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Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS) is a prominent player in the aerospace modifications and professional services sectors. The company’s Aerospace Products segment is dedicated to the manufacture, sale, and service of electronic equipment, as well as modifications to aircraft structures and electrical systems. This segment is supported by two FAA Repair Stations, and focuses on aircraft such as Learjet, Beechcraft King Air, Caravan, and Gulfstream. Additionally, Butler National designs and manufactures robust electronic controls and cabling.
The Professional Services segment of Butler National operates a gaming and entertainment facility in Dodge City, Kansas. Known as Boot Hill Casino and Resort, this facility features approximately 500 slot machines, 16 table games, and a DraftKings branded sportsbook.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, Butler National reported a 12% increase in revenue to $17.2 million, driven by a 28% increase in Aerospace Products revenue and a slight 1% rise in Professional Services revenue. The second quarter of fiscal 2024 also saw growth, with a 1% increase in overall revenue to $19.6 million. The Aerospace Products segment continues to explore new opportunities in both domestic and international markets, focusing on the development of new Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certificates (STCs).
Notably, sports wagering became legal in Kansas on September 1, 2022, contributing $0.7 million to the Professional Services segment’s revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. This segment is highlighted by the operation of a DraftKings branded sportsbook at Boot Hill Casino & Resort, opened on February 28, 2023.
Financially, Butler National showed a positive net income of $719,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, up from $431,000 in the same period of fiscal 2023. Despite a decrease in cash position by $7.8 million during the three months ended July 31, 2023, the backlog remained strong at $29.3 million. The company continues to focus on upgrading facilities, controlling general and administrative expenses, and enhancing shareholder value.
In terms of recent achievements, Butler National has invested significantly in the development of new products, spending approximately $828,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 on design, engineering, testing, and certification. The company is optimistic about its future, with a strong backlog and ongoing efforts to recruit skilled workers and develop new products.
Trucept Inc. (OTC Pink: TREP) reported robust financial results for the year ending December 31, 2022, demonstrating continued profitability. The company achieved a 14.3% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, accompanied by an 11.4% rise in total stockholders' equity. CEO Norman Tipton noted the positive performance amid economic challenges and highlighted the appointment of a new auditing firm to facilitate an uplist to OTCQB. Trucept provides a range of professional services, showcasing resilience and consistent growth in its operations.
Trucept Inc. (OTC Pink: TREP) has announced its financial results for the full year 2022, showcasing a 14.3% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. This marks another consecutive year of profitability for the company. Total stockholders' equity also saw an increase of 11.4%. CEO Norman Tipton expressed satisfaction with the company's performance despite economic challenges and highlighted efforts to advance financial audits for a potential up-listing on the OTCQB. Trucept continues to expand its professional services, including marketing and payroll, to assist businesses in navigating growth.
Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. (OTC Pink: TSBA) provided an update on its financial condition amidst recent market turbulence. CEO James Black emphasized the bank's strong capital position, well above regulatory requirements, and a diversified deposit base. Despite the failures of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, Touchstone reported growth in net deposits for Q1 2023. However, the bank is monitoring a $1.0 million subordinated debt investment with Signature Bank, which may necessitate an impairment charge affecting earnings. Touchstone Bank continues to uphold liquidity and capital strength to support customers.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) reported a net income of $12.9 billion for 2022, with a fourth-quarter income of $1.4 billion. The financial results are detailed in its 2022 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2023. The filing includes consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022. Fannie Mae has also scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Investors can find related documents and further details on Fannie Mae’s website.
On February 7, 2023, Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) priced its Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Series 2023-R02, a $709 million note offering, marking its second CAS REMIC transaction of the year. The reference pool encompasses about 64,000 single-family mortgage loans valued at approximately $20.3 billion. Loans were acquired between February and March 2022, with loan-to-value ratios ranging from 60.01% to 80.00%. Fannie Mae will retain portions of several tranches and has issued over $60 billion in CAS notes overall, transferring credit risk on more than $2 trillion in single-family mortgages.
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