the geographic location of our casino;
	●	customer concentration risk;

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executive officers are family members;

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industrial business cycles;

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fixed-price contracts;

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development, production, testing and marketing of new products;

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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;

	●	launching new online gaming or sports wagering channels;
	●	ability to generate returns on sports wagering operations;
	●	fraud, theft, and cheating;
	●	cyber-security threats;

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extensive regulation across our industries;

	●	evolving government regulations and law;
	●	changes in regulations of financial reporting;

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the stability of economic markets;

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potential impairment losses;

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marketability restrictions of our common stock;

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the possibility of a reverse-stock split;

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

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market competition;

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acts of terrorism and war;

	●	inclement weather and natural disasters;
	●	pandemics or other national health crisis (including COVID-19);

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fluctuating fuel and energy costs;

	●	rising inflation;
	●	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 2022 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 and radomes	●	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

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 500 slot machines and 14 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”) and BHCMC, LLC (“BHCMC”), companies in Professional Services, manage The Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, Kansas (“Boot Hill”) pursuant to the Lottery Gaming Facility Management Contract, by and among BNSC, BHCMC and the Kansas Lottery, as subsequently amended and extended (“Boot Hill Agreement”). As required by Kansas law, all games, gaming equipment and gaming operations, including sports wagering, at Boot Hill are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. In July 2022, the State of Kansas enacted Senate Bill 84 that allows for the Kansas Lottery through the four state-owned casinos to use digital or in-person avenues to engage in the business of sports wagering. The law allows BHCMC to partner with up to three platforms for sports wagering. The platform partners provide the sports wagering management service through their sites and brands, paying us a percentage of revenue. BHCMC entered into provider contracts for sports wagering platforms with DraftKings, Golden Nugget Online Gaming LLC, and Bally Corporation. Online sports wagering is currently underway through the DraftKings platform. Construction is underway for an onsite Sports Book at Boot Hill Casino in conjunction with DraftKings that is scheduled to open in March 2023.

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

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COVID-19 Overview

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has caused volatility in world-wide financial markets since 2020, primarily due to uncertainty with respect to the severity and duration of the pandemic. Although many experts believe the pandemic has ended in 2022, the threat of outbreaks and new variations of the virus continue to affect operations and finances of businesses like ours.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our business operations and financial results and continues to impact us in fiscal 2023. 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. Refer to Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a disclosure of risk factors related to COVID-19.

Results Overview

The six months ended October 31, 2022 revenue decreased 5% to $34.6 million compared to $36.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. In the six months ended October 31, 2022 the professional services revenue was $18.7 million compared to $18.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021, an increase of 1%. In the six months ended October 31, 2022 the Aerospace Products revenue was $15.9 million compared to $17.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021, a decrease of 11%.

The six months ended October 31, 2022 net income decreased to $3.1 million compared to a net income of $6.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. The six months ended October 31, 2022, operating income decreased to $5.6 million from an operating income of $8.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

six months ended October 31, 2022 COMPARED TO six months ended October 31, 2021

(dollars in thousands)	Six Months Ended October 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Six Months Ended October 31, 2021		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2021-2022
Revenue:
Professional Services	$	18,707		54	%	$	18,557		51	%		1	%
Aerospace Products		15,922		46	%		17,836		49	%		-11	%
Total revenue		34,629		100	%		36,393		100	%		-5	%

Costs and expenses:
Costs of Professional Services		7,375		21	%		6,779		18	%		9	%
Cost of Aerospace Products		11,409		33	%		11,939		33	%		-4	%
Marketing and advertising		2,699		8	%		2,426		7	%		11	%
Employee benefits		1,249		4	%		1,121		3	%		11	%
Depreciation and amortization		1,527		4	%		1,407		4	%		9	%
General, administrative and other		4,743		14	%		3,956		11	%		20	%
Total costs and expenses		29,002		84	%		27,628		76	%		5	%
Operating income	$	5,627		16	%	$	8,765		24	%		-36	%

Revenue:

Revenue decreased 5% to $34.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $36.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. 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 increased 1% for the six months to $18.7 million at October 31, 2022 compared to $18.6 million at October 31, 2021.

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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 11% for the six months to $15.9 million at October 31, 2022 compared to $17.8 million at October 31, 2021. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to a decrease in aircraft modification revenue of $2.0 million.

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Costs and expenses:

Costs and expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy. Costs and expenses increased 5% to $29.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022 compared to $27.6 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Costs and expenses were 84% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 76% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

Costs of Professional Services increased 9% in the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $7.4 million compared to $6.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 21% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 18% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

Costs of Aerospace Products decreased 4% in the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $11.4 million compared to $11.9 million for the six months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 33% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 33% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

Marketing and advertising expenses increased 11% in the six months ended October 31, 2022, to $2.7 million compared to $2.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Expenses were 8% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 7% of total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021. 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, 2022, compared to 3% in the six months ended October 31, 2021. These expenses increased 11% to $1.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022, from $1.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. 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 4% in the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to 4% in the six months ended October 31, 2021. These expenses increased 9% to $1.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022 from $1.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. 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 initial term of the gaming contract with the State of Kansas. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended October 31, 2022 was $1.2 million compared to $1.2 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 14% in the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to 11% in the six months ended October 31, 2021. These expenses increased 20% to $4.7 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022, from $4.0 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. The increase is primarily due to the stock award of $352 and cash compensation of $140 awarded to a board member.

Other expense:

Interest expense was $1.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared with interest expense of $1.3 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $1.3 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022 compared to $1.1 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

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, 2022 and October 31, 2021:

(dollars in thousands)	Six Months Ended October 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Six Months Ended October 31, 2021		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2021-2022
Professional Services
Revenue
Boot Hill Casino	$	18,567		99	%	$	18,393		99	%		1	%
Management/Professional Services		140		1	%		164		1	%		-15	%
Revenue		18,707		100	%		18,557		100	%		1	%

Costs of Professional Services		7,375		39	%		6,779		36	%		9	%
Expenses		7,068		38	%		6,419		35	%		10	%
Total costs and expenses		14,443		77	%		13,198		71	%		9	%
Professional Services operating income	$	4,264		23	%	$	5,359		29	%		-20	%

(dollars in thousands)	Six Months Ended October 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Six Months Ended October 31, 2021		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2021-2022
Aerospace Products
Revenue	$	15,922		100	%	$	17,836		100	%		-11	%

Costs of Aerospace Products		11,409		71	%		11,939		67	%		-4	%
Expenses		3,150		20	%		2,491		14	%		26	%
Total costs and expenses		14,559		91	%		14,430		81	%		1	%

Aerospace Products operating income	$	1,363		9	%	$	3,406		19	%		-60	%

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Revenue from Professional Services increased 1% for the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $18.7 million compared to $18.6 million for the six months ended October 31, 2021.

In the six months ended October 31, 2022 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $24.5 million compared to $25.0 million for the six months ended October 31, 2021. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $7.7 million resulting in gaming revenue of $16.8 million for the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $7.9 million resulting in gaming revenue of $17.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2021. Sportsbook revenue was $825 in the six months ended October 31, 2022 compared to $0 in the six months ended October 31, 2021.Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino remained constant at $2.2 million for the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $2.2 million for the six months ended October 31, 2021.

The remaining management and Professional Services revenue includes professional management services in the gaming industry, and licensed architectural services. Professional Services revenue excluding Boot Hill Casino decreased 15% to $140 for the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $164 for the six months ended October 31, 2021.

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Costs of Professional Services increased 9% in the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $7.4 million compared to $6.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 39% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 36% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

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Expenses increased 10% in the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $7.1 million compared to $6.4 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Expenses were 38% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 35% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021.

Aerospace Products

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Revenue decreased 11% to $15.9 million in the six months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $17.8 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to a decrease in aircraft modification business of $2.0 million.

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Costs of Aerospace Products decreased 4% in the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $11.4 million compared to $11.9 million for the six months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 71% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 67% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021. The decrease is directly related to the decrease in aircraft modification revenue.

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Expenses increased 26% in the six months ended October 31, 2022 to $3.2 million compared to $2.5 million in the six months ended October 31, 2021. Expenses were 20% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 14% of segment total revenue in the six months ended October 31, 2021. The increase is primarily due to the stock award of $352 and cash compensation of $140 awarded to a board member.

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SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2022 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2021

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended October 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended October 31, 2021		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2021-2022
Revenue:
Professional Services	$	9,745		50	%	$	9,232		50	%		6	%
Aerospace Products		9,581		50	%		9,417		50	%		2	%
Total revenue		19,326		100	%		18,649		100	%		4	%

Costs and expenses:
Costs of Professional Services		3,752		19	%		3,454		18	%		9	%
Cost of Aerospace Products		6,582		34	%		5,927		32	%		11	%
Marketing and advertising		1,368		7	%		1,246		7	%		10	%
Employee benefits		636		3	%		546		3	%		16	%
Depreciation and amortization		756		4	%		705		4	%		7	%
General, administrative and other		2,230		12	%		2,028		11	%		10	%
Total costs and expenses		15,324		79	%		13,906		75	%		10	%
Operating income	$	4,002		21	%	$	4,743		25	%		-16	%

Revenue:

Revenue increased 4% to $19.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $18.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. 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 increased 6% for the three months to $9.7 million at October 31, 2022 compared to $9.2 million at October 31, 2021.

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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 increased 2% for the three months to $9.6 million at October 31, 2022 compared to $9.4 million at October 31, 2021.

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Costs and expenses:

Costs and expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy. Costs and expenses increased 10% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 at $15.3 million compared to $13.9 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Costs and expenses were 79% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 75% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Costs of Professional Services increased 9% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $3.8 million compared to $3.5 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 19% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 18% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 11% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $6.6 million compared to $5.9 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 34% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 32% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Marketing and advertising expenses increased 10% in the three months ended October 31, 2022, to $1.4 million compared to $1.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Expenses were 7% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 7% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021. 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, 2022, compared to 3% in the three months ended October 31, 2021. These expenses increased 16% to $636 in the three months ended October 31, 2022, from $546 in the three months ended October 31, 2021. 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 4% in the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to 4% in the three months ended October 31, 2021. These expenses increased 7% to $756 in the three months ended October 31, 2022 from $705 in the three months ended October 31, 2021. 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 initial term of the gaming contract with the State of Kansas. BHCMC, LLC depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended October 31, 2022 was $608 compared to $574 in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 12% in the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to 11% in the three months ended October 31, 2021. These expenses increased 10% to $2.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 2022, from $2.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Other expense:

Interest expense was $707 in the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared with interest expense of $640 in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Interest related to obligations of BHCMC, LLC was $622 in the three months ended October 31, 2022 compared to $576 in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Operations by Segment

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the three months ended October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021:

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended October 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended October 31, 2021		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2021-2022
Professional Services
Revenue
Boot Hill Casino	$	9,674		99	%	$	9,129		99	%		6	%
Management/Professional Services		71		1	%		103		1	%		-31	%
Revenue		9,745		100	%		9,232		100	%		6	%

Costs of Professional Services		3,752		39	%		3,454		37	%		9	%
Expenses		3,740		38	%		3,412		37	%		10	%
Total costs and expenses		7,492		77	%		6,866		74	%		9	%
Professional Services operating income	$	2,253		23	%	$	2,366		26	%		-5	%

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended October 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended October 31, 2021		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2021-2022
Aerospace Products
Revenue	$	9,581		100	%	$	9,417		100	%		2	%

Costs of Aerospace Products		6,582		69	%		5,927		63	%		11	%
Expenses		1,250		13	%		1,113		12	%		12	%
Total costs and expenses		7,832		82	%		7,040		75	%		11	%

Aerospace Products operating income (loss)	$	1,749		18	%	$	2,377		25	%		-26	%

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Revenue from Professional Services increased 6% for the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $9.7 million compared to $9.2 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The increase is primarily due to sportsbook revenue of $825.

In the three months ended October 31, 2022 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $12.3 million compared to $12.4 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $3.9 million resulting in gaming revenue of $8.4 million for the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.9 million resulting in gaming revenue of $8.5 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. Sportsbook revenue was $825 in the three months ended October 31, 2022 compared to $0 in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino remained constant at $1.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021.

The remaining management and Professional Services revenue includes professional management services in the gaming industry, and licensed architectural services. Professional Services revenue excluding Boot Hill Casino decreased 31% to $71 for the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $103 for the three months ended October 31, 2021.

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Costs of Professional Services increased 9% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $3.8 million compared to $3.5 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 39% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 37% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

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Expenses increased 10% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $3.7 million compared to $3.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Expenses were 38% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 37% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Aerospace Products

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Revenue increased 2% to $9.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2022, compared to $9.4 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

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Costs of Aerospace Products increased 11% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $6.6 million compared to $5.9 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. Costs were 69% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 63% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

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Expenses increased 12% in the three months ended October 31, 2022 to $1.3 million compared to $1.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Expenses were 13% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2022, as compared to 12% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2021.

Employees

Other than persons employed by our gaming subsidiaries there were 107 full time and 4 part time employees on October 31, 2022, compared to 115 full time and 4 part time employees on October 31, 2021. As of December 9, 2022 staffing is 110 full time and 4 part time employees. Our staffing at Boot Hill Casino & Resort on October 31, 2022 was 197 full time and 55 part time employees compared to 172 full time and 48 part time employees on October 31, 2021. At December 9, 2022 there are 200 full time and 59 part time employees. None of the employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements.

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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 2023 and beyond. Please see footnote 9 to the Company's financial statements regarding "Debt" for additional details concerning our liquidity and capital resources.

Analysis and Discussion of Cash Flow

During the six months ended October 31, 2022 our cash position increased by $2.0 million. Net income was $3.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2022. Cash flows provided by operating activities was $7.8 million for the six months ended October 31, 2022. Non-cash activities consisting of depreciation and amortization provided $2.9 million, while deferred compensation provided $278, gain on the sale of a building used $69, deferred income tax expense provided $280, and stock awarded to director provided $352. Contract assets increased our cash position by $228. Contract liability increased our cash position by $4.0 million. Inventories decreased our cash position by $424. Accounts receivable decreased our cash position by $324. Gaming facility mandated payments increased our cash position by $52. Prepaid expenses and other assets decreased our cash by $1.6 million. A decrease in accounts payable, a decrease in accrued liabilities and lease liabilities, and an increase in other current liabilities decreased our cash by $234. Income tax payable decreased our cash position by $814.

Cash used in investing activities was $3.1 million for the six months ended October 31, 2022. We invested $1.2 million towards STCs, and $1.4 million on equipment and furnishings, $79 on airplane upgrades, and $534 on the construction of new hangers. We received $164 in proceeds from the sale of a building.

Cash used by financing activities was $2.7 million for the six months ended October 31, 2022. We made repayments on our debt of $2.6 million. We made repayments on lease right-to-use of $129. We purchased company stock of $2. The stock acquired was 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 13 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 2023. From fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023 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 2023 and 2024.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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

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

In connection with the preparation of this Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2022. 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, 2022.

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, 2022 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, 2022, 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.
			Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.

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 2023.

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, 2022 - August 31, 2022		-	$	-		-	$	2,653,000
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022		-	$	-		-	$	2,653,000
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022		150	$	0.70		150	$	2,653,000
Total		150	$	0.70		150

(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, 2023.

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.

	4.2	Amendment One to Rights Agreement between Butler National Corporation and UMB Bank, N.A. dated July 22, 2021, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of our Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2021.

	10.1	Employment agreement between Butler National Corporation and Joe A. Peters dated February 4, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed on June 22, 2022.

	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, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2022 and April 30, 2022, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

	104	The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)

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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 15, 2022	/s/ Clark D. Stewart
Date	Clark D. Stewart
	(President and Chief Executive Officer)

December 15, 2022	/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.

4.2	Amendment One to Rights Agreement between Butler National Corporation and UMB Bank, N.A. dated July 22, 2021, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of our Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2021.

10.1	Employment agreement between Butler National Corporation and Joe A. Peters dated February 4, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed on June 22, 2022.

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, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2022 and April 30, 2022, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detail tagging.

104	The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)