Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

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 July 31, 2023

☐	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.)

One Aero Plaza, New Century, Kansas 66031

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (913) 829-4606

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 September 14, 2023 was 68,727,900 shares.

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

		PAGE NO.
Item 1	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – July 31, 2023 (unaudited) and April 30, 2023	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months Ended July 31, 2023 and 2022	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Three Months Ended July 31, 2023 and 2022	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended July 31, 2023 and 2022	6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7

Item 2	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	23

Item 4	Controls and Procedures	23

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	23

Item 1A	Risk Factors	23

Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	24

Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	24

Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	24

Item 5	Other Information	24

Item 6	Exhibits	24

Signatures		25

Exhibit Index		26

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of July 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023

(in thousands except per share data)

	*July 31, 2023*			*April 30, 2023*
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$	14,236		$	21,997
Accounts receivable, net		3,260			3,793
Inventory, net		9,047			8,947
Contract asset		3,169			1,893
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,066			3,532
Total current assets		31,778			40,162

LEASE RIGHT-TO-USE ASSET, net		3,033			3,081

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net		58,335			59,067

SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $10,886 at July 31, 2023 and $10,603 at April 30, 2023)		9,061			8,722

OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $12,469 at July 31, 2023 and $12,290 at April 30, 2023)		1,320			1,401
Deferred tax asset, net		1,473			1,473
Total other assets		2,793			2,874
Total assets	$	105,000		$	113,906

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	4,168		$	5,320
Current maturities of long-term debt		4,815			4,987
Current maturities of lease liability		136			145
Contract liability		9,256			6,031
Gaming facility mandated payment		1,449			1,730
Compensation and compensated absences		1,543			6,722
Income taxes payable		493			228
Other current liabilities		350			214
Total current liabilities		22,210			25,377

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		37,252			38,418
Lease liability, net of current maturities		3,322			3,330
Total long-term liabilities		40,574			41,748
Total liabilities		62,784			67,125

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

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 79,571,211 shares, and outstanding 68,727,900 shares at July 31, 2023 and issued 80,871,211 shares, and outstanding 76,891,689 shares at April 30, 2023		795			808
Capital contributed in excess of par		13,411			13,647
Treasury stock at cost, 10,843,311 shares at July 31, 2023 and 3,979,522 shares at April 30, 2023		(7,173	)		(2,138	)
Retained earnings		35,183			34,464
Total stockholders' equity		42,216			46,781
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	105,000		$	113,906

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED July 31, 2023 AND 2022

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED
	July 31,
	2023			2022
REVENUE:
Professional services	$	9,041		$	8,962
Aerospace products		8,144			6,342
Total revenues		17,185			15,304

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of professional Services		3,946			3,623
Cost of aerospace products		7,326			4,827
Marketing and advertising		1,278			1,331
General, administrative and other		3,498			3,898
Total costs and expenses		16,048			13,679

OPERATING INCOME		1,137			1,625

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense		(639	)		(723	)
Gain on sale of airplanes		440			-
Gain on sale of building		-			69
Interest income		47			-
Total other expense		(152	)		(654	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		985			971

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES:
Provision for income taxes		266			260
Deferred income taxes		-			280

NET INCOME	$	719		$	431

BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.01		$	0.01

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		75,198,532			76,456,284

DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.01		$	0.01

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION		75,198,532			76,456,284

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE three MONTHS ENDED July 31, 2023 AND 2022

(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
Balance, April 30, 2022		80,348,572		$	803	$	12,160		3,890,426	$	(2,077	)	$	29,948	$	40,834

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

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

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

Net Income		-			-		-		-		-			431		431

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

	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
Balance, April 30, 2023		80,871,211		$	808		$	13,647			3,979,522	$	(2,138	)	$	34,464	$	46,781

Stock repurchase		-			-			-			6,863,789		(5,035	)		-		(5,035	)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock		(1,300,000	)		(13	)		(236	)		-		-			-		(249	)

Net Income		-			-			-			-		-			719		719

Balance, July 31, 2023		79,571,211		$	795		$	13,411			10,843,311	$	(7,173	)	$	35,183	$	42,216

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE three MONTHS ENDED July 31, 2023 AND 2022

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED
	July 31,
	2023			2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	719		$	431
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		1,423			1,458
Stock awarded to director		-			352
Deferred income tax expense		-			280
Gain on sale of airplane		(440	)		-
Gain on sale of building		-			(69	)
Deferred compensation, restricted stock		(249	)		132

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		533			21
Inventory		(100	)		(449	)
Contract assets		(1,276	)		326
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1,466			(241	)
Accounts payable		(1,152	)		(37	)
Contract liability		3,225			3,344
Lease liability		48			45
Accrued liabilities		(5,179	)		(372	)
Gaming facility mandated payment		(281	)		(308	)
Income tax payable		265			260
Other liabilities		136			137
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(862	)		5,310

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(901	)		(1,797	)
Proceeds from sale of airplane		440			-
Proceeds from sale of building		-			164
Net cash used in investing activities		(461	)		(1,633	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt		(1,338	)		(1,302	)
Repayments on right-to-use lease liability		(65	)		(64	)
Repurchase of common stock		(5,035	)		(2	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(6,438	)		(1,368	)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		(7,761	)		2,309

CASH, beginning of period		21,997			12,487

CASH, end of period	$	14,236		$	14,796

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid	$	637		$	713
Income taxes paid	$	-		$	-

NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY:
Lease right-of-use assets purchased	$	-		$	541
Lease liability for purchase of assets under lease	$	-		$	541

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended July 31, 2023 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.

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.

Identify 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.

Determine 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.

Allocate 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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Recognize 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 unless modified with a change order. Significant payment terms are generally included in these contracts, requiring a 30% to 50% down payment on arrival of the aircraft and include milestone payments throughout the project. Typically, contracts are less than one year in duration. Revenue from fixed-priced contracts is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the direct labor incurred compared to total estimated direct labor. Direct labor best represents the progress on a contract.

Revenue from Aircraft Avionics and Special Mission Electronics are recognized when shipped. Payment for these Avionics products is due within 30 days of the invoice date after shipment.

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. Revenue from Gaming Management and other Corporate/Professional Services is recognized as the service is rendered. 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 July 31, 2023						Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
	Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total		Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total
Geographical Markets
North America	$	9,041	$	6,951	$	15,992	$	8,962	$	5,997	$	14,959
Europe		-		952		952		-		183		183
Other		-		241		241		-		162		162
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Major Product Lines
Casino Gaming Revenue	$	7,198	$	-	$	7,198	$	7,816	$	-	$	7,816
Sportsbook Revenue		701		-		701		-		-		-
Casino Non-Gaming Revenue		1,090		-		1,090		1,077		-		1,077
Professional Services		52		-		52		69		-		69
Aircraft Modification		-		5,483		5,483		-		3,836		3,836
Aircraft Avionics		-		744		744		-		715		715
Special Mission Electronics		-		1,917		1,917		-		1,791		1,791
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Contract Types / Revenue Recognition Timing
Percentage of completion contracts	$	-	$	5,213	$	5,213	$	-	$	3,251	$	3,251
Goods or services transferred at a point of sale		9,041		2,931		11,972		8,962		3,091		12,053
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

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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):

	July 31,		April 30,
	2023		2023
Accounts Receivable, net	$	3,260	$	3,793
Contract Asset		3,169		1,893
Contract Liability		9,256		6,031

Accounts receivable, net consist of $3,260 and $3,793 from customers as of July 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, respectively. At July 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $205 and $205, respectively.

Contract assets are net of progress payments and performance based payments from our customers totaling $3,169 and $1,893 as of July 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023. Contract assets increased $1,276 during the three months ended July 31, 2023, primarily due to the recognition of revenue related to the satisfaction or partial satisfaction of performance obligations during the three months ended July 31, 2023. There were no significant impairment losses related to our contract assets during the three months ended July 31, 2023. We expect to bill our customers for the majority of the July 31, 2023 contract assets during fiscal year end 2024.

Contract liabilities increased $3,225 during the three months ended July 31, 2023, primarily due to payments received in excess of the revenue recognized on these performance obligations.

6. Inventory

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

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

Inventory is comprised of the following, net of the estimate for obsolete inventory of $275 at July 31, 2023 and $275 at April 30, 2023.

	July 31, 2023		April 30, 2023
Parts and raw material	$	5,683	$	5,704
Work in process		3,305		3,194
Finished goods		59		49
Total Inventory, net of allowance	$	9,047	$	8,947

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following:

	July 31, 2023			April 30, 2023
Land	$	4,751		$	4,751
Building and improvements		47,867			47,867
Aircraft		7,193			8,515
Machinery and equipment		5,627			5,547
Office furniture and fixtures		14,054			13,881
Leasehold improvements		4,032			4,032
		83,524			84,593
Accumulated depreciation		(25,189	)		(25,526	)
Total property, plant and equipment	$	58,335		$	59,067

Property and Related Depreciation: Machinery and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis.

Description		Estimated useful life
Building and improvements		39 years or the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term
Aircraft		5 years
Machinery and equipment		5 years
Office furniture and fixtures		5 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term

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Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired are removed from the accounts and any resulting gains or losses are reflected as income or expense.

8. 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.

9. Research and Development:

We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 was $828 million and $631, respectively.

10. Debt: At July 31, 2023 , the Company has a line of credit with Kansas State Bank in the form of a promissory note with an interest rate 8.4% totaling $2,000. The unused line at July 31, 2023 was $2,000. There were no advances made on the line of credit during the quarter ended July 31, 2023. The line of credit is due on demand and is secured by a first and second position on all assets of the Company.

One note with Academy Bank, N.A. for $30,274 secured 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 in December 2027. The second note with Academy Bank, N.A. for $9,424 is secured 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 July 31, 2023.

At July 31, 2023, there was a note payable with Bank of America, N.A. with a balance of $907. The interest rate on this note is at SOFR plus 1.75%. The loan is secured by buildings and improvements having a net book value of $640. This note matures in March 2029.

At July 31, 2023, there is a note payable with Bank of America, N.A. with a balance of $416. The interest rate on this note is at SOFR plus 1.75%. This loan is secured by buildings and improvements with a net book value of $691. This note matures in March 2029.

At July 31, 2023, there was a note payable with Patriots Bank with an interest rate of 4.35% totaling $1,007. This loan is secured by aircraft security agreements with a net book value of $920. This note matures in March 2029.

At July 31, 2023, there is a note payable with an interest rate of 8.13% totaling $39 secured by equipment with a net book value of $39. This note matures in October 2025.

We are compliant with the covenants and obligations of each of our notes as of July 31, 2023, and September 14, 2023.

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11. Other Assets:

Our other asset account includes assets of $5,500 related to the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Management Contract privilege fee, $6,744 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 assumed by 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 fully amortized.

12. 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 three months ended July 31, 2023 the Company expensed $104 and received a net benefit from the forfeiture of shares of $353 for a net benefit of $249. For the three months ended July 31, 2022, the Company expensed $484.

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total shares issued		7,900,000		$	0.42
Forfeited, in prior periods		(100,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the year ended April 30, 2023		(875,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the three months ended July 31, 2023		(1,300,000	)	$	0.40
Total		5,625,000		$	0.43

13. Stock Repurchase Program:

In July 2023, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the size of the Company's stock repurchase program from $4 million to $9 million. The program was established for the purpose of enabling Butler National Corporation (BNC) to flexibly repurchase its own shares in consideration of factors such as opportunities for strategic investment, BNC's financial condition and the price of its common stock as part of improving capital efficiency. The program is currently authorized through July 31, 2025.

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through July 31, 2023.

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		3,290,426	$	0.40		3,290,426	$	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
Quarter ended January 31, 2023 (a)		85,307	$	0.68		85,307	$	2,595
Quarter ended April 30, 2023 (a)		2,000	$	0.68		2,000	$	2,594
Increase in program authorization July 2023		-	$	-		-	$	7,594
Quarter ended July 31, 2023 (a)		6,863,789	$	0.73		6,863,789	$	2,560
Total		10,243,311	$	0.63		10,243,311

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

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14. Lease Right-to-Use:

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

	July 31, 2023
Lease right-to-use assets	$	3,781
Less accumulated depreciation		748
Total	$	3,033

Future minimum lease payments for assets under finance leases at July 31, 2023 are as follows:

2024	$	252
2025		114
2026		116
2027		119
2028		121
Thereafter		12,798
Total minimum lease payments		13,520
Less amount representing interest		10,062
Present value of net minimum lease payments		3,458
Less current maturities of lease liability		136
Lease liability, net of current maturities	$	3,322

Finance lease costs at July 31, 2023 and July 31, 2022 are as follows:

	July 31, 2023		July 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	47	$	46
Interest on lease liabilities		48		45
Total finance lease cost	$	95	$	91

	July 31, 2023			July 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term - Financing leases (in years)		44			45
Weighted average discount rate - Financing leases		5.8	%		5.0	%

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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, mapping, search and rescue, 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 civilian 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 July 31, 2023	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*			*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	8,989	$	5,483		$	744		$	1,917	$	52		$	17,185
Interest expense		556		58			-			16		9			639
Depreciation and amortization		648		713			3			32		27			1,423
Operating income (loss)		2,314		(793	)		(86	)		721		(1,019	)		1,137

Three Months Ended July 31, 2022	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*		*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	8,893	$	3,836	$	715	$	1,791	$	69		$	15,304
Interest expense		642		66		-		7		8			723
Depreciation and amortization		626		740		2		39		51			1,458
Operating income (loss)		2,642		54		48		616		(1,735	)		1,625

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:

	*Three Months Ended July 31, 2023*			*Three Months Ended July 31, 2022*
Aerospace Products – two customers in the three months ended July 31, 2023, one customer in the three months ended July 31, 2022		23.8	%		11.7	%
Professional Services		-			-

In the three months ended July 31, 2023 the Company derived 33.8% of total revenue from five Aerospace customers. The top customer provided 12.9% of total revenue while the next top four customers ranged from 2.0% to 10.9%.

16. Subsequent Events:

The Company evaluated its July 31, 2023 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, 2023, 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, 2023, including the following factors:

	●	customer concentration risk;
	●	dependence on government spending;
	●	industry specific business cycles;
	●	regulatory hurdles in the launch of new products;
	●	loss of key personnel;
	●	the geographic location of our casino;
	●	fixed-price contracts;
	●	international sales;
	●	future acquisitions;
	●	supply chain and labor issues;
	●	cyber security threats;
	●	fraud, theft and cheating at our casino;
	●	dependence on third-party platforms to offer sports wagering;
	●	outside factors influence the profitability of sports wagering;
	●	change of control restrictions;
	●	significant and expensive governmental regulation across our industries;
	●	failure by the corporation or its stockholders to maintain applicable gaming licenses;
	●	evolving political and legislative initiatives in gaming;
	●	extensive and increasing taxation of gaming revenues;
	●	changes in regulations of financial reporting;
	●	the stability of economic markets;
	●	potential impairment losses;
	●	marketability restrictions of our common stock;
	●	stock dilution;
	●	the possibility of a reverse-stock split;
	●	market competition by larger competitors;
	●	acts of terrorism and war;
	●	inclement weather and natural disasters; and
	●	rising inflation.

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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General

Butler National Corporation (“Butler National” the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) was incorporated in 1960. Our companies design, engineer, manufacture, sell, integrate, install, repair, modify, overhaul, service and distribute a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, avionics, accessories, subassemblies and systems (“Aerospace Products”). We serve a broad, worldwide spectrum of the aviation industry, including owners and operators, of private, commercial, regional, business and government aircraft.

In addition, our companies provide management services in the gaming industry, which includes owning the land and building for the Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, Kansas (“Professional Services”).

Products and Services

The Company has two operating segments for financial reporting purposes: (a) Aerospace Products, whose companies’ revenues are derived from system design, engineering, manufacturing, sale, distribution, integration, installation, repairing, modifying, overhauling and servicing of aerostructures, avionics, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies and systems; and (b) Professional Services, whose companies provide professional management services in the gaming industry, sports wagering, and professional architectural services.

Aerospace Products. The Aerospace Products segment includes the manufacture, sale and service of structural modifications, electronic equipment, and systems and technologies enhancing aircraft. Additionally, we operate Federal Aviation Administration (the “FAA”) Repair Stations. Companies in Aerospace Products concentrate on Learjets, Beechcraft King Air, and Cessna turboprop aircraft.

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

●	Aerial mapping, search and rescue, and surveillance products	●	GARMIN GTN Global Position System Navigator with Communication Transceiver

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

●	Standby instrument systems	●	Electrical systems and switching equipment

●	Avcon stability enhancing fins	●	Rate gyroscopes

●	ADS-B (transponder) systems	●	Replacement vertical accelerometers

●	Cargo/sensor carrying pods and radomes	●	Provisions to allow carrying of external stores

●	Electronic navigation instruments, radios and transponders	●	Attitude and 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

●	Extended nose and wing tip bays	●	Stability enhancements

●	Extended doors	●	Traffic collision avoidance systems

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

●	Cabling	●	HangFire Override Modules

●	Electronic control systems	●	Test equipment

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

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Professional Services. The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming and related dining and entertainment facility in Dodge City, Kansas. Boot Hill Casino and Resort features approximately 500 slot machines, 16 table games and a sportsbook. A Company in Professional Services also provide licensed architectural services, including commercial and industrial building design 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 (“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. On September 1, 2022, sports wagering became legal in the State of Kansas. The Company entered into a provider contract with DraftKings for interactive/mobile sports wagering. In addition to an online platform, the Company also features a DraftKings branded sports book at Boot Hill that opened on February 28, 2023.

Architectural Services. A Company in Professional Services provides licensed architectural, including commercial and industrial building design. The Company is in the process of winding down its architectural business.

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Results Overview

The three months ended July 31, 2023 revenue increased 12% to $17.2 million compared to $15.3 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. In the three months ended July 31, 2023 the professional services revenue was $9.0 million compared to $9.0 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022, an increase of 1%. In the three months ended July 31, 2023 the Aerospace Products revenue was $8.1 million compared to $6.3 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022, an increase of 28%.

The three months ended July 31, 2023 net income increased to $719 compared to a net income of $431 in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The three months ended July 31, 2023, operating income decreased to $1.1 million from an operating income of $1.6 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

three months ended July 31, 2023 COMPARED TO three months ended July 31, 2022

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended July 31, 2023		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended July 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2022-2023
Revenue:
Professional Services	$	9,041		53	%	$	8,962		59	%		1	%
Aerospace Products		8,144		47	%		6,342		41	%		28	%
Total revenue		17,185		100	%		15,304		100	%		12	%

Costs and expenses:
Costs of Professional Services		3,946		23	%		3,623		24	%		9	%
Cost of Aerospace Products		7,326		43	%		4,827		31	%		52	%
Marketing and advertising		1,278		7	%		1,331		9	%		-4	%
General, administrative and other		3,498		20	%		3,898		25	%		-10	%
Total costs and expenses		16,048		93	%		13,679		89	%		17	%
Operating income	$	1,137		7	%	$	1,625		11	%		-30	%

Revenue:

Revenue increased 12% to $17.2 million in the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared to $15.3 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. See "Operations by Segment" below for a discussion of the primary reasons for the increase 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, and management support services. Revenue from Professional Services increased 1% for the three months to $9.0 million at July 31, 2023 compared to $9.0 million at July 31, 2022. The new sports wagering platform brought in $701 of revenue that did not exist in first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Furthermore, casino gaming revenue decreased $618 due to a decrease in patron spend per visit. We believe this was primarily due to increased inflation and drought conditions in our primary market area causing a decrease in discretionary spending.

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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 28% for the three months to $8.1 million at July 31, 2023 compared to $6.3 million at July 31, 2022. The increase in revenue is mainly due to an increase in the aircraft modification business of $1.7 million. The development of new STC's and our marketing efforts for them in both domestic and international markets support this increase.

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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 17% to $16.0 million in the three months ended July 31, 2023 compared to $13.7 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Costs and expenses were 93% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 89% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to an increase in material and labor costs.

Costs of Professional Services increased 9% in the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $3.9 million compared to $3.6 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Costs were 23% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 24% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The increase is directly related to an increase in labor costs.

Costs of Aerospace Products increased 52% in the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $7.3 million compared to $4.8 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022. Costs were 43% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 31% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The increase is directly related to an increase in material and labor costs.

Marketing and advertising expenses decreased 4% in the three months ended July 31, 2023, to $1.3 million compared to $1.3 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Expenses were 7% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 9% of total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Marketing and advertising expenses include advertising, sales and marketing labor, gaming development costs, and casino and product promotions.

General, administrative and other expenses as a percent of total revenue was 20% in the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared to 25% in the three months ended July 31, 2022. These expenses decreased 10% to $3.5 million in the three months ended July 31, 2023, from $3.9 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The decrease is primarily due to the stock award of $352 and cash compensation of $140 awarded to a board member expensed in July of 2022.

Other expense:

Interest expense was $639 in the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared with interest expense of $723 in the three months ended July 31, 2022.

Operations by Segment

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

The following table presents a summary of our operating segment information for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and July 31, 2022:

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended July 31, 2023		Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended July 31, 2022		Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2022-2023
Professional Services
Revenue
Boot Hill Casino	$	8,989		99	%	$	8,893		99	%		1	%
Management/Professional Services		52		1	%		69		1	%		-25	%
Revenue		9,041		100	%		8,962		100	%		1	%

Costs of Professional Services		3,946		44	%		3,623		41	%		9	%
Expenses		3,343		37	%		3,328		37	%		0	%
Total costs and expenses		7,289		81	%		6,951		78	%		5	%
Professional Services operating income	$	1,752		19	%	$	2,011		22	%		-13	%

(dollars in thousands)	Three Months Ended July 31, 2023			Percent of Total Revenue			Three Months Ended July 31, 2022			Percent of Total Revenue			Percent Change 2022-2023
Aerospace Products
Revenue	$	8,144			100	%	$	6,342			100	%		28	%

Costs of Aerospace Products		7,326			90	%		4,827			76	%		52	%
Expenses		1,433			18	%		1,901			30	%		-25	%
Total costs and expenses		8,759			108	%		6,728			106	%		30	%

Aerospace Products operating (loss)	$	(615	)		-8	%	$	(386	)		-6	%		59	%

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Professional Services

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Revenue from Professional Services increased 1% for the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $9.0 million compared to $9.0 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022.

In the three months ended July 31, 2023 Boot Hill Casino received gross receipts for the State of Kansas of $12.2 million compared to $12.2 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022. Mandated fees, taxes and distributions reduced gross receipts by $3.7 million resulting in gaming revenue of $8.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared to a reduction to gross receipts of $3.8 million resulting in gaming revenue of $8.4 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022. Sportsbook revenue was $701 in the three months ended July 31, 2023 compared to $0 in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Non-gaming revenue at Boot Hill Casino remained constant at $1.1 million for the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022.

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 remained constant at $52 for the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared to $69 for the three months ended July 31, 2022.

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Costs of Professional Services increased 9% in the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $3.9 million compared to $3.6 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Costs were 44% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 41% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The increase is directly related to an increase in labor costs.

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Expenses remained constant in the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $3.3 million compared to $3.3 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Expenses were 37% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 37% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022.

Aerospace Products

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Revenue increased 28% to $8.1 million in the three months ended July 31, 2023, compared to $6.3 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The increase in revenue is mainly due to an increase in the aircraft modification business of $1.7 million. The development of new STC's and our marketing efforts for them in both domestic and international markets support this increase.

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Costs of Aerospace Products increased 52% in the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $7.3 million compared to $4.8 million for the three months ended July 31, 2022. Costs were 90% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 76% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The increase is directly related to the increase in material and labor costs.

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Expenses decreased 25% in the three months ended July 31, 2023 to $1.4 million compared to $1.9 million in the three months ended July 31, 2022. Expenses were 18% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2023, as compared to 30% of segment total revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2022. The decrease is primarily due to the stock award of $352 and cash compensation of $140 awarded to a board member expensed in July 2022.

Employees

Other than persons employed by our gaming subsidiaries there were 102 full time and 4 part time employees on July 31, 2023, compared to 113 full time and 5 part time employees on July 31, 2022. As of September 8, 2023 staffing is 105 full time and 3 part time employees. Our staffing at Boot Hill Casino & Resort on July 31, 2023 was 203 full time and 55 part time employees compared to 194 full time and 57 part time employees on July 31, 2022. At September 8, 2023 there are 193 full time and 56 part time employees. None of the employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Butler National is a holding company. Our ability to fund our obligations depends on existing cash on hand, cash flow from our subsidiaries and our ability to raise capital. Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been cash on hand, cash flow from operations, borrowings under our lines of credit and notes payable (as further described below) and proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities. We assess liquidity in terms of the ability to generate cash or obtain financing in order to fund operating, investing and debt service requirements. Our primary ongoing cash requirements include the funding of operations, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other investments in line with our business strategy and debt repayment obligations and interest payments. Our strategy has been to maintain moderate leverage and substantial capital resources in order to take advantage of opportunities, to invest in our businesses and develop new streams of income that may be profitable. As such, we have continued to invest in developing and marketing new STCs and growing our established sports wagering platform. 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 2024 and beyond.

Operating Activities

During the three months ended July 31, 2023 our cash position decreased by $7.8 million. Net income was $719 for the three months ended July 31, 2023. Cash flows used in operating activities was $862 for the three months ended July 31, 2023. Non-cash activities consisting of depreciation and amortization provided $1.4 million, gain on sale of airplane used $440 and deferred compensation used $249. Contract assets decreased our cash position by $1.3 million. Contract liability increased our cash position by $3.2 million. Inventories decreased our cash position by $100. Accounts receivable increased our cash position by $533. Gaming facility mandated payments decreased our cash position by $281. Prepaid expenses and other assets increased our cash by $1.5 million. A decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and an increase in lease liabilities and other current liabilities decreased our cash by $6.2 million. Income tax payable increased our cash position by $265.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $461 million for the three months ended July 31, 2023. We invested $622 towards STCs, and $279 on equipment and furnishings. We received $440 in proceeds from the sale of airplanes.

Financing Activities

Cash used by financing activities was $6.4 million for the three months ended July 31, 2023. We made repayments on our debt of $1.3 million. We made repayments on lease right-to-use of $65. We purchased company stock of $5.0 million. The stock acquired was placed in treasury.

Capital Expenditures

The Company anticipates capital expenditures in fiscal year 2024 to be approximately $7.0 million, consisting of $2.0 million on STC's and $5.0 million on equipment. We anticipate our cash balance will be sufficient to cover cash requirements through the current fiscal year.

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 from Contracts with Customers – Aerospace Contracts

Methodology

We recognize revenue and profit based upon either (1) the percent completion method, in which sales and profit are recorded based upon the ratio of labor costs incurred to date to estimated total labor costs to complete the performance obligation, or (2) the point-in-time method, in which sales are recognized at the time control is transferred to the customer. For aerospace contracts that involve airplane modifications based on customer specific requirements, we generally recognize revenue and income using the percent completion method because of continuous transfer of control to the customer. Revenue is generally recognized using the percent completion method based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation, which allows for recognition of revenue as work on a contract progresses. Our general contract term is between one to twelve months.

Management performs detailed quarterly reviews of all of our significant long-term contracts. Based upon these reviews, we record the effects of adjustments in profit estimates each period. If at any time management determines that in the case of a particular contract total costs will exceed total contract revenue, we record a provision for the entire anticipated contract loss at that time.

Judgment and Uncertainties

The percent completion revenue recognition model requires that we estimate future revenues and costs over the life of a contract. Revenues are estimated based upon the original contract price, with consideration being given to exercised contract options, change orders and, in some cases, projected customer requirements. Contract costs may be incurred over a period of several months, and the estimation of these costs requires significant judgment based upon the acquired knowledge and experience of program managers, engineers and financial professionals. Estimated costs are based primarily on anticipated purchase contract terms, historical performance trends, business base and other economic projections.

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Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions

While we do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood there will be a material change in estimates or assumptions used to calculate our revenue contracts and costs, estimating the percentage of work complete on certain programs is a complex task. As a result, changes to these estimates could have a significant impact on our results of operations. These products and services are an important element in our continuing strategy to increase operating efficiencies and profitability as well as broaden our business base. Management continues to monitor and update program cost estimates quarterly for these contracts. A significant change in an estimate on one or more of these contracts could have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Inventory Valuation

Methodology

We have four types of inventory (a) raw materials, (b) contracts in process, (c) other work in process and (d) finished goods. Raw material includes certain general stock materials but primarily relates to purchases that were made in anticipation of specific programs that have not been started as of the balance sheet date. Raw materials are stated at the lower of the cost of the inventory or its fair market value. Contracts in process, other work in process and finished goods are valued at production cost comprised of material, labor and overhead. Contracts in process, other work in process and finished goods are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

Judgment and Uncertainties

The process for evaluating inventory obsolescence or market value often requires the Company to make subjective judgments and estimates concerning future sales levels, quantities and prices at which such inventory will be sold in the normal course of business. We adjust our inventory by the difference between the estimated market value and the actual cost of our inventory to arrive at net realizable value. Changes in estimates of future sales volume may necessitate future write-downs of inventory value.

Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions

Management reviews the inventory balance on an annual basis to determine whether any additional write-downs are necessary. Following the write-down of the inventory as discussed above, we believe this inventory is stated at net realizable value at April 30 2023, although an unanticipated lack of demand for aircraft or spare parts in the future could result in additional write-downs of the inventory value. Overall, management believes that our inventory is appropriately valued at April 30, 2023.

Long-lived Assets

Methodology

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 the recoverability of the carrying value of an asset by estimating the future net cash flows expected to result from the asset, including eventual disposition.

Judgment and Uncertainties

In years that management performs a qualitative assessment we consider the following qualitative factors: general economic conditions in the markets served by the segment, relevant industry-specific performance statistics, and forecasted results of operations.

For the quantitative impairment tests, management estimated the fair value of the long-lived asset group using an income methodology based on management's estimates of forecasted undiscounted cash flows over the estimated life of the assets. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the results of our impairment testing.

An impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the estimated undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the assets. No impairment charges were recorded in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023.

Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions

As with all assumptions, there is an inherent level of uncertainty and actual results, to the extent they differ from those assumptions, could have a material impact on fair value. For example, a reduction in customer demand would impact our assumed growth rate resulting in a reduced fair value. Potential events or circumstances could have a negative effect on the estimated fair value. The loss of a major customer or program could have a significant impact on the future cash flows associated with a long-lived asset group. We do not currently believe there to be a reasonable likelihood that actual results will vary materially from estimates and assumptions used to test our long-lived assets for impairment losses. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates or assumptions, we may be exposed to additional impairment charges that could be material.

Changing Prices and Inflation

We have experienced upward pressure from inflation in fiscal year 2024. From fiscal year 2023 to fiscal year 2024 most of the increases we experienced were in material and labor 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 2024 and 2025.

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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 July 31, 2023. 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 July 31, 2023.

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 three months ended July 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.			LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
			As of July 31, 2023, 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.

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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 first quarter of fiscal 2024.

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
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023		-	$	-		-	$	2,594,000
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023		-	$	-		-	$	2,594,000
Increase in program authorization July 2023		-	$	-		-	$	7,594,000
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023		6,863,789	$	0.73		6,863,789	$	2,560,000
Total		6,863,789	$	0.73		6,863,789

(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 in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. In July 2023, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the size of the Company's stock repurchase program from $4,000,000 to $9,000,000. 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 July 31, 2025.

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	Separation and Mutual Release Agreement dated July 20, 2023 among the Company, Clark Stewart, and the other directors and executive officers of Butler National Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2023.

	10.2	Separation and Mutual Release Agreement dated July 20, 2023 among the Company, Craig Stewart, and the other directors and executive officers of Butler National Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of our Form 8-K filed on July 26. 2023.

	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 July 31, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 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 July 31, 2023, 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)

September 14, 2023	/s/ Christopher J. Reedy
Date	Christopher J. Reedy
	(President and Chief Executive Officer)

September 14, 2023	/s/ Tad M. McMahon
Date	Tad M. McMahon
	(Chief Financial Officer and Secretary)

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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	Separation and Mutual Release Agreement dated July 20, 2023 among the Company, Clark Stewart, and the other directors and executive officers of Butler National Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2023.

10.2	Separation and Mutual Release Agreement dated July 20, 2023 among the Company, Craig Stewart, and the other directors and executive officers of Butler National Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of our Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2023.

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 July 31, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2023, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2023, 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 July 31, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Christoph J. Reedy, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q ended July 31, 2023 of Butler National Corporation.

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: September 14, 2023	/s/Christopher J. Reedy
	Christopher J. Reedy
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Tad M. McMahon, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q ended July 31, 2023 of Butler National Corporation.

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

5.	The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: September 14, 2023	/s/ Tad M. McMahon
	Tad M. McMahon
	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Butler National Corporation (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending July 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Christopher J. Reedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, (to the best of my knowledge), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that;

1.	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	/s/Christopher J. Reedy
	Christopher J. Reedy
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	Butler National Corporation
	September 14, 2023

"A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Butler National Corporation and will be retained by Butler National Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request."

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Butler National Corporation (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending July 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Tad M. McMahon, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, (to the best of my knowledge), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that;

1.	The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	/s/ Tad M. McMahon
	Tad M. McMahon
	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
	Butler National Corporation
	September 14, 2023

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Jul. 31, 2023	Sep. 14, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000015847
Entity Registrant Name	BUTLER NATIONAL CORP
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-30
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	0-1678
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	KS
Entity Tax Identification Number	41-0834293
Entity Address, Address Line One	One Aero Plaza
Entity Address, City or Town	New Century
Entity Address, State or Province	KS
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	66031
City Area Code	913
Local Phone Number	829-4606
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock $.01 Par Value
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		68,727,900

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$ 14,236	$ 21,997
Accounts receivable, net	3,260	3,793
Inventory, net	9,047	8,947
Contract asset	3,169	1,893
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,066	3,532
Total current assets	31,778	40,162
LEASE RIGHT-TO-USE ASSET, net	3,033	3,081
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	58,335	59,067
SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES (net of accumulated amortization of $10,886 at July 31, 2023 and $10,603 at April 30, 2023)	9,061	8,722
OTHER ASSETS:
Other assets (net of accumulated amortization of $12,469 at July 31, 2023 and $12,290 at April 30, 2023)	1,320	1,401
Deferred tax asset, net	1,473	1,473
Total other assets	2,793	2,874
Total assets	105,000	113,906
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	4,168	5,320
Current maturities of long-term debt	4,815	4,987
Current maturities of lease liability	136	145
Contract liability	9,256	6,031
Gaming facility mandated payment	1,449	1,730
Compensation and compensated absences	1,543	6,722
Income taxes payable	493	228
Other current liabilities	350	214
Total current liabilities	22,210	25,377
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	37,252	38,418
Lease liability, net of current maturities	3,322	3,330
Total long-term liabilities	40,574	41,748
Total liabilities	62,784	67,125
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, par value $.01: Authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued 79,571,211 shares, and outstanding 68,727,900 shares at July 31, 2023 and issued 80,871,211 shares, and outstanding 76,891,689 shares at April 30, 2023	795	808
Capital contributed in excess of par	13,411	13,647
Treasury stock at cost, 10,843,311 shares at July 31, 2023 and 3,979,522 shares at April 30, 2023	(7,173)	(2,138)
Retained earnings	35,183	34,464
Total stockholders' equity	42,216	46,781
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	105,000	113,906
Preferred Class A [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock	0	0
Preferred Class B [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Supplemental type certificates, accumulated amortization	$ 10,886,000	$ 10,603,000
Other assets, accumulated amortization	$ 12,469	$ 12,290
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 5	$ 5
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	79,571,211	80,871,211
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	68,727,900	76,891,689
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	10,843,311	3,979,522
Preferred Class A [Member]
Preferred stock, stated value (in dollars per share)	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred stock, dividend rate	9.80%	9.80%
Preferred stock, liquidation value	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Preferred stock, redemption value	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, designated classes (in shares)	200,000	200,000
Preferred Class B [Member]
Preferred stock, stated value (in dollars per share)	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred stock, dividend rate	6.00%	6.00%
Preferred stock, liquidation value	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Preferred stock, redemption value	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, designated classes (in shares)	200,000	200,000

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
REVENUE:
Revenues from customers	$ 17,185	$ 15,304
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Marketing and advertising	1,278	1,331
General, administrative and other	3,498	3,898
Total costs and expenses	16,048	13,679
OPERATING INCOME	1,137	1,625
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(639)	(723)
Gain on sale of airplanes	440	0
Gain on sale of building	0	69
Interest income	47	0
Total other expense	(152)	(654)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	985	971
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES:
Provision for income taxes	266	260
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	0	280
NET INCOME	$ 719	$ 431
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION (in shares)	75,198,532	76,456,284
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATION (in shares)	75,198,532	76,456,284
Professional Services [Member]
REVENUE:
Revenues from customers	$ 9,041	$ 8,962
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of services and products	3,946	3,623
Aerospace Products [Member]
REVENUE:
Revenues from customers	8,144	6,342
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of services and products	$ 7,326	$ 4,827

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Common Stock [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Treasury Stock, Common [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Parent [Member]

Total

Balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2022

80,348,572

3,890,426

Balance at Apr. 30, 2022

$ 803

$ 12,160

$ (2,077)

$ 29,948

$ 40,834

Stock repurchase (in shares)

1,639

^[1]

Stock repurchase

$ 0

$ (2)

(2)

Stock awarded to Director (in shares)

400,000

Stock awarded to Director

$ 4

348

$ 0

352

Deferred compensation, restricted stock (in shares)

(75,000)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

$ 0

132

$ 0

132

Net Income

$ 0

431

$ 431

Balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2022

80,673,572

3,892,065

Balance at Jul. 31, 2022

$ 807

12,640

$ (2,079)

30,379

41,747

Balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2023

80,871,211

3,979,522

Balance at Apr. 30, 2023

$ 808

13,647

$ (2,138)

34,464

46,781

$ 46,781

Stock repurchase (in shares)

6,863,789

^[1]

Stock repurchase

$ 0

$ (5,035)

(5,035)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock (in shares)

(1,300,000)

Deferred compensation, restricted stock

$ (13)

(236)

$ 0

(249)

Net Income

$ 0

719

$ 719

Balance (in shares) at Jul. 31, 2023

79,571,211

10,843,311

Balance at Jul. 31, 2023

$ 795

$ 13,411

$ (7,173)

$ 35,183

$ 42,216

[1]	These shares of common stock were purchased through a private transaction

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$ 719	$ 431
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	1,423	1,458
Stock awarded to director	0	352
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	0	280
Gain (loss) on sale of airplane	(440)	0
Gain (loss) on sale of building	0	(69)
Deferred compensation, restricted stock	(249)	132
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	533	21
Inventory	(100)	(449)
Contract assets	(1,276)	326
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,466	(241)
Accounts payable	(1,152)	(37)
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability	3,225	3,344
Lease liability	48	45
Accrued liabilities	(5,179)	(372)
Gaming facility mandated payment	(281)	(308)
Income tax payable	265	260
Other liabilities	136	137
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(862)	5,310
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(901)	(1,797)
Proceeds from sale of airplane	440	0
Proceeds from sale of building	0	164
Net cash used in investing activities	(461)	(1,633)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,338)	(1,302)
Repayments on right-to-use lease liability	(65)	(64)
Repurchase of common stock	(5,035)	(2)
Net cash used in financing activities	(6,438)	(1,368)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH	(7,761)	2,309
CASH, beginning of period	21,997	12,487
CASH, end of period	14,236	14,796
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid	637	713
Income taxes paid	0	0
NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY:
Lease right-of-use assets purchased	0	541
Lease liability for purchase of assets under lease	$ 0	$ 541

Note 1

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2 - Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
Note 2 - Net Income Per Share	Jul. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	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.

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition: ASC Topic 606, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers"

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

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

Identify the contract, or contracts, with a customer

Identify the performance obligations in the contract

Determine the transaction price

Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract

Recognize revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

Revenue from Aircraft Avionics and Special Mission Electronics are recognized when shipped. Payment for these Avionics products is due within 30 days of the invoice date after shipment.

Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Disaggregation of Revenue [Text Block]

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 July 31, 2023						Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
	Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total		Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total
Geographical Markets
North America	$	9,041	$	6,951	$	15,992	$	8,962	$	5,997	$	14,959
Europe		-		952		952		-		183		183
Other		-		241		241		-		162		162
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Major Product Lines
Casino Gaming Revenue	$	7,198	$	-	$	7,198	$	7,816	$	-	$	7,816
Sportsbook Revenue		701		-		701		-		-		-
Casino Non-Gaming Revenue		1,090		-		1,090		1,077		-		1,077
Professional Services		52		-		52		69		-		69
Aircraft Modification		-		5,483		5,483		-		3,836		3,836
Aircraft Avionics		-		744		744		-		715		715
Special Mission Electronics		-		1,917		1,917		-		1,791		1,791
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Contract Types / Revenue Recognition Timing
Percentage of completion contracts	$	-	$	5,213	$	5,213	$	-	$	3,251	$	3,251
Goods or services transferred at a point of sale		9,041		2,931		11,972		8,962		3,091		12,053
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net, Contract Asset and Contract Liability

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Text Block]

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

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

	July 31,		April 30,
	2023		2023
Accounts Receivable, net	$	3,260	$	3,793
Contract Asset		3,169		1,893
Contract Liability		9,256		6,031

Contract liabilities increased $3,225 during the three months ended July 31, 2023, primarily due to payments received in excess of the revenue recognized on these performance obligations.

Note 6 - Inventory

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

6. Inventory

Inventory is comprised of the following, net of the estimate for obsolete inventory of $275 at July 31, 2023 and $275 at April 30, 2023.

	July 31, 2023		April 30, 2023
Parts and raw material	$	5,683	$	5,704
Work in process		3,305		3,194
Finished goods		59		49
Total Inventory, net of allowance	$	9,047	$	8,947

Note 7 - Property, Plant and Equipment

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is comprised of the following:

	July 31, 2023			April 30, 2023
Land	$	4,751		$	4,751
Building and improvements		47,867			47,867
Aircraft		7,193			8,515
Machinery and equipment		5,627			5,547
Office furniture and fixtures		14,054			13,881
Leasehold improvements		4,032			4,032
		83,524			84,593
Accumulated depreciation		(25,189	)		(25,526	)
Total property, plant and equipment	$	58,335		$	59,067

Property and Related Depreciation: Machinery and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis.

Description		Estimated useful life
Building and improvements		39 years or the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term
Aircraft		5 years
Machinery and equipment		5 years
Office furniture and fixtures		5 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term

Note 8 - Use of Estimates	3 Months Ended
Note 8 - Use of Estimates	Jul. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Use of Estimates [Text Block]	8. 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.

Note 9 - Research and Development

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]

9. Research and Development:

We invested in research and development activities. The amount invested in the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 was $828 million and $631, respectively.

Note 10 - Debt

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

At July 31, 2023, there is a note payable with an interest rate of 8.13% totaling $39 secured by equipment with a net book value of $39. This note matures in October 2025.

We are compliant with the covenants and obligations of each of our notes as of July 31, 2023, and September 14, 2023.

Note 11 - Other Assets

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

11. Other Assets:

Note 12 - Stock Options and Incentive Plans

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]

12. Stock Options and Incentive Plans:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total shares issued		7,900,000		$	0.42
Forfeited, in prior periods		(100,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the year ended April 30, 2023		(875,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the three months ended July 31, 2023		(1,300,000	)	$	0.40
Total		5,625,000		$	0.43

Note 13 - Stock Repurchase Program

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Treasury Stock [Text Block]

13. Stock Repurchase Program:

The table below provides information with respect to common stock purchases by the Company through July 31, 2023.

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		3,290,426	$	0.40		3,290,426	$	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
Quarter ended January 31, 2023 (a)		85,307	$	0.68		85,307	$	2,595
Quarter ended April 30, 2023 (a)		2,000	$	0.68		2,000	$	2,594
Increase in program authorization July 2023		-	$	-		-	$	7,594
Quarter ended July 31, 2023 (a)		6,863,789	$	0.73		6,863,789	$	2,560
Total		10,243,311	$	0.63		10,243,311

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

Note 14 - Lease Right-to-use

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]

14. Lease Right-to-Use:

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

	July 31, 2023
Lease right-to-use assets	$	3,781
Less accumulated depreciation		748
Total	$	3,033

Future minimum lease payments for assets under finance leases at July 31, 2023 are as follows:

2024	$	252
2025		114
2026		116
2027		119
2028		121
Thereafter		12,798
Total minimum lease payments		13,520
Less amount representing interest		10,062
Present value of net minimum lease payments		3,458
Less current maturities of lease liability		136
Lease liability, net of current maturities	$	3,322

Finance lease costs at July 31, 2023 and July 31, 2022 are as follows:

	July 31, 2023		July 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	47	$	46
Interest on lease liabilities		48		45
Total finance lease cost	$	95	$	91

	July 31, 2023			July 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term - Financing leases (in years)		44			45
Weighted average discount rate - Financing leases		5.8	%		5.0	%

Note 15 - Segment Reporting and Sales by Major Customer

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

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:

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 July 31, 2023	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*			*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	8,989	$	5,483		$	744		$	1,917	$	52		$	17,185
Interest expense		556		58			-			16		9			639
Depreciation and amortization		648		713			3			32		27			1,423
Operating income (loss)		2,314		(793	)		(86	)		721		(1,019	)		1,137

Three Months Ended July 31, 2022	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*		*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	8,893	$	3,836	$	715	$	1,791	$	69		$	15,304
Interest expense		642		66		-		7		8			723
Depreciation and amortization		626		740		2		39		51			1,458
Operating income (loss)		2,642		54		48		616		(1,735	)		1,625

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:

	*Three Months Ended July 31, 2023*			*Three Months Ended July 31, 2022*
Aerospace Products – two customers in the three months ended July 31, 2023, one customer in the three months ended July 31, 2022		23.8	%		11.7	%
Professional Services		-			-

Note 16 - Subsequent Events

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

16. Subsequent Events:

Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended July 31, 2023						Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
	Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total		Professional Services		Aerospace Products		Total
Geographical Markets
North America	$	9,041	$	6,951	$	15,992	$	8,962	$	5,997	$	14,959
Europe		-		952		952		-		183		183
Other		-		241		241		-		162		162
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Major Product Lines
Casino Gaming Revenue	$	7,198	$	-	$	7,198	$	7,816	$	-	$	7,816
Sportsbook Revenue		701		-		701		-		-		-
Casino Non-Gaming Revenue		1,090		-		1,090		1,077		-		1,077
Professional Services		52		-		52		69		-		69
Aircraft Modification		-		5,483		5,483		-		3,836		3,836
Aircraft Avionics		-		744		744		-		715		715
Special Mission Electronics		-		1,917		1,917		-		1,791		1,791
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Contract Types / Revenue Recognition Timing
Percentage of completion contracts	$	-	$	5,213	$	5,213	$	-	$	3,251	$	3,251
Goods or services transferred at a point of sale		9,041		2,931		11,972		8,962		3,091		12,053
	$	9,041	$	8,144	$	17,185	$	8,962	$	6,342	$	15,304

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net, Contract Asset and Contract Liability (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]

	July 31,		April 30,
	2023		2023
Accounts Receivable, net	$	3,260	$	3,793
Contract Asset		3,169		1,893
Contract Liability		9,256		6,031

Note 6 - Inventory (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

	July 31, 2023		April 30, 2023
Parts and raw material	$	5,683	$	5,704
Work in process		3,305		3,194
Finished goods		59		49
Total Inventory, net of allowance	$	9,047	$	8,947

Note 7 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	July 31, 2023			April 30, 2023
Land	$	4,751		$	4,751
Building and improvements		47,867			47,867
Aircraft		7,193			8,515
Machinery and equipment		5,627			5,547
Office furniture and fixtures		14,054			13,881
Leasehold improvements		4,032			4,032
		83,524			84,593
Accumulated depreciation		(25,189	)		(25,526	)
Total property, plant and equipment	$	58,335		$	59,067

Schedule of Useful Life of Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Description		Estimated useful life
Building and improvements		39 years or the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term
Aircraft		5 years
Machinery and equipment		5 years
Office furniture and fixtures		5 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term

Note 12 - Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total shares issued		7,900,000		$	0.42
Forfeited, in prior periods		(100,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the year ended April 30, 2023		(875,000	)	$	0.40
Forfeited, during the three months ended July 31, 2023		(1,300,000	)	$	0.40
Total		5,625,000		$	0.43

Note 13 - Stock Repurchase Program (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]

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		3,290,426	$	0.40		3,290,426	$	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
Quarter ended January 31, 2023 (a)		85,307	$	0.68		85,307	$	2,595
Quarter ended April 30, 2023 (a)		2,000	$	0.68		2,000	$	2,594
Increase in program authorization July 2023		-	$	-		-	$	7,594
Quarter ended July 31, 2023 (a)		6,863,789	$	0.73		6,863,789	$	2,560
Total		10,243,311	$	0.63		10,243,311

Note 14 - Lease Right-to-use (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Lessee, Finance Lease, Right of Use Assets [Table Text Block]

	July 31, 2023
Lease right-to-use assets	$	3,781
Less accumulated depreciation		748
Total	$	3,033

Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]

2024	$	252
2025		114
2026		116
2027		119
2028		121
Thereafter		12,798
Total minimum lease payments		13,520
Less amount representing interest		10,062
Present value of net minimum lease payments		3,458
Less current maturities of lease liability		136
Lease liability, net of current maturities	$	3,322

Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]

	July 31, 2023		July 31, 2022
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	47	$	46
Interest on lease liabilities		48		45
Total finance lease cost	$	95	$	91

	July 31, 2023			July 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term - Financing leases (in years)		44			45
Weighted average discount rate - Financing leases		5.8	%		5.0	%

Note 15 - Segment Reporting and Sales by Major Customer (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Notes Tables

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Three Months Ended July 31, 2023	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*			*Aircraft Avionics*			*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	8,989	$	5,483		$	744		$	1,917	$	52		$	17,185
Interest expense		556		58			-			16		9			639
Depreciation and amortization		648		713			3			32		27			1,423
Operating income (loss)		2,314		(793	)		(86	)		721		(1,019	)		1,137

Three Months Ended July 31, 2022	*Gaming*		*Aircraft Modification*		*Aircraft Avionics*		*Special Mission Electronics*		*Other*			*Total*
Revenues from customers	$	8,893	$	3,836	$	715	$	1,791	$	69		$	15,304
Interest expense		642		66		-		7		8			723
Depreciation and amortization		626		740		2		39		51			1,458
Operating income (loss)		2,642		54		48		616		(1,735	)		1,625

Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]

	*Three Months Ended July 31, 2023*			*Three Months Ended July 31, 2022*
Aerospace Products – two customers in the three months ended July 31, 2023, one customer in the three months ended July 31, 2022		23.8	%		11.7	%
Professional Services		-			-

Note 3 - Revenue Recognition: ASC Topic 606, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers" (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023
Period for Payment Due (Day)	30 days

Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Revenues from customers	$ 17,185	$ 15,304
Percentage of Completion Contracts [Member]
Revenues from customers	5,213	3,251
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Revenues from customers	11,972	12,053
Casino [Member]
Revenues from customers	7,198	7,816
Sportsbook [Member]
Revenues from customers	701	0
Casino Non-gaming [Member]
Revenues from customers	1,090	1,077
Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	52	69
Aircraft Modification [Member]
Revenues from customers	5,483	3,836
Aircraft Avionics [Member]
Revenues from customers	744	715
Special Mission Electronics [Member]
Revenues from customers	1,917	1,791
Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	9,041	8,962
Professional Services [Member] \| Percentage of Completion Contracts [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Professional Services [Member] \| Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Revenues from customers	9,041	8,962
Professional Services [Member] \| Casino [Member]
Revenues from customers	7,198	7,816
Professional Services [Member] \| Sportsbook [Member]
Revenues from customers	701	0
Professional Services [Member] \| Casino Non-gaming [Member]
Revenues from customers	1,090	1,077
Professional Services [Member] \| Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	52	69
Professional Services [Member] \| Aircraft Modification [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Professional Services [Member] \| Aircraft Avionics [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Professional Services [Member] \| Special Mission Electronics [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Aerospace Products [Member]
Revenues from customers	8,144	6,342
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Percentage of Completion Contracts [Member]
Revenues from customers	5,213	3,251
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Revenues from customers	2,931	3,091
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Casino [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Sportsbook [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Casino Non-gaming [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Aircraft Modification [Member]
Revenues from customers	5,483	3,836
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Aircraft Avionics [Member]
Revenues from customers	744	715
Aerospace Products [Member] \| Special Mission Electronics [Member]
Revenues from customers	1,917	1,791
North America [Member]
Revenues from customers	15,992	14,959
North America [Member] \| Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	9,041	8,962
North America [Member] \| Aerospace Products [Member]
Revenues from customers	6,951	5,997
Europe [Member]
Revenues from customers	952	183
Europe [Member] \| Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Europe [Member] \| Aerospace Products [Member]
Revenues from customers	952	183
Other [Member]
Revenues from customers	241	162
Other [Member] \| Professional Services [Member]
Revenues from customers	0	0
Other [Member] \| Aerospace Products [Member]
Revenues from customers	$ 241	$ 162

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net, Contract Asset and Contract Liability (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022	Apr. 30, 2023
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 3,260		$ 3,793
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	205		205
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss	3,169		$ 1,893
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset	1,276	$ (326)
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 3,225	$ 3,344

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net, Contract Asset and Contract Liability - Accounts Receivable, Net, Contract Asset and Contract Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Accounts Receivable, net	$ 3,260	$ 3,793
Contract Asset	3,169	1,893
Contract Liability	$ 9,256	$ 6,031

Note 6 - Inventory (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Duration During Which Inventory If Inactive Taken as Obsolete (Year)	5 years
Inventory Valuation Reserves	$ 275	$ 275

Note 6 - Inventory - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Parts and raw material	$ 5,683	$ 5,704
Work in process	3,305	3,194
Finished goods	59	49
Total Inventory, net of allowance	$ 9,047	$ 8,947

Note 7 - Property, Plant, and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$ 83,524	$ 84,593
Accumulated depreciation	(25,189)	(25,526)
Total property, plant and equipment	58,335	59,067
Land [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	4,751	4,751
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	47,867	47,867
Aircraft [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	7,193	8,515
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	5,627	5,547
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	14,054	13,881
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$ 4,032	$ 4,032

Note 7 - Property, Plant, and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Related Depreciation (Details)	Jul. 31, 2023
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Useful life (Year)	39 years
Aircraft [Member]
Useful life (Year)	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Useful life (Year)	5 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Useful life (Year)	5 years

Note 9 - Research and Development (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Research and Development Expense	$ 828	$ 631

Note 10 - Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Note 10 - Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	8.40%
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	2,000
Long-Term Line of Credit	0
Notes Collateralized by BHCMC's Assets and Compensation Due under State Management Contract Due December 2027 [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 30,274
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.32%
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)	7 years
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period (Year)	20 years
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid	$ 19,250
Notes Collateralized by BHCMC's Assets and Compensation Due under State Management Contract Due October 2026 [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 9,424
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.75%
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)	5 years
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Debt Service Coverage Ratio	1.3
Debt Instrument, Aggregate Unrestricted Cash Requirement	$ 1,500
Note One Collateralized by Real Estate Due March 2029 [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 907
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.75%
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount	$ 640
Note Two Collateralized by Real Estate Due March 2029 [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 416
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.75%
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount	$ 691
Note Collateralized by Aircraft Security Agreement [Member] \| Patriots Bank [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 1,007
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.35%
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount	$ 920
Note Collateralized by Equipment Due October 2025 [Member]
Notes Payable	$ 39
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.13%
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount	$ 39

Note 11 - Other Assets (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Kansas Expanded Lottery Act Contract Privilege [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 5,500
Gaming Equipment [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 6,744
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
JET Autopilot Intellectual Property [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 1,417
Other Miscellaneous Long-Term Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 128

Note 12 - Stock Options and Incentive Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 17, 2020	Apr. 12, 2019	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022	Nov. 30, 2016
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense				$ 104	$ 484
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Forfeited				353
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit				$ 249
Butler National Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)						12,500,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	$ 2,000	$ 950
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)				0
Butler National Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] \| Director [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services (in shares)			400,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share)			$ 0.88		$ 0.88
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services			$ 352
Butler National Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] \| Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	5,000,000.0	2,500,000
Share Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.38
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)		5 years

Note 12 - Stock Options and Incentive Plans - Restricted Stock Options Activity (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	37 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Outstanding, shares (in shares)			7,900,000
Outstanding, weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)			$ 0.42
Forfeited, shares (in shares)	(1,300,000)	(875,000)	(100,000)
Forfeited, weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.40	$ 0.40
Outstanding, shares (in shares)	5,625,000
Outstanding, weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.43

Note 13 - Stock Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 20, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 9	$ 4

Note 13 - Stock Repurchase Program - Schedule of Stock Purchases (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

72 Months Ended

87 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Apr. 30, 2023

^[1]

Jan. 31, 2023

^[1]

Oct. 31, 2022

^[1]

Jul. 31, 2022

^[1]

Apr. 30, 2022

Jul. 31, 2023

Number of Shares Purchased (in shares)

6,863,789

^[1]

2,000

85,307

150

1,639

3,290,426

10,243,311

Average Price Paid per Share (in dollars per share)

$ 0.73

^[1]

$ 0.68

$ 0.70

$ 0.84

$ 0.40

$ 0.63

Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (in shares)

6,863,789

^[1]

2,000

85,307

150

1,639

3,290,426

10,243,311

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Programs

$ 2,560

^[1]

$ 2,594

$ 2,595

$ 2,653

$ 2,655

$ 2,560

^[1]

Increase in Program Authorization [Member]

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Programs

$ 7,594

[1]	These shares of common stock were purchased through a private transaction

Note 14 - Lease Right-to-use (Details Textual)	Jul. 31, 2023
Casino, Hangar, and Office Space, Two [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract (Year)	46 years
Casino, Hangar, and Office Space, Three [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract (Year)	50 years
Casino, Hangar, and Office Space, One [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract (Year)	5 years

Note 14 - Lease Right-to-use - Finance Lease Right-of-use Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Lease right-to-use assets	$ 3,781
Less accumulated depreciation	748
Total	$ 3,033	$ 3,081

Note 14 - Lease Right-to-use - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
2024, Finance Lease	$ 252
2025, Finance Lease	114
2026, Finance Lease	116
2027, Finance Lease	119
2028, Finance Lease	121
Thereafter, Finance Lease	12,798
Total minimum lease payments, Finance Lease	13,520
Less amount representing interest	10,062
Present value of net minimum lease payments	3,458
Less current maturities of lease liability	136	$ 145
Lease liability, net of current maturities	$ 3,322	$ 3,330

Note 14 - Lease Right-to-use - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$ 47	$ 46
Interest on lease liabilities	48	45
Total finance lease cost	$ 95	$ 91
Weighted average remaining lease term - Financing leases (in years) (Year)	44 years	45 years
Weighted average discount rate - Financing leases	5.80%	5.00%

Note 15 - Segment Reporting and Sales by Major Customer (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Number of Operating Segments	2
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Number of Major Customers	2	1
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| The Five Aerospace Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	33.80%
Number of Major Customers	5
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| Top Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.90%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| Next Top Four Customers [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	2.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Revenue Benchmark [Member] \| Next Top Four Customers [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.90%

Note 15 - Segment Reporting and Sales by Major Customer - Professional Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Revenues from customers	$ 17,185	$ 15,304
Interest expense	639	723
Depreciation and amortization	1,423	1,458
Operating income (loss)	1,137	1,625
Gaming [Member]
Revenues from customers	8,989	8,893
Interest expense	556	642
Depreciation and amortization	648	626
Operating income (loss)	2,314	2,642
Aircraft Modification [Member]
Revenues from customers	5,483	3,836
Interest expense	58	66
Depreciation and amortization	713	740
Operating income (loss)	(793)	54
Aircraft Avionics [Member]
Revenues from customers	744	715
Interest expense	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	3	2
Operating income (loss)	(86)	48
Special Mission Electronics [Member]
Revenues from customers	1,917	1,791
Interest expense	16	7
Depreciation and amortization	32	39
Operating income (loss)	721	616
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Revenues from customers	52	69
Interest expense	9	8
Depreciation and amortization	27	51
Operating income (loss)	$ (1,019)	$ (1,735)

Note 15 - Segment Reporting and Sales by Major Customer - Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments (Details) - Revenue Benchmark [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Aerospace Products [Member]
Concentration risk percentage	23.80%	11.70%
Professional Services [Member]
Concentration risk percentage	0.00%	0.00%