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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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) February 10, 2024
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Kansas
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0-1678
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41-0834293
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One Aero Plaza, New Century, Kansas
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66031
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (913) 780-9595
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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. ☐
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.
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Departure of Director
On February 10, 2024, Bradley Hoffman notified Butler National Corporation (the “Company”) that he resigned as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective immediately. His resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company or with the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Appointment of Directors
On February 12, 2024, the Board appointed Joseph P. Daly, Jeffrey D. Yowell and Christopher J. Reedy as directors. Mr. Reedy currently serves as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The Board has determined that Mr. Daly and Mr. Yowell qualify as independent directors. The Board has increased the number of director positions from 5 directors to 7 directors.
Mr. Reedy filled the vacancy left by Mr. Hoffman and will complete the remainder of Mr. Hoffman’s Class I term. Mr. Reedy will be up for re-election at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2025. Mr. Daly and Mr. Yowell will fill two new Class III board positions. Mr. Daly and Mr. Yowell will be up for re-election at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2024. The Company issued a press release of the appointments of Mr. Daly, Mr. Yowell, and Mr. Reedy to the Board on February 14, 2024, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Mr. Daly, age 62, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Essig Research, Inc., a leading provider of high-tech engineering and manufacturing services with more than 30 years of expertise in aircraft powerplants. Mr. Daly was a director for Autoscope Technologies Corporation from 2019 until it went private in January 2023. Mr. Daly was also a director of Kreisler Manufacturing Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Mr. Daly holds a M.B.A./M.S.F. from Northeastern University and a B.S.M.E. from Rensselaer Polytechnic. Mr. Daly owns more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Daly and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Daly was appointed to serve on the Board. Mr. Daly does not have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or proposed transaction required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K or Item 5.02(d) of Form 8-K.
Mr. Yowell, age 56, operates JDY Inc., a C-Suite consulting business and is the owner of Getter Farms, LLC. Since 2015, Mr. Yowell serves on the Board of Trustees for the Trust of Buffalo Funds, a mutual fund complex of 10 funds, and has been the Board Chairman since 2018. From 1992 to 2012, Mr. Yowell served as President and Chief Executive Officer of DataCore Marketing, LLC. Mr. Yowell holds a M.B.A. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and a B.S. from Trinity University.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Yowell and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Yowell was appointed to serve on the Board. Mr. Yowell does not have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or proposed transaction required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K or Item 5.02(d) of Form 8-K.
Mr. Reedy, age 57, is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Reedy has been employed by the Company for 23 years and previously served as the Company’s Vice President and Secretary from 2005 to 2023. Mr. Reedy served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer between January 2023 and May 2023 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in May 2023.
Mr. Reedy’s employment is subject to an employment contract with the Company that runs through December 31, 2024, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2020. That employment contract was amended on October 4, 2023, and a copy of that amendment was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 29, 2023. Mr. Reedy’s compensation is the same as found in the Company’s 2023 proxy statement except that Mr. Reedy’s base salary was increased to $595,000 in accordance with the October 4, 2023, amendment.
Non-executive directors are paid $6,000 per quarter for service as a director. For a description of the Company’s director compensation programs, see “Director Compensation” in the definitive proxy statement filed by the Company on August 24, 2023, in connection with its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
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Date: February 14, 2024 |
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/s/ Tad M. McMahon
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Tad M. McMahon |
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Chief Financial Office |
Exhibit 99.1
BUTLER NATIONAL ENHANCES BOARD TO REINFORCE COMMITMENT TO LONG TERM SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Butler National Appoints Two Independent Directors and CEO to Board of Directors
New Century, Kan. – Feb. 14, 2024 - Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS), a leader in the growing global market for specialized aircraft structural modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and a recognized provider of gaming management services, announces the appointment of Joseph P. Daly, Jeffrey D. Yowell, and Butler National Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Reedy to the Board of Directors of the Corporation. With these appointments, the Butler National Board will comprise seven members.
Joseph P. Daly is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Essig Research, Inc., a leading provider of high-tech engineering and manufacturing services with more than 30 years of expertise in aircraft powerplants. Mr. Daly is also currently a director at Autoscope Technologies (OTC: AATC) and serves as Chairman of the Nomination and Governance Committee. Since 2012, Mr. Daly has instructed courses in economics, global supply chain, and operations management at Northeastern University. Mr. Daly received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his MBA and MS in Finance from Northeastern University.
Jeffrey D. Yowell is Board Chairman, Chairman of the Marketing Committee and Trustee of the Trust of Buffalo Funds, a family of ten mutual funds. Mr. Yowell is also the 2002 recipient of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year honors for business services in the Kansas and Western Missouri region and the company he founded, DATACORE Marketing, was the 2003 Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Ewing Kauffman Small Business of the Year for exceptional financial performance and future business viability. Mr. Yowell sold DATACORE Marketing and exited the business in 2014. Prior to DATACORE, Mr. Yowell was involved in Aviation Marketing. He now runs JDY, Inc., a C-Suite consulting business, as well as Getter Farms, LLC, a 2,000-acre agricultural operation. Mr. Yowell received a B.S. in Marketing from Trinity University and an M.B.A. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.
Christopher J. Reedy, President and CEO, joined Butler National in November 2000, served as Secretary starting in 2005, was appointed COO in January of 2023 and CEO in May of 2023. Mr. Reedy’s unique combination of legal and engineering expertise has built a remarkable record of achievement in both the gaming and aerospace segments of Butler National. Mr. Reedy holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“The addition of Mr. Daly and Mr. Yowell as independent directors and Mr. Reedy in his CEO role is the logical transition of the Board as we maintain focus on the best interests of shareholders.” Commented R. Warren Wagoner, Chairman of the Board. Mr. Wagoner added: “Butler is fortunate to have two new extremely qualified independent directors, both with aviation experience. We are confident that the Board changes will more effectively position the Corporation for long term opportunities.”
Chris Reedy added, “I am confident that the energy, independence and commitment to long term shareholder value that both Mr. Yowell and Mr. Daly bring to the Board will inspire additional confidence in the stock and encourage recognition of value.” Mr. Daly added, “I have been a Butler National shareholder for more than ten years. I am committed to growing shareholder appreciation for the business, assisting with the appropriate recognition of value, and promoting governance.” Jeff Yowell added, “I am very excited to join the Butler National Corporation Board as the future of the company is very bright. Butler National is a leader in the aerospace and gaming industries, and I look forward to helping the business grow while looking out for the shareholders’ interests.”
The Board also remains comprised of R. Warren Wagoner, Chairman, David B. Hayden, John M. Edgar and Aric Peters.
About Butler National Corporation
Butler National Corporation, a 50-year old public stock company, is recognized for its unique aircraft modification products and professional gaming management services.
Butler National manufactures, sells and services systems for private, commercial and military aircraft through its subsidiaries: Avcon Industries, Inc., a leading provider of aircraft structural modifications and systems integrations for both commercial and government applications; Butler Avionics, Inc., an FAA-approved repair station specializing in avionics retrofits, overhauls, manufacturing and repair; and Butler National Corporation – Tempe, a manufacturer of electronic controls and cabling.
Butler National through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, BHCMC, LLC and Butler National Service Corporation, manages the Boot Hill Casino & Resort that features over 500 electronic gaming machines, 14 table games, and a 150-seat casual dining restaurant known as Firesides at Boot Hill. The facility also features a DraftKings branded retail sports book.
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