8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) December 15, 2017

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Kansas
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-1678 (Commission File Number)	41-0834293 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
19920 W. 161st Street, Olathe, Kansas (Address of Principal Executive Offices)	66062 (Zip Code)

913-780-9595
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02	Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02	On December 15, 2017 Butler National Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2018 for the period ending October 31, 2017.  Butler National Corporation will have a conference call on December 19, 2017 to discuss the results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in any such filing.
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99	Press release announcing Butler National Corporation second quarter fiscal year 2018 financial results and conference call.

SIGNATURES

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

	BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
December 15, 2017 Date	/S/ Clark D. Stewart Clark D. Stewart (President and Chief Executive Officer)
December 15, 2017 Date	/S/ Tad M. McMahon Tad M. McMahon (Chief Financial Officer)

EX-99

Exhibit 99
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE				December 15, 2017
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND CONFERENCE CALL
OLATHE, KANSAS, December 15, 2017, - Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS), a leader in the growing global market for aircraft structural modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and a recognized provider of management services in diverse business groups, announces its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2018 ended October 31, 2017.  In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time. What: Butler National Corporation Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Financial Results Conference Call When: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 10:00 AM Central Standard Time How: Live via phone by dialing 877-358-7305. Code: Butler National Corporation.  Participants to the conference call should call in at least 5 minutes prior to the start time. Clark Stewart, President & CEO, Butler National Corp., will be leading the call and discussing results of the second quarter, the status of new and existing orders, gaming activities and an outlook on the balance of fiscal 2018.
Historical selected financial data related to all operations:
	Quarter Ended October 31				Six Months Ended October 31
	(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	2017	2016	2015		2017	2016	2015
Net Revenue	$ 11,156	$ 12,813	$ 10,106		$ 22,805	$ 24,202	$ 21,802
Operating Income (Loss)	317	1,164	(599)		963	1,875	(239)
Net Income (Loss)	84	519	(478)		322	743	(459)
Total Assets	40,545	41,872	41,098		40,545	41,872	41,098
Long-term Obligations	2,536	4,212	5,497		2,536	4,212	5,497
Stockholders' Equity	28,548	26,953	24,834		28,548	26,953	24,834
Weighted Average Shares – Diluted	64,543	63,467	62,260		64,543	63,467	62,260
New Product Research and Development Cost	322	418	382		720	717	937
Management Comments “Revenue decreased 13% to $11.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to $12.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. The decrease in revenue reflects a decrease in Aerospace Products revenue (down 25%) and a decrease of 5% in Professional Services revenue. Butler National Corporation continues to drive growth in international markets and through the development of new supplemental type certificates. This includes significant efforts in South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Second quarter fiscal 2018 resulted in a net income of $84,000 compared to a net income of $519,000 in the second quarter fiscal 2017. Butler National Corporation is working to exceed previous revenue levels while continuing to focus on our margin expansion initiatives, including efficiencies in our implementation and operational processes and controlling expenses. During the three months ending October 31, 2017, we invested approximately $322,000 in projects focused on the development and acquisition of new products. We feel this expenditure for design and development engineering, testing, and certification of new products is required to grow Aerospace Products and help stabilize our long-term revenue and enhance our profits. We continue to be excited about the future. Management and all employees are focused on the development of new products, execution of our numerous business development opportunities as well as increasing revenue while managing costs. We believe we are positioned for the future as we focus on serving the needs of our customers and enhancing shareholder value,” commented Clark D. Stewart, President of the Company. Business Segment Highlights Professional Services: Revenue from Professional Services decreased 5% for the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $7.3 million compared to $7.7 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs of Professional Services increased 2% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $4.8 million compared to $4.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs were 43% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 36% of total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Expenses decreased 8% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $2.4 million compared to $2.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Expenses were 32% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 33% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Operating income from Professional Services decreased 58% to $214,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2017 from $505,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Aerospace Products: Revenue from Aerospace Products decreased 25% to $3.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2017, compared to $5.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in aircraft modification revenue of $1.2 million. We have invested in the development of several STCs. These STCs are state of the art avionics and we are aggressively marketing both domestically and internationally. Costs of Aerospace Products decreased by 24% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $2.8 million compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs were 73% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 73% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Expenses increased 24% in the three months ended October 31, 2017 to $911 compared to $734 in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Expenses were 24% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2017, as compared to 14% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Operating income from Aerospace Products decreased 84% to $103,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2017 from $659,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2016. Costs related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include the cost of engineering, labor, materials, equipment utilization, control systems, security and occupancy. Expenses related to Professional Services and Aerospace Products include marketing and advertising, employee benefits, depreciation and amortization, and general, administrative and other expenses. Backlog: As of October 31, 2017 our backlog totaled approximately $11.7 million. The backlog includes firm, pending, and contract orders, which may not be completed within the next fiscal year. This is consistent with the industry in which modifications services and related contracts may take several months and sometimes years to complete. There can be no assurance that all orders will be completed or that some may ever commence. Our Business: Butler National Corporation operates in the Aerospace and Services business segments. The Aerospace segment focuses on the manufacturing of support systems for "Classic" commercial and military aircraft including the Butler National TSD for the Boeing 737 and 747 Classic aircraft, switching equipment for Boeing McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, weapon control systems for Boeing Helicopter and performance enhancement structural modifications for Learjet, Cessna, Dassault and Beechcraft business aircraft. Services include temporary employee services, gaming services and administrative management services. Forward-Looking Information: Statements made in this report, 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. The forward looking statements in this report are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. These factors and risks include, but are not limited to the Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors, filed as Exhibit 99 and Section 1A to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, incorporated herein by reference. Investors are specifically referred to such Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors for discussion of factors, which could affect the Company's operations, and forward-looking statements contained herein. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Drewitz, Public Relations                                                                                                              Ph (972) 814-5723 david@creativeoptionscommunications.com www.creativeoptionscommunications.com Bulter National Corporation Investor Relations                                                                                       Ph (913) 780-9595 THE WORLDWIDE WEB: Please review www.butlernational.com for pictures of our products and details about Butler National Corporation and its subsidiaries.