8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES 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 13, 2016

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 13, 2016 Butler National Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2017 for the period ending October 31, 2016.  Butler National Corporation will have a conference call on December 14, 2016 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 2017 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 13, 2016 Date	/S/ Clark D. StewartClark D. Stewart(President and Chief Executive Officer)
December 13, 2016 Date	/S/ Craig D. StewartCraig D. Stewart (Chief Financial Officer)

EX-99

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	December 13, 2016
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS AND CONFERENCE CALL REVENUE INCREASED 27% OVER SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR

OLATHE, KANSAS, December 13, 2016, - Butler National Corporation (OTC Pink: BUKS), a leading manufacturer and provider of support systems for commercial and military aircraft and a recognized provider of management services in diverse business groups including the gaming industry, announces its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2017 ended October 31, 2016.  In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM Central Standard Time.

What: Butler National Corporation Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Results Conference Call
When: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 9:00 AM Central Daylight 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 2017.

Historical selected financial data related to all operations:

	Quarter Ended October 31			Six Months Ended October 31
	(In thousands)			(In thousands)
	2016	2015	2014	2016	2015	2014
Net Revenue	$   12,813	$   10,106	$   11,752	$   24,202	$   21,802	$   24,143
Operating Income (Loss)	1,164	(599)	367	1,875	(239)	1,173
Net Income (Loss)	519	(478)	29	743	(459)	282
Total Assets	41,872	41,098	40,373	41,872	41,098	40,373
Long-term Obligations	4,212	5,497	5,228	4,212	5,497	5,228
Stockholders' Equity	26,953	24,834	24,805	26,953	24,834	24,805
Weighted Average Shares – Diluted	63,467	62,260	60,893	63,467	62,260	60,893
New Product Research and Development Cost	418	382	354	717	937	759

Management Comments

"The fiscal quarter-ended October 31, 2016 was a successful quarter building on a positive beginning to fiscal year 2017.  Revenue increased 27% to $12.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016, as compared to $10.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  The increase in revenue reflects an increase in Aerospace Products revenue of 84% and an increase 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 2017 resulted in a net income of $519,000 compared to a net loss of $478,000 in the second quarter fiscal 2016.  The increase in net income was primarily due to an increase in revenue and operating income in both Aerospace Products and Professional Services.  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, 2016, we invested approximately $418,000 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 are 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 increased 5% for the three months ended October 31, 2016 to $7.7 million compared to $7.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Costs of Professional Services increased 2% for the three months ended October 31, 2016 to $4.6 million compared to $4.5 million in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Costs were 60% of segment total revenues in the three months ended October 31, 2016, as compared to 62% of segment total revenues in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Expenses decreased 7% in the three months ended October 31, 2016 to $2.6 million compared to $2.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Expenses were 33% of segment total revenues in the three months ended October 31, 2016, as compared to 38% of segment total revenues in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Operating income from Professional Services increased to $505,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2016 from $32,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2015.

Aerospace Products:

Revenue from Aerospace Products increased 84% to $5.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2016, compared to $2.8 million in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Costs of Aerospace Products increased 51% in the three months ended October 31, 2016 to $3.7 million compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Costs were 73% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016, as compared to 88% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Expenses decreased 23% in the three months ended October 31, 2016 to $734,000 compared to $1.0 million in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Expenses were 14% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2016, as compared to 35% of segment total revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2015.  Aerospace Products had an operating income of $659,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2016 compared to an operating loss of $631,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2015.

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, 2016 our backlog is approximately $8.2 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.

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