10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIESEXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIESEXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to

Commission File Number: 001-07982

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	South Dakota	46-0246171
	(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
	205 E. 6th Street, P.O. Box 5107, Sioux Falls, SD	57117- 5107
	(Address of principal executive offices)	(zip code)
	Registrant's telephone number including area code (605) 336-2750
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
	Title of Each Class:	Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
	Common Stock, $1 par value	The NASDAQ Stock Market
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by checkmark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.	o	Yes	þ	No
Indicate by checkmark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.	o	Yes	þ	No
Indicate by checkmark 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 12 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.	þ	Yes	o	No
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).	þ	Yes	o	No
Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter)is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.	þ

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer	þ	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o	Smaller reporting company	o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). o Yes þ No

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates at July 31, 2013 was approximately $1,101,789,819. The aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, $30.66, on July 31, 2013, which was as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The number of shares outstanding on March 25, 2014 was 36,427,627.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The definitive proxy statement relating to the registrant's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held May 22, 2014, is incorporated by reference into Part III to the extent described therein.

PART I
Item 1.	BUSINESS	3
Item 1A.	RISK FACTORS	6
Item 1B.	UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS	9
Item 2.	PROPERTIES	9
Item 3.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	10
Item 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	10
PART II
Item 5.	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES	10
	Quarterly Information	10
	Stock Performance	11
Item 6.	SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA	12
	Eleven-year Financial Summary	12
	Business Segments	14
Item 7.	MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	15
	Executive Summary	15
	Results of Operations - Segment Analysis	17
	Outlook	21
	Liquidity and Capital Resources	22
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations	23
	Critical Accounting Estimates	24
	Accounting Pronouncements	25
	Forward-Looking Statements	25
Item 7A.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	26
Item 8.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	27
	Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	28
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	29
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	30
	Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income	31
	Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity	32
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	33
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	34
Item 9.	CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE	52
Item 9A.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	52
Item 9B.	OTHER INFORMATION	52
PART III
Item 10.	DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	53
Item 11.	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	53
Item 12.	SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS	53
Item 13.	CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE	53
Item 14.	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES	53
PART IV
Item 15.	EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE	54
INDEX TO EXHIBITS		55
SIGNATURES		57
SCHEDULE II		58

PART I
ITEM 1.	BUSINESS

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) was incorporated in February 1956 under the laws of the State of South Dakota and began operations later that same year. Raven is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company markets its products around the world and has its principal operations in the United States of America. Raven began operations as a manufacturer of high-altitude research balloons before diversifying into the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company employs approximately 1,300 people and is headquartered at 205 E. Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 - telephone (605) 336-2750. The Company's Internet address is http://www.ravenind.com and its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RAVN. The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct applicable to all officers, directors and employees, which is available on the website. Information on the Company's website is not part of this filing.

All reports (including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K) and proxy and information statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are available through a link from the Company's website to the SEC website. All such information is available as soon as reasonably practicable after it has been electronically filed. Filings can also be obtained free of charge by contacting the Company or through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting the SEC's Office of FOIA/PA Operations at 100 F Street N.E., Washington, DC 20549-2736, or calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company has three unique operating units, or divisions, that are also its reportable segments: Applied Technology Division (Applied Technology), Engineered Films Division (Engineered Films) and Aerostar Division (Aerostar). Many of the past and present product lines are an extension of technology and production methods developed in the original balloon business. Product lines have been grouped in these segments based on common technologies, production methods and inventories; however, more than one business segment may serve each of the product markets identified above. The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. Other expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments, and assets not identifiable to an individual segment are included as corporate assets. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

Business segment financial information is found on the following pages:
14	Business Segments
17	Results of Operations – Segment Analysis
50	Note 13. Business Segments and Major Customer Information

Applied Technology

Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells and services innovative precision agriculture products and information management tools that help growers reduce costs and improve farm yields around the world.  The Applied Technology product families include field computers, application controls, GPS-guidance and assisted-steering systems, automatic boom controls, yield monitoring planter controls, seeder and harvest controls and an integrated real-time kinematic (RTK) navigation and information platform called Slingshot^TM.  As a result of the realignment of the Company's Electronic Systems Division in 2013, these product families also include motor controls. Applied Technology's services include high-speed in-field Internet connectivity and cloud-based data management. The Company's investments in Site-Specific Technology Development Group, Inc. (SST), a software company, and the continued build-out of the Slingshot API platform have positioned Applied Technology to provide an information platform of choice that improves grower decision-making and business efficiencies for our agriculture retail partners.

Applied Technology sells its precision agriculture control products to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and through aftermarket distribution in the United States and in most major agriculture areas around the world. Applied Technology has personnel and third-party distribution representatives located in the U.S. and key geographic areas throughout the world. The Company's competitive advantage in this segment is designing and selling easy to use, reliable and value-added products that are supported by an industry leading service and support team.

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Engineered Films

Engineered Films produces high-performance plastic films and sheeting for industrial, energy, construction, geomembrane and agricultural applications.

The Company's sales force sells plastic sheeting to independent third-party distributors in each of the various markets it serves. The Company extrudes a significant portion of the film converted for its commercial products and believes it is one of the largest sheeting converters in the United States. Engineered Films believes its ability to both extrude and convert films allows it to provide a more customized solution to customer needs. A number of suppliers of sheeting compete with Raven on both price and product availability. Engineered Films is the Company's most capital-intensive business segment, requiring regular investments in new extrusion capacity along with printers and conversion equipment. This segment's capital expenditures were $6.7 million in fiscal 2014, $11.5 million in fiscal 2013 and $10.9 million in fiscal 2012.

Aerostar

Aerostar’s growth strategy emphasizes the design and manufacture of proprietary products. These include high-altitude balloons, tethered aerostats and radar processing systems. These products can be integrated with additional third-party sensors to provide research, communications and situational awareness to government and commercial customers. Aerostar also produces products as a contract manufacturing services provider. These include military parachutes, uniforms and protective wear as well as being a total solutions provider of electronics manufacturing services. Sales are made in response to competitive bid requests.

Aerostar sells to government agencies or commercial users as a prime or sub-contractor. The projects Aerostar bids on can be large-scale, with opportunities in the $10-$100 million range. These opportunities can result in volatility in Aerostar’s results. For example, completion of Aerostar’s U.S. Army contract to manufacture T-11 parachutes reduced sales in the second half of fiscal 2014.

Through Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) and a separate business venture that is majority-owned by the Company, Aerostar pursues potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government. The acquisition of Vista in January 2012 positioned the Company to meet growing global demand for lower-cost detection and tracking systems used by government and law enforcement agencies. As a leading provider of surveillance systems that enhance the effectiveness of radar using sophisticated algorithms, Vista will also allow Aerostar to enhance its tethered aerostat security solutions.

MAJOR CUSTOMER INFORMATION

One customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated sales in fiscal 2014. Sales to Brawler Industrial Fabrics, a customer in the Engineered Films Division, accounted for 13% of consolidated sales in fiscal year 2014 and 11% of consolidated sales in both fiscal 2013 and 2012 . In addition to this customer, sales to Goodrich Corporation accounted for 10% of consolidated sales in fiscal year 2012. As expected, revenue from this customer has declined as Aerostar continues to change its focus to proprietary products and away from contract manufacturing.

SEASONAL WORKING CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

Some seasonal demand exists in Applied Technology's agricultural market. Applied Technology builds product in the fall for winter and spring delivery. Certain sales to agricultural customers offer spring payment terms for fall and early winter shipments. The resulting fluctuations in inventory and accounts receivable have required, and may require, seasonal short-term financing.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The principal financial instruments that the Company maintains are cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and acquisition-related contingent payments. The Company manages the interest rate, credit and market risks associated with these accounts through periodic reviews of the carrying value of assets and liabilities and establishment of appropriate allowances in accordance with Company policies. The Company does not use off-balance sheet financing, except to enter into operating leases.

The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency risk. The use of these financial instruments has had no material effect on consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

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RAW MATERIALS

The Company obtains a wide variety of materials from several vendors. Principal materials include numerous electronic components for Aerostar and Applied Technology, various plastic resins for Engineered Films and fabrics for Aerostar. Engineered Films has experienced volatile resin prices over the past three years. Price increases could not always be passed on to customers due to weak demand and a competitive pricing environment. Aerostar experiences variability in lead times for components as business cycles impact demand. However, predicting future material shortages and the related potential impact on Raven is not possible.

PATENTS

The Company owns a number of patents. While Raven does not believe that its business, as a whole is materially dependent on any one patent or related group of patents, as Raven continues to develop as a strong technology-based company protection of the Company’s intellectual property has become an increasingly important strategic objective. Along with a more aggressive posture toward patenting new technology and protecting trade secrets, the Company is tightening restrictions on the disclosure of our technology to industry and business partners to ensure that our technological edge is maintained and our markets for new products are protected.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The business segments conduct ongoing research and development efforts. Most of the Company's research and development expenditures are directed toward new products in the Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar Divisions. Total Company research and development costs are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Except as described below, the Company believes that, in all material respects, it is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. Expenditures incurred in the past relating to compliance for operating facilities have not significantly affected the Company's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position.

In connection with the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company's Glasstite, Inc. subsidiary in fiscal 2000, the Company agreed to assume responsibility for the investigation and remediation of any pre-October 29, 1999, environmental contamination at the Company's former Glasstite pickup-truck topper facility in Dunnell, Minnesota, as required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Company and the purchasers of the Company's Glasstite subsidiary conducted environmental assessments of the properties. Although these assessments continue to be evaluated by the MPCA on the basis of the data available, the Company believes that any activities that might be required as a result of the findings of the assessments will not have a material effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The Company had $38 thousand accrued at January 31, 2014, representing its best estimate of probable costs to be incurred related to these matters.

BACKLOG

As of February 1, 2014, the Company's order backlog totaled $51.8 million. Backlog amounts as of February 1, 2013 and 2012 were $51.1 million and $66.6 million, respectively. Because the length of time between order and shipment varies considerably by business segment and customers can change delivery schedules or potentially cancel orders, the Company does not believe that backlog, as of any particular date, is necessarily indicative of actual net sales for any future period.

EMPLOYEES

As of January 31, 2014, the Company had 1,286 employees, 1,265 in an active status. Following is a summary of active employees by segment: Applied Technology - 497; Engineered Films - 309; Aerostar - 366; Corporate Services - 93. Management believes its employee relations are satisfactory.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Name, Age and Position	Biographical Data
Daniel A. Rykhus, 49	Mr. Rykhus became the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He joined Raven in 1990 as Director of World Class Manufacturing, was General Manager of the Applied Technology Division from 1998 through 2009, and served as Executive Vice President from 2004 through 2010.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Iacarella, 60	Mr. Iacarella joined Raven in 1991 as Corporate Controller and has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 1998. Prior to joining the Company, he held positions with Tonka Corporation and the accounting firm now known as EY.
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, 43	Ms. Herseth Sandlin joined Raven in August 2012 as General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Development and also became the Company's Secretary in March 2013. Prior to joining Raven, Ms. Herseth Sandlin was a partner at OFW Law in Washington, D.C. from 2011 to 2012 and served as South Dakota's lone member of the United States House of Representatives from 2004 through 2011.
General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Development
Janet L. Matthiesen, 56	Ms. Matthiesen joined Raven in 2010 as Director of Administration and has been the Company's Vice President of Human Resources since 2012. Prior to joining Raven, Ms. Matthiesen was a Human Resource Manager at Science Applications International Corporation from 2002 to 2010.
Vice President of Human Resources
Matthew T. Burkhart, 38	Mr. Burkhart was named Division Vice President and General Manager of the Applied Technology Division in 2010. He joined Raven in 2008 as Director of Sales and became General Manager - Applied Technology Division in 2009. Prior to joining the Company, he was a Branch Manager for Johnson Controls.
Division Vice President and General Manager -
Applied Technology Division
Anthony D. Schmidt, 42	Mr. Schmidt was named Division Vice President and General Manager of the Engineered Films Division in 2012. He joined Raven in 1995 in the Applied Technology Division performing various leadership roles within manufacturing and engineering. He transitioned to Engineered Films Division in 2011 as Manufacturing Manager.
Division Vice President and General Manager -
Engineered Films Division
Lon E. Stroschein, 39	Mr. Stroschein was named Vice President and General Manager of the Aerostar Division in 2010.  He joined Raven in 2008 as International Sales Manager for Applied Technology.  Prior to joining Raven, he was a bank vice president and was a member of the executive staff for a U.S. Senator.
Division Vice President and General Manager -
Aerostar Division

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

RISKS RELATING TO THE COMPANY

The Company's business is subject to many risks. Set forth below are the most important risks that we face. In evaluating our business and your investment in us, you should also consider the other information presented in or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K

Weather conditions could affect certain of the Company's markets such as agriculture and construction.

The Company's Applied Technology Division is largely dependent on the ability of farmers and agricultural subcontractors known as custom operators to purchase agricultural equipment that includes its products. If such farmers experience adverse weather conditions resulting in poor growing conditions, or experience unfavorable crop prices or expenses, potential buyers may be less likely to purchase agricultural equipment. Accordingly, weather conditions may adversely affect sales in the Applied Technology Division.

Weather conditions can also adversely affect sales in the Company's Engineered Films Division. To the extent weather conditions curtail construction or agricultural activity, sales of the segment's plastic sheeting will likely decrease.

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Price fluctuations in and shortages of raw materials could have a significant impact on the Company's ability to sustain and grow earnings.

The Company's Engineered Films Division consumes significant amounts of plastic resin, the costs of which reflect market prices for natural gas, oil and other market forces. These prices are subject to worldwide supply and demand as well as other factors beyond the control of the Company. Although the Engineered Films Division is sometimes able to pass such price increases to its customers, significant variations in the cost of plastic resins can affect the Company's operating results from period to period. Unusual supply disruptions, such as caused by a natural disaster, could cause suppliers to invoke “force majeure” clauses in their supply agreements, causing shortages of material. Success in offsetting higher raw material costs with price increases is largely influenced by competitive and economic conditions and could vary significantly depending on the market served. If the Company is not able to fully offset the effects of material availability and costs, financial results could be adversely affected.

Electronic components, used by both the Applied Technology Division and Aerostar Division, are sometimes in short supply, impacting our ability to meet customer demand.

If a supplier of raw materials or components were unable to deliver due to shortage or financial difficulty, any of the Company's segments could be adversely affected.

Fluctuations in commodity prices can increase our costs and decrease our sales.

Agricultural income levels are affected by agricultural commodity prices and input costs. As a result, changes in commodity prices that reduce agricultural income levels could have a negative effect on the ability of growers and their contractors to purchase the Company's precision agriculture products manufactured by its Applied Technology Division.

Exploration for oil and natural gas fluctuates with their price. Plastic sheeting manufactured and sold by our Engineered Films Division is sold as pit and pond liners to contain water used in the drilling process. Lower prices for oil and natural gas could reduce exploration activities and demand for our products. Plastic sheeting manufacture uses plastic resins, which can be subject to change in price as the cost of natural gas or oil changes. Accordingly, volatility in oil and natural gas prices may negatively affect our cost of goods sold or cause us to change prices, which could adversely affect our sales and profitability.

Failure to develop and market new technologies and products could impact the Company's competitive position and have an adverse effect on the Company's financial results.

The Company's operating results in Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar depend upon the ability to renew the pipeline of new products and to bring those products to market. This ability could be adversely affected by difficulties or delays in product development such as the inability to identify viable new products, successfully complete research and development, obtain relevant regulatory approvals, obtain intellectual property protection or gain market acceptance of new products and services. Because of the lengthy development process, technological challenges and intense competition, there can be no assurance that any of the products the Company is currently developing, or could begin to develop in the future, will achieve substantial commercial success. Technical advancements in products may also increase the risk of product failure, increasing product returns or warranty claims and settlements. In addition, sales of the Company's new products could replace sales of some of its current products, offsetting the benefit of even a successful product introduction.

The Company's sales of proprietary products are subject to uncertainties, start-up costs and inefficiencies and faces competitive risks.

The growth strategy for the Company’s Aerostar segment emphasizes the design and manufacture of proprietary products while transitioning its contract manufacturing services capabilities principally to support proprietary market opportunities. This transition from contract manufacturing services could take too long or be unsuccessful and have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

The Company's contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) business and sewing businesses in the Aerostar Division have been dependent on the continued growth, viability and financial stability of a small group of customers. Aerostar is moving to transform itself into a proprietary manufacturer and service provider. Reductions in the Company's existing contract revenues, unless offset by other programs and opportunities, will adversely affect its ability to sustain and grow its future sales and earnings. Future sales will be dependent on the success of Aerostar's growth drivers, including advanced radar systems, high-altitude balloons and aerostats to international markets. To compete effectively, Aerostar must continue to provide technologically advanced products and services, maintain strict quality standards, respond flexibly and rapidly to customer needs and deliver products globally on a reliable basis at competitive prices. Start-up costs and inefficiencies can adversely affect operating results and such costs may not be recoverable in a proprietary product environment, because the Company may not receive reimbursement from its customers for such costs.

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The Company's Aerostar segment depends on the U.S. government for a significant portion of its sales, creating uncertainty in the timing of and funding for projected contracts.

A significant portion of Aerostar's sales are to the U.S. government or U.S. government agencies as a prime or sub-contractor. Government spending has historically been cyclical. A decrease in U.S. government defense or near-space research spending or changes in spending allocation could result in one or more of the Company's programs being reduced, delayed or terminated. Reductions in the Company's existing programs, unless offset by other programs and opportunities, could adversely affect its ability to sustain and grow its future sales and earnings. The Company's U.S. government sales are funded by the federal budget, which operates on an October-to-September fiscal year. Changes in congressional schedules, negotiations for program funding levels, reduced program funding due to U.S government debt limitations, automatic budget cuts ("sequestration") or unforeseen world events can interrupt the funding for a program or contract. Funds for multi-year contracts can be changed in subsequent years in the appropriations process.

In addition, the U.S. government has increasingly relied on indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and other procurement vehicles that are subject to a competitive bidding and funding process even after the award of the basic contract, adding an additional element of uncertainty to future funding levels. Delays in the funding process or changes in funding can impact the timing of available funds or can lead to changes in program content or termination at the government's convenience. The loss of anticipated funding or the termination of multiple or large programs could have an adverse effect on the Company's future sales and earnings.

The Company derives a portion of its revenues from foreign markets, which subjects the Company to business risks, including risk of changes in government policies and laws or worldwide economic conditions.

The Company's sales outside the U.S. were $45.9 million in fiscal 2014, representing 12% of consolidated net sales. The Company's financial results could be affected by changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies, laws and regulations, or other activities of U.S. and non-U.S. governments, agencies and similar organizations. These conditions include, but are not limited to, changes in a country's or region's economic or political conditions; trade regulations affecting production, pricing and marketing of products; local labor conditions and regulations; reduced protection of intellectual property rights in some countries; changes in the regulatory or legal environment; restrictions on currency exchange activities; burdensome taxes and tariffs and other trade barriers. International risks and uncertainties also include changing social and economic conditions, terrorism, political hostilities and war, difficulty in enforcing agreements or collecting receivables and increased transportation or other shipping costs. Any of such risks could lead to reduced sales and reduced profitability associated with such sales.

Adverse economic conditions in the major industries the Company serves may materially affect segment performance and consolidated results of operations.

The Company's results of operations are impacted by the market fundamentals of the primary industries served. Significant declines of economic activity in the agricultural, oil and gas exploration, construction, industrial, aerospace/aviation, communication, defense and other major markets served may adversely affect segment performance and consolidated results of operations.

The Company may pursue or complete acquisitions which represent additional risk and could impact future financial results.

The Company's business strategy includes the potential for future acquisitions. Acquisitions involve a number of risks including integration of the acquired company with the Company's operations and unanticipated liabilities or contingencies related to the acquired company. The Company cannot ensure that the expected benefits of any acquisition will be realized. Costs could be incurred on pursuits or proposed acquisitions that have not yet or may not close which could significantly impact the operating results, financial condition or cash flows. Additionally, after the acquisition, unforeseen issues could arise which adversely affect the anticipated returns or which are otherwise not recoverable as an adjustment to the purchase price. Other acquisition risks include delays in realizing benefits from the acquired companies or products; difficulties due to lack of or limited prior experience in any new product or geographic markets we enter; unforeseen adjustments, charges or write-offs; unforeseen losses of customers or, or suppliers to, acquired businesses; difficulties in retaining key employees of the acquired businesses; or challenges arising from increased geographic diversity and complexity of our operations and our information technology systems.

Total goodwill and intangible assets account for approximately $30.0 million, or 10%, of Raven's total assets as of January 31, 2014. The Company evaluates goodwill and intangible assets for impairment annually, or when evidence of potential impairment exists. The annual impairment test is based on several factors requiring judgment. Principally, a significant decrease in expected cash flows or changes in market conditions may indicate potential impairment of recorded goodwill or intangible assets. An impairment would adversely impact the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

The Company may fail to continue to attract, develop and retain key management and other key employees, which could negatively impact our operating results.

We depend on the performance of our senior management team and other key employees, including experienced and skilled technical personnel.  The loss of certain members of our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer, could

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negatively impact our operating results and ability to execute our business strategy.  Our future success will also depend in part upon our ability to attract, train, motivate and retain qualified personnel.  

The Company may fail to protect its intellectual property effectively, or may infringe upon the intellectual property of others.  

The Company has developed significant proprietary technology and other rights that are used in its businesses. The Company relies on trade secret, copyright, trademark and patent laws and contractual provisions to protect the Company's intellectual property. While the Company takes enforcement of these rights seriously, other companies such as competitors, or analogous persons in markets the Company does not participate, may attempt to copy or use the Company's intellectual property for their own benefit.

In addition, intellectual property of others also has an impact on the Company's ability to offer some of its products and services for specific uses or at competitive prices. Competitors' patents or other intellectual property may limit the Company's ability to offer products and services to its customers. Any infringement or claimed infringement of the intellectual property rights of others could result in litigation and adversely affect the Company's ability to continue to provide, or could increase the cost of providing, products and services.

Intellectual property litigation is very costly and could result in substantial expense and diversions of the Company's resources, both of which could adversely affect its businesses and financial condition and results. In addition, there may be no effective legal recourse against infringement of the Company's intellectual property by third parties, whether due to limitations on enforcement of rights in foreign jurisdictions or as a result of other factors.

Technology failures or cyber-attacks on the Company's systems could disrupt the Company's operations or the functionality of its products and negatively impact the Company's business.

The Company increasingly relies on information technology systems to process, transmit and store electronic information. In addition, a significant portion of internal communications, as well as communication with customers and suppliers depends on information technology. Further, the products in our Applied Technology segment depend upon GPS and other systems through which our products interact with government computer systems and other centralized information sources. We are exposed to the risk of cyber incidents in the normal course of business. Cyber incidents may be deliberate attacks for the theft of intellectual property or other sensitive information or may be the result of unintentional events. Like most companies, the Company's information technology systems may be vulnerable to interruption due to a variety of events beyond the Company's control, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, telecommunications failures, computer viruses, hackers and other security issues. Further, attacks on centralized information sources could affect the operation of our products or cause them to malfunction. The Company has technology security initiatives and disaster recovery plans in place to mitigate the Company's risk to these vulnerabilities, but these measures may not be adequate or implemented properly to ensure that the Company's operations are not disrupted. Potential consequences of a material cyber incident include damage to our reputation, litigation and increased cyber security protection and remediation costs. Such consequences could adversely affect our results of operations.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Raven's corporate office is at an owned premises located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Company also owns separate manufacturing facilities for each of our business segments as well as various warehouses, training and product development facilities. In addition to these facilities, Applied Technology owns a product development facility in Austin, Texas and a manufacturing facility located in St. Louis, Missouri as well as leasing smaller research and office facilities in South Dakota. Aerostar has additional owned manufacturing, sewing and research facilities located in Huron and Madison, South Dakota, and Sulphur Springs, Texas. Aerostar also leases facilities in Arlington, Virginia; Duncansville, Pennsylvania and Monterey, Chatsworth and Sunnyvale, California. Most of the Company's manufacturing plants also serve as distribution centers and contain offices for sales, engineering and manufacturing support staff. The Company believes that its properties are suitable and adequate to meet existing production needs. Additionally, the productive capacity in the Company's facilities is substantially being utilized. The Company also owns approximately 24.6 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to the other owned property, which is available for expansion.

The following is the approximate square footage of the Company's owned or leased facilities by segment: Applied Technology - 175,000; Engineered Films - 310,000; Aerostar - 370,000; and Corporate - 150,000.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is responsible for investigation and remediation of environmental contamination at one of its sold facilities (see Item 1, Business - Environmental Matters of this Annual Report on Form 10-K). In addition, the Company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of its business. The potential costs and liability of such claims cannot be determined at this time. Management believes that any liability resulting from these claims will be substantially mitigated by insurance coverage. Accordingly, management does not believe the ultimate outcome of these matters will be significant to its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

PART II
ITEM 5.	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Raven's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RAVN. The following table shows quarterly unaudited financial results, quarterly high and low sales prices per share of Raven's common stock as reported by NASDAQ and dividends declared for the periods indicated:

QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)
		Net Sales		Gross Profit		Operating Income		Pre-tax Income		Net Income Attributable to Raven		Net Income Per Share (a) (b)				Common Stock Market Price (b)				Cash Dividends Per Share (b)
												Basic		Diluted		High		Low
FISCAL 2014
First Quarter		$	103,680	$	34,916	$	20,934	$	20,736	$	14,003	$	0.38	$	0.38	$	34.04	$	25.46	$	0.12
Second Quarter		93,421		26,735		12,568		12,349		8,333		0.23		0.23		35.68		28.82		0.12
Third Quarter		104,938		31,940		18,132		18,089		12,289		0.34		0.34		34.83		28.38		0.12
Fourth Quarter		92,638		25,763		12,360		12,449		8,278		0.23		0.23		42.99		32.64		0.12
Total Year		$	394,677	$	119,354	$	63,994	$	63,623	$	42,903	$	1.18	$	1.17	$	42.99	$	25.46	$	0.48
FISCAL 2013
First Quarter		$	117,915	$	41,135	$	28,432	$	28,380	$	19,043	$	0.53	$	0.52	$	35.56	$	28.16	$	0.105
Second Quarter		101,674		30,064		17,407		17,311		11,546		0.32		0.32		37.73		28.59		0.105
Third Quarter		97,011		29,575		16,372		16,316		10,859		0.30		0.30		34.61		26.78		0.105
Fourth Quarter		89,575		26,899		15,481		15,639		11,097		0.31		0.30		28.19		23.01		0.105
Total Year		$	406,175	$	127,673	$	77,692	$	77,646	$	52,545	$	1.45	$	1.44	$	37.73	$	23.01	$	0.42
FISCAL 2012
First Quarter		$	101,541	$	32,936	$	23,533	$	23,520	$	15,716	$	0.44	$	0.43	$	30.96	$	23.60	$	0.09
Second Quarter		90,344		28,130		18,674		18,598		12,461		0.34		0.34		29.80		24.68		0.09
Third Quarter		93,300		27,254		16,875		16,871		11,390		0.32		0.32		32.44		21.62		0.09
Fourth Quarter		96,326		27,872		16,559		16,709		11,002		0.31		0.30		34.65		25.09		0.09
Total Year		$	381,511	$	116,192	$	75,641	$	75,698	$	50,569	$	1.40	$	1.39	$	34.65	$	21.62	$	0.36
(a)	Net income per share is computed discretely by quarter and may not add to the full year.
(b)	All per-share and market data reflect the July 2012 two-for-one stock split.

As of January 31, 2014, the Company had approximately 11,800 beneficial holders, which includes a substantial amount of the Company's common stock held of record by banks, brokers and other financial institutions.

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COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.,

S&P 1500 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY INDEX AND RUSSELL 2000 INDEX

Raven outperformed its industrial peers and the overall market in shareholder return. Investors who bought $100 of the Company's stock on January 31, 2009, held this for five years and reinvested the dividends, have seen its value increase to $385.40.

	Years Ended January 31,												5-Year
Company / Index	2009		2010		2011		2012		2013		2014		CAGR(a)
Raven Industries, Inc.	$	100.00	$	133.82	$	233.03	$	324.33	$	273.10	$	385.40	31.0	%
S&P 1500 Industrial Machinery Index	100.00		140.29		203.82		203.06		244.59		308.15		25.2	%
Russell 2000 Index	100.00		137.73		180.87		186.04		214.90		272.99		22.2	%
(a)  compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

ELEVEN-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(In thousands, except employee counts and per-share amounts)	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
OPERATIONS
Net sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Gross profit	119,354			127,673			116,192
Operating income	63,994			77,692			75,641
Income before income taxes	63,623			77,646			75,698
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,903		$	52,545		$	50,569
Net income % of sales	10.9		%	12.9		%	13.3		%
Net income % of beginning equity	19.4		%	29.1		%	35.8		%
Cash dividends(a)	$	17,465		$	15,244		$	13,025
FINANCIAL POSITION
Current assets	$	169,405		$	156,748		$	147,559
Current liabilities	29,819			33,061			40,646
Working capital	$	139,586		$	123,687		$	106,913
Current ratio	5.68			4.74			3.63
Property, plant and equipment	$	98,076		$	81,238		$	61,894
Total assets	301,819			273,210			245,703
Long-term debt, less current portion	—			—			—
Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity	$	251,362		$	221,346		$	180,499
Long-term debt / total capitalization	—		%	—		%	—		%
Inventory turnover (cost of sales / average inventory)	5.2			5.4			5.4
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
Operating activities	$	52,836		$	76,456		$	43,831
Investing activities	(31,615		)	(29,930		)	(40,313		)
Financing activities	(17,354		)	(23,007		)	(15,234		)
Change in cash	3,634			23,511			(11,721		)
COMMON STOCK DATA
EPS — basic	$	1.18		$	1.45		$	1.40
EPS — diluted	1.17			1.44			1.39
Cash dividends per share(a)	0.48			0.42			0.36
Book value per share(b)	6.89			6.09			4.97
Stock price range during the year
High	$	42.99		$	37.73		$	34.65
Low	25.46			23.01			21.62
Close	$	37.45		$	26.93		$	32.45
Shares and stock units outstanding, year-end	36,492			36,326			36,284
Number of shareholders, year-end	11,764			10,439			10,618
OTHER DATA
Price / earnings ratio(c)	32.0			18.7			23.4
Average number of employees	1,264			1,350			1,252
Sales per employee	$	312		$	301		$	305
Backlog	$	51,793		$	51,121		$	66,641
All per-share, shares outstanding and market price data reflect the July 2012 two-for-one stock split, the October 2004 two-for-one stock split and the January 2003 two-for-one stock split.
(a) Includes special dividends of $0.625 per share in fiscal 2011 and 2009; and $0.3125 per share in fiscal 2005
(b) Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity, excluding equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, divided by common shares and stock units outstanding.
(c)Closing stock price divided by EPS — diluted.

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2011			2010			2009			2008			2007			2006			2005			2004
$	314,708		$	237,782		$	279,913		$	233,957		$	217,529		$	204,528		$	168,086		$	142,727
91,429			67,852			73,448			63,676			57,540			55,714			45,212			35,488
60,203			43,220			46,394			41,145			38,302			37,284			27,862			21,626
60,282			43,322			46,901			42,224			38,835			37,494			27,955			21,716
$	40,537		$	28,574		$	30,770		$	27,802		$	25,441		$	24,262		$	17,891		$	13,836
12.9		%	12.0		%	11.0		%	11.9		%	11.7		%	11.9		%	10.6		%	9.7		%
30.4		%	25.2		%	26.0		%	28.3		%	30.1		%	36.7		%	26.9		%	23.8		%
$	34,095		$	9,911		$	31,884		$	7,966		$	6,507		$	5,056		$	15,298		$	3,075
$	128,181		$	117,747		$	98,073		$	100,869		$	73,219		$	71,345		$	61,592		$	55,710
34,335			25,960			23,322			22,108			16,464			20,050			20,950			11,895
$	93,846		$	91,787		$	74,751		$	78,761		$	56,755		$	51,295		$	40,642		$	43,815
3.73			4.54			4.21			4.56			4.45			3.56			2.94			4.68
$	41,522		$	33,029		$	35,880		$	35,743		$	36,264		$	25,602		$	19,964		$	15,950
187,760			170,309			144,415			147,861			119,764			106,157			88,509			79,508
—			—			—			—			—			9			—			57
$	141,214		$	133,251		$	113,556		$	118,275		$	98,268		$	84,389		$	66,082		$	66,471
—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%	0.1		%
5.6			5.3			5.2			5.3			5.4			5.9			5.8			6.1
$	42,085		$	47,643		$	39,037		$	27,151		$	26,313		$	21,189		$	18,871		$	19,732
(11,418		)	(13,396		)	(7,000		)	(4,433		)	(18,664		)	(11,435		)	(7,631		)	(4,352		)
(33,834		)	(9,867		)	(36,969		)	(8,270		)	(10,277		)	(6,946		)	(19,063		)	(6,155		)
(3,121		)	24,417			(5,005		)	14,489			(2,626		)	2,790			(7,823		)	9,225
$	1.12		$	0.79		$	0.86		$	0.77		$	0.71		$	0.67		$	0.50		$	0.39
1.12			0.79			0.85			0.77			0.70			0.66			0.49			0.38
0.95			0.28			0.89			0.22			0.18			0.14			0.43			0.09
3.91			3.69			3.15			3.26			2.73			2.34			1.84			1.84
$	24.80		$	16.59		$	23.91		$	22.93		$	21.35		$	16.58		$	13.47		$	7.62
13.27			7.69			10.30			13.10			12.73			8.27			6.54			3.78
$	23.62		$	14.29		$	10.91		$	15.01		$	14.22		$	15.80		$	9.19		$	7.06
36,178			36,102			36,054			36,260			36,088			36,144			35,998			36,082
7,456			7,767			8,268			8,700			8,992			9,263			6,269			3,560
21.1			18.1			12.8			19.6			20.5			23.9			18.9			18.8
1,036			930			1,070			930			884			845			835			787
$	304		$	256		$	262		$	252		$	246		$	242		$	201		$	181
$	75,972		$	74,718		$	80,361		$	66,628		$	44,237		$	43,619		$	43,646		$	47,120

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS
(Dollars in thousands)
	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012			2011			2010			2009
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	170,461		$	171,778		$	145,261		$	107,910		$	94,005		$	111,512
Operating income	57,000			59,590			49,750			33,197			27,538			35,034
Assets	93,395			84,224			73,872			55,740			54,007			51,608
Capital expenditures	9,324			10,780			11,971			1,947			1,092			2,857
Depreciation and amortization	4,332			3,874			2,571			2,483			1,863			1,646
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	147,620		$	141,976		$	133,481		$	105,838		$	63,783		$	89,858
Operating income(b)	18,154			25,115			21,501			19,622			10,232			10,919
Assets	71,602			65,801			65,100			46,519			35,999			35,862
Capital expenditures	6,681			11,539			10,937			8,450			1,460			3,120
Depreciation and amortization	5,808			5,814			4,313			3,452			3,707			4,303
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	90,605		$	102,051		$	107,811		$	104,384		$	81,617		$	78,783
Operating income	7,816			10,341			18,308			17,209			12,849			8,924
Assets	63,017			60,689			72,089			38,366			28,665			32,777
Capital expenditures	7,507			2,081			4,105			2,621			471			1,599
Depreciation and amortization	2,616			2,272			1,684			1,335			1,151			1,340
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Applied Technology Division	$	(386	)	$	(974	)	$	(460	)	$	(226	)	$	(31	)	$	(5	)
Engineered Films Division	(505		)	(124		)	(193		)	(307		)	(210		)	(210		)
Aerostar Division	(13,118		)	(8,532		)	(4,389		)	(2,891		)	(1,382		)	(25		)
Operating income	(111		)	(61		)	(188		)	(41		)	8			19
Assets	(311		)	(347		)	(286		)	(98		)	(57		)	(65		)
CORPORATE & OTHER(a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(18,865	)	$	(17,293	)	$	(13,730	)	$	(9,784	)	$	(7,407	)	$	(8,502	)
Assets	74,116			62,843			34,928			47,233			51,695			24,233
Capital expenditures	7,189			5,275			2,002			954			279			425
Depreciation and amortization	1,439			1,138			700			361			387			469
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511		$	314,708		$	237,782		$	279,913
Operating income (b)	63,994			77,692			75,641			60,203			43,220			46,394
Assets	301,819			273,210			245,703			187,760			170,309			144,415
Capital expenditures	30,701			29,675			29,015			13,972			3,302			8,001
Depreciation and amortization	14,195			13,098			9,268			7,631			7,108			7,758
(a)  Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes and other receivables.
(b)  The year ended January 31, 2011 includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to enhance overall financial disclosure with commentary on the operating results, liquidity, capital resources and financial condition of Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven). This commentary provides management's analysis of the primary drivers of year-over-year changes in key financial statement elements, business segment results and the impact of accounting principles on the Company's financial statements. The most significant risks and uncertainties impacting the operating performance and financial condition of the Company are discussed in Item 1A., Risk Factors, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

This discussion should be read in conjunction with Raven's Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

The MD&A is organized as follows:

• Executive Summary

• Results of Operations - Segment Analysis

• Outlook

• Liquidity and Capital Resources

• Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

• Critical Accounting Estimates

• Accounting Pronouncements

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Raven is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company is comprised of three unique operating units, classified into reportable segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. While each segment has distinct characteristics, the products and technologies are largely extensions of durable competitive advantages rooted in the original research balloon business. As strategic actions have changed the Company’s business over the last several years, Raven has remained committed to providing high-quality, high-value products. The Company’s performance reflects our ongoing adjustment to conditions and opportunities.

Management uses a number of metrics to assess the Company's performance:

• Consolidated net sales, gross margins, operating income, operating margins, net income and earnings per share

• Cash flow from operations and shareholder returns

• Return on sales, assets and equity

• Segment net sales, gross profit, gross margins, operating income and operating margins

Vision and Strategy

At Raven, there is a singular purpose behind everything we do. It is: to solve great challenges. Great challenges require great solutions. Raven’s three unique divisions share resources, ideas and a passion to create technology that helps the world grow more food, produce more energy, protect the environment and live safely.

The Raven business model is our platform for success. Our business model is defensible, sustainable and gives us a consistent approach in the pursuit of quality financial results. This overall approach to creating value, which is employed across the three business segments, is summarized as follows:

• Intentionally serve a set of diversified market segments with attractive near- and long-term growth prospects;

• Consistently manage a pipeline of growth initiatives within our market segments;

• Aggressively compete on quality, service, innovation and peak performance;

• Hold ourselves accountable for continuous improvement;

• Value our balance sheet as a source of strength and stability; and

• Make corporate responsibility a top priority.

This diversified business model enables us to weather near-term challenges, while continuing to grow and build for our future. It is our culture and it is woven into how we do business.

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The following discussion highlights the consolidated operating results. Segment operating results are more fully explained in the Results of Operations - Segment Analysis section.

	For the years ended January 31,
dollars in thousands, except per-share data	2014			% change		2013			% change		2012
Results of Operations
Net sales	$	394,677		(3	)%	$	406,175		6	%	$	381,511
Gross margins (a)	29.2		%			31.4		%			30.5		%
Operating income	$	63,994		(18	)%	$	77,692		3	%	$	75,641
Operating margins (a)	16.2		%			19.1		%			19.8		%
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,903		(18	)%	$	52,545		4	%	$	50,569
Diluted income per share (b)	$	1.17		(19	)%	$	1.44		4	%	$	1.39
Cash Flow and Payments to Shareholders
Cash flow from operating activities	$	52,836				$	76,456				$	43,831
Cash outflow for capital expenditures	$	30,701				$	29,675				$	29,015
Cash dividends	$	17,465				$	15,244				$	13,025
Performance Measures
Return on net sales (c)	10.9		%			12.9		%			13.3		%
Return on average assets (d)	14.9		%			20.3		%			23.3		%
Return on beginning equity (e)	19.4		%			29.1		%			35.8		%
(a)  The Company's gross and operating margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to variability in the classification of expenses
across industries in which the Company operates.
(b)  Diluted income per share reflects a two-for-one stock split effective July 25, 2012.
(c)  Net income divided by sales.
(d)  Net income divided by average assets.
(e)  Net income divided by beginning equity.

Results of Operations - Fiscal 2014 compared to Fiscal 2013

The Company's net sales in fiscal 2014 were $394.7 million, a decrease of $11.5 million, or 3%, from last year's record net sales of $406.2 million. Changes in net sales levels varied across the divisions. Engineered Films' fiscal 2014 net sales were up 4% over fiscal 2013 with a strong second half, led by higher agricultural sales and a recovery in demand for pit liners in the energy markets. The introduction of new products in fiscal 2014 and higher original equipment manufacturer (OEM) demand offset by weaker demand in the U.S. aftermarket led to Applied Technology's 1% net sales decline in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. In Aerostar, higher radar sales and high-altitude balloon and service related revenues were not enough to offset the expected lower contract manufacturing, parachutes and protective wear revenues. Overall Aerostar net sales decreased 11% from fiscal 2013 to fiscal 2014.

Fiscal 2014 operating income decreased 18% from fiscal 2013 due primarily to the overall sales decline, lower gross profit margins and higher investment in research and development (R&D) expenses across all divisions. Applied Technology's operating income decreased by 4% due to lower sales volumes and product mix. Substantially higher resin costs combined with market conditions that did not allow for pass-through costs caused Engineered Films' operating income to decrease 28%. Aerostar posted a decline of 24% from the prior year operating income due primarily to lower sales and higher operating expense.

Results of Operations - Fiscal 2013 compared to Fiscal 2012

The Company posted record sales, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2013. These record levels resulted in large part from continued higher demand for Applied Technology's products as well as increased demand in Engineered Films' geomembrane and agriculture markets. With additional support from the demand for pit liners in the energy market through the first half of fiscal 2013, Engineered Films' net sales increased 6% as compared to fiscal 2012. Strong OEM demand, international growth and new product sales fueled an 18% increase in net sales for Applied Technology in fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012. Aerostar's net sales decreased 5% resulting from a lack of tethered aerostat deliveries; however, in spite of this decrease, the Company's net sales increased 6% compared to the prior fiscal year.

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Fiscal 2013 operating income increased 3% from fiscal 2012 primarily due to sales growth partially offset by higher investment in R&D, selling and administrative expenses. Applied Technology increased its operating income by 20% due to higher sales and associated operating leverage. Engineered Films' operating income growth of 17% reflected higher sales and increased operating efficiencies and favorable price versus material cost spread seen in the first half of fiscal 2013. Aerostar posted a decline of 44% from the prior year operating income due primarily to lower sales.

Cash Flow and Payments to Shareholders

The Company continues to generate strong operating cash flows and maintain a strong capital base as reflected in the $53.2 million cash and short-term investments balance as of January 31, 2014. Capital expenditures totaled $30.7 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $29.7 million in fiscal 2013. Capital spending consisted primarily of expenditures to expand Engineered Films' manufacturing capacity, facility expansion for Aerostar and renovation of the Company's headquarters.

During fiscal 2014, $17.5 million was returned to shareholders though quarterly dividends. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the quarterly dividend was raised from 10.5 cents per share to 12.0 cents per share, representing the 27th consecutive annual increase in the dividend (excluding special dividends). During fiscal 2013, $15.2 million was returned to shareholders through quarterly dividends.

Performance Measures

Returns on net sales, average assets and beginning equity are important gauges of Raven's ability to efficiently produce profits. Although the Company’s fiscal 2014 returns were not at the level of the prior two years’ results, they have remained at strong levels as the Company has capitalized on competitive advantages in niche markets while investing in future product development.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Applied Technology

Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells and services innovative precision agriculture products and information management tools that help growers reduce costs, precisely control inputs and improve yields for the global agriculture market.

Financial highlights for the fiscal years ended January 31,
dollars in thousands	2014			% change		2013			% change		2012
Net sales	$	170,461		(1	)%	$	171,778		18	%	$	145,261
Gross profit	79,499			(2	)%	80,853			21	%	66,913
Gross margins	46.6		%			47.1		%			46.1		%
Operating expense	$	22,499		6	%	$	21,263		24	%	$	17,163
Operating expense as % of sales	13.2		%			12.4		%			11.8		%
Operating income	$	57,000		(4	)%	$	59,590		20	%	$	49,750
Operating margins	33.4		%			34.7		%			34.2		%

Net sales decreased $1.3 million, or 1%, to $170.5 million and operating income of $57.0 million was down $2.6 million, or 4%, for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013.

Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter net sales declined $2.0 million, or 5%, to $36.4 million and operating income decreased $1.5 million, or 12%, to $10.8 million compared to fourth quarter fiscal 2013.

A number of factors contributed to the full-year and fourth quarter comparative results:

• Market conditions. Global market fundamentals remained healthy. With the world’s population growing toward nine billion and income growth in emerging economies, demand for food continues to increase. Apprehension given drought conditions and falling commodity prices put pressure on domestic demand through the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Aftermarket demand rose in the third quarter but did not persist through the fourth quarter at normal levels. OEM demand stayed robust for certain products. Emerging agriculture markets abroad are at varying life cycle stages providing opportunities for Raven's precision agriculture products to meet market needs. Growth in these international markets has moderated in some areas of the world while there is strength in others. The Company continues to invest in growth internationally for the long term.

• Sales volume and new products. Strong international OEM demand for guidance and steering products and boom controls contributed sales increases, but these increases were more than offset by the impact of weaker aftermarket demand in the U.S. and Canada resulting in the slight decrease in net sales for fiscal 2014. Despite solid contributions from new

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products, which generated sales of about $18 million for the year, and OEM demand, fiscal 2014 fourth quarter net sales were down 5% compared to fourth quarter fiscal 2013 due to lower aftermarket demand and timing of OEM orders for model changeover, especially injection products.

• International sales. Net sales outside the U.S. accounted for 24% of segment sales in fiscal 2014 compared to 25% in fiscal 2013. International sales decreased $0.7 million, or 2%, to $41.7 million in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Product deliveries to Brazil increased year-over-year; however, lower demand in Canada, South Africa and Eastern Europe offset this increase. For the fourth quarter, international sales totaled $7.0 million, a decrease of 7% from the prior year three-month period.

• Gross margins. Gross margins declined from 47.1% in fiscal 2013 to 46.6% in fiscal 2014 due to lower sales and production levels.

• Operating expenses. Fiscal 2014 operating expenses were 13.2% of net sales compared to 12.4% for the prior year. The increase is attributable to higher spending in R&D on relatively flat sales volumes. Applied Technology remains committed to spending on product development to drive growth.

For fiscal 2013, net sales increased $26.5 million, or 18%, to $171.8 million and operating income was up $9.8 million, or 20%, to $59.6 million compared to fiscal 2012.

Several factors contributed to the results for fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012:

• Market conditions. The drought domestically created some uncertainty in the marketplace, but overall, this was substantially offset by higher commodity prices. The Company continued to cultivate and deepen relationships with key OEM partners, to expand market share and extend Raven's technology to a broader range of customers.

• Sales volume and selling prices. The favorable net sales comparisons for fiscal 2013 reflected strong sales growth across the majority of the division's product offerings, including application controls, guidance and steering products, boom controls and injection products. Introduction of new products to the market, a staple in Applied Technology's continued growth, generated sales of about $21 million in fiscal 2013.

• International sales. Net sales outside the U.S. accounted for 25% of segment sales in fiscal 2013 compared to 23% for fiscal 2012. International sales increased $9.0 million, or 27%, to $42.4 million in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012. Products delivered to Canada, South America, Eastern Europe and South Africa generated the majority of this growth.

• Gross margins. Gross margins improved from 46.1% in fiscal 2012 to 47.1% in fiscal 2013 due to higher sales volume and operating leverage.

• Operating expenses. Operating expenses were 12.4% of net sales in fiscal 2013 compared to 11.8% for the prior year. The increase was attributable to Applied Technology's spending on product development to drive OEM demand and expansion into domestic and international markets.

Engineered Films

Engineered Films manufactures high performance plastic films and sheeting for industrial, energy, construction, geomembrane and agricultural applications.

Financial highlights for the fiscal years ended January 31,
dollars in thousands	2014			% change		2013			% change		2012
Net sales	$	147,620		4	%	$	141,976		6	%	$	133,481
Gross profit	23,592			(23	)%	30,726			18	%	26,090
Gross margins	16.0		%			21.6		%			19.5		%
Operating expenses	$	5,438		(3	)%	$	5,611		22	%	$	4,589
Operating expenses as % of sales	3.7		%			4.0		%			3.4		%
Operating income	$	18,154		(28	)%	$	25,115		17	%	$	21,501
Operating margins	12.3		%			17.7		%			16.1		%

Net sales increased $5.6 million, or 4%, to $147.6 million while operating income was down 28% to $18.2 million for fiscal 2014 compared to $25.1 million for fiscal 2013.

Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter net sales increased $4.8 million, or 16%, from $30.8 million in the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and operating income of $3.4 million was $1.0 million, or 23%, lower than the prior year fourth quarter.

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These year-over-year and fourth quarter changes were primarily driven by the following factors:

• Market conditions. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, demand has strengthened for agriculture barrier films used in high value crop production. The addition of new extrusion capacity earlier in fiscal 2014 was a key factor in meeting demand for these high-tech films. Demand for pit liners in our energy market, declining since the beginning of the second half of fiscal 2013, has rebounded during the second half of fiscal 2014. Environmental and water conservation projects increase demand for the division's containment liners in the geomembrane market and provide sales growth opportunities for these products.

• Sales volume and selling prices. Fiscal 2014 net sales were up 4% to $147.6 million compared to fiscal 2013 net sales of $142.0 million. Sales volume (as measured by pounds shipped), fueled by sales of fumigation and silage films in the agriculture market, was up about 5% as compared to the prior year. Selling prices were virtually flat. Agriculture market sales were up, offsetting energy market declines and the completion of a significant geomembrane reservoir project in Ohio in the prior year.

• Gross margins. Fiscal 2014 gross margins decreased almost six percentage points as compared to the prior year. The current year margins were impacted by substantially higher resin costs combined with market conditions that did not allow pass-through of these higher costs. Gross margins of 12.9% in the fourth quarter were lower than the fiscal 2014 margins due to continued higher resin prices and operating inefficiencies during the quarter.

• Operating expenses. Fiscal 2014 operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 3.7%, compared to 4.0% in the prior year. In addition to the sales increase, the improved percentage was also impacted by lower R&D spending influenced by project timing.

For fiscal 2013, net sales increased $8.5 million, or 6%, to $142.0 million while operating income was up $3.6 million, or 17%, to $25.1 million compared to fiscal 2012.

Fiscal 2013 results were primarily driven by the following factors:

• Market conditions. Economic growth in emerging markets continued to support high oil prices, though declining oil prices beginning in the second half of fiscal 2013 decreased demand for pit liners in our energy market. Environmental and water conservation projects increased demand for the division's containment liners in the geomembrane market.

• Sales volume and selling prices. Sales growth for fiscal 2013 was predominately driven by the increased sales into the geomembrane and agriculture markets. Geomembrane market sales increased $6.3 million, or 43% year-over-year, and included the completion of a significant geomembrane reservoir project in Ohio in the first half of fiscal 2013. Sales of VaporSafe^® fumigation film and FeedFresh™ silage covers accounted for the most of the year-over-year increase in the agriculture market. Energy market demand softened but sales in this market held at solid levels for fiscal 2013. Overall, selling prices increased 3-5% during fiscal 2013 and sales volume, as measured by pounds shipped, was up 3% year-over-year.

• Gross margins. Fiscal 2013 gross margins increased two percentage points, as compared to the prior year, due to improved operating efficiencies, positive operating leverage and favorable price versus material spread seen in the first half of the year.

• Operating expenses. Fiscal 2013 operating expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 4.0%, compared to 3.4% in the prior year. The increase was attributable to higher R&D spending as the division expanded its product development efforts.

Aerostar

Aerostar designs and manufactures proprietary products including high-altitude balloons, tethered aerostats and radar processing systems. These products can be integrated with additional third-party sensors to provide research, communications and situational awareness to government and commercial customers. Aerostar also produces products such as military parachutes, uniforms and protective wear as a contract manufacturing services provider as well as being a total solutions provider of electronics manufacturing services.

Through Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) and a separate business venture that is majority-owned by the Company, Aerostar pursues potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government. Vista positions the Company to meet growing global demand for lower-cost detection and tracking systems used by government and law enforcement agencies. As a leading provider of surveillance systems that enhance the effectiveness of radar using sophisticated algorithms, Vista products and services enhance Aerostar’s security solutions.

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Financial highlights for the fiscal years ended January 31,
dollars in thousands	2014			% change		2013			% change		2012
Net sales	$	90,605		(11	)%	$	102,051		(5	)%	$	107,811
Gross profit	16,374			1	%	16,155			(31	)%	23,378
Gross margins	18.1		%			15.8		%			21.7		%
Operating expenses	$	8,558		47	%	$	5,814		15	%	$	5,070
Operating expenses as % of sales	9.4		%			5.7		%			4.7		%
Operating income	$	7,816		(24	)%	10,341			(44	)%	18,308
Operating margins	8.6		%			10.1		%			17.0		%

Net sales declined 11% to $90.6 million from last year’s results of $102.1 million. Operating income of $7.8 million was down $2.5 million, or 24%, compared to fiscal 2013.

Fiscal 2014 comparative results were primarily attributable to the following:

• Market conditions. Certain of Aerostar's markets are subject to significant variability due to U.S. federal spending. Uncertainty and sluggish demand in these markets continued throughout fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. As such, Aerostar’s planned growth strategy emphasizes proprietary products over contract manufacturing. In collaboration with Google on a pilot program, Project Loon, to provide high-speed wireless Internet accessibility to rural, remote and underserved areas of the world, Aerostar is pioneering leading-edge applications of its high-altitude balloons. While in its early stages, this program positions Aerostar for significant growth potential, albeit with a higher risk of uncertainty.

• Sales volumes. Fiscal 2014 net sales decreased $11.4 million from the prior year, a year-over-year decrease of 11%. The drivers of this decline were lower sales of parachutes and protective wear and the planned reduction of contract manufacturing business. These decreases were partially offset by revenues for Project Loon, higher Vista product and product services revenue and increased intercompany sourcing to Applied Technology.

• Gross margins. Gross margins increased from 15.8% in fiscal 2013 to 18.1% for fiscal 2014. Despite the lower sales levels, gross profit margins have increased 2.3 percentage points in fiscal 2014 compared to the prior year. This improvement in gross margins resulted from the increased sales of higher-margin product lines and increased Vista sales.

• Operating expenses. Fiscal 2014 operating expenses of $8.6 million were 9.4% of sales and increased from $5.8 million or 5.7% of sales in fiscal 2013. Increased R&D spending associated with Project Loon and business development costs over lower sales volumes drove the percentage higher in the current year.

For the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter, net sales increased $0.7 million to $23.9 million from $23.2 million in the comparative period of 2013. Fourth quarter gross profit also improved, climbing to $5.0 million compared to $3.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Operating income declined $0.4 million to $2.3 million compared to fiscal 2013 fourth quarter.

Several factors contributed to the fourth quarter comparative results:

• Sales volume and gross margins. Fourth quarter sales were up $0.7 million, or 3%, to $23.9 million compared to the prior year fourth quarter. Higher Vista radar sales, Project Loon service revenue and an aerostat system delivery helped increase sales quarter-over-quarter and improve gross margins as these product lines carry a higher margin than contract manufacturing services.

• Operating expenses. Operating expenses were $2.7 million or 11.3% of sales in the fourth quarter, an increase of $1.7 million from $1.0 million or 4.2% of sales in the prior comparative period. Increased R&D spending associated with product development drove the percentage higher in the current quarter.

For fiscal 2013, net sales decreased $5.7 million, or 5%, to $102.1 million compared to fiscal 2012. Operating income declined $8.0 million, or 44%, to $10.3 million as compared to fiscal 2012.

Fiscal 2013 results were driven by the following:

• Market conditions. Throughout fiscal 2013, Aerostar faced uncertainty and sluggish demand. Federal spending caused significant variability in certain of Aerostar’s markets while planned decreases in avionics sales caused declines in EMS revenues.

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• Sales volumes. Net sales for fiscal 2013 reflect a full year of Vista sales, $14.4 million compared to $0.6 million in fiscal 2012, and increased intercompany sourcing to Applied Technology, which added $4.1 million.  These positives were not enough to offset a decrease in tethered aerostat deliveries and EMS sales for the year. 

• Gross margins. Gross margins declined from 21.7% in fiscal 2012 to 15.8% for fiscal 2013. The change in product mix negatively impacted gross margins for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 as fiscal 2012 margins were favorably impacted by higher-margin aerostat sales. Aerostat sales accounted for roughly 17% of net sales in fiscal 2012 compared to approximately 2% in fiscal 2013.

• Operating expenses. Operating expenses of $5.8 million or 5.7% of sales increased $0.7 million from $5.1 million or 4.7% of sales. Higher operating expenses primarily reflected increased investment in R&D to support next generation aerostat and Vista radar technology.

Corporate Expenses (administrative expenses; other income (expense), net; and income taxes)

	For the years ended January 31,
dollars in thousands	2014			2013			2012
Administrative expenses	$	18,865		$	17,293		$	13,730
Administrative expenses as a % of sales	4.8		%	4.3		%	3.6		%
Other (expense) income, net	$	(371	)	$	(46	)	$	57
Effective tax rate	32.6		%	32.3		%	33.1		%

Administrative expenses increased $1.6 million in fiscal 2014 compared with fiscal 2013. This 9% increase is due to the Company's investments in additional legal, finance, human resources and information technology personnel to support current and future growth strategies through a strengthened corporate infrastructure. This growth has been tempered in the second half of fiscal 2014 and the number of employees in these roles has remained relatively consistent.

Other income (expense), net consists mainly of activity related to the Company's equity investment, interest income and foreign currency transaction gains or losses.

The fiscal 2014 effective tax rate of 32.6% was slightly higher than the fiscal 2013 effective tax rate of 32.3% due to a lower deduction for manufacturing income in the U.S.

OUTLOOK

At Raven our enduring success is built on our ability to balance the Company’s purpose and core values with necessary shifts in business strategy demanded by an ever-changing world. Raven continues to become a more technology-focused Company - centered on solving the specific great challenges of hunger, security, energy independence and natural resource preservation and serving our core markets. Raven is transitioning from being a company with a strong contract manufacturing orientation to being one that is driven by proprietary products and services. This vision brings meaning to the work of the organization and ensures our focus on profitable opportunities with strong fundamentals.

In fiscal 2015 Raven will leverage its strengths to drive growth from the core businesses in all three operating divisions and aggressively pursue closely adjacent opportunities. The Company’s focus will be on:

• Measurably growing revenues from Aerostar's growth drivers, including advanced radar systems, high-altitude balloons and aerostats to international markets;

• Driving Applied Technology growth through international market expansion, new products and broadening OEM relationships; and

• Bringing high-value plastic film applications to each of Engineered Films’ markets.

For the fiscal 2015 first quarter, Raven expects to see solid growth in Engineered Films agriculture market revenues and higher OEM deliveries in Applied Technology. These gains will be substantially offset by a continuation of the challenging environment, declining contract manufacturing revenues and uncertain agriculture aftermarkets. The Company expects profits to be flat to slightly down in the first quarter, followed by profit growth as the year progresses. For the fiscal year, management anticipates profit improvement to be derived from renewed growth in Applied Technology, realization of Aerostar’s growth drivers and improved operational performance in Engineered Films.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's balance sheet continues to reflect significant liquidity and a strong capital base. Management focuses on the current cash balance and operating cash flows in considering liquidity, as operating cash flows have historically been Raven's primary source of liquidity. Management expects that current cash, combined with the generation of positive operating cash flows, will be sufficient to fund the Company's normal operating, investing and financing activities. Sufficient borrowing capacity also exists if necessary for a large acquisition or major business expansion.

Raven's cash needs are seasonal, with working capital demands strongest in the first quarter. As a result, the discussion of trends in operating cash flows focuses on the primary drivers of year-over-year variability in working capital.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $53.0 million at January 31, 2014 compared to $49.4 million on the same date in 2013, an increase of $3.6 million. The increase was driven by positive cash flows from operating activities, partially offset by cash outflow for capital expenditures and dividends paid to shareholders. Short-term investments as of January 31, 2014 were $0.3 million. The Company did not have any short-term investments at January 31, 2013 or January 31, 2012.

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement that provides a $10.5 million line of credit and expires November 30, 2014. There is no outstanding balance under the line of credit at January 31, 2014. The line of credit is reduced by outstanding letters of credit totaling $0.9 million as of January 31, 2014. The credit line is expected to be renewed during fiscal 2015.

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows result primarily from cash received from customers, which is offset by cash payments for inventories, services, employee compensation and income taxes. Management evaluates working capital levels through the computation of average days sales outstanding and inventory turnover. Average days sales outstanding is a measure of the Company's efficiency in enforcing its credit policy. The inventory turnover ratio is a metric used to evaluate the effectiveness of inventory management, with further consideration given to balancing the disadvantages of excess inventory with the risk of delayed customer deliveries.

Cash provided by operating activities was $52.8 million in fiscal 2014 compared with $76.5 million in fiscal 2013. The decrease in operating cash flows is the result of lower Company earnings and cash consumed by the change in inventory account balances.

In fiscal 2014, inventory consumed $9.2 million of cash versus generating $8.6 million in fiscal 2013. The Company's inventory turnover rate decreased slightly from the prior year primarily due to the higher inventory levels at Engineered Films (trailing 12-month inventory turn of 5.2X in fiscal 2014 and 5.4X in fiscal 2013). Cash collections were efficient despite the increase in trailing 12 months days sales outstanding of 51 days in fiscal 2014 compared to 50 days in fiscal 2013. Accounts receivable generated $1.3 million in cash in fiscal 2014 as compared to generating $4.4 million cash in fiscal 2013. Year-over-year variability in accounts payable and accrued liabilities consumed $1.9 million of cash in fiscal 2014 compared to cash consumed of $4.6 million in fiscal 2013 due to timing of trade payable payments.

In fiscal 2013, inventory and accounts receivable generated $12.9 million of cash versus consuming $27.1 million in fiscal 2012. The Company's inventory turnover rate was consistent from the prior year despite the decrease in inventory levels (trailing 12-month inventory turn of 5.4X in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012). Cash collections were efficient despite the increase in trailing 12 months days sales outstanding of 50 days in fiscal 2013 compared to 47 days in fiscal 2012. Year-over-year variability in accounts payable and accrued liabilities consumed $4.6 million of cash in fiscal 2013 compared to cash generated of $1.7 million in fiscal 2012 due to timing of payments. In fiscal 2013, deferred income taxes consumed $1.8 million of cash compared to $5.4 million of additional cash flow in fiscal 2012, which related primarily to bonus depreciation taken on qualified capital expenditures.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities totaled $31.6 million in fiscal 2014, $29.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $40.3 million in fiscal 2012. Capital expenditures totaled $30.7 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $29.7 million in fiscal 2013 and $29.0 million in fiscal 2012. Capital spending consisted primarily of expenditures to expand Engineered Films' manufacturing capacity, facility expansion for Aerostar and renovation of the Company's headquarters.

There were no businesses acquired in fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013. Capital outlay for payments related to business acquisitions was $11.8 million in fiscal 2012, primarily related to the Vista acquisition.

Management anticipates capital spending in the $25 - $30 million range in fiscal 2015. Expansion of Engineered Films' capacity, Aerostar's build-out for Project Loon production levels and Applied Technology's capital spending to advance product development and customer support are expected to continue. In addition, management will evaluate strategic acquisitions that result in expanded capabilities and solidify competitive advantages.

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Financing Activities

Financing activities consumed cash of $17.4 million in fiscal 2014 compared with $23.0 million in fiscal 2013 and $15.2 million in fiscal 2012.

Quarterly dividends paid in fiscal 2014 were $17.5 million, or $0.48 per share, compared to $15.2 million in fiscal 2013 and $13.0 million in fiscal 2012. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company increased the quarterly dividend rate (excluding special dividends) for the 27th consecutive year. Raven has now paid a dividend in 41 consecutive years.

During fiscal 2014, the Company made $0.4 million in payments on acquisition-related contingent liabilities related to the Vista acquisition. In fiscal 2013, the Company paid $8.4 million on acquisition-related contingent liabilities related to the Vista acquisition and the 2009 acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Ranchview, Inc., a privately held Canadian corporation.

Fiscal 2012 financing cash outflow included a payment to close a line of credit assumed as part of the Vista acquisition totaling $2.9 million. No borrowings were made under this line of credit.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

As of January 31, 2014, the Company is obligated to make cash payments in connection with its non-cancelable operating leases for facilities and equipment and unconditional purchase obligations, primarily for raw materials, in the amounts listed below. The Company's known off-balance sheet debt and other unrecorded obligations are noted in the table below.

A summary of the obligations and commitments at January 31, 2014 is shown below.

dollars in thousands		Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
Operating leases		$	3,344	$	1,455	$	1,448	$	281	$	160
Unconditional purchase obligations(a)		48,265		48,265		—		—		—
Postretirement benefits(b)		21,144		255		593		672		19,624
Acquisition-related contingent payments(c)		11,482		970		2,966		4,726		2,820
Uncertain tax positions(d)		—		—		—		—		—
Line of credit(d)		—		—		—		—		—
		$	84,235	$	50,945	$	5,007	$	5,679	$	22,604
(a)	Includes unconditional obligations of $3.1 million related to the ongoing renovations of the Company's corporate headquarters.
(b)	Postretirement benefit amounts represent expected payments on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation before it is discounted.
(c)	Amounts reflect the future earn-out payments with respect to prior year business acquisitions. Actual payments on these obligations may vary from the reported amounts since the total payment amount due depends upon certain future conditions. See below for further detail on the specific obligations.
(d)	See below for further details on specific obligations.

Acquisition-related obligations

The Company has future obligations for earn-out payments primarily associated with the acquisition of Vista completed in fiscal 2012. The total liability recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2014 related to these future obligations was $3.4 million, of which $0.9 million was classified as "Accrued liabilities" and $2.5 million as "Other liabilities". These liabilities represent the present value of earn-out payments classified as consideration at the acquisition date. Specific to the Vista acquisition, the Company agreed to pay additional contingent consideration not to exceed $15.0 million, based upon earn-out percentages on specific revenue streams until January 31, 2019. In a transaction separate from the Vista acquisition, the Company agreed to fund a revenue-based bonus pool, also not to exceed $15.0 million, which will be accrued when the specific revenue stream is recorded using those same earn-out percentages.

Uncertain tax positions

Raven reported a total liability for uncertain tax positions of $6.6 million at January 31, 2014. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the timing of future payments relating to these non-current tax benefits. This obligation is retired when the applicable tax year is no longer subject to examination by the tax authorities.

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Line of credit

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo) providing a line of credit of $10.5 million with a maturity date of November 30, 2014, bearing interest at 1.5% above the daily one-month London Inter-Bank Market Rate. Letters of credit totaling $0.9 million have been issued under the line, primarily to support self-insured workers' compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and $9.6 million was available at January 31, 2014. There have been no borrowings under the credit line with Wells Fargo in the last three fiscal years. In the event the bank chooses not to renew the Company's line of credit, the letters of credit would cease and alternative methods of support for the insurance obligations would be necessary, would be more expensive and would require additional cash outlays. Management believes the chances of this are remote.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of judgment when valuing assets and liabilities on the Company's balance sheet. These policies are discussed below because a fluctuation in actual results versus expected results could materially affect operating results and because the policies require significant judgments and estimates to be made. Accounting related to these policies is initially based on best estimates at the time of original entry in the accounting records. Adjustments are periodically recorded when the Company's actual experience differs from the expected experience underlying the estimates. These adjustments could be material if experience were to change significantly in a short period of time. The Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. However, Raven has used derivative financial instruments to manage the economic impact of fluctuations in currency exchange rates on transactions that are denominated in currency other than its functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar. The use of these financial instruments had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Inventories

The Company estimates inventory valuation each quarter. Typically, when a product reaches the end of its lifecycle, inventory value declines slowly or the product has alternative uses. Management uses its manufacturing resources planning data to help determine if inventory is slow-moving or has become obsolete due to an engineering change. The Company closely reviews items that have balances in excess of the forecasted requirements, or that have been dropped from production requirements. Despite these reviews, technological or strategic decisions made by management or Raven's customers may result in unexpected excess material. The electronics manufacturing business in Aerostar Division typically has recourse to customers for obsolete or excess material. When these customers authorize inventory purchases, especially with long lead-time items, they are required to take delivery of unused material or compensate the Company accordingly. In every Raven operating unit, management must manage obsolete inventory risk. The accounting judgment ultimately made is an evaluation of the success that management will have in controlling inventory risk and mitigating the impact of obsolescence when it does occur.

Warranties

Estimated warranty liability costs are based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each business segment. Warranty issues that are unusual in nature are accrued for individually.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Determining the level of the allowance for doubtful accounts requires management's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses based on historical write-off experience by segment and an estimate of the ability to collect any known problem accounts. Factors that are considered beyond historical experience include the length of time the receivables are outstanding, the current business climate and the customer's current financial condition. Accounts receivable and any related allowance are written off after all collection efforts have been exhausted.

Revenue Recognition

Estimated returns or sales allowances are recognized upon shipment of a product. The Company sells directly to customers or distributors that incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms.

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets

Management assesses goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired, using fair value measurement techniques. For goodwill, Raven performs impairment reviews by reporting units which are determined to be: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, and two separate reporting units in the Aerostar Division, one which is Vista and the other is all other Aerostar operations.

The Company has the option to perform a qualitative impairment assessment over relevant events and circumstances to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Certain events and circumstances reviewed are macroeconomics, industry conditions, cost inputs, overall financial performance and other relevant

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entity-specific events. If events and circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not greater than its carrying amount, then no further goodwill impairment testing is needed. If events and circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, or the Company does not elect to do the qualitative assessment, then the Company must perform step one of the goodwill impairment analysis.

In step one of the impairment analysis, the fair value of each reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. Projecting discounted future cash flows requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions regarding future revenues and expenses, projected capital expenditures, changes in working capital and the appropriate discount rate. Management evaluates the merits of each significant assumption used to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. Actual results may differ from those used in our valuations.

In developing our discounted cash flow analysis, assumptions about future revenues and expenses, capital expenditures and changes in working capital are based on our annual operating plan and long-term business plan for each of our reporting units. These plans take into consideration numerous factors including experience, anticipated future economic conditions, changes in raw material prices and growth expectations. These assumptions are determined over a five-year strategic planning period. The five-year growth rates for revenues and operating profits vary for each reporting unit being evaluated.

Discount rate assumptions for each reporting unit take into consideration our assessment of risks inherent in the future cash flows of the respective reporting unit.

The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is then compared with its net assets. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the net assets of the reporting unit, an impairment loss is possible and a more refined measurement of the impairment loss would take place. This is the second step of the goodwill impairment testing, in which management may use market comparisons and recent transactions to assign the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit. The valuation methodologies in both steps of goodwill impairment testing use significant estimates and assumptions, which include projected future cash flows (including timing and the risks inherent in future cash flows), perpetual growth rates and determination of appropriate market comparables.

For long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, investments in affiliates and property, plant and equipment, management tests for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset's carrying amount may not be recoverable. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over the estimated lives of the assets primarily using accelerated methods, which reduces the likelihood of an impairment loss. Management periodically discusses any significant changes in the utilization of long-lived assets, which may result from, but are not limited to, an adverse change in the asset's physical condition or a significant adverse change in the business climate. For purposes of recognition and measurement of an impairment loss, a long-lived asset is grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining its fair value.

Uncertain Tax Positions

Accounting for tax positions requires judgments, including estimating reserves for uncertainties associated with the interpretation of income tax laws and regulations and the resolution of tax positions with tax authorities after discussions and negotiations. The ultimate outcome of these matters could result in material favorable or unfavorable adjustments to the consolidated financial statements.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Accounting Standards Adopted

In February 2013 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)" (ASU No. 2013-02). ASU No. 2013-02 requires that an entity present, either on the face of the statement where net income is reported or in the notes, the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI to net income when generally accepted accounting principles requires that the amount be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For amounts not required to be entirely reclassified to net income, ASU No. 2013-02 requires the cross-referencing of these amounts to other disclosures that provide detail about these amounts. This guidance, required to be applied prospectively, was effective for the Company on February 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is disclosure-only in nature.

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Pending Accounting Standards

In January 2014 the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-05, "Service Concession Arrangements" (ASU No. 2014-05). ASU No. 2014-05 specifies that an operating entity entering into a service concession arrangement with a public-sector entity grantor within the scope of this guidance should not account for such arrangement as a lease in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 840, "Leases." This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that such assumptions are correct or that these expectations will be achieved. Assumptions involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect results in the future. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to weather conditions and commodity prices, which could affect sales and profitability in some of the Company's primary markets, such as agriculture and construction and oil and gas drilling; or changes in competition, raw material availability, technology or relationships with the Company's largest customers, risks and uncertainties relating to development of new technologies to satisfy customer requirements, possible development of competitive technologies, ability to scale production of new products without negatively impacting quality and cost, and ability to finance investment and working capital needs for new development projects, any of which could adversely impact any of the Company's product lines, as well as other risks described in Item 1A., Risk Factors, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and the Company disclaims any obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The exposure to market risks pertains mainly to changes in interest rates on cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company has no debt outstanding as of January 31, 2014. The Company does not expect operating results or cash flows to be significantly affected by changes in interest rates. Additionally, the Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. However, the Company does utilize derivative financial instruments to manage the economic impact of fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates on those transactions that are denominated in currency other than its functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar. The use of these financial instruments had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company's subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use their local currency as the functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using the period-end exchange rates, and average exchange rates for the statement of income. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as cumulative translation adjustments in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" within shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recognized in the period incurred and are included in "Other income (expense), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency fluctuations had no material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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ITEM 8.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Index to Financial Statements
		Page
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting		28
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		29
Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	30
	Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income	31
	Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity	32
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	33
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	34
Quarterly Information (Unaudited) - included in Item 5		10

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MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed 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.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management has assessed effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2014. In making this assessment, it used the criteria described by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992). Based on this assessment using those criteria , we concluded that, as of January 31, 2014, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2014 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which appears on the next page.

/s/ DANIEL A. RYKHUS	/s/ THOMAS IACARELLA
Daniel A. Rykhus	Thomas Iacarella
President and Chief Executive Officer	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

March 31, 2014

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Raven Industries, Inc.:

In our opinion, the consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, of shareholders’ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Raven Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries at January 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 31,2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 31, 2014

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share amounts)

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	52,987		$	49,353		$	25,842
Short-term investments	250			—			—
Accounts receivable, net	54,643			56,303			60,759
Inventories	54,865			46,189			54,756
Deferred income taxes	3,372			3,107			3,299
Other current assets	3,288			1,796			2,903
Total current assets	169,405			156,748			147,559
Property, plant and equipment, net	98,076			81,238			61,894
Goodwill	22,274			22,274			22,274
Amortizable intangible assets, net	8,156			8,681			9,412
Other assets, net	3,908			4,269			4,564
TOTAL ASSETS	$	301,819		$	273,210		$	245,703
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	12,324		$	14,438		$	16,162
Accrued liabilities	16,248			17,192			22,993
Customer advances	1,247			1,431			1,491
Total current liabilities	29,819			33,061			40,646
Other liabilities	20,538			18,702			24,467
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 65,318; 65,223; and 65,132, respectively	65,318			65,223			32,566
Paid-in capital	10,556			5,885			9,607
Retained earnings	231,029			205,695			193,650
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,179		)	(2,095		)	(1,962		)
Less treasury stock at cost, 28,897 shares	(53,362		)	(53,362		)	(53,362		)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity	251,362			221,346			180,499
Noncontrolling interest	100			101			91
Total shareholders' equity	251,462			221,447			180,590
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	301,819		$	273,210		$	245,703
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Net sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Cost of sales	275,323			278,502			265,319
Gross profit	119,354			127,673			116,192
Research and development expenses	16,576			13,367			9,724
Selling, general and administrative expenses	38,784			36,614			30,827
Operating income	63,994			77,692			75,641
Other (expense) income, net	(371		)	(46		)	57
Income before income taxes	63,623			77,646			75,698
Income taxes	20,721			25,091			25,063
Net income	42,902			52,555			50,635
Net (loss) income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(1		)	10			66
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,903		$	52,545		$	50,569
Net income per common share:
─ Basic	$	1.18		$	1.45		$	1.40
─ Diluted	$	1.17		$	1.44		$	1.39
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	42,902		$	52,555		$	50,635
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(424		)	(3		)	(38		)
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax (expense) benefit of ($183), $70 and $432, respectively	340			(130		)	(804		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(84		)	(133		)	(842		)
Comprehensive income	42,818			52,422			49,793
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1		)	10			66
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,819		$	52,412		$	49,727
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share amounts)

	$1 Par Common Stock			Paid-in Capital			Treasury Stock					Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Raven Industries, Inc. Equity			Non-controlling Interest			Total Equity
							Shares		Cost
Balance January 31, 2011	$	32,511		$	7,060		(14,449	)	$	(53,362	)	$	156,125		$	(1,120	)	$	141,214		$	—		$	141,214
Net income	—			—			—		—			50,569			—			50,569			66			50,635
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	—			—			—		—			—			(842		)	(842		)	—			(842		)
Cash dividends ($0.36 per share)	—			19			—		—			(13,044		)	—			(13,025		)	—			(13,025		)
Director shares issued	7			(7		)	—		—			—			—			—			—			—
Stock surrendered upon exercise of stock options	(37		)	(2,089		)	—		—			—			—			(2,126		)	—			(2,126		)
Employees' stock options exercised	84			2,413			—		—			—			—			2,497			—			2,497
Share-based compensation	1			1,921			—		—			—			—			1,922			—			1,922
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	—			290			—		—			—			—			290			—			290
Noncontrolling capital contribution	—			—			—		—			—			—			—			25			25
Balance January 31, 2012	32,566			9,607			(14,449	)	(53,362		)	193,650			(1,962		)	180,499			91			180,590
Net income	—			—			—		—			52,545			—			52,545			10			52,555
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	—			—			—		—			—			(133		)	(133		)	—			(133		)
Cash dividends ($0.42 per share)	—			63			—		—			(15,307		)	—			(15,244		)	—			(15,244		)
Two-for-one stock split	32,598			(7,405		)	(14,448	)	—			(25,193		)	—			—			—			—
Stock surrendered upon exercise of stock options	(36		)	(2,215		)	—		—			—			—			(2,251		)	—			(2,251		)
Employees' stock options exercised	95			2,503			—		—			—			—			2,598			—			2,598
Share-based compensation	—			3,075			—		—			—			—			3,075			—			3,075
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	—			257			—		—			—			—			257			—			257
Balance January 31, 2013	65,223			5,885			(28,897	)	(53,362		)	205,695			(2,095		)	221,346			101			221,447
Net income (loss)	—			—			—		—			42,903			—			42,903			(1		)	42,902
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	—			—			—		—			—			(84		)	(84		)	—			(84		)
Cash dividends ($0.48 per share)	—			104			—		—			(17,569		)	—			(17,465		)	—			(17,465		)
Stock surrendered upon exercise of stock options	(64		)	(2,041		)	—		—			—			—			(2,105		)	—			(2,105		)
Employees' stock options exercised	159			2,111			—		—			—			—			2,270			—			2,270
Share-based compensation	—			4,198			—		—			—			—			4,198			—			4,198
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	—			299			—		—			—			—			299			—			299
Balance January 31, 2014	$	65,318		$	10,556		(28,897	)	$	(53,362	)	$	231,029		$	(2,179	)	$	251,362		$	100		$	251,462
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	42,902		$	52,555		$	50,635
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	12,449			11,496			8,180
Amortization of intangible assets	1,746			1,602			1,088
Gain on acquistion-related contingent liability settlement	—			(508		)	—
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration	540			784			(14		)
Income from equity investment	(116		)	(156		)	(156		)
Deferred income taxes	623			(1,803		)	5,358
Share-based compensation expense	4,198			3,075			1,922
Change in operating assets and liabilities	(10,449		)	9,199			(23,076		)
Other operating activities, net	943			212			(106		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	52,836			76,456			43,831
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(30,701		)	(29,675		)	(29,015		)
Payments related to business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			—			(11,787		)
Sales of short-term investments	—			—			1,000
Purchases of short-term investments	(250		)	—			—
Other investing activities, net	(664		)	(255		)	(511		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(31,615		)	(29,930		)	(40,313		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(17,465		)	(15,244		)	(13,025		)
Repayment of line of credit	—			—			(2,869		)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities	(353		)	(8,367		)	—
Other financing activities, net	464			604			660
Net cash used in financing activities	(17,354		)	(23,007		)	(15,234		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(233		)	(8		)	(5		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,634			23,511			(11,721		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	49,353			25,842			37,563
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	52,987		$	49,353		$	25,842
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company includes six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Aerostar International, Inc. (Aerostar); Raven Industries Canada, Inc. (Raven Canada); Raven Industries GmbH (Raven GmbH); Raven Industries Australia Pty Ltd (Raven Australia); Raven Do Brazil Participacoes E Servicos Technicos LTDA (Raven Brazil); and Vista Research, Inc. (Vista). The Company and these subsidiaries comprise three unique operating units, or divisions, classified into reportable segments (Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar).

The consolidated financial statements for the periods included herein have been prepared by Raven pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interests represent capital contributions, income and loss attributable to the owners of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities. During fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a business venture agreement to pursue potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government. The business venture, Aerostar Integrated Systems (AIS), is 75% owned by the Company and is included in the Aerostar business segment. No capital contributions were made by the noncontrolling interest since the initial capitalization. Given the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor's interests in the net assets and operations of the business venture.

Investments in Affiliate

An affiliate investment over which the Company has significant influence, but neither a controlling interest nor a majority interest in the risks or rewards of the investee, is accounted for using the equity method. The investment balance is included in “Other assets, net,” while the Company's share of the investee's results of operations is included in “Other income (expense), net.” The Company considers whether the value of any of its equity method investments has been impaired whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable. If the Company considered any such decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results, product development activities and the overall health of the affiliate's industry), an impairment loss would be recorded.

Use of Estimates

Preparing the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency

The Company's subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use the local currency as their functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using the period-end exchange rates and average exchange rates for the statement of income and comprehensive income. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as foreign currency translation adjustments in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” within shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recognized in the period incurred and are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three or fewer months to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalent balances are principally concentrated in checking, money market and savings accounts.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)                            

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, do not bear interest and are considered past due based on invoice terms. Unbilled receivables arise when revenues have been earned, but not billed, and are related to differences in timing. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. This is based on historical write-off experience by segment and an estimate of the collectability of any known problem accounts.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Market value encompasses consideration of all business factors including price, contract terms and usefulness.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets primarily using accelerated methods. The estimated useful lives used for computing depreciation are as follows:

Building and improvements	15 - 39 years
Manufacturing equipment by segment
Applied Technology	3 - 5 years
Engineered Films	5 - 12 years
Aerostar	3 - 5 years
Furniture, fixtures, office equipment and other	3 - 7 years

The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense in the period incurred, and renewals and betterments are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or disposed are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining internal-use software in accordance with the accounting guidance for such costs. Capitalized software costs totaled $203 in fiscal 2014, $7 in fiscal 2013 and $553 in fiscal 2012. The costs are included in “Property, plant and equipment, net” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software costs that do not meet capitalization criteria are expensed as incurred. Amortization expense related to capitalized software is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated lives ranging from 3 to 5 years and is included in depreciation.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The Company uses the established fair value hierarchy, which classifies or prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These classifications include:

Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore, requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company's financial assets required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company determines fair value of its cash equivalents and short-term investments through quoted market prices.

The Company's goodwill and long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. Our accounting policy and methodology for assessing impairment of these assets is further described below and in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Critical Accounting Estimates.

For all acquisitions, the Company is required to measure the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, excluding goodwill and deferred income taxes. In addition, the Company determines the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as of the acquisition date, and subsequently at the end of each reporting period. These valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. Fair value measurements associated with acquisitions, including acquisition-related contingent liabilities, are described in Note 5.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per-share amounts)                            

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, primarily comprised of technologies acquired through acquisition, are recorded at cost and are presented net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed either on a straight-line basis or under the undiscounted cash flows method

over the estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. The straight-line method of amortization is used when it reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in each reporting period.

Goodwill

Raven recognizes goodwill as the excess cost of an acquired business over the net amount assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Earn-out payments are accrued at fair value as of the purchase date and payments reduce the accrual without affecting goodwill. Any change in the fair value of the contingent consideration after the acquisition date is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever a triggering event indicates there may be an impairment. Impairment tests of goodwill are performed at the reporting unit level. A qualitative impairment assessment over relevant events and circumstances may be assessed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events and circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair values are estimated based on discounted cash flows and are compared with the corresponding carrying value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured and then recognized to the extent the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically assesses the recoverability of long-lived and intangible assets. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the assets. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value.

Insurance Obligations

Raven utilizes insurance policies to cover workers' compensation and general liability costs. Liabilities are accrued related to claims filed and estimates for claims incurred but not reported. To the extent these obligations are expected to be reimbursed by insurance, the probable insurance policy benefit is included as a component of “Other current assets.”

Contingencies

The Company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. An estimate of the loss on these matters is charged to operations when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred, and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. While the settlement of any claims cannot be determined, management believes that any liability resulting from these claims will be substantially covered by insurance. Accordingly, management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a significant impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Revenue Recognition

Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned. Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale). The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms. Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.

For certain service-related contracts, the Company recognizes revenue under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared to total estimated contract costs. Contract costs include labor, material, subcontracting costs, as well as allocation of indirect costs. Revenues including estimated profits are recorded as costs are incurred. Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known.

Certain contracts contain provisions for incentive payments that the Company may receive based on performance criteria related to product design, development and production standards. Revenue related to the incentive payments is recognized when ultimate realization by the Company is assured, which generally occurs when the provisions and performance criteria required by the contract are met.

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Operating Expenses

The primary types of operating expenses are classified in the income statement as follows:

Cost of sales	Research and development expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Direct material costs Material acquisition and handling costs Direct labor Factory overhead including depreciation Inventory obsolescence Product warranties Shipping and handling cost	Personnel costs Professional service fees Material and supplies Facility allocation	Personnel costs Professional service fees Advertising Promotions Information technology equipment depreciation Office supplies

The Company's gross margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to variability in the classification of these expenses across the industries in which the Company operates.

Warranties

Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company records compensation expense related to its share-based compensation plans using the fair value method. Under this method, the fair value of share-based compensation is determined as of the grant date and the related expense is recorded over the period in which the share-based compensation vests.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting basis of the Company's assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods when the temporary differences will affect taxable income. When necessary, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to reflect realizable value. Accruals are maintained for uncertain tax positions.

Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted

In February 2013 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)" (ASU No. 2013-02). ASU No. 2013-02 requires that an entity present, either on the face of the statement where net income is reported or in the notes, the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI to net income when GAAP requires that the amount be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For amounts not required to be entirely reclassified to net income, ASU No. 2013-02 requires the cross-referencing of these amounts to other disclosures that provide detail about these amounts. This guidance, required to be applied prospectively, was effective for the Company on February 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is disclosure-only in nature.

Pending Accounting Standards

In January 2014 the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-05, "Service Concession Arrangements" (ASU No. 2014-05). ASU No. 2014-05 specifies that an operating entity entering into a service concession arrangement with a public-sector entity grantor within the scope of this guidance should not account for such arrangement as a lease in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 840, "Leases." This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTE 2 SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Following are the components of selected balance sheet items:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Accounts receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$	54,962		$	56,508		$	60,929
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(319		)	(205		)	(170		)
	$	54,643		$	56,303		$	60,759
Inventories:
Finished goods	$	7,232		$	8,571		$	7,094
In process	2,131			2,675			6,105
Materials	45,502			34,943			41,557
	$	54,865		$	46,189		$	54,756
Other current assets:
Insurance policy benefit	$	733		$	860		$	1,873
Federal income tax receivable	1,197			—			—
Prepaid expenses and other	1,358			936			1,030
	$	3,288		$	1,796		$	2,903
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Land	$	2,077		$	2,077		$	2,077
Buildings and improvements	66,278			52,936			36,952
Machinery and equipment	114,345			101,645			89,919
Accumulated depreciation	(84,624		)	(75,420		)	(67,054		)
	$	98,076		$	81,238		$	61,894
Other assets, net:
Investment in affiliate	$	3,684		$	4,063		$	4,409
Other, net	224			206			155
	$	3,908		$	4,269		$	4,564
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	$	1,858		$	4,265		$	5,541
Vacation	3,700			4,025			4,387
401(k) contributions	727			520			966
Insurance obligations	2,428			2,506			2,789
Warranties	2,525			1,888			1,699
Taxes - accrued and withheld	1,743			1,392			2,596
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	890			712			3,266
Other	2,377			1,884			1,749
	$	16,248		$	17,192		$	22,993
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	$	7,998		$	8,072		$	7,348
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,457			2,359			7,655
Deferred income taxes	3,526			2,453			4,518
Uncertain tax positions	6,557			5,818			4,946
	$	20,538		$	18,702		$	24,467

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NOTE 3 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income refers to revenue, expenses, gains and losses that under GAAP are recorded as an element of shareholders' equity but are excluded from net income. The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) are shown below:

	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment			Postretirement benefits			Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	183		$	(1,303	)	$	(1,120	)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(38		)	—			(38		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit of $432	—			(804		)	(804		)
Balance at January 31, 2012	145			(2,107		)	(1,962		)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(3		)	—			(3		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit of $70	—			(130		)	(130		)
Balance at January 31, 2013	142			(2,237		)	(2,095		)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(424		)	—			(424		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income after tax (expense) of ($183)	—			340			340
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	(282	)	$	(1,897	)	$	(2,179	)

Postretirement benefit cost components are reclassified in their entirety from AOCI to net periodic benefit cost.  Net periodic benefit costs are reported in net income as “Cost of sales” or “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in a manner consistent with the classification of direct labor and personnel costs of the eligible employees.

NOTE 4 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	$	1,297		$	4,362		$	(15,569	)
Inventories	(9,190		)	8,567			(11,528		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(239		)	976			(291		)
Accounts payable	(994		)	(2,937		)	(233		)
Accrued and other liabilities	(1,150		)	(1,709		)	4,578
Customer advances	(173		)	(60		)	(33		)
	$	(10,449	)	$	9,199		$	(23,076	)
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	20,002		$	26,697		$	16,782
Significant non-cash transactions:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$	1,083		$	2,196		$	984

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NOTE 5 ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Vista Research

In January 2012, the Company purchased all the outstanding stock of Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) for a purchase price of $23,269, of which $12,000 was cash and $2,869 was an assumed line of credit paid by Raven at closing. The fair value of contingent consideration and earn-outs comprised the remaining $8,400 of the purchase price. Results of operations subsequent to the acquisition have been combined into the Aerostar Division.

Vista is a leading provider of surveillance systems that enhance the effectiveness of radars using sophisticated algorithms. Vista's smart sensing radar systems (SSRS) are employed in a host of advanced detection and tracking applications, including wide-area surveillance for the border patrol and the military. This acquisition allows Raven to enhance its tethered aerostat security solutions within its Aerostar Division and positions the Company to meet growing global demand for low-cost detection and tracking systems used by government and law enforcement agencies.

In connection with the stock purchase agreement, Raven agreed to pay an aggregate $6,500 upon receipt and delivery of a specific quantity of SSRS orders by certain milestone dates. Both of these milestones were met in fiscal 2013 and Raven paid the accrued contingent consideration of $6,500.

Under the stock purchase agreement, the Company will also make annual payments based upon earn-out percentages on specific revenue streams for seven years after the purchase date, not to exceed $15,000. The fair value of these contingent considerations is $3,347, of which $890 was classified in "Accrued liabilities" and $2,457 as "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended January 31, 2014. At January 31, 2013, the fair value of the contingent consideration for the Vista acquisition was $3,071, of which $712 was classified as "Accrued liabilities" and $2,359 as "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended January 31, 2013. At January 31, 2012, the fair value of the contingent consideration for the Vista acquisition was $8,400, of which $3,068 was classified as "Accrued liabilities" and $5,332 as "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended January 31, 2012.

The fair value of the business acquired was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value acquired over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill recorded as part of the purchase price allocation was $11,497, all of which is tax deductible. Goodwill resulting from this business combination is largely attributable to the experienced workforce of the acquired business and synergies expected to arise after integration of Vista products into existing Aerostar products. Identifiable intangible assets acquired as part of the acquisition were $7,810, including definite-lived intangibles, such as customer relationships, proprietary technology and non-compete agreements, with a useful life ranging from six to ten years. These intangible assets are being amortized on the basis of undiscounted cash flows over a weighted average period of 4.1 years.

The total purchase price was allocated to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:

Cash	$	320
Accounts receivable	2,375
Inventory	264
Other current and long-term assets	3,342
Property, plant and equipment, net	834
Goodwill	11,497
Existing technology	4,300
Customer relationships	3,260
Other intangibles	250
Current liabilities	(3,023		)
Other liabilities	(150		)
Total purchase price	$	23,269

Vista net sales and net loss recognized in fiscal 2012 from the acquisition date to January 31, 2012 were $631 and $(125), respectively.

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The following pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the acquisition described above had been completed at the beginning of the period presented:

	For the year ended January 31,
	2012
Pro forma net sales	$	395,974
Pro forma net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	49,907
Pro forma earnings per common share:
Basic	$	1.38
Diluted	$	1.37

These pro forma consolidated financial results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and include certain adjustments, such as amortization and acquisition cost. The pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the combination occurred at the beginning of each period presented, or of future results of the consolidated entities.

Equity Method Investment SST

In November 2009, the Company acquired a 20% interest in Site Specific Technology Development Group, Inc. (SST). SST is a privately held agricultural software development and information services provider. Raven and SST are strategically aligned to provide customers with simple, more efficient ways to move and manage information in the precision agriculture market.

Changes in the net carrying value of the investment in SST were as follows:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	4,063		$	4,409		$	4,728
Income from equity investment	116			156			156
Amortization of intangible assets	(495		)	(477		)	(475		)
Dividend received	—			(25		)	—
Balance at end of year	$	3,684		$	4,063		$	4,409

In October 2012, SST purchased approximately 10% of its outstanding common stock to be held as treasury stock. The impact of this transaction on Raven's noncontrolling interest in SST and the carrying value of its investment was as follows: Raven's ownership interest in SST increased from 20% to 22%; Raven's basis in the net assets at acquisition decreased by $525; and the basis in the technology-related assets and goodwill increased $117 and $408, respectively, with no net impact to the carrying value of the investment.

Ranchview

Pursuant to the Company's 2009 purchase of substantially all of the assets of Ranchview Inc. (Ranchview), a privately held Canadian corporation, Raven agreed to pay contingent consideration for future sales of Ranchview products up to a maximum of $4,000. During fiscal 2013, the Company paid $1,841 in cash to the previous Ranchview owner for an early buyout of the outstanding acquisition-related contingent liability. This resulted in a gain of $508 which was included in Applied Technology operating income.

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NOTE 6 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment are shown below:

	Applied Technology		Engineered Films		Aerostar		Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	9,892	$	96	$	789	$	10,777
Acquired goodwill	—		—		11,497		11,497
Balance at January 31, 2012	9,892		96		12,286		22,274
Acquired goodwill	—		—		—		—
Balance at January 31, 2013	9,892		96		12,286		22,274
Acquired goodwill	—		—		—		—
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	9,892	$	96	$	12,286	$	22,274

Intangible Assets

The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014							2013							2012
			Accumulated							Accumulated							Accumulated
	Amount		Amortization			Net		Amount		Amortization			Net		Amount		Amortization			Net
Existing technology	$	7,840	$	(4,164	)	$	3,676	$	7,500	$	(3,375	)	$	4,125	$	7,500	$	(2,637	)	$	4,863
Customer relationships	3,494		(525		)	2,969		3,494		(300		)	3,194		3,494		(155		)	3,339
Other intangibles	2,891		(1,380		)	1,511		2,506		(1,144		)	1,362		2,225		(1,015		)	1,210
Total	$	14,225	$	(6,069	)	$	8,156	$	13,500	$	(4,819	)	$	8,681	$	13,219	$	(3,807	)	$	9,412

The estimated future amortization expense for these definite-lived intangible assets, as well as definite-lived intangible assets held by SST, during the next five years is as follows:

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019
Estimated amortization expense	$	2,230	$	2,429	$	2,256	$	1,634	$	840

NOTE 7 EMPLOYEE POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company has two 401(k) plans covering substantially all employees as of January 31, 2014. One plan, which covers the majority of employees, matches employee contributions up to 4%. Under this plan all account balances and future contributions and related earnings can be invested in several investment alternatives as well as Raven's common stock in accordance with each participant's elections. Participants' contributions to the 401(k) and the employer matching contributions are limited to 20% investment in Raven's common stock. Participants may choose to make separate investment choices for current account balances and for future contributions. The other 401(k) plan was assumed as part of the Vista acquisition. Contributions under this plan include a 3% annual contribution and may include additional discretionary contributions to the plan that are determined annually by management. Total contribution expense to such plans was $2,412, $2,021 and $1,556 for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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In addition, the Company provides postretirement medical and other benefits to senior executive officers and senior managers. These plan obligations are unfunded. The accumulated benefit obligation for these benefits is as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	8,307		$	7,560		$	5,969
Service cost	202			187			121
Interest cost	348			335			334
Actuarial (gain) loss and assumption changes	(340		)	433			1,363
Retiree benefits paid	(263		)	(208		)	(227		)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	8,254		$	8,307		$	7,560

The following tables set forth the plans pre-tax adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income/loss:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Amounts not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost:
Net actuarial loss	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,218
Transition obligation	—			—			23
Total pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,241
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of year related to benefit obligation	$	3,441		$	3,241		$	1,957
Reclassification adjustments recognized in benefit cost:
Recognized net (loss)	(183		)	(210		)	(104		)
Amortization of transition obligation	—			(23		)	(23		)
Amounts recognized in AOCI during the year:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(340		)	433			1,411
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of year related to benefit obligation	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,241

The net actuarial gain for fiscal year 2014 was driven by an increase in the discount rate The net actuarial loss in fiscal year 2013 was driven by a decrease in the discount rate and demographic changes, partially offset by better than expected claims experience. The net actuarial loss in fiscal year 2012 was primarily caused by the decrease in discount rate.

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The liability and net periodic benefit cost reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning liability balance	$	8,307		$	7,560		$	5,969
Net periodic benefit cost	733			755			582
Other comprehensive (income) loss	(523		)	200			1,236
Total recognized in net and other comprehensive income	210			955			1,818
Retiree benefits paid	(263		)	(208		)	(227		)
Ending liability balance	$	8,254		$	8,307		$	7,560
Current portion in accrued liabilities	$	255		$	235		$	212
Long-term portion in other liabilities	$	7,999		$	8,072		$	7,348
Assumptions used to calculate benefit obligation:
Discount rate	4.50		%	4.25		%	4.50		%
Wage inflation rate	4.00		%	4.00		%	4.00		%
Health care cost trend rates:
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.70		%	8.10		%	8.60		%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00		%	5.00		%	5.00		%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2025			2025			2025

The discount rate is based on matching rates of return on high-quality fixed-income investments with the timing and amount of expected benefit payments. No material fluctuations in retiree benefit payments are expected in future years. The total estimated cost to be recognized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $153.

The assumed health care cost trend rate has a significant effect on the amounts reported. The impact of a one-percentage point change in assumed health care rates would have the following effects:

	January 31, 2014
	One-percentage-point increase		One-percentage-point decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	145	$	(107	)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$	1,542	$	(1,198	)

NOTE 8 WARRANTIES

Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	1,888		$	1,699		$	1,437
Acquired	—			—			192
Accrual for warranties	4,561			2,968			3,010
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(3,924		)	(2,779		)	(2,940		)
Ending balance	$	2,525		$	1,888		$	1,699

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NOTE 9 INCOME TAXES

The reconciliation of income tax computed at the federal statutory rate to the Company's effective income tax rate was as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Tax at U.S. federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit	1.5		1.6		1.0
Tax benefit on qualified production activities	(2.9	)	(3.2	)	(2.4	)
Tax credit for research activities	(1.2	)	(0.9	)	(0.7	)
Other, net	0.2		(0.2	)	0.2
	32.6	%	32.3	%	33.1	%

Significant components of the Company's income tax provision were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Income taxes:
Currently payable	$	20,098	$	26,894		$	19,705
Deferred expense (benefit)	623		(1,803		)	5,358
	$	20,721	$	25,091		$	25,063

Deferred Tax Assets

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable	$	111		$	70		$	58
Inventories	583			507			452
Accrued vacation	1,032			1,118			1,248
Insurance obligations	567			576			559
Warranty obligations	898			661			595
Other accrued liabilities	181			175			387
	3,372			3,107			3,299
Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Postretirement benefits	2,799			2,826			2,571
Depreciation and amortization	(11,522		)	(9,114		)	(9,673		)
Uncertain tax positions	2,219			1,969			1,673
Share-based compensation	2,309			1,613			981
Other	669			253			(70		)
	(3,526		)	(2,453		)	(4,518		)
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	(154	)	$	654		$	(1,219	)

Pre-tax book income for the U.S. companies and the Canadian subsidiary was $62,996 and $481, respectively. As of January 31, 2014, undistributed earnings of the Canadian subsidiary were considered to have been reinvested indefinitely and, accordingly, the Company has not provided United States income taxes on such earnings.

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Uncertain Tax Positions

A summary of the activity related to the gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	4,213		$	3,567		$	3,112
Increases in tax positions related to the current year	795			993			699
Decreases as a result of lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(348		)	(347		)	(244		)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	4,660		$	4,213		$	3,567

During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, the only change to uncertain tax positions related to prior years resulted from the lapse of applicable statutes of limitation. The total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate were $3,029, $2,738 and $2,318 as of January 31, 2014, January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012, respectively.

The Company does not expect any significant change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next fiscal year.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. At January 31, 2014, January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012, accrued interest and penalties were $1,897, $1,605 and $1,379, respectively.

The Company files tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with various federal, state and local jurisdictions. Uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination. As of January 31, 2014, federal tax returns filed in the U.S., Canada and Switzerland for fiscal years ended January 31, 2009 through January 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by federal tax authorities. In state and local jurisdictions, tax returns for fiscal years ended January 31, 2006 through January 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by state and local tax authorities.

NOTE 10 FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo) providing a line of credit of $10,500 with a maturity date of November 30, 2014, bearing interest at 1.5% above the daily one-month London Inter-Bank Market Rate. Letters of credit totaling $850 have been issued under the line, primarily to support self-insured workers' compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and $9,650 was available at January 31, 2014. There have been no borrowings under the credit line with Wells Fargo in the last three fiscal years.

In addition to providing the line of credit, Wells Fargo holds the majority of Raven's cash and cash equivalents. One member of the Company's Board of Directors is also on the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company, the parent company of Wells Fargo.

Raven assumed a revolving line of credit, in the amount of $2,869 as part of the Vista acquisition. The outstanding balance on this line of credit was paid and subsequently closed in January 2012. No additional borrowings were made under this line of credit prior to its being closed.

The Company leases certain vehicles, equipment and facilities under operating leases. Total rent and lease expense was $2,395, $2,095 and $759 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
Minimum lease payments	$	1,455	$	1,161	$	287	$	201	$	80	$	160

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NOTE 11 SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

At January 31, 2014, Raven had two shareholder approved share-based compensation plans, which are described below. The compensation cost and related income tax benefit for these plans were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Share-based compensation cost	$	4,198	$	3,075	$	1,922
Tax benefit	1,460		1,057		547

Share-based compensation cost capitalized as part of inventory is not significant.

Equity Compensation Plans

The Company reserved shares of its common stock for issuance to directors, officers, employees and certain advisors of the Company through incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance awards to be granted under the Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan) which was approved by shareholders on May 22, 2012. The aggregate number of shares initially available for which options may be granted under the Plan was 2,000,000. As of January 31, 2014, the number of shares available for grant under the Plan was 900,761. Option exercises under the Plan are settled in newly issued common shares.

The Plan is administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Committee), consisting of two or more independent directors of the Company. Subject to the provisions set forth in the Plan, all of the members of the Committee shall be non-employee members of the Board of Directors. The Committee determines the option exercise prices. The term of each grant is determined by the Committee. The Committee may accelerate the exercisability of awards under the Plan or extend the term of such awards to the extent allowed by the Plan to a maximum term of ten years. Two types of awards were granted under the Plan in fiscal 2014.

Stock Option Awards

On March 25, 2013, the Company granted 198,900 non-qualified stock options. Options are granted with exercise prices not less than market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The stock options vest over a four-year period and expire after five years. Options contain retirement and change-in-control provisions that may accelerate the vesting period. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises, employee terminations and volatility within this valuation model.

The weighted average assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option pricing model by grant year are as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.59		%	0.86		%	0.67		%
Expected dividend yield	1.46		%	1.33		%	1.20		%
Expected volatility factor	41.39		%	49.62		%	51.44		%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75			3.75			4.00
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	9.34		$	10.92		$	11.05

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Outstanding stock options as of January 31, 2014 and activity for the year then ended are presented below:

	Number of options		Weighted average exercise price		Aggregate intrinsic value		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	910,629		$	23.36
Granted	198,900		32.85
Exercised	(158,971	)	14.28
Forfeited	(4,425	)	23.34
Expired	—		—
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	946,133		$	26.88	$	10,003	2.63
Outstanding exercisable, January 31, 2014	439,783		$	23.06	$	6,327	1.93

The intrinsic value of a stock award is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the award. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $3,019, $2,573 and $2,362 during the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of January 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards was $3,216, net of the effect of estimated forfeitures. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.27 years.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The Company granted 25,540 time-vested RSUs to employees during the year ended January 31, 2014. The fair value of a time-vested RSU is measured based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Time-vested RSUs will vest if, at the end of the three-year period, the employee remains employed by the Company. Dividends are cumulatively earned on the time-vested RSUs over the vesting period.

Activity for time-vested RSUs under the Plan in fiscal 2014 was as follows:

	Number of restricted stock units		Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	20,640		$	31.66
Granted	25,540		32.85
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(2,820	)	32.24
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	43,360		$	32.32
Cumulative dividends, January 31, 2014	903

The Company also granted performance-based RSUs during the year ended January 31, 2014. The exact number of performance shares to be issued will vary from 0% to 150% of the target award, depending on the Company's actual performance over the three-year period in comparison to the target award based on return on sales (ROS), which is defined as net income divided by net sales. The performance-based RSUs will vest if, at the end of the three-year performance period, the Company has achieved certain performance goals and the employee remains employed by the Company. Dividends are cumulatively earned on performance-based RSUs over the vesting period.

The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units is based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The number of restricted stock units granted is based on 100% of the target award. The number of RSUs that will vest is determined by an estimated ROS target over the three-year performance period. The estimated ROS performance used to estimate the number of restricted stock units expected to vest is evaluated at least quarterly. The number of restricted stock units issued at the vesting date will be based on actual results.

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Activity for performance-based RSUs under the Plan in fiscal 2014 was as follows:

	Number of restricted stock units expected to vest		Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	66,233		$	31.66
Granted	56,222		32.85
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(562	)	31.66
Performance-based adjustment	14,042		32.85
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	135,935		$	32.27
Cumulative dividends, January 31, 2014	2,234

As of January 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation cost for nonvested RSU awards was $3,169 net of the effect for estimated forfeitures. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.82 years.

Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Directors

The Company reserves 100,000 shares of its common stock for issuance to certain members of its Board of Directors under the Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Directors of Raven Industries, Inc. (the Director Plan). The Director Plan is administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Under the Director Plan, any non-employee director receives a grant of a number of stock units as deferred compensation to be converted into common stock after retirement from the Board of Directors and may elect to have a specified percentage of their annual retainer converted to stock units. Under the Director Plan, a stock unit is the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as deferred compensation, to be distributed from an account established by the Company in the name of the non-employee director. Stock units have the same value as a share of common stock but cannot be sold. Stock units are a component of the Company's equity.

Stock units granted under the Director Plan vest immediately and are expensed at the date of grant. When dividends are paid on the Company's common shares, stock units are added to the directors' balances and a corresponding amount is removed from retained earnings. The intrinsic value of a stock unit is the fair value of the underlying shares.

Outstanding stock units as of January 31, 2014 and changes during the year then ended are presented below:

	Number of stock units	Weighted average price
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	57,186	$	26.93
Granted	7,700	31.17
Deferred retainers	5,774	31.17
Dividends	958	33.89
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	71,618	$	37.45

NOTE 12 NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares and stock units outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (which includes the shares issuable upon exercise of employee stock options, net of shares assumed purchased with the option proceeds), stock units and restricted stock units outstanding. Performance share awards are included in the diluted calculation based upon what would be issued if the end of the most recent reporting period was the end of the term of the award. Certain outstanding options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. For fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 577,213, 397,600 and 67,900 options, respectively, were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculation.

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Details of the computation are presented below:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,903	$	52,545	$	50,569
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,379,356		36,290,329		36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding	67,724		54,929		52,448
Denominator for basic calculation	36,447,080		36,345,258		36,234,490
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,379,356		36,290,329		36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding	67,724		54,929		52,448
Dilutive impact of stock options and RSUs	198,295		188,166		218,730
Denominator for diluted calculation	36,645,375		36,533,424		36,453,220
Net income per share - basic	$	1.18	$	1.45	$	1.40
Net income per share - diluted	$	1.17	$	1.44	$	1.39

NOTE 13 BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND MAJOR CUSTOMER INFORMATION

The Company's reportable segments are defined by their product lines which have been grouped in these segments based on common technologies, production methods and inventories. These segments reflect Raven's organization into two Raven divisions and the Aerostar subsidiary. Raven's reportable segments are Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. Raven Canada, Raven GmbH, Raven Australia, and Raven Brazil are included in the Applied Technology Division. Vista and AIS are included in the Aerostar Division. Substantially all of the Company's long-lived assets are located in the United States.

Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells, and services innovative precision agriculture products and information management tools that help growers reduce costs, save time and improve farm yields around the world.  Their product families include field computers, application controls, GPS-guidance and assisted-steering systems, automatic boom controls, yield monitoring and planter and seeder controls, harvest controls, motor controls and an integrated RTK and information platform called Slingshot. Applied Technology services include high-speed, in-field internet connectivity and cloud-based data management.

Raven's Engineered Films Division manufactures high-performance plastic films and sheeting for major markets throughout the United States and abroad. An important part of this business is highly technical, engineered geomembrane films that protect environmental resources through containment linings and coverings for energy, agriculture, construction and industrial markets.

Aerostar designs and manufactures proprietary products including high-altitude balloons, tethered aerostats and radar processing systems. These products can be integrated with additional third-party sensors to provide research, communications and situational awareness to government and commercial customers. Aerostar also produces products such as military parachutes, uniforms and protective wear as a contract manufacturing services provider as well as being a total solutions provider of electronics manufacturing services.

Through Vista and AIS, Aerostar pursues potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government. Vista positions the Company to meet growing global demand for lower-cost detection and tracking systems used by government and law enforcement agencies. As a leading provider of surveillance systems that enhance the effectiveness of radar using sophisticated algorithms, Vista products and services enhance Aerostar’s tethered aerostat security solutions.

The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Other income, interest expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments, and assets not identifiable to an individual segment are included as corporate assets. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

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Business segment information is as follows:
	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	170,461		$	171,778		$	145,261
Operating income	57,000			59,590			49,750
Assets	93,395			84,224			73,872
Capital expenditures	9,324			10,780			11,971
Depreciation and amortization	4,332			3,874			2,571
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	147,620		$	141,976		$	133,481
Operating income	18,154			25,115			21,501
Assets	71,602			65,801			65,100
Capital expenditures	6,681			11,539			10,937
Depreciation and amortization	5,808			5,814			4,313
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	90,605		$	102,051		$	107,811
Operating income	7,816			10,341			18,308
Assets	63,017			60,689			72,089
Capital expenditures	7,507			2,081			4,105
Depreciation and amortization	2,616			2,272			1,684
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Applied Technology Division	$	(386	)	$	(974	)	$	(460	)
Engineered Films Division	(505		)	(124		)	(193		)
Aerostar Division	(13,118		)	(8,532		)	(4,389		)
Operating income	(111		)	(61		)	(188		)
Assets	(311		)	(347		)	(286		)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Operating income	82,859			94,985			89,371
Assets	227,703			210,367			210,775
Capital expenditures	23,512			24,400			27,013
Depreciation and amortization	12,756			11,960			8,568
CORPORATE & OTHER(a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(18,865	)	$	(17,293	)	$	(13,730	)
Assets	74,116			62,843			34,928
Capital expenditures	7,189			5,275			2,002
Depreciation and amortization	1,439			1,138			700
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Operating income	63,994			77,692			75,641
Assets	301,819			273,210			245,703
Capital expenditures	30,701			29,675			29,015
Depreciation and amortization	14,195			13,098			9,268

^(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes and other receivables.

Sales to a customer of the Engineered Films segment accounted for 13% and 11% of consolidated sales in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively and accounted for 2% and 3% of consolidated accounts receivable at January 31, 2014 and January 31, 2013, respectively.

For fiscal 2012, one customer of the Aerostar segment and one customer of the Engineered Films segment each accounted for 10% of consolidated sales. These customers comprised 10% and 1%, respectively, of consolidated accounts receivable at January 31, 2012.

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Foreign sales are attributed to countries based on location of the customer. Net sales to customers outside the United States were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Canada	$	16,141	$	20,640	$	15,237
South America	22,090		14,984		12,360
Other foreign sales	7,662		13,630		11,312
Total foreign sales	45,893		49,254		38,909
United States	348,784		356,921		342,602
	$	394,677	$	406,175	$	381,511

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of January 31, 2014, the end of the period covered by this report, management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of such date. Based on their evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of January 31, 2014.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Company included management’s assessment of the design and effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014. Management's report and the report of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm are included in Part II, Item 8. captioned “Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" and "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and are incorporated herein by reference.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended January 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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PART III
ITEMS 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.	DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS; CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE; AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The Company will file a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Proxy Statement”) relating to the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Information required by Items 10 through 14 will appear in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV
ITEM 15.	EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

LIST OF DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT

Financial Statements

See PART II, Item 8.

Financial Statement Schedule

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.

Exhibits

See index to Exhibits on the following page.

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Exhibit Number	Description
2(a)	Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2011, by and between Aerostar International, Inc. and Vista Applied Technologies Group, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed January 6, 2012).
3(a)	Articles of Incorporation of Raven Industries, Inc. and all amendments thereto (incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit of the Company's 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1989).
3(b)	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Raven Industries (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed April 12, 2012).
4(a)	Raven Industries Inc. Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan filed on June, 11, 2012 as Exhibit 4.1 to Raven Industries, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8, and incorporated herein by reference).
10(a)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Daniel A. Rykhus dated as of February 1, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed February 1, 2009). †
10(c)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Lon E. Stroschein dated as of October 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed October 1, 2010). †
10(d)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Anthony D. Schmidt dated as of February 1, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed February 1, 2012). †
10(e)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Thomas Iacarella dated as of February 1, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit number of the Company's 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2004). †
10(f)	Schedule A to Employment Agreements between Raven Industries, Inc. and each of the following Senior Executive Officers: Daniel A. Rykhus and Thomas Iacarella (incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit number of the Company's 10-K filed March 31, 2011). †
10(g)	Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and each of the following officers and key employees: Daniel A. Rykhus and Thomas Iacarella, dated as of January 31, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed December 17, 2007). †
10(h)	Raven Industries, Inc. 2000 Stock Option and Compensation Plan adopted May 24, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed April 19, 2000).†
10(i)	Raven Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors adopted May 23, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed May 24, 2007). †
10(j)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Matthew T. Burkhart dated February 1, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed February 2, 2010). †
10(k)	Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Matthew T. Burkhart dated February 1, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's 8-K filed February 2, 2010). †
10(l)	Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Lon E. Stroschein dated October 1, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's 8-K filed October 1, 2010). †
10(m)	Schedule A to Employment Agreements between Raven Industries, Inc. and each of the following Senior Managers: Matthew T. Burkhart, Anthony D. Schmidt and Lon E. Stroschein (incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding exhibit number of the Company's 10-K filed March 31, 2011). †
10(n)	Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Anthony D. Schmidt dated February 1, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's 8-K filed February 1, 2012). †
10(o)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Janet L. Matthiesen (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 8-K filed April 20, 2012). †
10(p)	Schedule A to Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Janet L. Matthiesen (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's 8-K filed April 20, 2012). †
10(q)	Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Janet L. Matthiesen (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's 8-K filed April 20, 2012). †
10(r)	Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin dated August 27, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's 10-K filed March 29, 2013). †
10(s)	Schedule A to Employment Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin dated August 27, 2012(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's 10-K filed March 29, 2013). †
10(t)	Change in Control Agreement between Raven Industries, Inc. and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin dated August 27, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's 10-K filed March 29, 2013). †
21	Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extenstion Label Linkbase
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
†	Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Registrant)

By: /s/ DANIEL A. RYKHUS

Daniel A. Rykhus

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 31, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ DANIEL A. RYKHUS	/s/ MARK E. GRIFFIN
Daniel A. Rykhus	Mark E. Griffin
President and Chief Executive Officer	Director
(principal executive officer) and Director
/s/ THOMAS IACARELLA	/s/ KEVIN T. KIRBY
Thomas Iacarella	Kevin T. Kirby
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	Director
(principal financial and accounting officer)
/s/ THOMAS S. EVERIST	/s/ MARC E. LEBARON
Thomas S. Everist	Marc E. LeBaron
Chairman of the Board	Director
/s/ JASON M. ANDRINGA	/s/ CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN
Jason M. Andringa	Cynthia H. Milligan
Director	Director
	Date: March 31, 2014

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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

for the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

(in thousands)

Column A	Column B		Column C					Column D		Column E
			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses			Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions From Reserves (1)		Balance at End of Year
Deducted in the balance sheet from the asset to which it applies:
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended January 31, 2014	$	205	$	129		$	—	$	15	$	319
Year ended January 31, 2013	$	170	$	355		$	—	$	320	$	205
Year ended January 31, 2012	$	300	$	(91	)	$	—	$	39	$	170

Note:

(1) Represents uncollectable accounts receivable written off during the year, net of recoveries.

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EX-21

Exhibit 21

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
NAME OF SUBSIDIARY	JURISDICTION
Aerostar International, Inc.	South Dakota, USA
Aerostar Integrated Systems, LLC (a)	Delaware, USA
Raven Industries Australia Pty Ltd	Victoria, Australia
Raven Industries Canada, Inc.	Nova Scotia, Canada
Raven Industries GmbH	Solothurn, Switzerland
Raven Do Brazil Participacoes E Servicos Technicos LTDA	Sao Paulo, Brazil
Vista Research, Inc.	California, USA
(a) 75% owned

Pursuant to Item 601(b)(21) of Regulation S-K, we have omitted some subsidiaries that considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of January 31, 2014 under Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X.

EX-23

Exhibit 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-167290, 333-139063, 333-41352 and 333-182051) of Raven Industries, Inc. of our report dated March 31, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP         

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 31, 2014

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Daniel A. Rykhus, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Raven Industries, Inc. (the Registrant);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a 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; and

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;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer 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:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls 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;

b. 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;

c. 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

d. 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 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 others performing the equivalent function):

a. 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 information; and

b. 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.

Dated: March 31, 2014	/s/ DANIEL A. RYKHUS
	Daniel A. Rykhus
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Thomas Iacarella, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Raven Industries, Inc. (the Registrant);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a 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; and

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;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer 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:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls 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;

b. 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;

c. 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

d. 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 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 others performing the equivalent function):

a. 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 information; and

b. 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.

Dated: March 31, 2014	/s/ THOMAS IACARELLA
	Thomas Iacarella
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned, Daniel A. Rykhus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Raven Industries, Inc., has executed this Certification in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Raven Industries, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 (the Report).

The undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

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

• the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Raven Industries, Inc.

Dated: March 31, 2014	/s/ DANIEL A. RYKHUS
	Daniel A. Rykhus
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned, Thomas Iacarella, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Raven Industries, Inc., has executed this Certification in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Raven Industries, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 (the Report).

The undersigned hereby certifies, to his knowledge, that:

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

• the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Raven Industries, Inc.

Dated: March 31, 2014	/s/ THOMAS IACARELLA
	Thomas Iacarella
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Change in component of accumulated comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (2,095)	$ (1,962)	$ (1,120)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(424)	(3)	(38)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit (expense)	340	(130)	(804)
Balance at end of period	(2,179)	(2,095)	(1,962)
Income tax (expense) benefit on postretirement benefits	(183)	70	432
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	142	145	183
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(424)	(3)	(38)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit (expense)	0	0	0
Balance at end of period	(282)	142	145
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(2,237)	(2,107)	(1,303)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit (expense)	340	(130)	(804)
Balance at end of period	$ (1,897)	$ (2,237)	$ (2,107)

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014 United States [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 Canada [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Pre-tax book income, domestic				$ 62,996
Pre-tax book income, foreign					481
Total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the company's effective tax rate	3,029	2,738	2,318
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,897	$ 1,605	$ 1,379

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Employee Retirement Benefits - Defined contribution plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014 contribution_plan	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of defined contribution plans	2
Current payroll matching percentage by the Company	4.00%
Participant contribution rate for company stock, maximum	20.00%
Total contribution expense	$ 2,412	$ 2,021	$ 1,556
Vista Research [Member]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosure [Line Items]
Current payroll matching percentage by the Company	3.00%

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Business Segments and Major Customer Information - Segment reporting information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014		Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 394,677		$ 406,175		$ 381,511
Operating income	(63,994)		(77,692)		(75,641)
Assets	301,819		273,210		245,703
Capital expenditures	30,701		29,675		29,015
Depreciation and amortization	14,195		13,098		9,268
Corporate & Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	18,865	[1]	17,293	[1]	13,730	[1]
Assets	74,116	[1]	62,843	[1]	34,928	[1]
Capital expenditures	7,189	[1]	5,275	[1]	2,002	[1]
Depreciation and amortization	1,439	[1]	1,138	[1]	700	[1]
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	394,677		406,175		381,511
Operating income	(82,859)		(94,985)		(89,371)
Assets	227,703		210,367		210,775
Capital expenditures	23,512		24,400		27,013
Depreciation and amortization	12,756		11,960		8,568
Operating Segments [Member] | Applied Technology [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	170,461		171,778		145,261
Operating income	(57,000)		(59,590)		(49,750)
Assets	93,395		84,224		73,872
Capital expenditures	9,324		10,780		11,971
Depreciation and amortization	4,332		3,874		2,571
Operating Segments [Member] | Engineered Films [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	147,620		141,976		133,481
Operating income	(18,154)		(25,115)		(21,501)
Assets	71,602		65,801		65,100
Capital expenditures	6,681		11,539		10,937
Depreciation and amortization	5,808		5,814		4,313
Operating Segments [Member] | Aerostar [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	90,605		102,051		107,811
Operating income	(7,816)		(10,341)		(18,308)
Assets	63,017		60,689		72,089
Capital expenditures	7,507		2,081		4,105
Depreciation and amortization	2,616		2,272		1,684
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income	111		61		188
Assets	(311)		(347)		(286)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Applied Technology [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	(386)		(974)		(460)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Engineered Films [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	(505)		(124)		(193)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Aerostar [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ (13,118)		$ (8,532)		$ (4,389)

[1] Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes and other receivables.

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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of income tax computed at the federal statutory rate to the company's effective income tax rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax at U.S. federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit	1.50%	1.60%	1.00%
Tax benefit on qualified production activities	(2.90%)	(3.20%)	(2.40%)
Tax credit for research activities	(1.20%)	(0.90%)	(0.70%)
Other, net	0.20%	(0.20%)	0.20%
Effective income tax rate	32.60%	32.30%	33.10%

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Goodwill & Other Intangibles - Gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	$ 14,225	$ 13,500	$ 13,219
Accumulated Amortization	(6,069)	(4,819)	(3,807)
Net	8,156	8,681	9,412
Existing Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	7,840	7,500	7,500
Accumulated Amortization	(4,164)	(3,375)	(2,637)
Net	3,676	4,125	4,863
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	3,494	3,494	3,494
Accumulated Amortization	(525)	(300)	(155)
Net	2,969	3,194	3,339
Other Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	2,891	2,506	2,225
Accumulated Amortization	(1,380)	(1,144)	(1,015)
Net	$ 1,511	$ 1,362	$ 1,210

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Financing Arrangements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
Minimum lease payments	$	1,455	$	1,161	$	287	$	201	$	80	$	160

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Income Taxes - Significant components of the company's deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable	$ 111	$ 70	$ 58
Inventories	583	507	452
Accrued vacation	1,032	1,118	1,248
Insurance obligations	567	576	559
Warranty obligations	898	661	595
Other accrued liabilities	181	175	387
Deferred tax assets, net, current	3,372	3,107	3,299
Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Postretirement benefits	2,799	2,826	2,571
Depreciation and amortization	(11,522)	(9,114)	(9,673)
Uncertain tax positions	2,219	1,969	1,673
Share-based compensation	2,309	1,613	981
Other	669	253	(70)
Net deferred tax liability	(3,526)	(2,453)	(4,518)
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$ (154)	$ 654	$ (1,219)

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Business Segments and Major Customer Information - Sales to countries outside the United States (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 394,677	$ 406,175	$ 381,511
All foreign [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	45,893	49,254	38,909
Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	16,141	20,640	15,237
South America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	22,090	14,984	12,360
Other foreign sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	7,662	13,630	11,312
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 348,784	$ 356,921	$ 342,602

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Selected Balance Sheet Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Selected Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]

Selected Balance Sheet Information

Following are the components of selected balance sheet items:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Accounts receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$	54,962		$	56,508		$	60,929
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(319		)	(205		)	(170		)
	$	54,643		$	56,303		$	60,759
Inventories:
Finished goods	$	7,232		$	8,571		$	7,094
In process	2,131			2,675			6,105
Materials	45,502			34,943			41,557
	$	54,865		$	46,189		$	54,756
Other current assets:
Insurance policy benefit	$	733		$	860		$	1,873
Federal income tax receivable	1,197			—			—
Prepaid expenses and other	1,358			936			1,030
	$	3,288		$	1,796		$	2,903
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Land	$	2,077		$	2,077		$	2,077
Buildings and improvements	66,278			52,936			36,952
Machinery and equipment	114,345			101,645			89,919
Accumulated depreciation	(84,624		)	(75,420		)	(67,054		)
	$	98,076		$	81,238		$	61,894
Other assets, net:
Investment in affiliate	$	3,684		$	4,063		$	4,409
Other, net	224			206			155
	$	3,908		$	4,269		$	4,564
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	$	1,858		$	4,265		$	5,541
Vacation	3,700			4,025			4,387
401(k) contributions	727			520			966
Insurance obligations	2,428			2,506			2,789
Warranties	2,525			1,888			1,699
Taxes - accrued and withheld	1,743			1,392			2,596
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	890			712			3,266
Other	2,377			1,884			1,749
	$	16,248		$	17,192		$	22,993
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	$	7,998		$	8,072		$	7,348
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,457			2,359			7,655
Deferred income taxes	3,526			2,453			4,518
Uncertain tax positions	6,557			5,818			4,946
	$	20,538		$	18,702		$	24,467

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Employee Retirement Benefits - The accumulated benefit obligation (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning liability balance	$ 8,307	$ 7,560	$ 5,969
Service cost	202	187	121
Interest cost	348	335	334
Actuarial (gain) loss and assumption changes	(340)	433	1,363
Retiree benefits paid	(263)	(208)	(227)
Ending liability balance	$ 8,254	$ 8,307	$ 7,560

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies - Total purchase price allocated to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed (Details) (Vista Research [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$ 320
Accounts receivable	2,375
Inventory	264
Other current and long term assets	3,342
Property, plant, and equipment, net	834
Goodwill	11,497
Current liabilities	(3,023)
Other liabilities	(150)
Existing Technology [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles	4,300
Total purchase price	23,269
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles	3,260
Other Intangibles [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangibles	$ 250

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014 Divisions Subsidiaries	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Number of subsidiaries owned by parent	6
Number of divisions operated in by Parent	3
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Capitalized software costs	$ 203	$ 7	$ 553
Minimum [Member]
Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life, minimum, years	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life, minimum, years	20 years
Building and Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	15 years
Building and Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	39 years
Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Applied Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	3 years
Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Applied Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	5 years
Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Engineered Films [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	5 years
Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Engineered Films [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	12 years
Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Aerostar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	3 years
Manufacturing Equipment [Member] | Aerostar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	5 years
Furniture, Fixtures, Office Equipment and Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	3 years
Furniture, Fixtures, Office Equipment and Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	7 years
Aerostar Integrated Systems [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Joint venture, ownership percentage	75.00%

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Employee Retirement Benefits - The liability and expense reflected in the balance sheet and income statement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Long-term portion in other liabilities	$ 7,998	$ 8,072	$ 7,348
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning liability balance	8,307	7,560	5,969
Net periodic benefit cost	733	755	582
Other comprehensive (income) loss	(523)	200	1,236
Total recognized in net and other comprehensive income	210	955	1,818
Retiree benefits paid	(263)	(208)	(227)
Ending liability balance	8,254	8,307	7,560
Current portion in accrued liabilities	255	235	212
Long-term portion in other liabilities	7,999	8,072	7,348
Assumptions used to calculate benefit obligation:
Discount rate	4.50%	4.25%	4.50%
Wage inflation rate	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Assumed health care cost trend rate	7.70%	8.10%	8.60%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Effect on total of service and interest cost components, one percentage point increase	145
Effect on total of service and interest cost components, one percentage point decrease	(107)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, one percenatge point increase	1,542
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, one percenatge point decrease	$ (1,198)

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Net Income per Share (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	577,213	397,600	67,900

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Share Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014 Plans	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014 Director [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	May 22, 2012 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Time-vested RSUs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Performance-based RSUs [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Performance-based RSUs [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Performance-based RSUs [Member] Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of share based compensation plans		2
Shares reserved for grant under the plan					100,000		2,000,000
Remaining shares available for grant						900,761
Maximum exercise period						10 years
Granted, number of options (in shares)	198,900	198,900
Award vesting period		4 years							3 years	3 years
Expiration period		5 years
Intrinsic value of options exercised		$ 3,019	$ 2,573	$ 2,362
Total compensation cost for non-vested awards not yet recognized in the Company's statements of income		3,216
Weighted average period to recognize costs associated with non-vested awards in years		2 years 3 months 9 days						1 year 9 months 26 days
Granted (in shares)					7,700				25,540	56,222
Performance shares target award											0.00%	150.00%
Percentage of target award										100.00%
Total unrecognized compensation cost net of estimated forfeitures								$ 3,169

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Goodwill & Other Intangibles - The estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014
Estimated amortization expense
2015	$ 2,230
2016	2,429
2017	2,256
2018	1,634
2019	$ 840

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company includes six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Aerostar International, Inc. (Aerostar); Raven Industries Canada, Inc. (Raven Canada); Raven Industries GmbH (Raven GmbH); Raven Industries Australia Pty Ltd (Raven Australia); Raven Do Brazil Participacoes E Servicos Technicos LTDA (Raven Brazil); and Vista Research, Inc. (Vista). The Company and these subsidiaries comprise three unique operating units, or divisions, classified into reportable segments (Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar).

The consolidated financial statements for the periods included herein have been prepared by Raven pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interests represent capital contributions, income and loss attributable to the owners of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities. During fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a business venture agreement to pursue potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government. The business venture, Aerostar Integrated Systems (AIS), is 75% owned by the Company and is included in the Aerostar business segment. No capital contributions were made by the noncontrolling interest since the initial capitalization. Given the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor's interests in the net assets and operations of the business venture.

Investments in Affiliate

An affiliate investment over which the Company has significant influence, but neither a controlling interest nor a majority interest in the risks or rewards of the investee, is accounted for using the equity method. The investment balance is included in “Other assets, net,” while the Company's share of the investee's results of operations is included in “Other income (expense), net.” The Company considers whether the value of any of its equity method investments has been impaired whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable. If the Company considered any such decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results, product development activities and the overall health of the affiliate's industry), an impairment loss would be recorded.

Use of Estimates

Preparing the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency

The Company's subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use the local currency as their functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using the period-end exchange rates and average exchange rates for the statement of income and comprehensive income. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as foreign currency translation adjustments in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” within shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recognized in the period incurred and are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three or fewer months to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalent balances are principally concentrated in checking, money market and savings accounts.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, do not bear interest and are considered past due based on invoice terms. Unbilled receivables arise when revenues have been earned, but not billed, and are related to differences in timing. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. This is based on historical write-off experience by segment and an estimate of the collectability of any known problem accounts.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Market value encompasses consideration of all business factors including price, contract terms and usefulness.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets primarily using accelerated methods. The estimated useful lives used for computing depreciation are as follows:

Building and improvements	15 - 39 years
Manufacturing equipment by segment
Applied Technology	3 - 5 years
Engineered Films	5 - 12 years
Aerostar	3 - 5 years
Furniture, fixtures, office equipment and other	3 - 7 years

The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense in the period incurred, and renewals and betterments are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or disposed are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining internal-use software in accordance with the accounting guidance for such costs. Capitalized software costs totaled $203 in fiscal 2014, $7 in fiscal 2013 and $553 in fiscal 2012. The costs are included in “Property, plant and equipment, net” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software costs that do not meet capitalization criteria are expensed as incurred. Amortization expense related to capitalized software is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated lives ranging from 3 to 5 years and is included in depreciation.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The Company uses the established fair value hierarchy, which classifies or prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These classifications include:

Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore, requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company's financial assets required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company determines fair value of its cash equivalents and short-term investments through quoted market prices.

The Company's goodwill and long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. Our accounting policy and methodology for assessing impairment of these assets is further described below and in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Critical Accounting Estimates.

For all acquisitions, the Company is required to measure the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, excluding goodwill and deferred income taxes. In addition, the Company determines the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as of the acquisition date, and subsequently at the end of each reporting period. These valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. Fair value measurements associated with acquisitions, including acquisition-related contingent liabilities, are described in Note 5.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, primarily comprised of technologies acquired through acquisition, are recorded at cost and are presented net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed either on a straight-line basis or under the undiscounted cash flows method

over the estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. The straight-line method of amortization is used when it reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in each reporting period.

Goodwill

Raven recognizes goodwill as the excess cost of an acquired business over the net amount assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Earn-out payments are accrued at fair value as of the purchase date and payments reduce the accrual without affecting goodwill. Any change in the fair value of the contingent consideration after the acquisition date is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever a triggering event indicates there may be an impairment. Impairment tests of goodwill are performed at the reporting unit level. A qualitative impairment assessment over relevant events and circumstances may be assessed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events and circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair values are estimated based on discounted cash flows and are compared with the corresponding carrying value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured and then recognized to the extent the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically assesses the recoverability of long-lived and intangible assets. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the assets. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value.

Insurance Obligations

Raven utilizes insurance policies to cover workers' compensation and general liability costs. Liabilities are accrued related to claims filed and estimates for claims incurred but not reported. To the extent these obligations are expected to be reimbursed by insurance, the probable insurance policy benefit is included as a component of “Other current assets.”

Contingencies

The Company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. An estimate of the loss on these matters is charged to operations when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred, and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. While the settlement of any claims cannot be determined, management believes that any liability resulting from these claims will be substantially covered by insurance. Accordingly, management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a significant impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Revenue Recognition

Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned. Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale). The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms. Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.

For certain service-related contracts, the Company recognizes revenue under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared to total estimated contract costs. Contract costs include labor, material, subcontracting costs, as well as allocation of indirect costs. Revenues including estimated profits are recorded as costs are incurred. Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known.

Certain contracts contain provisions for incentive payments that the Company may receive based on performance criteria related to product design, development and production standards. Revenue related to the incentive payments is recognized when ultimate realization by the Company is assured, which generally occurs when the provisions and performance criteria required by the contract are met.

Operating Expenses

The primary types of operating expenses are classified in the income statement as follows:

Cost of sales	Research and development expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Direct material costs Material acquisition and handling costs Direct labor Factory overhead including depreciation Inventory obsolescence Product warranties Shipping and handling cost	Personnel costs Professional service fees Material and supplies Facility allocation	Personnel costs Professional service fees Advertising Promotions Information technology equipment depreciation Office supplies

The Company's gross margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to variability in the classification of these expenses across the industries in which the Company operates.

Warranties

Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company records compensation expense related to its share-based compensation plans using the fair value method. Under this method, the fair value of share-based compensation is determined as of the grant date and the related expense is recorded over the period in which the share-based compensation vests.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting basis of the Company's assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods when the temporary differences will affect taxable income. When necessary, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to reflect realizable value. Accruals are maintained for uncertain tax positions.

Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted

In February 2013 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)" (ASU No. 2013-02). ASU No. 2013-02 requires that an entity present, either on the face of the statement where net income is reported or in the notes, the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI to net income when GAAP requires that the amount be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For amounts not required to be entirely reclassified to net income, ASU No. 2013-02 requires the cross-referencing of these amounts to other disclosures that provide detail about these amounts. This guidance, required to be applied prospectively, was effective for the Company on February 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is disclosure-only in nature.

Pending Accounting Standards

In January 2014 the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-05, "Service Concession Arrangements" (ASU No. 2014-05). ASU No. 2014-05 specifies that an operating entity entering into a service concession arrangement with a public-sector entity grantor within the scope of this guidance should not account for such arrangement as a lease in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 840, "Leases." This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Share Based Compensation - The compensation cost and related income tax benefit for these plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-based compensation cost	$ 4,198	$ 3,075	$ 1,922
Tax benefit	$ 1,460	$ 1,057	$ 547

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies - Pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations (Details) (Vista Research [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012
Vista Research [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net sales	$ 395,974
Pro forma net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$ 49,907
Pro forma earnings per common share:
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 1.38
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 1.37

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Goodwill & Other Intangibles (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment are shown below:

	Applied Technology		Engineered Films		Aerostar		Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	9,892	$	96	$	789	$	10,777
Acquired goodwill	—		—		11,497		11,497
Balance at January 31, 2012	9,892		96		12,286		22,274
Acquired goodwill	—		—		—		—
Balance at January 31, 2013	9,892		96		12,286		22,274
Acquired goodwill	—		—		—		—
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	9,892	$	96	$	12,286	$	22,274

Gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets

The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014							2013							2012
			Accumulated							Accumulated							Accumulated
	Amount		Amortization			Net		Amount		Amortization			Net		Amount		Amortization			Net
Existing technology	$	7,840	$	(4,164	)	$	3,676	$	7,500	$	(3,375	)	$	4,125	$	7,500	$	(2,637	)	$	4,863
Customer relationships	3,494		(525		)	2,969		3,494		(300		)	3,194		3,494		(155		)	3,339
Other intangibles	2,891		(1,380		)	1,511		2,506		(1,144		)	1,362		2,225		(1,015		)	1,210
Total	$	14,225	$	(6,069	)	$	8,156	$	13,500	$	(4,819	)	$	8,681	$	13,219	$	(3,807	)	$	9,412

The estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets

The estimated future amortization expense for these definite-lived intangible assets, as well as definite-lived intangible assets held by SST, during the next five years is as follows:

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019
Estimated amortization expense	$	2,230	$	2,429	$	2,256	$	1,634	$	840

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Total purchase price allocated to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The total purchase price was allocated to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:

Cash	$	320
Accounts receivable	2,375
Inventory	264
Other current and long-term assets	3,342
Property, plant and equipment, net	834
Goodwill	11,497
Existing technology	4,300
Customer relationships	3,260
Other intangibles	250
Current liabilities	(3,023		)
Other liabilities	(150		)
Total purchase price	$	23,269

Pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations

The following pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the acquisition described above had been completed at the beginning of the period presented:

	For the year ended January 31,
	2012
Pro forma net sales	$	395,974
Pro forma net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	49,907
Pro forma earnings per common share:
Basic	$	1.38
Diluted	$	1.37

Changes in the net carrying value of the investment in SST

Changes in the net carrying value of the investment in SST were as follows:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	4,063		$	4,409		$	4,728
Income from equity investment	116			156			156
Amortization of intangible assets	(495		)	(477		)	(475		)
Dividend received	—			(25		)	—
Balance at end of year	$	3,684		$	4,063		$	4,409

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Income Taxes - Significant components of the company's income tax provision (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Currently payable	$ 20,098	$ 26,894	$ 19,705
Deferred expense (benefit)	623	(1,803)	5,358
Income taxes	$ 20,721	$ 25,091	$ 25,063

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies - Changes in the net carrying value of the investment in SST (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 4,063	$ 4,409
Income from equity investment	116	156	156
Balance at end of year	3,684	4,063	4,409
SST [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	4,063	4,409	4,728
Income from equity investment	116	156	156
Amortization of intangible assets	(495)	(477)	(475)
Dividend received	0	(25)	0
Balance at end of year	$ 3,684	$ 4,063	$ 4,409

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Employee Retirement Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

The accumulated benefit obligation

The accumulated benefit obligation for these benefits is as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	8,307		$	7,560		$	5,969
Service cost	202			187			121
Interest cost	348			335			334
Actuarial (gain) loss and assumption changes	(340		)	433			1,363
Retiree benefits paid	(263		)	(208		)	(227		)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	8,254		$	8,307		$	7,560

Schedule of pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive income related to benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost not yet recognized

The following tables set forth the plans pre-tax adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income/loss:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Amounts not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost:
Net actuarial loss	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,218
Transition obligation	—			—			23
Total pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,241
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of year related to benefit obligation	$	3,441		$	3,241		$	1,957
Reclassification adjustments recognized in benefit cost:
Recognized net (loss)	(183		)	(210		)	(104		)
Amortization of transition obligation	—			(23		)	(23		)
Amounts recognized in AOCI during the year:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(340		)	433			1,411
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of year related to benefit obligation	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,241

The liability and expense reflected in the balance sheet and income statement

The liability and net periodic benefit cost reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning liability balance	$	8,307		$	7,560		$	5,969
Net periodic benefit cost	733			755			582
Other comprehensive (income) loss	(523		)	200			1,236
Total recognized in net and other comprehensive income	210			955			1,818
Retiree benefits paid	(263		)	(208		)	(227		)
Ending liability balance	$	8,254		$	8,307		$	7,560
Current portion in accrued liabilities	$	255		$	235		$	212
Long-term portion in other liabilities	$	7,999		$	8,072		$	7,348
Assumptions used to calculate benefit obligation:
Discount rate	4.50		%	4.25		%	4.50		%
Wage inflation rate	4.00		%	4.00		%	4.00		%
Health care cost trend rates:
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.70		%	8.10		%	8.60		%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00		%	5.00		%	5.00		%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2025			2025			2025

Effect of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates

The impact of a one-percentage point change in assumed health care rates would have the following effects:

	January 31, 2014
	One-percentage-point increase		One-percentage-point decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	145	$	(107	)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$	1,542	$	(1,198	)

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Warranties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Product Warranty Costs [Abstract]

Warranties

Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	1,888		$	1,699		$	1,437
Acquired	—			—			192
Accrual for warranties	4,561			2,968			3,010
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(3,924		)	(2,779		)	(2,940		)
Ending balance	$	2,525		$	1,888		$	1,699

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 42,902	$ 52,555	$ 50,635
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	12,449	11,496	8,180
Amortization of intangible assets	1,746	1,602	1,088
Gain on acquisition-related contingent liability settlement	0	(508)	0
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration	540	784	(14)
Income from equity investment	(116)	(156)	(156)
Deferred income taxes	623	(1,803)	5,358
Share-based compensation expense	4,198	3,075	1,922
Change in operating assets and liabilities	(10,449)	9,199	(23,076)
Other operating activities, net	943	212	(106)
Net cash provided by operating activities	52,836	76,456	43,831
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(30,701)	(29,675)	(29,015)
Payments related to business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0	(11,787)
Sales of short-term investments	0	0	1,000
Purchases of short-term investments	(250)	0	0
Other investing activities, net	(664)	(255)	(511)
Net cash used in investing activities	(31,615)	(29,930)	(40,313)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(17,465)	(15,244)	(13,025)
Repayment of line of credit	0	0	(2,869)
Payment of acquisition related contingent liabilities	(353)	(8,367)	0
Other financing activities, net	464	604	660
Net cash used in financing activities	(17,354)	(23,007)	(15,234)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(233)	(8)	(5)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,634	23,511	(11,721)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	49,353	25,842	37,563
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 52,987	$ 49,353	$ 25,842

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Reconciliation of income tax computed at the federal statutory rate to the company's effective income tax rate

The reconciliation of income tax computed at the federal statutory rate to the Company's effective income tax rate was as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Tax at U.S. federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit	1.5		1.6		1.0
Tax benefit on qualified production activities	(2.9	)	(3.2	)	(2.4	)
Tax credit for research activities	(1.2	)	(0.9	)	(0.7	)
Other, net	0.2		(0.2	)	0.2
	32.6	%	32.3	%	33.1	%

Significant components of the company's income tax provision

Significant components of the Company's income tax provision were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Income taxes:
Currently payable	$	20,098	$	26,894		$	19,705
Deferred expense (benefit)	623		(1,803		)	5,358
	$	20,721	$	25,091		$	25,063

Significant components of the company's deferred tax assets and liabilities

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable	$	111		$	70		$	58
Inventories	583			507			452
Accrued vacation	1,032			1,118			1,248
Insurance obligations	567			576			559
Warranty obligations	898			661			595
Other accrued liabilities	181			175			387
	3,372			3,107			3,299
Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Postretirement benefits	2,799			2,826			2,571
Depreciation and amortization	(11,522		)	(9,114		)	(9,673		)
Uncertain tax positions	2,219			1,969			1,673
Share-based compensation	2,309			1,613			981
Other	669			253			(70		)
	(3,526		)	(2,453		)	(4,518		)
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	(154	)	$	654		$	(1,219	)

Summary of the activity related to the gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties)

A summary of the activity related to the gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	4,213		$	3,567		$	3,112
Increases in tax positions related to the current year	795			993			699
Decreases as a result of lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(348		)	(347		)	(244		)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	4,660		$	4,213		$	3,567

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	$ 1,297	$ 4,362	$ (15,569)
Inventories	(9,190)	8,567	(11,528)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(239)	976	(291)
Accounts payable	(994)	(2,937)	(233)
Accrued and other liabilities	(1,150)	(1,709)	4,578
Customer advances	(173)	(60)	(33)
Other operating activites, net	(10,449)	9,199	(23,076)
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	20,002	26,697	16,782
Significant non-cash transactions:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$ 1,083	$ 2,196	$ 984

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Warranties (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,888	$ 1,699	$ 1,437
Acquired	0	0	192
Accrual for warranties	4,561	2,968	3,010
Settlements made (in cash or kind)	(3,924)	(2,779)	(2,940)
Ending balance	$ 2,525	$ 1,888	$ 1,699

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014		Jan. 31, 2013		Jan. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 205		$ 170		$ 300
Charged to Costs and Expenses	129		355		(91)
Charged to Other Accounts	0		0		0
Deductions From Reserves	15	[1]	320	[1]	39	[1]
Balance at End of Year	$ 319		$ 205		$ 170

[1] Represents uncollectable accounts receivable written off during the year, net of recoveries.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 52,987	$ 49,353	$ 25,842
Short-term investments	250	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	54,643	56,303	60,759
Inventories	54,865	46,189	54,756
Deferred income taxes	3,372	3,107	3,299
Other current assets	3,288	1,796	2,903
Total current assets	169,405	156,748	147,559
Property, plant and equipment, net	98,076	81,238	61,894
Goodwill	22,274	22,274	22,274
Amortizable intangible assets, net	8,156	8,681	9,412
Other assets, net	3,908	4,269	4,564
TOTAL ASSETS	301,819	273,210	245,703
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	12,324	14,438	16,162
Accrued liabilities	16,248	17,192	22,993
Customer advances	1,247	1,431	1,491
Total current liabilities	29,819	33,061	40,646
Other liabilities	20,538	18,702	24,467
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 65,318; 65,223; and 65,132, respectively	65,318	65,223	32,566
Paid in capital	10,556	5,885	9,607
Retained earnings	231,029	205,695	193,650
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,179)	(2,095)	(1,962)
Less treasury stock at cost, 28,897 shares	(53,362)	(53,362)	(53,362)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders’ equity	251,362	221,346	180,499
Noncontrolling interest	100	101	91
Total shareholders’ equity	251,462	221,447	180,590
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 301,819	$ 273,210	$ 245,703

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Goodwill & Other Intangibles - Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 22,274	$ 22,274	$ 10,777
Acquired goodwill	0	0	11,497
Goodwill, end balance	22,274	22,274	22,274
Applied Technology [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	9,892	9,892	9,892
Acquired goodwill	0	0	0
Goodwill, end balance	9,892	9,892	9,892
Engineered Films [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	96	96	96
Acquired goodwill	0	0	0
Goodwill, end balance	96	96	96
Aerostar [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	12,286	12,286	789
Acquired goodwill	0	0	11,497
Goodwill, end balance	$ 12,286	$ 12,286	$ 12,286

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Raven Industries, Inc. Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total shareholders' equity, beginning balance at Jan. 31, 2011	$ 141,214	$ 32,511	$ 7,060	$ (53,362)	$ 156,125	$ (1,120)	$ 141,214	$ 0
Treasury stock, beginning balance, shares at Jan. 31, 2011				(14,449)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	50,635				50,569		50,569	66
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(842)					(842)	(842)
Cash dividends	(13,025)		19		(13,044)		(13,025)
Director shares issued	0	7	(7)		0		0
Stock surrendered upon exercie of stock options	(2,126)	(37)	(2,089)				(2,126)
Employees' stock options exercised	2,497	84	2,413				2,497
Share-based compensation	1,922	1	1,921				1,922
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	290		290				290
Noncontrolling capital contribution	25							25
Total shareholders' equity, ending balance at Jan. 31, 2012	180,590	32,566	9,607	(53,362)	193,650	(1,962)	180,499	91
Treasury stock, ending balance, shares at Jan. 31, 2012	(28,897)			(14,449)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	52,555				52,545		52,545	10
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(133)					(133)	(133)
Cash dividends	(15,244)		63		(15,307)		(15,244)
Two-for-one stock split		32,598	(7,405)		(25,193)
Two-for-one stock split, shares				(14,448)
Stock surrendered upon exercie of stock options	(2,251)	(36)	(2,215)				(2,251)
Employees' stock options exercised	2,598	95	2,503				2,598
Share-based compensation	3,075	0	3,075				3,075
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	257		257				257
Total shareholders' equity, ending balance at Jan. 31, 2013	221,447	65,223	5,885	(53,362)	205,695	(2,095)	221,346	101
Treasury stock, ending balance, shares at Jan. 31, 2013	(28,897)			(28,897)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	42,902				42,903		42,903	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(84)					(84)	(84)
Cash dividends	(17,465)		104		(17,569)		(17,465)
Stock surrendered upon exercie of stock options	(2,105)	(64)	(2,041)				(2,105)
Employees' stock options exercised	2,270	159	2,111				2,270
Share-based compensation	4,198	0	4,198				4,198
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	299		299				299
Total shareholders' equity, ending balance at Jan. 31, 2014	$ 251,462	$ 65,318	$ 10,556	$ (53,362)	$ 231,029	$ (2,179)	$ 251,362	$ 100
Treasury stock, ending balance, shares at Jan. 31, 2014	(28,897)			(28,897)

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Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity under line of credit	$ 10,500,000
Maturity date of the line of credit	Nov. 30, 2014
Line of credit prime interest rate percentage	1.50%
Letters of credit issued, amount	850,000
Borrowing outstanding under line of credit	0	0	0
Remaining borrowing capacity under the line of credit	9,650,000
Borrowings under the credit line	0	0	0	0
Liabilities assumed				2,869,000
Total rent and lease expense	$ 2,395,000	$ 2,095,000	$ 759,000

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Net Income per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of calculation of numerator and denominator in earnings per share

Details of the computation are presented below:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,903	$	52,545	$	50,569
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,379,356		36,290,329		36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding	67,724		54,929		52,448
Denominator for basic calculation	36,447,080		36,345,258		36,234,490
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,379,356		36,290,329		36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding	67,724		54,929		52,448
Dilutive impact of stock options and RSUs	198,295		188,166		218,730
Denominator for diluted calculation	36,645,375		36,533,424		36,453,220
Net income per share - basic	$	1.18	$	1.45	$	1.40
Net income per share - diluted	$	1.17	$	1.44	$	1.39

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Share Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Details) (2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Time-vested RSUs [Member]
Number of restricted stock units
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	20,640
Granted (in shares)	25,540
Vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	(2,820)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	43,360
Weighted average grant date fair value
Granted (in usd per share)	$ 32.85
Vested (in usd per share)	$ 0.00
Forfeited (in usd per share)	$ 32.24
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)	$ 32.32	$ 31.66
Cumulative dividends, end of period	903
Performance-based RSUs [Member]
Number of restricted stock units
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	66,233
Granted (in shares)	56,222
Vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	(562)
Performance-based adjustment (in shares)	14,042
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	135,935.000
Weighted average grant date fair value
Granted (in usd per share)	$ 32.85
Vested (in usd per share)	$ 0.00
Forfeited (in usd per share)	$ 31.66
Performance-based adjustment (in usd per share)	$ 32.85
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)	$ 32.27	$ 31.66
Cumulative dividends, end of period	2,234

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

for the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

(in thousands)

Column A	Column B		Column C					Column D		Column E
			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and Expenses			Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions From Reserves (1)		Balance at End of Year
Deducted in the balance sheet from the asset to which it applies:
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended January 31, 2014	$	205	$	129		$	—	$	15	$	319
Year ended January 31, 2013	$	170	$	355		$	—	$	320	$	205
Year ended January 31, 2012	$	300	$	(91	)	$	—	$	39	$	170

Note:

(1) Represents uncollectable accounts receivable written off during the year, net of recoveries.

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Business Segments and Major Customer Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment reporting information

Business segment information is as follows:
	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	170,461		$	171,778		$	145,261
Operating income	57,000			59,590			49,750
Assets	93,395			84,224			73,872
Capital expenditures	9,324			10,780			11,971
Depreciation and amortization	4,332			3,874			2,571
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	147,620		$	141,976		$	133,481
Operating income	18,154			25,115			21,501
Assets	71,602			65,801			65,100
Capital expenditures	6,681			11,539			10,937
Depreciation and amortization	5,808			5,814			4,313
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	90,605		$	102,051		$	107,811
Operating income	7,816			10,341			18,308
Assets	63,017			60,689			72,089
Capital expenditures	7,507			2,081			4,105
Depreciation and amortization	2,616			2,272			1,684
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Applied Technology Division	$	(386	)	$	(974	)	$	(460	)
Engineered Films Division	(505		)	(124		)	(193		)
Aerostar Division	(13,118		)	(8,532		)	(4,389		)
Operating income	(111		)	(61		)	(188		)
Assets	(311		)	(347		)	(286		)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Operating income	82,859			94,985			89,371
Assets	227,703			210,367			210,775
Capital expenditures	23,512			24,400			27,013
Depreciation and amortization	12,756			11,960			8,568
CORPORATE & OTHER(a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(18,865	)	$	(17,293	)	$	(13,730	)
Assets	74,116			62,843			34,928
Capital expenditures	7,189			5,275			2,002
Depreciation and amortization	1,439			1,138			700
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Operating income	63,994			77,692			75,641
Assets	301,819			273,210			245,703
Capital expenditures	30,701			29,675			29,015
Depreciation and amortization	14,195			13,098			9,268

^(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes and other receivables.

Net sales to customers outside the United States

Foreign sales are attributed to countries based on location of the customer. Net sales to customers outside the United States were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Canada	$	16,141	$	20,640	$	15,237
South America	22,090		14,984		12,360
Other foreign sales	7,662		13,630		11,312
Total foreign sales	45,893		49,254		38,909
United States	348,784		356,921		342,602
	$	394,677	$	406,175	$	381,511

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Estimated useful lives used for computing depreciation

The estimated useful lives used for computing depreciation are as follows:

Building and improvements	15 - 39 years
Manufacturing equipment by segment
Applied Technology	3 - 5 years
Engineered Films	5 - 12 years
Aerostar	3 - 5 years
Furniture, fixtures, office equipment and other	3 - 7 years

Operating expenses classification within income statement

The primary types of operating expenses are classified in the income statement as follows:

Cost of sales	Research and development expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Direct material costs Material acquisition and handling costs Direct labor Factory overhead including depreciation Inventory obsolescence Product warranties Shipping and handling cost	Personnel costs Professional service fees Material and supplies Facility allocation	Personnel costs Professional service fees Advertising Promotions Information technology equipment depreciation Office supplies

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Net Income per Share - Schedule of calculation of numerator and denominator in earnings per share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$ 42,903	$ 52,545	$ 50,569
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	36,379,356	36,290,329	36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding (in shares)	67,724	54,929	52,448
Denominator for basic calculation (in shares)	36,447,080	36,345,258	36,234,490
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	36,379,356	36,290,329	36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding (in shares)	67,724	54,929	52,448
Dilutive impact of stock options and RSUs (in shares)	198,295	188,166	218,730
Denominator for diluted calculation (in shares)	36,645,375	36,533,424	36,453,220
Net income per share - basic (in usd per share)	$ 1.18	$ 1.45	$ 1.40
Net income per share - diluted (in usd per share)	$ 1.17	$ 1.44	$ 1.39

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.42	$ 0.36

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 1.000	$ 1.000	$ 1.000
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	65,318,000	65,223,000	65,132,000
Treasury stock, shares	28,897,000	28,897,000	28,897,000

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE 9 INCOME TAXES

The reconciliation of income tax computed at the federal statutory rate to the Company's effective income tax rate was as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Tax at U.S. federal statutory rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit	1.5		1.6		1.0
Tax benefit on qualified production activities	(2.9	)	(3.2	)	(2.4	)
Tax credit for research activities	(1.2	)	(0.9	)	(0.7	)
Other, net	0.2		(0.2	)	0.2
	32.6	%	32.3	%	33.1	%

Significant components of the Company's income tax provision were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Income taxes:
Currently payable	$	20,098	$	26,894		$	19,705
Deferred expense (benefit)	623		(1,803		)	5,358
	$	20,721	$	25,091		$	25,063

Deferred Tax Assets

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable	$	111		$	70		$	58
Inventories	583			507			452
Accrued vacation	1,032			1,118			1,248
Insurance obligations	567			576			559
Warranty obligations	898			661			595
Other accrued liabilities	181			175			387
	3,372			3,107			3,299
Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Postretirement benefits	2,799			2,826			2,571
Depreciation and amortization	(11,522		)	(9,114		)	(9,673		)
Uncertain tax positions	2,219			1,969			1,673
Share-based compensation	2,309			1,613			981
Other	669			253			(70		)
	(3,526		)	(2,453		)	(4,518		)
Net deferred tax (liability) asset	$	(154	)	$	654		$	(1,219	)

Pre-tax book income for the U.S. companies and the Canadian subsidiary was $62,996 and $481, respectively. As of January 31, 2014, undistributed earnings of the Canadian subsidiary were considered to have been reinvested indefinitely and, accordingly, the Company has not provided United States income taxes on such earnings.

Uncertain Tax Positions

A summary of the activity related to the gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	4,213		$	3,567		$	3,112
Increases in tax positions related to the current year	795			993			699
Decreases as a result of lapses in applicable statutes of limitation	(348		)	(347		)	(244		)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	4,660		$	4,213		$	3,567

During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, the only change to uncertain tax positions related to prior years resulted from the lapse of applicable statutes of limitation. The total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate were $3,029, $2,738 and $2,318 as of January 31, 2014, January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012, respectively.

The Company does not expect any significant change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next fiscal year.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. At January 31, 2014, January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012, accrued interest and penalties were $1,897, $1,605 and $1,379, respectively.

The Company files tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with various federal, state and local jurisdictions. Uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination. As of January 31, 2014, federal tax returns filed in the U.S., Canada and Switzerland for fiscal years ended January 31, 2009 through January 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by federal tax authorities. In state and local jurisdictions, tax returns for fiscal years ended January 31, 2006 through January 31, 2013 remain subject to examination by state and local tax authorities.

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Mar. 25, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000082166
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		36,427,627
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 1,101,789,819

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Financing Arrangements

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Financing Arrangements

NOTE 10 FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo) providing a line of credit of $10,500 with a maturity date of November 30, 2014, bearing interest at 1.5% above the daily one-month London Inter-Bank Market Rate. Letters of credit totaling $850 have been issued under the line, primarily to support self-insured workers' compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and $9,650 was available at January 31, 2014. There have been no borrowings under the credit line with Wells Fargo in the last three fiscal years.

In addition to providing the line of credit, Wells Fargo holds the majority of Raven's cash and cash equivalents. One member of the Company's Board of Directors is also on the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company, the parent company of Wells Fargo.

Raven assumed a revolving line of credit, in the amount of $2,869 as part of the Vista acquisition. The outstanding balance on this line of credit was paid and subsequently closed in January 2012. No additional borrowings were made under this line of credit prior to its being closed.

The Company leases certain vehicles, equipment and facilities under operating leases. Total rent and lease expense was $2,395, $2,095 and $759 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
Minimum lease payments	$	1,455	$	1,161	$	287	$	201	$	80	$	160

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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Net sales	$ 394,677	$ 406,175	$ 381,511
Cost of sales	275,323	278,502	265,319
Gross profit	119,354	127,673	116,192
Research and development expenses	16,576	13,367	9,724
Selling, general and administrative expenses	38,784	36,614	30,827
Operating income	63,994	77,692	75,641
Other income (expense), net	(371)	(46)	57
Income before income taxes	63,623	77,646	75,698
Income taxes	20,721	25,091	25,063
Net income	42,902	52,555	50,635
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1)	10	66
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	42,903	52,545	50,569
Net income per common share:
─ Basic (in usd per share)	$ 1.18	$ 1.45	$ 1.40
─ Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 1.17	$ 1.44	$ 1.39
Comprehensive income:
Net income	42,902	52,555	50,635
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(424)	(3)	(38)
Postretirement benefits, net of income tax (expense) benefit of ($183), $70 and $432, respectively	340	(130)	(804)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(84)	(133)	(842)
Comprehensive income	42,818	52,422	49,793
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1)	10	66
Comprehensive income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$ 42,819	$ 52,412	$ 49,727

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

NOTE 4 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	$	1,297		$	4,362		$	(15,569	)
Inventories	(9,190		)	8,567			(11,528		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(239		)	976			(291		)
Accounts payable	(994		)	(2,937		)	(233		)
Accrued and other liabilities	(1,150		)	(1,709		)	4,578
Customer advances	(173		)	(60		)	(33		)
	$	(10,449	)	$	9,199		$	(23,076	)
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	20,002		$	26,697		$	16,782
Significant non-cash transactions:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$	1,083		$	2,196		$	984

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

NOTE 3 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive income refers to revenue, expenses, gains and losses that under GAAP are recorded as an element of shareholders' equity but are excluded from net income. The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) are shown below:

	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment			Postretirement benefits			Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	183		$	(1,303	)	$	(1,120	)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(38		)	—			(38		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit of $432	—			(804		)	(804		)
Balance at January 31, 2012	145			(2,107		)	(1,962		)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(3		)	—			(3		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit of $70	—			(130		)	(130		)
Balance at January 31, 2013	142			(2,237		)	(2,095		)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(424		)	—			(424		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income after tax (expense) of ($183)	—			340			340
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	(282	)	$	(1,897	)	$	(2,179	)

Postretirement benefit cost components are reclassified in their entirety from AOCI to net periodic benefit cost.  Net periodic benefit costs are reported in net income as “Cost of sales” or “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in a manner consistent with the classification of direct labor and personnel costs of the eligible employees.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company or Raven) is a diversified technology company providing a variety of products to customers within the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets. The Company includes six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Aerostar International, Inc. (Aerostar); Raven Industries Canada, Inc. (Raven Canada); Raven Industries GmbH (Raven GmbH); Raven Industries Australia Pty Ltd (Raven Australia); Raven Do Brazil Participacoes E Servicos Technicos LTDA (Raven Brazil); and Vista Research, Inc. (Vista). The Company and these subsidiaries comprise three unique operating units, or divisions, classified into reportable segments (Applied Technology, Engineered Films and Aerostar).

The consolidated financial statements for the periods included herein have been prepared by Raven pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Raven and its wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interests represent capital contributions, income and loss attributable to the owners of less than wholly-owned and consolidated entities. During fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a business venture agreement to pursue potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government. The business venture, Aerostar Integrated Systems (AIS), is 75% owned by the Company and is included in the Aerostar business segment. No capital contributions were made by the noncontrolling interest since the initial capitalization. Given the Company's majority ownership interest, the accounts of the business venture have been consolidated with the accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor's interests in the net assets and operations of the business venture.

Investments in Affiliate

Investments in Affiliate

An affiliate investment over which the Company has significant influence, but neither a controlling interest nor a majority interest in the risks or rewards of the investee, is accounted for using the equity method. The investment balance is included in “Other assets, net,” while the Company's share of the investee's results of operations is included in “Other income (expense), net.” The Company considers whether the value of any of its equity method investments has been impaired whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable. If the Company considered any such decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results, product development activities and the overall health of the affiliate's industry), an impairment loss would be recorded.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

Preparing the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency

The Company's subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use the local currency as their functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using the period-end exchange rates and average exchange rates for the statement of income and comprehensive income. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as foreign currency translation adjustments in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” within shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recognized in the period incurred and are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three or fewer months to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalent balances are principally concentrated in checking, money market and savings accounts.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, do not bear interest and are considered past due based on invoice terms. Unbilled receivables arise when revenues have been earned, but not billed, and are related to differences in timing. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. This is based on historical write-off experience by segment and an estimate of the collectability of any known problem accounts.

Inventory Valuation

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Market value encompasses consideration of all business factors including price, contract terms and usefulness.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets primarily using accelerated methods. The estimated useful lives used for computing depreciation are as follows:

Building and improvements	15 - 39 years
Manufacturing equipment by segment
Applied Technology	3 - 5 years
Engineered Films	5 - 12 years
Aerostar	3 - 5 years
Furniture, fixtures, office equipment and other	3 - 7 years

The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense in the period incurred, and renewals and betterments are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or disposed are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining internal-use software in accordance with the accounting guidance for such costs. Capitalized software costs totaled $203 in fiscal 2014, $7 in fiscal 2013 and $553 in fiscal 2012. The costs are included in “Property, plant and equipment, net” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Software costs that do not meet capitalization criteria are expensed as incurred. Amortization expense related to capitalized software is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated lives ranging from 3 to 5 years and is included in depreciation.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The Company uses the established fair value hierarchy, which classifies or prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These classifications include:

Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore, requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company's financial assets required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company determines fair value of its cash equivalents and short-term investments through quoted market prices.

The Company's goodwill and long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. Our accounting policy and methodology for assessing impairment of these assets is further described below and in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Critical Accounting Estimates.

For all acquisitions, the Company is required to measure the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, excluding goodwill and deferred income taxes. In addition, the Company determines the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as of the acquisition date, and subsequently at the end of each reporting period. These valuations are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. Fair value measurements associated with acquisitions, including acquisition-related contingent liabilities, are described in Note 5.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, primarily comprised of technologies acquired through acquisition, are recorded at cost and are presented net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed either on a straight-line basis or under the undiscounted cash flows method

over the estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. The straight-line method of amortization is used when it reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in each reporting period.

Goodwill

Raven recognizes goodwill as the excess cost of an acquired business over the net amount assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Earn-out payments are accrued at fair value as of the purchase date and payments reduce the accrual without affecting goodwill. Any change in the fair value of the contingent consideration after the acquisition date is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever a triggering event indicates there may be an impairment. Impairment tests of goodwill are performed at the reporting unit level. A qualitative impairment assessment over relevant events and circumstances may be assessed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If events and circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the fair values are estimated based on discounted cash flows and are compared with the corresponding carrying value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured and then recognized to the extent the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically assesses the recoverability of long-lived and intangible assets. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the assets. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value.

Insurance Obligations

Insurance Obligations

Raven utilizes insurance policies to cover workers' compensation and general liability costs. Liabilities are accrued related to claims filed and estimates for claims incurred but not reported. To the extent these obligations are expected to be reimbursed by insurance, the probable insurance policy benefit is included as a component of “Other current assets.”

Contingencies

Contingencies

The Company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. An estimate of the loss on these matters is charged to operations when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred, and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. While the settlement of any claims cannot be determined, management believes that any liability resulting from these claims will be substantially covered by insurance. Accordingly, management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a significant impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Raven recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and has been earned. Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and shipment or delivery has occurred (depending on the terms of the sale). The Company sells directly to customers or distributors who incur the expense and commitment for any post-sale obligations beyond stated warranty terms. Estimated returns, sales allowances or warranty charges are recognized upon shipment of a product.

For certain service-related contracts, the Company recognizes revenue under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, whereby contract revenues are recognized on a pro-rata basis based upon the ratio of costs incurred compared to total estimated contract costs. Contract costs include labor, material, subcontracting costs, as well as allocation of indirect costs. Revenues including estimated profits are recorded as costs are incurred. Losses estimated to be incurred upon completion of contracts are charged to operations when they become known.

Certain contracts contain provisions for incentive payments that the Company may receive based on performance criteria related to product design, development and production standards. Revenue related to the incentive payments is recognized when ultimate realization by the Company is assured, which generally occurs when the provisions and performance criteria required by the contract are met.

Operating Expenses

Operating Expenses

The primary types of operating expenses are classified in the income statement as follows:

Cost of sales	Research and development expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Direct material costs Material acquisition and handling costs Direct labor Factory overhead including depreciation Inventory obsolescence Product warranties Shipping and handling cost	Personnel costs Professional service fees Material and supplies Facility allocation	Personnel costs Professional service fees Advertising Promotions Information technology equipment depreciation Office supplies

The Company's gross margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to variability in the classification of these expenses across the industries in which the Company operates.

Warranties

Warranties

Accruals necessary for product warranties are estimated based on historical warranty costs and average time elapsed between purchases and returns for each division. Additional accruals are made for any significant, discrete warranty issues.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation

The Company records compensation expense related to its share-based compensation plans using the fair value method. Under this method, the fair value of share-based compensation is determined as of the grant date and the related expense is recorded over the period in which the share-based compensation vests.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting basis of the Company's assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods when the temporary differences will affect taxable income. When necessary, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to reflect realizable value. Accruals are maintained for uncertain tax positions.

Accounting Standards Adopted

Accounting Standards Adopted

In February 2013 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)" (ASU No. 2013-02). ASU No. 2013-02 requires that an entity present, either on the face of the statement where net income is reported or in the notes, the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI to net income when GAAP requires that the amount be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For amounts not required to be entirely reclassified to net income, ASU No. 2013-02 requires the cross-referencing of these amounts to other disclosures that provide detail about these amounts. This guidance, required to be applied prospectively, was effective for the Company on February 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is disclosure-only in nature.

Pending Accounting Standards

Pending Accounting Standards

In January 2014 the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-05, "Service Concession Arrangements" (ASU No. 2014-05). ASU No. 2014-05 specifies that an operating entity entering into a service concession arrangement with a public-sector entity grantor within the scope of this guidance should not account for such arrangement as a lease in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 840, "Leases." This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Share Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Share Based Compensation

NOTE 11 SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

At January 31, 2014, Raven had two shareholder approved share-based compensation plans, which are described below. The compensation cost and related income tax benefit for these plans were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Share-based compensation cost	$	4,198	$	3,075	$	1,922
Tax benefit	1,460		1,057		547

Share-based compensation cost capitalized as part of inventory is not significant.

Equity Compensation Plans

The Company reserved shares of its common stock for issuance to directors, officers, employees and certain advisors of the Company through incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance awards to be granted under the Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan) which was approved by shareholders on May 22, 2012. The aggregate number of shares initially available for which options may be granted under the Plan was 2,000,000. As of January 31, 2014, the number of shares available for grant under the Plan was 900,761. Option exercises under the Plan are settled in newly issued common shares.

The Plan is administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Committee), consisting of two or more independent directors of the Company. Subject to the provisions set forth in the Plan, all of the members of the Committee shall be non-employee members of the Board of Directors. The Committee determines the option exercise prices. The term of each grant is determined by the Committee. The Committee may accelerate the exercisability of awards under the Plan or extend the term of such awards to the extent allowed by the Plan to a maximum term of ten years. Two types of awards were granted under the Plan in fiscal 2014.

Stock Option Awards

On March 25, 2013, the Company granted 198,900 non-qualified stock options. Options are granted with exercise prices not less than market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The stock options vest over a four-year period and expire after five years. Options contain retirement and change-in-control provisions that may accelerate the vesting period. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises, employee terminations and volatility within this valuation model.

The weighted average assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option pricing model by grant year are as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.59		%	0.86		%	0.67		%
Expected dividend yield	1.46		%	1.33		%	1.20		%
Expected volatility factor	41.39		%	49.62		%	51.44		%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75			3.75			4.00
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	9.34		$	10.92		$	11.05

Outstanding stock options as of January 31, 2014 and activity for the year then ended are presented below:

	Number of options		Weighted average exercise price		Aggregate intrinsic value		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	910,629		$	23.36
Granted	198,900		32.85
Exercised	(158,971	)	14.28
Forfeited	(4,425	)	23.34
Expired	—		—
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	946,133		$	26.88	$	10,003	2.63
Outstanding exercisable, January 31, 2014	439,783		$	23.06	$	6,327	1.93

The intrinsic value of a stock award is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the award. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $3,019, $2,573 and $2,362 during the years ended January 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of January 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards was $3,216, net of the effect of estimated forfeitures. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.27 years.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The Company granted 25,540 time-vested RSUs to employees during the year ended January 31, 2014. The fair value of a time-vested RSU is measured based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Time-vested RSUs will vest if, at the end of the three-year period, the employee remains employed by the Company. Dividends are cumulatively earned on the time-vested RSUs over the vesting period.

Activity for time-vested RSUs under the Plan in fiscal 2014 was as follows:

	Number of restricted stock units		Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	20,640		$	31.66
Granted	25,540		32.85
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(2,820	)	32.24
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	43,360		$	32.32
Cumulative dividends, January 31, 2014	903

The Company also granted performance-based RSUs during the year ended January 31, 2014. The exact number of performance shares to be issued will vary from 0% to 150% of the target award, depending on the Company's actual performance over the three-year period in comparison to the target award based on return on sales (ROS), which is defined as net income divided by net sales. The performance-based RSUs will vest if, at the end of the three-year performance period, the Company has achieved certain performance goals and the employee remains employed by the Company. Dividends are cumulatively earned on performance-based RSUs over the vesting period.

The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units is based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The number of restricted stock units granted is based on 100% of the target award. The number of RSUs that will vest is determined by an estimated ROS target over the three-year performance period. The estimated ROS performance used to estimate the number of restricted stock units expected to vest is evaluated at least quarterly. The number of restricted stock units issued at the vesting date will be based on actual results.

Activity for performance-based RSUs under the Plan in fiscal 2014 was as follows:

	Number of restricted stock units expected to vest		Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	66,233		$	31.66
Granted	56,222		32.85
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(562	)	31.66
Performance-based adjustment	14,042		32.85
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	135,935		$	32.27
Cumulative dividends, January 31, 2014	2,234

As of January 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation cost for nonvested RSU awards was $3,169 net of the effect for estimated forfeitures. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.82 years.

Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Directors

The Company reserves 100,000 shares of its common stock for issuance to certain members of its Board of Directors under the Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Directors of Raven Industries, Inc. (the Director Plan). The Director Plan is administered by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Under the Director Plan, any non-employee director receives a grant of a number of stock units as deferred compensation to be converted into common stock after retirement from the Board of Directors and may elect to have a specified percentage of their annual retainer converted to stock units. Under the Director Plan, a stock unit is the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as deferred compensation, to be distributed from an account established by the Company in the name of the non-employee director. Stock units have the same value as a share of common stock but cannot be sold. Stock units are a component of the Company's equity.

Stock units granted under the Director Plan vest immediately and are expensed at the date of grant. When dividends are paid on the Company's common shares, stock units are added to the directors' balances and a corresponding amount is removed from retained earnings. The intrinsic value of a stock unit is the fair value of the underlying shares.

Outstanding stock units as of January 31, 2014 and changes during the year then ended are presented below:

	Number of stock units	Weighted average price
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	57,186	$	26.93
Granted	7,700	31.17
Deferred retainers	5,774	31.17
Dividends	958	33.89
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	71,618	$	37.45

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Employee Retirement Benefits

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Retirement Benefits

NOTE 7 EMPLOYEE POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company has two 401(k) plans covering substantially all employees as of January 31, 2014. One plan, which covers the majority of employees, matches employee contributions up to 4%. Under this plan all account balances and future contributions and related earnings can be invested in several investment alternatives as well as Raven's common stock in accordance with each participant's elections. Participants' contributions to the 401(k) and the employer matching contributions are limited to 20% investment in Raven's common stock. Participants may choose to make separate investment choices for current account balances and for future contributions. The other 401(k) plan was assumed as part of the Vista acquisition. Contributions under this plan include a 3% annual contribution and may include additional discretionary contributions to the plan that are determined annually by management. Total contribution expense to such plans was $2,412, $2,021 and $1,556 for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

In addition, the Company provides postretirement medical and other benefits to senior executive officers and senior managers. These plan obligations are unfunded. The accumulated benefit obligation for these benefits is as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	8,307		$	7,560		$	5,969
Service cost	202			187			121
Interest cost	348			335			334
Actuarial (gain) loss and assumption changes	(340		)	433			1,363
Retiree benefits paid	(263		)	(208		)	(227		)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	8,254		$	8,307		$	7,560

The following tables set forth the plans pre-tax adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income/loss:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Amounts not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost:
Net actuarial loss	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,218
Transition obligation	—			—			23
Total pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,241
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of year related to benefit obligation	$	3,441		$	3,241		$	1,957
Reclassification adjustments recognized in benefit cost:
Recognized net (loss)	(183		)	(210		)	(104		)
Amortization of transition obligation	—			(23		)	(23		)
Amounts recognized in AOCI during the year:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(340		)	433			1,411
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of year related to benefit obligation	$	2,918		$	3,441		$	3,241

The net actuarial gain for fiscal year 2014 was driven by an increase in the discount rate The net actuarial loss in fiscal year 2013 was driven by a decrease in the discount rate and demographic changes, partially offset by better than expected claims experience. The net actuarial loss in fiscal year 2012 was primarily caused by the decrease in discount rate.

The liability and net periodic benefit cost reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning liability balance	$	8,307		$	7,560		$	5,969
Net periodic benefit cost	733			755			582
Other comprehensive (income) loss	(523		)	200			1,236
Total recognized in net and other comprehensive income	210			955			1,818
Retiree benefits paid	(263		)	(208		)	(227		)
Ending liability balance	$	8,254		$	8,307		$	7,560
Current portion in accrued liabilities	$	255		$	235		$	212
Long-term portion in other liabilities	$	7,999		$	8,072		$	7,348
Assumptions used to calculate benefit obligation:
Discount rate	4.50		%	4.25		%	4.50		%
Wage inflation rate	4.00		%	4.00		%	4.00		%
Health care cost trend rates:
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.70		%	8.10		%	8.60		%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5.00		%	5.00		%	5.00		%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2025			2025			2025

The discount rate is based on matching rates of return on high-quality fixed-income investments with the timing and amount of expected benefit payments. No material fluctuations in retiree benefit payments are expected in future years. The total estimated cost to be recognized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $153.

The assumed health care cost trend rate has a significant effect on the amounts reported. The impact of a one-percentage point change in assumed health care rates would have the following effects:

	January 31, 2014
	One-percentage-point increase		One-percentage-point decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components	$	145	$	(107	)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$	1,542	$	(1,198	)

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Financing Arrangements - Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014
Minimum lease payments
2015	$ 1,455
2016	1,161
2017	287
2018	201
2019	80
Thereafter	$ 160

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies

NOTE 5 ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Vista Research

In January 2012, the Company purchased all the outstanding stock of Vista Research, Inc. (Vista) for a purchase price of $23,269, of which $12,000 was cash and $2,869 was an assumed line of credit paid by Raven at closing. The fair value of contingent consideration and earn-outs comprised the remaining $8,400 of the purchase price. Results of operations subsequent to the acquisition have been combined into the Aerostar Division.

Vista is a leading provider of surveillance systems that enhance the effectiveness of radars using sophisticated algorithms. Vista's smart sensing radar systems (SSRS) are employed in a host of advanced detection and tracking applications, including wide-area surveillance for the border patrol and the military. This acquisition allows Raven to enhance its tethered aerostat security solutions within its Aerostar Division and positions the Company to meet growing global demand for low-cost detection and tracking systems used by government and law enforcement agencies.

In connection with the stock purchase agreement, Raven agreed to pay an aggregate $6,500 upon receipt and delivery of a specific quantity of SSRS orders by certain milestone dates. Both of these milestones were met in fiscal 2013 and Raven paid the accrued contingent consideration of $6,500.

Under the stock purchase agreement, the Company will also make annual payments based upon earn-out percentages on specific revenue streams for seven years after the purchase date, not to exceed $15,000. The fair value of these contingent considerations is $3,347, of which $890 was classified in "Accrued liabilities" and $2,457 as "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended January 31, 2014. At January 31, 2013, the fair value of the contingent consideration for the Vista acquisition was $3,071, of which $712 was classified as "Accrued liabilities" and $2,359 as "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended January 31, 2013. At January 31, 2012, the fair value of the contingent consideration for the Vista acquisition was $8,400, of which $3,068 was classified as "Accrued liabilities" and $5,332 as "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended January 31, 2012.

The fair value of the business acquired was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value acquired over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill recorded as part of the purchase price allocation was $11,497, all of which is tax deductible. Goodwill resulting from this business combination is largely attributable to the experienced workforce of the acquired business and synergies expected to arise after integration of Vista products into existing Aerostar products. Identifiable intangible assets acquired as part of the acquisition were $7,810, including definite-lived intangibles, such as customer relationships, proprietary technology and non-compete agreements, with a useful life ranging from six to ten years. These intangible assets are being amortized on the basis of undiscounted cash flows over a weighted average period of 4.1 years.

The total purchase price was allocated to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:

Cash	$	320
Accounts receivable	2,375
Inventory	264
Other current and long-term assets	3,342
Property, plant and equipment, net	834
Goodwill	11,497
Existing technology	4,300
Customer relationships	3,260
Other intangibles	250
Current liabilities	(3,023		)
Other liabilities	(150		)
Total purchase price	$	23,269

Vista net sales and net loss recognized in fiscal 2012 from the acquisition date to January 31, 2012 were $631 and $(125), respectively.

The following pro forma consolidated condensed financial results of operations are presented as if the acquisition described above had been completed at the beginning of the period presented:

	For the year ended January 31,
	2012
Pro forma net sales	$	395,974
Pro forma net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	49,907
Pro forma earnings per common share:
Basic	$	1.38
Diluted	$	1.37

These pro forma consolidated financial results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and include certain adjustments, such as amortization and acquisition cost. The pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the combination occurred at the beginning of each period presented, or of future results of the consolidated entities.

Equity Method Investment SST

In November 2009, the Company acquired a 20% interest in Site Specific Technology Development Group, Inc. (SST). SST is a privately held agricultural software development and information services provider. Raven and SST are strategically aligned to provide customers with simple, more efficient ways to move and manage information in the precision agriculture market.

Changes in the net carrying value of the investment in SST were as follows:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	4,063		$	4,409		$	4,728
Income from equity investment	116			156			156
Amortization of intangible assets	(495		)	(477		)	(475		)
Dividend received	—			(25		)	—
Balance at end of year	$	3,684		$	4,063		$	4,409

In October 2012, SST purchased approximately 10% of its outstanding common stock to be held as treasury stock. The impact of this transaction on Raven's noncontrolling interest in SST and the carrying value of its investment was as follows: Raven's ownership interest in SST increased from 20% to 22%; Raven's basis in the net assets at acquisition decreased by $525; and the basis in the technology-related assets and goodwill increased $117 and $408, respectively, with no net impact to the carrying value of the investment.

Ranchview

Pursuant to the Company's 2009 purchase of substantially all of the assets of Ranchview Inc. (Ranchview), a privately held Canadian corporation, Raven agreed to pay contingent consideration for future sales of Ranchview products up to a maximum of $4,000. During fiscal 2013, the Company paid $1,841 in cash to the previous Ranchview owner for an early buyout of the outstanding acquisition-related contingent liability. This resulted in a gain of $508 which was included in Applied Technology operating income.

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Goodwill & Other Intangibles

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

NOTE 6 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment are shown below:

	Applied Technology		Engineered Films		Aerostar		Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	9,892	$	96	$	789	$	10,777
Acquired goodwill	—		—		11,497		11,497
Balance at January 31, 2012	9,892		96		12,286		22,274
Acquired goodwill	—		—		—		—
Balance at January 31, 2013	9,892		96		12,286		22,274
Acquired goodwill	—		—		—		—
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	9,892	$	96	$	12,286	$	22,274

Intangible Assets

The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014							2013							2012
			Accumulated							Accumulated							Accumulated
	Amount		Amortization			Net		Amount		Amortization			Net		Amount		Amortization			Net
Existing technology	$	7,840	$	(4,164	)	$	3,676	$	7,500	$	(3,375	)	$	4,125	$	7,500	$	(2,637	)	$	4,863
Customer relationships	3,494		(525		)	2,969		3,494		(300		)	3,194		3,494		(155		)	3,339
Other intangibles	2,891		(1,380		)	1,511		2,506		(1,144		)	1,362		2,225		(1,015		)	1,210
Total	$	14,225	$	(6,069	)	$	8,156	$	13,500	$	(4,819	)	$	8,681	$	13,219	$	(3,807	)	$	9,412

The estimated future amortization expense for these definite-lived intangible assets, as well as definite-lived intangible assets held by SST, during the next five years is as follows:

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019
Estimated amortization expense	$	2,230	$	2,429	$	2,256	$	1,634	$	840

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Warranties

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Product Warranty Costs [Abstract]

Warranties

NOTE 8 WARRANTIES

Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	1,888		$	1,699		$	1,437
Acquired	—			—			192
Accrual for warranties	4,561			2,968			3,010
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(3,924		)	(2,779		)	(2,940		)
Ending balance	$	2,525		$	1,888		$	1,699

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Share Based Compensation - Outstanding stock options (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014
Number of options
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)		910,629
Granted (in shares)	198,900	198,900
Exercised (in shares)		(158,971)
Forfeited (in shares)		(4,425)
Expired (in shares)		0
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)		946,133
Weighted average exercise price
Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share)		$ 23.36
Granted (in usd per share)		$ 32.85
Exercised (in usd per share)		$ 14.28
Forfeited (in usd per share)		$ 23.34
Expired (in usd per share)		$ 0.00
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)		$ 26.88
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding, end of period		$ 10,003
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Outstanding, end of period		2 years 7 months 17 days
Number of options, Outstanding exercisable, end of period		439,783
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding exercisable, end of period		$ 23.06
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding exercisable, end of period		$ 6,327
Weighted average remaining contractual term (years), Outstanding exercisable, end of period		1 year 11 months 4 days

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Share Based Compensation - Outstanding stock units (Details) (Director [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Director [Member]
Number of stock units
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	57,186
Granted (in shares)	7,700
Deferred retainers (in shares)	5,774
Dividends (in shares)	958
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	71,618
Weighted average price
Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share)	$ 26.93
Vested (in usd per share)	$ 31.17
Deferred retainers (in usd per share)	$ 31.17
Dividends (in usd per share)	$ 33.89
Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share)	$ 37.45

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Share Based Compensation - Weighted average assumptions by grant year (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	0.59%	0.86%	0.67%
Expected dividend yield	1.46%	1.33%	1.20%
Expected volatility factor	41.39%	49.62%	51.44%
Expected option term (in years)	3 years 9 months	3 years 9 months	4 years
Weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share)	$ 9.34	$ 10.92	$ 11.05

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Share Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

The compensation cost and related income tax benefit for these plans

The compensation cost and related income tax benefit for these plans were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Share-based compensation cost	$	4,198	$	3,075	$	1,922
Tax benefit	1,460		1,057		547

Weighted average assumptions by grant year

The weighted average assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option pricing model by grant year are as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.59		%	0.86		%	0.67		%
Expected dividend yield	1.46		%	1.33		%	1.20		%
Expected volatility factor	41.39		%	49.62		%	51.44		%
Expected option term (in years)	3.75			3.75			4.00
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	9.34		$	10.92		$	11.05

Outstanding stock options

Outstanding stock options as of January 31, 2014 and activity for the year then ended are presented below:

	Number of options		Weighted average exercise price		Aggregate intrinsic value		Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	910,629		$	23.36
Granted	198,900		32.85
Exercised	(158,971	)	14.28
Forfeited	(4,425	)	23.34
Expired	—		—
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	946,133		$	26.88	$	10,003	2.63
Outstanding exercisable, January 31, 2014	439,783		$	23.06	$	6,327	1.93

Activity for RSUs under the Plan

Activity for time-vested RSUs under the Plan in fiscal 2014 was as follows:

	Number of restricted stock units		Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	20,640		$	31.66
Granted	25,540		32.85
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(2,820	)	32.24
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	43,360		$	32.32
Cumulative dividends, January 31, 2014	903

Activity for performance-based RSUs under the Plan in fiscal 2014 was as follows:

	Number of restricted stock units expected to vest		Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	66,233		$	31.66
Granted	56,222		32.85
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	(562	)	31.66
Performance-based adjustment	14,042		32.85
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	135,935		$	32.27
Cumulative dividends, January 31, 2014	2,234

Outstanding stock units

Outstanding stock units as of January 31, 2014 and changes during the year then ended are presented below:

	Number of stock units	Weighted average price
Outstanding, January 31, 2013	57,186	$	26.93
Granted	7,700	31.17
Deferred retainers	5,774	31.17
Dividends	958	33.89
Outstanding, January 31, 2014	71,618	$	37.45

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Employee Retirement Benefits - Pre-tax adjustment to accumulated benefit obligation (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	$ 2,918	$ 3,441	$ 3,218
Transition obligation	0	0	23
Total pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss	2,918	3,441	3,241
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Roll Forward]
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - beginning of year related to benefit obligation	3,441	3,241	1,957
Recognized net (loss)	(183)	(210)	(104)
Amortization of transition obligation	0	(23)	(23)
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(340)	433	1,411
Pre-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss - end of year related to benefit obligation	$ 2,918	$ 3,441	$ 3,241

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Business Segments and Major Customer Information

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segments and Major Customer Information

NOTE 13 BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND MAJOR CUSTOMER INFORMATION

The Company's reportable segments are defined by their product lines which have been grouped in these segments based on common technologies, production methods and inventories. These segments reflect Raven's organization into two Raven divisions and the Aerostar subsidiary. Raven's reportable segments are Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division and Aerostar Division. Raven Canada, Raven GmbH, Raven Australia, and Raven Brazil are included in the Applied Technology Division. Vista and AIS are included in the Aerostar Division. Substantially all of the Company's long-lived assets are located in the United States.

Applied Technology designs, manufactures, sells, and services innovative precision agriculture products and information management tools that help growers reduce costs, save time and improve farm yields around the world.  Their product families include field computers, application controls, GPS-guidance and assisted-steering systems, automatic boom controls, yield monitoring and planter and seeder controls, harvest controls, motor controls and an integrated RTK and information platform called Slingshot. Applied Technology services include high-speed, in-field internet connectivity and cloud-based data management.

Raven's Engineered Films Division manufactures high-performance plastic films and sheeting for major markets throughout the United States and abroad. An important part of this business is highly technical, engineered geomembrane films that protect environmental resources through containment linings and coverings for energy, agriculture, construction and industrial markets.

Aerostar designs and manufactures proprietary products including high-altitude balloons, tethered aerostats and radar processing systems. These products can be integrated with additional third-party sensors to provide research, communications and situational awareness to government and commercial customers. Aerostar also produces products such as military parachutes, uniforms and protective wear as a contract manufacturing services provider as well as being a total solutions provider of electronics manufacturing services.

Through Vista and AIS, Aerostar pursues potential product and support services contracts for agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government. Vista positions the Company to meet growing global demand for lower-cost detection and tracking systems used by government and law enforcement agencies. As a leading provider of surveillance systems that enhance the effectiveness of radar using sophisticated algorithms, Vista products and services enhance Aerostar’s tethered aerostat security solutions.

The Company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income excluding administrative and general expenses. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Other income, interest expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments, and assets not identifiable to an individual segment are included as corporate assets. Segment information is reported consistent with the Company's management reporting structure.

Business segment information is as follows:
	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Sales	$	170,461		$	171,778		$	145,261
Operating income	57,000			59,590			49,750
Assets	93,395			84,224			73,872
Capital expenditures	9,324			10,780			11,971
Depreciation and amortization	4,332			3,874			2,571
ENGINEERED FILMS DIVISION
Sales	$	147,620		$	141,976		$	133,481
Operating income	18,154			25,115			21,501
Assets	71,602			65,801			65,100
Capital expenditures	6,681			11,539			10,937
Depreciation and amortization	5,808			5,814			4,313
AEROSTAR DIVISION
Sales	$	90,605		$	102,051		$	107,811
Operating income	7,816			10,341			18,308
Assets	63,017			60,689			72,089
Capital expenditures	7,507			2,081			4,105
Depreciation and amortization	2,616			2,272			1,684
INTERSEGMENT ELIMINATIONS
Sales
Applied Technology Division	$	(386	)	$	(974	)	$	(460	)
Engineered Films Division	(505		)	(124		)	(193		)
Aerostar Division	(13,118		)	(8,532		)	(4,389		)
Operating income	(111		)	(61		)	(188		)
Assets	(311		)	(347		)	(286		)
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS TOTAL
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Operating income	82,859			94,985			89,371
Assets	227,703			210,367			210,775
Capital expenditures	23,512			24,400			27,013
Depreciation and amortization	12,756			11,960			8,568
CORPORATE & OTHER(a)
Operating (loss) from administrative expenses	$	(18,865	)	$	(17,293	)	$	(13,730	)
Assets	74,116			62,843			34,928
Capital expenditures	7,189			5,275			2,002
Depreciation and amortization	1,439			1,138			700
TOTAL COMPANY
Sales	$	394,677		$	406,175		$	381,511
Operating income	63,994			77,692			75,641
Assets	301,819			273,210			245,703
Capital expenditures	30,701			29,675			29,015
Depreciation and amortization	14,195			13,098			9,268

^(a) Assets are principally cash, investments, deferred taxes and other receivables.

Sales to a customer of the Engineered Films segment accounted for 13% and 11% of consolidated sales in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively and accounted for 2% and 3% of consolidated accounts receivable at January 31, 2014 and January 31, 2013, respectively.

For fiscal 2012, one customer of the Aerostar segment and one customer of the Engineered Films segment each accounted for 10% of consolidated sales. These customers comprised 10% and 1%, respectively, of consolidated accounts receivable at January 31, 2012.

Foreign sales are attributed to countries based on location of the customer. Net sales to customers outside the United States were as follows:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Canada	$	16,141	$	20,640	$	15,237
South America	22,090		14,984		12,360
Other foreign sales	7,662		13,630		11,312
Total foreign sales	45,893		49,254		38,909
United States	348,784		356,921		342,602
	$	394,677	$	406,175	$	381,511

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) are shown below:

	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment			Postretirement benefits			Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	183		$	(1,303	)	$	(1,120	)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(38		)	—			(38		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit of $432	—			(804		)	(804		)
Balance at January 31, 2012	145			(2,107		)	(1,962		)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(3		)	—			(3		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) after tax benefit of $70	—			(130		)	(130		)
Balance at January 31, 2013	142			(2,237		)	(2,095		)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications	(424		)	—			(424		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income after tax (expense) of ($183)	—			340			340
Balance at January 31, 2014	$	(282	)	$	(1,897	)	$	(2,179	)

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- Defined benefit plans (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Plan assets on unfunded plan	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income in next fiscal year	$ 153,000

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Acquisitions of and Investments in Businesses and Technologies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended										1 Months Ended			1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2014 Maximum [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 Minimum [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 SST [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Vista Research [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 Vista Research [Member] Acquisition [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Vista Research [Member] Acquisition [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member] Acquisition [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 Vista Research [Member] Accrued Liabilities [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Vista Research [Member] Accrued Liabilities [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member] Accrued Liabilities [Member]	Jan. 31, 2014 Vista Research [Member] Other Liabilities [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Vista Research [Member] Other Liabilities [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member] Other Liabilities [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member] Maximum [Member] Employee Bonus Pool [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Vista Research [Member] Maximum [Member] Employee Bonus Pool [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Vista Research [Member] Minimum [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 SST [Member]	Nov. 30, 2009 SST [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Ranchview [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Ranchview [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Stock purchase price from business acquisition							$ 23,269,000
Cash paid for in connection with business combination	0	0	11,787,000				12,000,000
Liabilities assumed							2,869,000
Fair value of contingent consideration recognized at acquisition									3,347,000	3,071,000	8,400,000
Cash paid to settle outstanding contingent consideration	(353,000)	(8,367,000)	0					6,500,000																1,841,000
Business acquisition contingent consideration payments period																			7 years
Maximum amount of contingent consideration to be paid																				15,000,000					4,000,000
Acquisition-related contingent liability, current	890,000	712,000	3,266,000									890,000	712,000	3,068,000
Acquisition-related contingent liability, noncurrent	2,457,000	2,359,000	7,655,000												2,457,000	2,359,000	5,332,000
Goodwill							11,497,000
Other intangible assets related to business acquisition							7,810,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life, minimum, years				20 years	3 years													10 years			6 years
Weighted average useful life							4 years 1 month 13 days
Net sales recognized							631,000
Net loss recognized							(125,000)
Percengate of voting interest acquired																						22.00%	20.00%
Outstanding common stock percentage						10.00%
Decrease of basis in net assets at acquisition																						525,000
Increase of basis in technology-related assets																						117,000
Increase of basis in goodwill																						408,000
Net impact to carrying value of the investment						0
Gain on acquisition-related contingent liability settlement	$ 0	$ 508,000	$ 0																					$ 508,000

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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]
Income tax (expense) benefit on postretirement benefits	$ (183)	$ 70	$ 432

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Selected Balance Sheet Information

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Selected Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]

Selected Balance Sheet Information

NOTE 2 SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Following are the components of selected balance sheet items:

	As of January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Accounts receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$	54,962		$	56,508		$	60,929
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(319		)	(205		)	(170		)
	$	54,643		$	56,303		$	60,759
Inventories:
Finished goods	$	7,232		$	8,571		$	7,094
In process	2,131			2,675			6,105
Materials	45,502			34,943			41,557
	$	54,865		$	46,189		$	54,756
Other current assets:
Insurance policy benefit	$	733		$	860		$	1,873
Federal income tax receivable	1,197			—			—
Prepaid expenses and other	1,358			936			1,030
	$	3,288		$	1,796		$	2,903
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Land	$	2,077		$	2,077		$	2,077
Buildings and improvements	66,278			52,936			36,952
Machinery and equipment	114,345			101,645			89,919
Accumulated depreciation	(84,624		)	(75,420		)	(67,054		)
	$	98,076		$	81,238		$	61,894
Other assets, net:
Investment in affiliate	$	3,684		$	4,063		$	4,409
Other, net	224			206			155
	$	3,908		$	4,269		$	4,564
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	$	1,858		$	4,265		$	5,541
Vacation	3,700			4,025			4,387
401(k) contributions	727			520			966
Insurance obligations	2,428			2,506			2,789
Warranties	2,525			1,888			1,699
Taxes - accrued and withheld	1,743			1,392			2,596
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	890			712			3,266
Other	2,377			1,884			1,749
	$	16,248		$	17,192		$	22,993
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	$	7,998		$	8,072		$	7,348
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	2,457			2,359			7,655
Deferred income taxes	3,526			2,453			4,518
Uncertain tax positions	6,557			5,818			4,946
	$	20,538		$	18,702		$	24,467

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Income Taxes - Summary of the activity related to the gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$ 4,213	$ 3,567	$ 3,112
Increases in tax positions related to the current year	795	993	699
Decreases as a result of a lapse in applicable statute of limitations	(348)	(347)	(244)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$ 4,660	$ 4,213	$ 3,567

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Business Segments and Major Customer Information (Details) (One Customer [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014 customer	Jan. 31, 2013 customer	Jan. 31, 2012 customer
Engineered Films [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	13.00%	11.00%	10.00%
Receivables from major customer, percentage	2.00%	3.00%	1.00%
Concentration risk, number of customers	1	1	1
Aerostar [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage			10.00%
Receivables from major customer, percentage			10.00%
Concentration risk, number of customers			1

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of supplemental cash flow information

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	$	1,297		$	4,362		$	(15,569	)
Inventories	(9,190		)	8,567			(11,528		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(239		)	976			(291		)
Accounts payable	(994		)	(2,937		)	(233		)
Accrued and other liabilities	(1,150		)	(1,709		)	4,578
Customer advances	(173		)	(60		)	(33		)
	$	(10,449	)	$	9,199		$	(23,076	)
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	20,002		$	26,697		$	16,782
Significant non-cash transactions:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$	1,083		$	2,196		$	984

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Selected Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable, net:
Trade accounts	$ 54,962	$ 56,508	$ 60,929
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(319)	(205)	(170)
Accounts receivable, net	54,643	56,303	60,759
Inventories:
Finished goods	7,232	8,571	7,094
In process	2,131	2,675	6,105
Materials	45,502	34,943	41,557
Inventories	54,865	46,189	54,756
Other current assets:
Insurance policy benefit	733	860	1,873
Federal income taxes receivable	1,197	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other	1,358	936	1,030
Other current assets	3,288	1,796	2,903
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Accumulated depreciation	(84,624)	(75,420)	(67,054)
Property, plant and equipment, net	98,076	81,238	61,894
Other assets, net:
Investment in affiliate	3,684	4,063	4,409
Other, net	224	206	155
Other assets, net	3,908	4,269	4,564
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and benefits	1,858	4,265	5,541
Vacation	3,700	4,025	4,387
401 (k) contributions	727	520	966
Insurance obligations	2,428	2,506	2,789
Warranties	2,525	1,888	1,699	1,437
Taxes - accrued and withheld	1,743	1,392	2,596
Acquisition-related contingent liability, current	890	712	3,266
Other	2,377	1,884	1,749
Accrued liabilities	16,248	17,192	22,993
Other liabilities:
Postretirement benefits	7,998	8,072	7,348
Acquisition-related contingent liability, noncurrent	2,457	2,359	7,655
Deferred income taxes	3,526	2,453	4,518
Uncertain tax positions	6,557	5,818	4,946
Other liabilities	20,538	18,702	24,467
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	2,077	2,077	2,077
Building and Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	66,278	52,936	36,952
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 114,345	$ 101,645	$ 89,919

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Net Income per Share

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income per Share

NOTE 12 NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares and stock units outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (which includes the shares issuable upon exercise of employee stock options, net of shares assumed purchased with the option proceeds), stock units and restricted stock units outstanding. Performance share awards are included in the diluted calculation based upon what would be issued if the end of the most recent reporting period was the end of the term of the award. Certain outstanding options and restricted stock units were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method. For fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 577,213, 397,600 and 67,900 options, respectively, were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculation.

Details of the computation are presented below:

	For the years ended January 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.	$	42,903	$	52,545	$	50,569
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,379,356		36,290,329		36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding	67,724		54,929		52,448
Denominator for basic calculation	36,447,080		36,345,258		36,234,490
Weighted average common shares outstanding	36,379,356		36,290,329		36,182,042
Weighted average stock units outstanding	67,724		54,929		52,448
Dilutive impact of stock options and RSUs	198,295		188,166		218,730
Denominator for diluted calculation	36,645,375		36,533,424		36,453,220
Net income per share - basic	$	1.18	$	1.45	$	1.40
Net income per share - diluted	$	1.17	$	1.44	$	1.39