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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2011
OR
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the transition period from                      to
Commission File: 001-07982
RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Dakota
(State of incorporation)
 
46-0246171
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
205 East 6th Street, P.O. Box 5107, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107
(Address of principal executive offices)
(605) 336-2750
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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 check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer þ
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of November 30, 2011 there were 18,103,963 shares of common stock, $1 par value, of Raven Industries, Inc. outstanding. There were no other classes of stock outstanding.
 


RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
INDEX
 
PAGE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4. Reserved
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
 EX-32.2
101.INS
 
101.SCH
 
101.CAL
 
101.DEF
 
101.LAB
 
101.PRE
 


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per-share data)
October 31,
2011
 
January 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
44,223

 
$
37,563

 
$
28,470

Short-term investments

 
1,000

 
1,500

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $200, $300 and $299, respectively
50,661

 
39,967

 
48,733

Inventories:
 
 
 
 
 
Materials
33,905

 
30,261

 
26,189

In process
8,238

 
5,424

 
6,209

Finished goods
7,713

 
7,994

 
4,725

Total inventories
49,856

 
43,679

 
37,123

Deferred income taxes
2,714

 
2,733

 
2,699

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,867

 
3,239

 
2,996

Total current assets
149,321

 
128,181

 
121,521

 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
121,988

 
102,080

 
96,063

Accumulated depreciation
(65,082
)
 
(60,558
)
 
(58,851
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
56,906

 
41,522

 
37,212

Goodwill
10,777

 
10,777

 
10,777

Amortizable intangible assets, net
1,738

 
1,585

 
1,741

Other assets, net
4,395

 
5,695

 
6,166

 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS
$
223,137

 
$
187,760

 
$
177,417

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
17,568

 
$
16,715

 
$
11,343

Accrued liabilities
13,862

 
14,643

 
15,113

Taxes — accrued and withheld
2,912

 
1,453

 
2,034

Customer advances
2,356

 
1,524

 
1,105

Total current liabilities
36,698

 
34,335

 
29,595

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
13,582

 
12,211

 
11,683

Total liabilities
50,280

 
46,546

 
41,278

 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized shares 100,000; issued 32,548, 32,511 and 32,492, respectively
32,548

 
32,511

 
32,492

Paid in capital
8,770

 
7,060

 
6,432

Retained earnings
185,911

 
156,125

 
151,613

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,043
)
 
(1,120
)
 
(1,036
)
Less treasury stock, at cost, 14,449 shares
(53,362
)
 
(53,362
)
 
(53,362
)
Total Raven Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity
172,824

 
141,214

 
136,139

Noncontrolling interest
33

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity
172,857

 
141,214

 
136,139

 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
223,137

 
$
187,760

 
$
177,417

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial information.

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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
(in thousands, except per-share data)
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
Net sales
 
$
93,300

 
$
85,823

 
$
285,185

 
$
244,027

 
Cost of sales
 
66,046

 
60,936

 
196,865

 
171,580

 
Gross profit
 
27,254

 
24,887

 
88,320

 
72,447

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development expenses
 
2,499

 
1,582

 
7,116

 
5,664

 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
7,880

 
5,890

 
22,122

 
17,240

 
Gain on disposition of assets
 

 
(451
)
 

 
(451
)
 
Operating income
 
16,875

 
17,866

 
59,082

 
49,994

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
 
(4
)
 
17

 
(93
)
 
(25
)
 
Income before income taxes
 
16,871

 
17,883

 
58,989

 
49,969

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income taxes
 
5,473

 
6,050

 
19,414

 
16,838

 
Net income
 
11,398

 
11,833

 
39,575

 
33,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
 
8

 

 
8

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.
 
$
11,390

 
$
11,833

 
$
39,567

 
$
33,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.63

 
$
0.65

 
$
2.18

 
$
1.83

 
Diluted
 
$
0.63

 
$
0.65

 
$
2.17

 
$
1.83

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends paid per common share
 
$
0.18

 
$
1.41

(a)
$
0.54

 
$
1.73

(a)
(a)     Includes a special dividend of $1.25 per share paid on September 30, 2010.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial information.



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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
(in thousands)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net income
$
39,575

 
$
33,131

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
6,481

 
5,578

Gain on disposition of assets

 
(451
)
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration
(135
)
 
238

Deferred income taxes
1,462

 
(100
)
Share-based compensation expense
1,375

 
788

Change in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(10,625
)
 
(14,314
)
Inventories
(6,176
)
 
(2,638
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(670
)
 
(346
)
Operating liabilities
6,562

 
4,533

Other operating activities, net
(120
)
 
(131
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
37,729


26,288

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(22,070
)
 
(9,417
)
Purchase of short-term investments

 
(1,700
)
Sale of short-term investments
1,000

 
3,200

Proceeds from disposition of assets

 
888

Payments related to business acquisitions
(88
)
 
(390
)
Other investing activities, net
(507
)
 
83

Net cash used in investing activities
(21,665
)
 
(7,336
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Dividends paid
(9,766
)
 
(31,206
)
Other financing activities, net
356

 
11

Net cash used in financing activities
(9,410
)
 
(31,195
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
6

 
29

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
6,660

 
(12,214
)
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Beginning of period
37,563

 
40,684

End of period
$
44,223

 
$
28,470

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial information.


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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(1) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information has been prepared by Raven Industries, Inc. (the “company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, it does not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of this financial information have been included. Financial results for the interim three and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending January 31, 2012. The January 31, 2011 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

(2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to the company's significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.
 
(3) Noncontrolling Interest

The company entered into a business venture agreement to pursue potential product and support service contracts for agencies and instrumentalities for the United States Government. The business venture, Aerostar Integrated Systems (AIS), is 75 percent owned by the company and will be included in the Aerostar business segment. 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. Total capital contribution and net income for the three and nine month period ended October 31, 2011 were $100 and $32, respectively.

(4) 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) and stock units outstanding. Certain outstanding options were excluded from the diluted net income per-share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2011, zero and 136 shares were excluded, respectively. For the three and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2010, 25 and 164 shares were excluded, respectively. Details of the earnings per share computation are presented below:

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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011

October 31,
2010
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.
$
11,390

 
$
11,833

 
$
39,567

 
$
33,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
18,097

 
18,040

 
18,085

 
18,036

Weighted average stock units outstanding
24

 
27

 
27

 
25

Denominator for basic calculation
18,121

 
18,067

 
18,112

 
18,061

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
18,097

 
18,040

 
18,085

 
18,036

Weighted average stock units outstanding
24

 
27

 
27

 
25

Dilutive impact of stock options
98

 
48

 
103

 
31

Denominator for diluted calculation
18,219

 
18,115

 
18,215

 
18,092

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share — basic
$
0.63

 
$
0.65

 
$
2.18

 
$
1.83

Net income per share — diluted
$
0.63

 
$
0.65

 
$
2.17

 
$
1.83


(5)  Segment Reporting
The company has four business segments: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, Aerostar Division and Electronic Systems Division which are defined by their common technologies, production processes and inventories. Applied Technology has precision agriculture representatives on location in key geographic areas, including Canada, Europe, Ukraine and Australia. The company measures the performance of its segments based on their operating income exclusive of administrative and general expenses. Other income, interest expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments. Segment information is reported consistent with the company’s management reporting structure.
Intersegment sales were primarily from Electronic Systems to Applied Technology. Business segment net sales and operating income results are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011

October 31,
2010
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applied Technology
$
32,468

 
$
23,913

 
$
103,862

 
$
77,804

 
Engineered Films
34,947

 
29,772

 
97,497

 
81,525

 
Aerostar
10,533

 
15,945

 
36,533

 
36,833

 
Electronic Systems
17,308

 
17,754

 
53,315

 
52,109

 
Intersegment eliminations
(1,956
)
 
(1,561
)
 
(6,022
)
 
(4,244
)
 
Consolidated net sales
$
93,300

 
$
85,823

 
$
285,185

 
$
244,027

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Applied Technology
$
10,667

 
$
7,336

 
$
37,859

 
$
25,257

 
Engineered Films
5,574

 
6,908

(a)
14,987

 
16,578

(a)
Aerostar
1,807

 
3,606

 
8,053

 
7,115

 
Electronic Systems
2,293

 
2,297

 
8,012

 
8,234

 
Intersegment eliminations
(16
)
 

 
4

 
(47
)
 
Total reportable segment income
20,325

 
20,147

 
68,915

 
57,137

 
Administrative and general expenses
(3,450
)
 
(2,281
)
 
(9,833
)
 
(7,143
)
 
Consolidated operating income
$
16,875

 
$
17,866

 
$
59,082

 
$
49,994

 

(a) Includes a $451 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

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The table below outlines the company assets by business segment:
 
October 31,
2011
 
January 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
Total Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applied Technology
$
59,376

 
$
52,669

 
$
48,462

 
Engineered Films
60,919

 
46,519

 
47,021

 
Aerostar
28,045

 
18,140

 
19,800

 
Electronic Systems
23,814

 
23,385

 
23,982

 
Intersegment eliminations
(182
)
 
(186
)
 
(140
)
 
Total reportable segments assets
171,972

 
140,527

 
139,125

 
Corporate and Other (b)
51,165

 
47,233

 
38,292

 
Consolidated assets
$
223,137

 
$
187,760

 
$
177,417

 

(b) Assets are principally cash, deferred taxes and other receivables.

(6) Financing Arrangements
Raven has an uncollateralized credit agreement providing a line of credit of $10,500 with a maturity date of September 1, 2012, bearing interest at the prime rate with a minimum rate of 4.00%. Letters of credit totaling $1,342 have been issued under the line, primarily to support self-insured workers compensation bonding requirements. No borrowings were outstanding as of October 31, 2011, January 31, 2011 or October 31, 2010, and $9,158 was available at October 31, 2011.

(7) Dividends
The company paid a special cash dividend of $1.25 per share or $22,500 on September 30, 2010 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2010.

(8) Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of two components, net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income refers to revenue, expenses, gains, and losses that under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles are recorded as an element of shareholders’ equity but are excluded from net income.
The components of total comprehensive income follow:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
Net income
$
11,398

 
$
11,833

 
$
39,575

 
$
33,131

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
(145
)
 
36

 
15

 
84

Amortization of postretirement benefit plan actuarial losses, net of income tax of $11, $15, $33, and $44
21

 
27

 
62

 
81

Total other comprehensive income
(124
)
 
63

 
77

 
165

Total comprehensive income
$
11,274

 
$
11,896

 
$
39,652

 
$
33,296


(9) Employee Retirement Benefits
The components of net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits are as follows:

8


 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
Service cost
$
30

 
$
15

 
$
90

 
$
46

Interest cost
83

 
81

 
251

 
243

Amortization of actuarial losses
32

 
42

 
95

 
125

Net periodic benefit cost
$
145

 
$
138

 
$
436

 
$
414


(10) Product Warranty Costs
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. Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,642

 
$
1,812

 
$
1,437

 
$
1,259

Accrual for warranties
763

 
606

 
2,352

 
2,051

Settlements made (in cash or in kind)
(1,066
)
 
(618
)
 
(2,450
)
 
(1,510
)
Balance, end of period
$
1,339

 
$
1,800

 
$
1,339

 
$
1,800


(11) New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance gives an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In either option, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as a part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The guidance should be applied retrospectively, and for public companies is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The company is evaluating the presentation options.

In September 2011, FASB issued updated guidance on goodwill impairment testing. This guidance seeks to reduce the cost and complexity of performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. This amendment permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a more likely than not (more than 50% likelihood) that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The performance of the two-step impairment test becomes unnecessary if after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The company does not expect the adoption of these provisions to have a material impact on the company's consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This commentary should be read in conjunction with the company's consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, as well as the company's consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Raven, which began operations in 1956 as a manufacturer of high-altitude balloons, is a diversified provider of specialized products for the industrial, agricultural, energy, construction and military/aerospace markets.

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The company is comprised of unique operating units, classified into four reportable segments: Applied Technology, Engineered Films, Aerostar and Electronic Systems. While each segment has distinct characteristics, the products and technologies are largely extensions of durable competitive advantages rooted in the original research balloon business.

Applied Technology produces precision agriculture products and information management tools to reduce costs and improve farm yields. Products include field computers, application controls, GPS-guidance and assisted-steering systems, automatic boom controls, yield monitoring and planter controls and an integrated information platform.

Engineered Films is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality flexible films and sheeting for custom applications in energy, industrial, environmental, construction and agricultural markets throughout the United States and abroad. Products include pit liners used in the oil and gas drilling process, high performance in-wall and under concrete slab moisture and vapor retarders, weather resistive barriers used for construction, silage covers that reduce the amount of spoilage in cattle feed and textured reinforced geomembranes.

Aerostar designs and fabricates lighter-than-air solutions (i.e. aerostats, airships, and high-altitude research balloons) for customers such as NASA and the Department of Defense and manufactures parachutes and protective wear for the U.S. military.

Electronic Systems is a total solution provider of contract electronic manufacturing services to a select base of customers in the industrial controls and instrumentation, aerospace/aviation and communication industries.

Seasonality
The Applied Technology segment is predominately focused on the agricultural market and quarterly financial results have typically been impacted by the inherent seasonality of this market. Historically, Applied Technology's first quarter results are the strongest and the second quarter the weakest.

Vision and Strategy
The company's vision is to advance its leadership positions in niche markets through the development of innovative solutions to address the needs of customers and help solve global challenges in the areas of hunger, safety, peace and stability.

The company's primary strategy to achieve this vision is the maintenance of a diversified, but integrated portfolio of industrial manufacturing businesses. Diversification has enabled the company to consistently generate cash, achieve profitability and maintain financial strength by limiting the impact of market disruptions and facilitating growth in both strong and weak economic cycles. Additionally, the company continues to achieve increased geographic, product and market diversification.

The company's overall approach to creating value, which is employed consistently across the four unique operating units, is summarized as follows -
Seek to expand in niche markets that have strong prospects for growth and above-average profit margins.
Elevate customer service by leveraging innovation, speed and dedicated engineering support to solve the customer's problem.
Reinvest cash generated from operations to fuel growth. Capital is allocated aggressively when the prospects are high for above-average, risk-adjusted returns on capital. When the company accumulates cash in excess of investment opportunities for above-average, risk-adjusted returns, it will be returned to shareholders in the form of special dividends or stock buy backs.
Continue to increase the quarterly dividend annually.
Results of Operations
Consolidated financial highlights for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 include the following:

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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
% Change
 
October 31,
2011

October 31,
2010
 
% Change
Net sales
$
93,300

 
$
85,823

 
9
 %
 
$
285,185

 
$
244,027

 
17
 %
Gross profit
27,254

 
24,887

 
10
 %
 
88,320

 
72,447

 
22
 %
Gross margins(a)
29.2
%
 
29.0
%
 
 
 
31.0
%
 
29.7
%
 
 
Operating income
$
16,875

 
$
17,866

 
(6
)%
 
$
59,082

 
$
49,994

 
18
 %
Operating margins
18.1
%
 
20.8
%
 
 
 
20.7
%
 
20.5
%
 
 
Net income attributable to Raven Industries, Inc.
$
11,390

 
$
11,833

 
(4
)%
 
$
39,567

 
$
33,131

 
19
 %
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.63

 
$
0.65

 
 
 
$
2.17

 
$
1.83

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating cash flow
 
 
 
 
 
 
37,729

 
26,288

 
44
 %
Cash dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,766

 
31,206

(b)
(69
)%
(a) 
The company's gross and operating margins may not be comparable to industry peers due to the diversity of its operations and variability in the classification of expenses across industries in which the company operates.
(b) 
Includes a special dividend of $1.25 per share or $22.5 million paid in the September 2010.

For the third quarter, net sales increased 9% to $93.3 million, from $85.8 million in the same period a year ago. The largest sales increase was reported by the Applied Technology Division, with continued sales growth in Engineered Films. Third quarter net income decreased 4% to $11.4 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared with $11.8 million, or $0.65 per share, during the same period a year ago.

Net sales for the nine months ended October 31, 2011 increased 17% to $285.2 million, from $244.0 million one year earlier. Net income for the nine-month period of $39.6 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, was up 19% above the prior year's nine-month results of $33.1 million, or $1.83 per share. As with the quarter, Applied Technology led the sales and net income increases for fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011.

The company reports its segment operating income exclusive of administrative and general expenses. Other income, interest expense and income taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments.

Applied Technology
Net sales of $32.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 were up $8.6 million, or 36% year-over-year and operating income of $10.7 million increased $3.3 million, or 45%. For the nine-month period, net sales of $103.9 million grew $26.1 million, or 33% and operating income of $37.9 million increased $12.6 million, or 50%. Applied Technology benefited from healthy agricultural fundamentals, capitalizing on strong brand recognition, industry leading service and greater acceptance of precision agriculture as a means of controlling input costs. International sales growth outpaced domestic growth for the three and nine months of fiscal 2012 as compared with one year ago, increasing 95% and 69%, respectively. Profits improved for the three and nine-month periods due to higher sales volume and positive operating leverage, although the growth was tempered by continued investments in R&D and business development.

Engineered Films
For the third quarter, net sales of $34.9 million grew $5.2 million, or 17% as compared with the third quarter of last year. Third quarter operating income of $5.6 million declined 19% year-over-year despite higher sales. Fiscal 2012 year-to-date net sales of $97.5 million increased $16.0 million, or 20% and operating income of $15.0 million was down $1.6 million, decreasing 10%. For both periods, increased demand for pit liners was driven by intensified drilling for oil and natural gas. Also, film deliveries to the geomembrane market, which are used primarily for environmental and water conservation containment liners, contributed to the three and nine month sales growth. Lower year-over-year profitability for both the quarter and year-to-date periods related to margin contraction due to higher material and overhead costs relative to sales.

Aerostar
Fiscal 2012 third quarter net sales of $10.5 million decreased $5.4 million, or 34%, and operating income of $1.8 million decreased $1.8 million, or 50%, compared to the prior year. Fiscal 2012 year-to-date net sales of $36.5 million decreased $0.3 million, or 1% and operating income of $8.1 million increased $0.9 million, or 13%. Third quarter sales and profit results were lower due

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to fluctuations in year-over-year aerostat sales and change in product mix. Year-to-date net sales and gross profit benefited from increased sales volume of T-11 Army parachutes, as contract shipments were not at full delivery levels until the third quarter of last year. This higher parachute sales volume offset the decreased aerostat deliveries during fiscal 2012. Higher parachute sales and the resulting profit, along with increased manufacturing efficiencies, drove year-to-date gross margins up to 30% as compared to 25% one year earlier, but were tempered by higher R&D and selling spending levels.

Electronic Systems
Third quarter net sales of $17.3 million as compared with $17.8 million one year earlier decreased 3%, and operating income of $2.3 million remained flat year-over-year. Fiscal 2012 nine-month net sales of $53.3 million increased by $1.2 million, or 2%, however, operating income of $8.0 million fell slightly by $0.2 million, or 3%. The fiscal 2012 three and nine-month results were impacted by lower aviation electronics deliveries but were mostly offset with increased intercompany sourcing to Applied Technology Division and hand-held bed control sales.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Applied Technology
Applied Technology provides precision agriculture products and information management tools to reduce costs and improve farm yields.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net sales
$
32,468

 
$
23,913

 
$
8,555

 
36
%
 
$
103,862

 
$
77,804

 
$
26,058

 
33
%
Gross profit
15,067

 
10,536

 
4,531

 
43
%
 
50,009

 
35,424

 
14,585

 
41
%
Gross margins
46.4
%
 
44.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
48.1
%
 
45.5
%
 
 
 
 
Operating income
10,667

 
7,336

 
3,331

 
45
%
 
37,859

 
25,257

 
12,602

 
50
%
Operating margins
32.9
%
 
30.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
36.5
%
 
32.5
%
 
 
 
 

The following factors were the primary drivers of the three and nine-month year-over-year growth in net sales and operating income:

Market conditions. Global market fundamentals were healthy as population and income growth in emerging economies have increased demand for food, while natural disasters and adverse weather conditions have restricted supplies. These factors have resulted in higher crop prices and wider acceptance of precision agriculture as a sound investment for maximizing yields and controlling input costs.

Sales volume and selling prices. The increase in net sales was driven by higher sales volume, as selling prices reflected only a modest increase year-over-year. The favorable year-over-year comparisons reflect strong sales growth across the majority of the division's product offerings, including application controls (i.e. control systems, flow meters, valves), field computers, guidance and steering products and boom controls.

International sales. For the three-month period, international sales almost doubled from one year ago and represented 23% of total segment revenue compared to 16% in fiscal 2011 third quarter. For the first nine months, sales outside the U.S. accounted for 27% of division revenue versus 21% for the first nine months of fiscal 2011. International sales of $28.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 increased $11.4 million, or 69 % year-over-year as improved farm fundamentals drove strong overall demand in Brazil, and to a lesser extent, Eastern Europe, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
 
Gross margins. Gross margins for the fiscal 2012 third quarter of 46.4% improved from 44.1% in fiscal 2011 third quarter due primarily to higher sales volume. Year-over-year comparative gross margins for the nine-month periods also improved, further highlighting the effect of higher sales and operating leverage on profitability.
   
Operating expenses. Third quarter operating expenses of 13.6% of net sales were relatively flat as a percentage of net sales compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Year-to-date operating expenses were 11.7% of net sales in fiscal 2012 compared to 13.1% for the prior year due to growth in net sales outpacing R&D and business development expenses.



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Engineered Films
Engineered Films produces high-quality flexible film for applications in energy, construction, agriculture, water and environmental safety.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net sales
$
34,947

 
$
29,772

 
$
5,175

 
17
 %
 
$
97,497

 
$
81,525

 
$
15,972

 
20
 %
Gross profit
6,688

 
7,311

 
(623
)
 
(9
)%
 
18,139

 
18,642

 
(503
)
 
(3
)%
Gross margins
19.1
%
 
24.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
18.6
%
 
22.9
%
 
 
 
 
Operating income
5,574

 
6,908

(a)
(1,334
)
 
(19
)%
 
14,987

 
16,578

(a)
(1,591
)
 
(10
)%
Operating margins
15.9
%
 
23.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
15.4
%
 
20.3
%
 
 
 
 

(a) Includes a $451,000 pre-tax gain on disposition of assets.

The following factors were the primary drivers of the three and nine month year-over-year changes:

Market conditions. Economic growth in emerging markets continued to support higher oil and natural gas prices, and in turn, increased related drilling activity and demand for pit liners in the energy market.

Sales volume and selling prices. Selling prices increased approximately 11% for the three and nine-month periods, reflecting higher material costs as compared with one year ago. Sales of new products also tended to increase revenues per pound shipped. Sales volume, as measured by pounds shipped, was relatively flat for the quarter and up 5% for the nine-month period. Sales growth for the third quarter was driven by increased geomembrane liners and covers related to a water reservoir project and higher sales of pit liners into the energy market. Year-to-date sales growth was predominately driven by pit liners sold into the energy market, increased demand for geomembrane liners and covers, and new product sales of FeedFresh™ and fumigation films in the agriculture market.

Gross margin decline. For the three-month period, margins declined 5.5 percentage points, while year-to-date margins fell 4.3 points. Despite an increase in sales, the lower gross profit in both periods was attributable to higher resin cost and an increase in overhead cost due to ramping up staffing and other costs in anticipation of the higher production levels that are associated with the new extrusion capacity.

Operating expenses. Third quarter operating expenses of $1.1 million increased 30.4% versus one year earlier, excluding the $0.5 million gain on disposition of the Ohio distribution facility in the prior year. This increased operating expenses as a percentage of net sales to 3.2% versus 2.9% for the previous period. Year-to-date operating expenses of $3.2 million were up 25.3% year-over-year, excluding the gain on disposition of assets. Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 3.2% compared to 3.1% for the nine-month period. The increase in operating expenses for both the three and nine-month periods was due to higher R&D spending and increased marketing and business development costs.


Aerostar
Aerostar provides solutions for scientific and military operations, research, surveillance and communications using specialized fabrics and films.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net sales
$
10,533

 
$
15,945

 
$
(5,412
)
 
(34
)%
 
$
36,533

 
$
36,833

 
$
(300
)
 
(1
)%
Gross profit
2,796

 
4,403

 
(1,607
)
 
(36
)%
 
11,016

 
9,221

 
1,795

 
19
 %
Gross margins
26.5
%
 
27.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
30.2
%
 
25.0
%
 
 
 
 
Operating income
1,807

 
3,606

 
(1,799
)
 
(50
)%
 
8,053

 
7,115

 
938

 
13
 %
Operating margins
17.2
%
 
22.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
22.0
%
 
19.3
%
 
 
 
 



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The following factors were the primary drivers of the year-over-year changes in net sales and operating income for the three and nine-month periods:

Sales volumes. Net sales for the third quarter decreased $5.4 million, or 34% compared to the prior year primarily due to a $5.7 million decrease of tethered aerostat deliveries. Aerostat sales can vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter as reflected in the three-month year-over-year comparison. A relatively high level of aerostat deliveries were made in last year's third quarter which resulted from shipments that had been delayed due to design changes and funding shifts in the preceding quarter. Year-to-date net sales were relatively flat, a $0.3 million decrease or 1%. An increase in T-11 parachute deliveries was offset by the decrease in tethered aerostat sales. Year-to-date T-11 parachute and spares revenue increased $5.6 million, or 67% as T-11 parachute sales increased year-over-year due to shipments made on follow-on delivery orders, in conjunction with the original order.

Gross margin changes. Third quarter gross margins declined from 27.6% one year ago to 26.5%. Gross margin expansion on T-11 parachutes resulted from manufacturing efficiencies and higher sales volume but was offset by a change in product mix, as aerostat sales carry a relatively higher margin. Aerostat sales accounted for approximately 16% of net sales in the third quarter fiscal 2012 compared to 46% in the third quarter fiscal 2011. Manufacturing efficiencies in T-11 parachute production drove the $1.8 million, or 5.2 point year-over-year improvement in the year-to-date gross margin. Last year's margins were unfavorably impacted by T-11 parachute start-up costs. As with the quarter, year-to-date margin growth was tempered by lower, high-margin aerostat sales.
  
Operating expenses. Third quarter operating expenses of $1.0 million increased to 9.4% of net sales from 5.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Year-to-date operating expenses of $3.0 million were 8.1% of net sales versus 5.7% one year earlier. Current year operating expenses primarily reflect increased investment in research and development to support next generation aerostat technology and the development of lighter but stronger materials, along with higher selling and business development expense to expand the tethered aerostat business.


Electronic Systems
Electronic Systems provides contract electronic manufacturing services, primarily for low volume/high mix industrial products.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Net sales
$
17,308

 
$
17,754

 
$
(446
)
 
(3
)%
 
$
53,315

 
$
52,109

 
$
1,206

 
2
 %
Gross profit
2,719

 
2,637

 
82

 
3
 %
 
9,152

 
9,207

 
(55
)
 
(1
)%
Gross margins
15.7
%
 
14.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
17.2
%
 
17.7
%
 
 
 
 
Operating income
2,293

 
2,297

 
(4
)
 
 %
 
8,012

 
8,234

 
(222
)
 
(3
)%
Operating margins
13.2
%
 
12.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
15.0
%
 
15.8
%
 
 
 
 

The following factors were the primary drivers of the three and nine-month year-over-year changes in net sales and operating income:

Sales volume. Third quarter net sales decreased 3% year-over-year, reflecting lower avionics volume. This was partially offset by additional sourcing of assemblies to the Applied Technology Division and increased sales of hand-held bed controls. For the nine months ended October 31, 2011, net sales were up slightly, increasing 2% from one year earlier. Increased intercompany sourcing of electronic circuit boards to Applied Technology and higher sales of hand-held bed controls more than offset the decline in avionics shipments.
 
Gross margins. For the quarter, year-over-year gross margins improved from 14.9% to 15.7% due to favorable product mix. This resulted from increased sales of hand-held bed controls versus lower sales of avionics revenue. For the nine months, gross margins declined slightly, falling from 17.7% to 17.2%.
 
Operating expenses. Third quarter and year-to-date operating expenses were relatively unchanged year-over-year.





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

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(dollars in thousands)
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
 
October 31,
2011
 
October 31,
2010
Administrative expenses
$
3,450

 
$
2,281

 
$
9,833

 
$
7,143

Administrative expenses as a % of sales
3.7
%
 
2.7
%
 
3.4
%
 
2.9
%
Other income (expense), net
$
(4
)
 
$
17

 
$
(93
)
 
$
(25
)
Effective tax rate
32.4
%
 
33.8
%
 
32.9
%
 
33.7
%

Administrative expenses increased year-over-year for the three and nine-month periods by 51% and 38%, respectively. Investments in additional finance, human resources and information technology personnel to support current and future growth strategies through a strengthened corporate infrastructure accounted for the majority of the increased spending. Higher professional services spending also contributed to the increase.
“Other income (expense), net” consists mainly of interest income, foreign currency transaction gain and activity related to the company's equity investment in SST. The year-over-year variability for the year-to-date expense is primarily attributable to SST results.
As compared with one year ago, the effective tax rates for the quarter and nine-month periods were favorably affected by tax benefits associated with the U.S. research and development tax credit and domestic production manufacturing credits. The research and development tax credit was not available at this time last year, but was renewed in December 2010.

OUTLOOK
Management anticipates a record year of sales and earnings. Net income growth exceeding the company's long-term objectives of 12 - 15% is expected. Profit is forecasted to grow at a higher rate relative to sales as a result of positive operating leverage; however, investment spending for research and development, capacity, capabilities and human capital will temper the overall growth rate in the near-term. The upcoming fourth quarter is expected to show growth in all divisions and the company is on pace for another record year in sales and net income.

Applied Technology
Management expects year-over-year fourth quarter sales and profit growth, although the pace of growth is expected to slow from recent quarterly results. Strong global demand for agriculture commodities is expected to support higher farm income and investment in agriculture equipment.

Management will continue to make significant investments in product development and global expansion and is committed to building on prior year investments in SST and Ranchview. The division's manufacturing facilities are in the process of being moved to a new location and any related disruptions should be short-lived. Worldwide agriculture conditions are expected to remain healthy for this segment, with rising global demand for food, heightened environmental concerns and broadening recognition of Raven's suite of productivity tools as a cost-effective investment supporting management's outlook for annual profit growth to out pace top line growth.

Engineered Films
Management anticipates sales growth to be driven by increased capacity and capabilities and market conditions, including energy and geomembrane. Crude oil prices continue to drive oil and gas drilling activities and demand for pit liners. The impact of transient factors, such as civil unrest in oil-producing countries and speculation, on the price of crude oil is uncertain.

The addition of new extrusion equipment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 is expected to increase annual capacity by 25-30%. This equipment will improve sales opportunities by adding both new capacity and capabilities to this division. Additional depreciation and new product introduction costs will partially offset the positive impact of the higher pounds produced until new extrusion capacity is fully utilized. This ramp-up period has typically taken 2-3 years, depending on market conditions.

In addition, profit margins are highly dependent on the ratio of selling prices to input costs. The selling price of blown films is largely driven by competitive pricing pressure, capacity utilization and market dynamics, including supply and demand. Plastic resin, a derivative of natural gas and oil, is the primary component of extruded films. Management expects operating income growth to exceed anticipated sales growth due to an improving spread of selling prices over resin cost partially offset by increased investment spending for research, capacity and capabilities.


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Aerostar
Management expects fourth quarter sales and operating income to increase versus a year ago due to continuing improvement of parachute margins and stronger aerostat sales. Tethered aerostat systems deployed in Afghanistan have promoted the safety of U.S. troops by successfully providing continuous wide-area surveillance of insurgents. Management expects future opportunities to provide cost-effective persistent surveillance for the military, although orders have varied significantly by quarter and follow-on orders are dependent on the government funding process. Management also sees opportunities for growth under existing government contracts for military parachutes and new contracts for protective wear. The engineering knowledge and manufacturing technology gained from these relationships along with expertise in sewing and sealing specialty fabrics will help solidify Aerostar's competitive advantage.

Electronic Systems
Management looks at Electronic Systems as a complementary business to its growth divisions: Engineered Films, Aerostar and especially Applied Technology. This business carries technical expertise that supports the efforts of its sister divisions and provides electronic manufacturing services to low-volume, high-mix customers that require high levels of service and engineering support. Management anticipates additional customers in fiscal 2012, but believes this growth will be offset by lower avionics sales. The mid- to long-term growth strategy is predicated on the development of proprietary products, expansion of the customer base and continued in-sourcing of assemblies for Raven's other divisions. Electronic Systems Division results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 are expected to show a solid year-over-year growth. Fourth quarter operating margins are expected to reflect improved product mix over the nine month results.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The company's liquidity and capital resources are strong. Management focuses on the current cash balance and operating cash flows in considering liquidity as operating cash flows have historically been the company'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 operating, investing and financing activities.

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

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $44.2 million at October 31, 2011, a $5.6 million increase compared to cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at January 31, 2011 of $38.6 million. The comparable balances one year earlier totaled $30.0 million, a $14.2 million increase.

Operating Activities
Operating cash flows result primarily from cash received from customers, which is offset primarily by cash payments for inventories, services, employee compensation and income taxes. Management evaluates working capital levels through the computation of days sales outstanding (“DSO”) and inventory turnover. DSO 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 $37.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 versus $26.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011. The increase in operating cash flows primarily reflects higher company earnings.

Inventory and accounts receivable consumed $16.8 million of cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 versus $17.0 million one year ago. The company continues to focus on disciplined inventory management, although the turnover rate has declined slightly from one year ago due to higher inventory levels to support aerostat sales (trailing 12-month inventory turnover of 5.4X at October 31, 2011 versus 5.6X at October 31, 2010). Cash collections continue to be efficient, with the trailing 12-month DSO of 47 days and 48 days at October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Year-over-year variability in operating liabilities provided an additional $2.0 million of cash due primarily to less cash consumed by accounts payable payments for the nine-month period partially offset by higher cash outflow of accrued liabilities.

Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities totaled $21.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 versus $7.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2011. Capital expenditures totaled $22.1 million compared to $9.4 million in the previous year, a 135.1% increase. Year-to-date capital spending consisted primarily of expenditures related to increased manufacturing capacity in Engineered Films, a new manufacturing facility in Applied Technology, and Aerostar's commitment to a higher level of product development investments for future growth, including facilities and equipment.


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Management anticipates record capital spending in fiscal 2012, in the $33 million range, as management sees opportunities to earn attractive returns on invested capital through organic investments. In addition, management will evaluate strategic acquisitions that result in expanded capabilities and solidify competitive advantages.

Financing Activities
Dividends of $9.8 million or $0.54 per share were paid during the first nine months of fiscal 2012 compared to $31.2 million or $1.73 per share one year ago. A special dividend of $1.25 per share, or $22.5 million, was paid during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the company increased the quarterly dividend rate (excluding special dividends) for the 25th consecutive year. Raven has now paid a dividend for 39 consecutive years.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes since the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance gives an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In either option, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as a part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The guidance should be applied retrospectively, and for public companies is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The company is evaluating the presentation options.

In September 2011, FASB issued updated guidance on goodwill impairment testing. This guidance seeks to reduce the cost and complexity of performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. This amendment permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a more likely than not (more than 50% likelihood) that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The performance of the two-step impairment test becomes unnecessary if after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The company does not expect the adoption of these provisions to have a material impact on the company's consolidated financial statements.



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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
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. 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 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. Foreign currency fluctuations had no material effect on the company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of October 31, 2011, the end of the period covered by this report, management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of such date. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 31, 2011.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended October 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q 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 management believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that these 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, construction, and oil and gas well drilling; or changes in competition, raw material availability, technology or relationships with the company’s largest customers—any of which could adversely affect any of the company’s product lines—as well as other risks described in the company’s 10-K under Item 1A. This list is not exhaustive, and the company does not have an obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements are made.


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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings:
The company is involved as a defendant in lawsuits, claims or disputes arising in the normal course of business. The settlement 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 1A. Risk Factors: No material change.

Item 2. Changes in Securities: None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities: None

Item 4. Reserved

Item 5. Other Information: None

Item 6. Exhibits Filed:
31.1
 
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
31.2
 
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.1
 
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2
 
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Thomas Iacarella  
 
 
Thomas Iacarella 
 
 
Vice President and CFO, Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 
 
Date: December 2, 2011


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