UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2020

 

or

 

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______

 

Commission File No. 000-05131

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

42-0920725

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

5556 Highway 9

Armstrong, Iowa 50514

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(712) 864-3131

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock $.01 par value

ARTW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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.  Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).  Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☒
  Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Number of common shares outstanding as of July 1, 2020: 4,426,691

 

 

 

 

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Index

    Page No.
PART I  – FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets May 31, 2020 and November 30, 2019

1

     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three-month and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 2
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity Three-month and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Six-month periods ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 4
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement 5
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 26
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures  26
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION 27
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 27
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 27
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  27
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 27
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 27
     
Item 5. Other Information 27
     
Item 6. Exhibits 28
     
  SIGNATURES 29

 

 

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 
Assets                

Current assets:

               

Cash

  $ 2,948     $ 3,145  

Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $33,428 and $22,925 in 2020 and 2019, respectively

    2,153,391       1,679,975  

Inventories, net

    9,532,711       8,778,507  

Cost and profit in excess of billings

    161,715       726,667  

Net investment in sales-type leases, current

    77,607       148,005  

Other current assets

    213,272       70,931  

Total current assets

    12,141,644       11,407,230  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    5,396,829       5,362,907  

Assets held for lease, net

    622,065       713,782  

Deferred income taxes

    2,118,465       1,786,048  

Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term

    -       5,782  

Other assets

    100,608       71,189  

Total assets

  $ 20,379,611     $ 19,346,938  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 1,197,192     $ 1,205,313  

Customer deposits

    225,312       105,363  

Billings in excess of cost and profit

    268,361       88,931  

Income taxes payable

    6,400       6,400  

Accrued expenses

    1,211,753       1,132,826  

Line of credit

    3,130,530       2,578,530  

Current portion of long-term debt

    87,909       85,401  

Total current liabilities

    6,127,457       5,202,764  

Long-term liabilities

               

Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities

    22,775       -  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

    3,548,494       2,350,592  

Total liabilities

    9,698,726       7,553,356  

Commitments and Contingencies

               

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Undesignated preferred stock - $0.01 par value. Authorized 500,000 shares in 2020 and 2019; issued 0 shares in 2020 and 2019.

    -       -  

Common stock – $0.01 par value. Authorized 9,500,000 shares in 2020 and 2019; issued 4,464,837 in 2020 and 4,321,087 in 2019

    44,648       43,211  

Additional paid-in capital

    3,401,402       3,250,087  

Retained earnings

    7,308,429       8,547,342  

Treasury stock, at cost (33,313 in 2020 and 18,842 in 2019 shares)

    (73,594 )     (47,058 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    10,680,885       11,793,582  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 20,379,611     $ 19,346,938  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

 

Sales

  $ 5,445,732     $ 5,747,256     $ 10,471,656     $ 9,871,482  

Cost of goods sold

    4,451,016       4,788,261       8,499,779       8,307,644  
Gross profit     994,716       958,995       1,971,877       1,563,838  

Expenses:

                               

Engineering

    122,593       116,773       232,445       263,986  

Selling

    401,224       397,270       856,908       740,617  

General and administrative

    1,395,515       814,465       2,276,837       1,651,371  
Total expenses     1,919,332       1,328,508       3,366,190       2,655,974  
Income (Loss) from operations     (924,616 )     (369,513 )     (1,394,313 )     (1,092,136 )

Other income (expense):

                               

Interest expense

    (77,246 )     (100,402 )     (160,520 )     (185,441 )

Other

    4,698       11,092       13,897       37,915  
Total other income (expense)     (72,548 )     (89,310 )     (146,623 )     (147,526 )
Income (Loss) before income taxes     (997,164 )     (458,823 )     (1,540,936 )     (1,239,662 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

    (195,444 )     (102,781 )     (302,023 )     (277,688 )
Net Income (Loss)     (801,720 )     (356,042 )     (1,238,913 )     (961,974 )
                                 

Net Income (Loss) per share

                               

Basic Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.28 )   $ (0.23 )

Diluted Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.28 )   $ (0.23 )

 

                               
 Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share     4,401,754       4,299,289       4,358,982       4,272,532  

 

                               
 Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share     4,401,754       4,299,289       4,358,982       4,272,532  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

Six Months Ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

    Common Stock     Additional             Treasury Stock          
   

Number of

shares

   

Par value

   

paid-in

capital

   

Retained

earnings

   

Number of

shares

   

Amount

   

Total

 
                                                         

Balance, November 30, 2018

    4,225,050     $ 42,250     $ 3,055,632     $ 9,966,928       9,286     $ (27,735 )   $ 13,037,075  

Stock based compensation

    84,537       846       118,598       -       5,493       (10,820 )     108,624  

Net (loss)

    -       -       -       (961,974 )     -       -       (961,974 )

Balance, May 31, 2019

    4,309,587       43,096       3,174,230       9,004,954       14,779       (38,555 )     12,183,725  

 

    Common Stock     Additional             Treasury Stock          
   

Number of

shares

   

Par value

   

paid-in

capital

   

Retained

earnings

   

Number of

shares

   

Amount

   

Total

 
                                                         

Balance, November 30, 2019

    4,321,087     $ 43,211     $ 3,250,087     $ 8,547,342       18,842     $ (47,058 )   $ 11,793,582  

Stock based compensation

    143,750       1,437       151,315       -       14,471       (26,536 )     126,216  

Net (loss)

    -       -       -       (1,238,913 )     -       -       (1,238,913 )

Balance, May 31, 2020

    4,464,837       44,648       3,401,402       7,308,429       33,313       (73,594 )     10,680,885  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

 

Cash flows from operations:

               

Net (loss) from continuing operations

  $ (1,238,913 )   $ (961,974 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Stock based compensation

    152,752       119,444  

(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment

    8,306       (10,303 )

Depreciation and amortization expense

    459,436       549,333  

Bad debt expense

    10,478       3,673  

Deferred income taxes

    (332,417 )     (279,536 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

(Increase) decrease in:

               

Accounts receivable

    (483,894 )     (1,134,324 )

Inventories

    (754,204 )     151,839  

Net investment in sales-type leases

    76,180       53,436  

Other assets

    (142,341 )     (141,018 )

Increase (decrease) in:

               

Accounts payable

    (8,121 )     133,974  

Contracts in progress, net

    744,382       732,952  

Customer deposits

    119,949       366,654  

Income taxes payable

    -       (2,545 )

Accrued expenses

    69,630       (97,669 )

Net cash (used in) operating activities

    (1,318,777 )     (516,064 )

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

    (412,294 )     (186,215 )

Net proceeds from sale of assets

    5,000       893,713  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (407,294 )     707,498  

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Net change in line of credit

    552,000       94,000  

Proceeds from term debt

    1,242,900       -  

Repayment of term debt

    (42,490 )     (273,725 )

Repurchases of common stock

    (26,536 )     (10,820 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    1,725,874       (190,545 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash

    (197 )     889  

Cash at beginning of period

    3,145       3,512  

Cash at end of period

  $ 2,948     $ 4,401  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid during the period for:

               

Interest

  $ 138,280     $ 170,992  

Income taxes

  $ 30,394     $ 3,855  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 
 

1)

Description of the Company

 

Unless otherwise specified, as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Art’s-Way,” and the “Company” refer to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

 

The Company began operations as a farm equipment manufacturer in 1956. Since that time, it has become a major worldwide manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Its principal manufacturing plant is located in Armstrong, Iowa.

 

The Company has organized its business into three operating segments. Management separately evaluates the financial results of each segment because each is a strategic business unit offering different products and requiring different technology and marketing strategies. The Agricultural Products segment manufactures and sells farm equipment and related replacement parts under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. The Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses, and the Tools segment manufactures steel cutting tools and inserts.

 

 
 

2)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Statement Presentation

 

The foregoing condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019. The results of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2020.

 

Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the three and six months ended May 31, 2020. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

In accordance with ASC 606, revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer and recognized when the Company satisfies the performance obligation specified in each contract. The major sources of revenue for the Agricultural Products and Tools segments are farm equipment, service parts related to farm equipment and steel cutting tools and inserts. The Agricultural Products and Tools segments generally execute short-term contracts that contain a single performance obligation – the delivery of product to the common carrier. The Company recognizes revenue for the production and sale of farm equipment, service parts and cutting tools upon shipment of the goods. Shipment of the goods is the point in time when risk of ownership and title pass to the buyer. All sales are made to authorized dealers whose application for dealer status has been approved and who have been informed of general sales policies. Any changes in the Company’s terms are documented in the most recently published price lists. Pricing is fixed and determinable according to the Company’s published equipment and parts price lists. Title to all equipment and parts sold passes to the buyer upon delivery to the carrier and is not subject to a customer acceptance provision. Proof of the passing of title is documented by the signing of the delivery receipt by a representative of the carrier. Post shipment obligations are limited to any claim with respect to the condition of the equipment or parts. The Agricultural Products and Tools segments each typically require payment in full 30 days after the ship date. To take advantage of program discounts, some customers pay deposits up front. Any deposits received are considered unearned revenue and increase contract liabilities.

 

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In certain circumstances, upon the customer’s written request, the Company may recognize revenue when production is complete, and the goods are ready for shipment. At the buyer’s request, the Company will bill the buyer upon completing all performance obligations, but before shipment. The buyer dictates that the Company ship the goods per its direction from the Company’s manufacturing facility, as is customary with this type of agreement, in order to minimize shipping costs. The written agreement with the customer specifies that the goods will be delivered on a schedule to be determined by the customer, with a final specified delivery date, and that the Company will segregate the goods from its inventory, such that they are not available to fill other orders. This agreement also specifies that the buyer is required to purchase all goods manufactured under this agreement. Title of the goods will pass to the buyer when the goods are complete and ready for shipment, per the customer agreement. At the transfer of title, all risks of ownership have passed to the buyer, and the buyer agrees to maintain insurance on the manufactured items that have not yet been shipped. The Company has operated using bill and hold agreements with certain customers for many years, with consistent satisfactory results for both buyer and seller. The credit terms on this agreement are consistent with the credit terms on all other sales. All risks of loss are shouldered by the buyer, and there are no exceptions to the buyer’s commitment to accept and pay for these manufactured goods.

 

The Modular Buildings segment is in the construction industry with its major source of revenue arising from modular building sales. Sales of modular buildings are generally recognized using input methods to measure progress towards the satisfaction of a performance obligation using the percentage of completion method. Revenue and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Contract costs consist of direct costs on contracts, including labor, materials, amounts payable to subcontractors and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as equipment costs, insurance and employee benefits. Contract cost is recorded as incurred, and revisions in contract revenues and cost estimates are reflected in the accounting period when known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Contract losses are recognized when current estimates of total contract revenue and contract cost indicate a loss. Estimated contract costs include any and all costs appropriately allocable to the contract. The provision for these contract losses will be the excess of estimated contract costs over estimated contract revenues. Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those changes arising from contract change orders, penalty provisions and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. The Company uses significant judgements in determining estimated contract costs and completion percentages throughout the life of the project. Stock modular building sales also occur and are recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation is fulfilled through substantial completion. Substantial completion is achieved through customer acceptance of the completed building. The Modular Buildings segment executes contracts with customers that can be short- or long-term in nature. These contracts can have multiple performance obligations and revenue from these can be recognized over time or at a point in time depending on the nature of the contracts. Payment terms for the Modular Buildings segment vary by contract, but typically utilize money down and progress payments throughout the life of the contract. The payment terms of the Modular Buildings segment have the most impact on the Company’s contract receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities. Project invoicing from the Modular Buildings segment increases contract receivables and has an effect on contract liabilities through billings in excess of costs and estimated gross profit and advanced payments. The balance of contract assets is typically made up of the balance of costs in and estimated gross profit in excess of billings. Costs and profit in excess of amounts billed are classified as current assets and billings in excess of cost and profit are classified as current liabilities.

 

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The Company leases modular buildings to certain customers and accounts for these transactions as operating or sales-type leases. These leases have terms of up to 36 months and are collateralized by a security interest in the related modular building. On sales-type leases, the lessee has a bargain purchase option available at the end of the lease term. A minimum lease receivable is recorded net of unearned interest income and profit on sale at the time the building is substantially complete. Profit related to the sale of the building is recorded upon fulfillment of the Company’s obligation to the lessee. On operating leases, the Company recognizes rent when the lessee has all the rights and benefits of ownership of the asset.

 

The Agricultural Products segment offers variable consideration in the form of discounts depending on participation in yearly early order programs. This variable consideration is allocated to the transaction price of all products in a sales arrangement and is not contingent on future outcomes. The Agricultural Products segment does not offer rebates or credits. The Tools segment offers quantity discounts that are allocated to the transaction price of each product once the quantity break is achieved. The Tools segment does not offer rebates or credits. The Modular Buildings segment does not offer discounts, rebates or credits.

 

The Company’s returns policy allows for new and saleable parts to be returned, subject to inspection and a restocking charge, which is included in net sales. Whole goods are not returnable. Shipping costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Freight costs incurred are included in cost of goods sold. Customer deposits consist of advance payments from customers, in the form of cash, for revenue to be recognized in the following year.

 

For information on product warranty as it applies to ASC 606, refer to Note 9 “Product Warranty.”

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

 

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Leases

 

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which requires a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on its balance sheet for all leases with terms of 12 months or greater. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those years. The Company adopted this guidance for fiscal 2020 using the modified retrospective approach, including interim periods within that reporting period. Under the modified retrospective approach, the Company did not adjust prior comparative periods. The Company has a moderate amount of leasing activity mainly as the lessee of office equipment and as the lessor of modular rental buildings. As a result of adoption, the Company recognized $34,316 as a right-of-use asset and $34,316 of lease liabilities on the balance sheet for office equipment it leases. The Company’s activity as a lessor will remain mostly unaffected by this guidance. The Company’s additional disclosures may include, but are not limited to:

 

 

Nature of its leases

 

Significant assumptions and judgements used

 

Information about leases that have not yet commenced

 

Related-party lease transactions

 

Accounting policy election regarding short-term leases

 

Finance, operating, short-term and variable lease costs

 

Maturity analysis of operating lease payments, lease receivables and lease obligations

 

Tabular disclosure of lease-related income

 

Components of the net investment in a lease

 

Information on the management of risk associated with residual asset

 

 
 

3)

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The following table displays revenue by reportable segment from external customers, disaggregated by major source. The Company believes disaggregating by these categories depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.

 

   

Three Months Ended May 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 2,299,000     $ -     $ -     $ 2,299,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    669,000       -       -       669,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       570,000       570,000  

Modular buildings

    -       1,633,000       -       1,633,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       163,000       -       163,000  

Other

    103,000       3,000       6,000       112,000  
    $ 3,071,000     $ 1,799,000     $ 576,000     $ 5,446,000  

 

   

Three Months Ended May 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 2,879,000     $ -     $ -     $ 2,879,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    665,000       -       -       665,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       544,000       544,000  

Modular buildings

    -       1,368,000       -       1,368,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       168,000       -       168,000  

Other

    93,000       22,000       8,000       123,000  
    $ 3,637,000     $ 1,558,000     $ 552,000     $ 5,747,000  

 

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Six Months Ended May 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 4,647,000     $ -     $ -     $ 4,647,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    1,200,000       -       -       1,200,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       1,179,000       1,179,000  

Modular buildings

    -       540,000       -       540,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       318,000       -       318,000  

Other

    176,000       2,398,000       14,000       2,588,000  
    $ 6,023,000     $ 3,256,000     $ 1,193,000     $ 10,472,000  

 

   

Six Months Ended May 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 4,881,000     $ -     $ -     $ 4,881,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    1,216,000       -       -       1,216,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       1,028,000       1,028,000  

Modular buildings

    -       2,163,000       -       2,163,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       348,000       -       348,000  

Other

    150,000       69,000       16,000       235,000  
    $ 6,247,000     $ 2,580,000     $ 1,044,000     $ 9,871,000  

 

 

 
 

4)

Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

 

The following table provides information about contract receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

   

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Receivables

  $ 660,000     $ 115,000  

Assets

    162,000       727,000  

Liabilities

  $ 365,000     $ 89,000  

 

The amount of revenue recognized in the first six months of fiscal 2020 that was included in a contract liability at November 30, 2019 was approximately $89,000 compared to $185,000 in the same period of fiscal 2019. The significant change in contract receivables reflected above is due to progress billings from open contracts in the Modular Buildings segment. Contract assets are down significantly from November 30, 2019 as billings caught up to costs in the Modular Buildings segment during the second quarter. There are also a few contracts in the Modular Buildings segment that are currently overbilled, which created an increase in contract liabilities at May 31, 2020.

 

The Company utilizes the practical expedient exception for reporting performance obligations and will report only on performance obligations greater than one year. As of May 31, 2020, the Company had no performance obligations with an original expected duration greater than one year.

 

 
 

5)

Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock

 

Basic net income (loss) per share of common stock has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus equivalent shares assuming the exercise of stock options. Potential shares of common stock that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share.

 

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Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share have been computed based on the following as of May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

 
   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

 

Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:

               
                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (801,720 )   $ (356,042 )
                 

Denominator:

               

For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding

    4,401,754       4,299,289  

Effect of dilutive stock options

    -       -  

For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding

    4,401,754       4,299,289  
                 
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.08 )
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.18 )   $ (0.08 )

 

 

   

For the Six Months Ended

 
   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

 

Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:

               
                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (1,238,913 )   $ (961,974 )
                 

Denominator:

               

For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding

    4,358,982       4,272,532  

Effect of dilutive stock options

    -       -  

For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding

    4,358,982       4,272,532  
                 
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.28 )   $ (0.23 )
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.28 )   $ (0.23 )

 

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6)

Inventory

 

Major classes of inventory are:

 

   

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Raw materials

  $ 7,400,831     $ 7,156,001  

Work in process

    393,939       492,125  

Finished goods

    4,315,166       3,905,373  

Gross inventory

  $ 12,109,936     $ 11,553,499  

Less: Reserves

    (2,577,225 )     (2,774,992 )

Net Inventory

  $ 9,532,711     $ 8,778,507  

 

 

 
 

7)

Accrued Expenses

 

Major components of accrued expenses are:

 

   

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Salaries, wages, and commissions

  $ 679,353     $ 555,201  

Accrued warranty expense

    268,233       203,185  

Other

    264,167       374,440  
    $ 1,211,753     $ 1,132,826  

 

 

 
 

8)

Assets Held for Lease

 

Major components of assets held for lease are:

 

   

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Modular Buildings

  $ 622,065     $ 713,783  

Net assets held for lease

  $ 622,065     $ 713,783  

 

Rents recognized from assets held for lease included in sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 were $162,719 and $318,227, respectively, compared to $168,465 and $347,509 for the three and six months ended May 31, 2019, respectively. Rents recognized in sales were related to the leasing of modular buildings as a part of the normal course of business operations of the Modular Buildings segment.

 

The Company has no future minimum lease receipts under contract from assets held for lease as of May 31, 2020.

 

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9)

Product Warranty

 

The Company offers warranties of various lengths to its customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. The average length of the warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. The Company’s warranties require it to repair or replace defective products during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. Product warranty is included in the price of the product and provides assurance that the product will function in accordance with agreed-upon specifications. It does not represent a separate performance obligation under ASC 606. The Company records a liability for estimated costs that may be incurred under its warranties. The costs are estimated based on historical experience and any specific warranty issues that have been identified. Although historical warranty costs have been within expectations, there can be no assurance that future warranty costs will not exceed historical amounts. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the balance as necessary. The accrued warranty balance is included in accrued expenses as shown in Note 7 “Accrued Expenses.” Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

 
   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

 

Balance, beginning

  $ 239,233     $ 25,857  

Settlements / adjustments

    (37,146 )     (62,640 )

Warranties issued

    66,146       126,420  

Balance, ending

  $ 268,233     $ 89,637  

 

   

For the Six Months Ended

 
   

May 31, 2020

   

May 31, 2019

 

Balance, beginning

  $ 203,185     $ 96,786  

Settlements / adjustments

    (65,722 )     (194,938 )

Warranties issued

    130,770       187,789  

Balance, ending

  $ 268,233     $ 89,637  

 

 
 

10)

Loan and Credit Agreements

 

The Company maintains two revolving lines of credit and two term loans with Bank Midwest. The Company also previously maintained a term loan with The First National Bank of West Union.

 

Bank Midwest Revolving Lines of Credit and Term Loans

 

The Company maintains a credit facility with Bank Midwest consisting of a $5,000,000 revolving line of credit (the “2017 Line of Credit”), and a $2,600,000 term loan due October 1, 2037 (the “Term Loan”). On May 31, 2020, the balance of the 2017 Line of Credit was $3,130,530 with $1,869,470 remaining available, as may be limited by the borrowing base calculation. The 2017 Line of Credit borrowing base is an amount equal to 75% of accounts receivable balances (discounted for aged receivables), plus 50% of inventory, less any outstanding loan balance on the 2017 Line of Credit. At May 31, 2020, the 2017 Line of Credit was not limited by the borrowing base calculation. Any unpaid principal amount borrowed on the 2017 Line of Credit accrues interest at a floating rate per annum equal to 1.00% above the Wall Street Journal rate published in the money rates section of the Wall Street Journal. The interest rate floor is set at 4.25% per annum and the current interest rate is 4.25% per annum. The 2017 Line of Credit was most recently renewed on March 30, 2020. The 2017 Line of Credit matures on March 30, 2021 and requires monthly interest-only payments.

 

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The Term Loan accrues interest at a rate of 5.00% for the first sixty months. Thereafter, the Term Loan will accrue interest at a floating rate per annum equal to 0.75% above the Wall Street Journal rate published the money rates section of the Wall Street Journal. The interest rate floor is set at 4.15% per annum and the interest rate may only be adjusted by Bank Midwest once every five years. Monthly payments of $17,271 for principal and interest are required. The Term Loan is also guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), which required an upfront guarantee fee of $62,400 and requires an annual fee of 0.5% of the unpaid balance. As part of the USDA guarantee requirements, shareholders owning more than 20% are required to personally guarantee a portion of the Term Loan, in an amount equal to their stock ownership percentage. J. Ward McConnell Jr., the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and a shareholder owning more than 20% of the Company’s outstanding stock, is guaranteeing approximately 38% of the Term Loan, for an annual fee of 2% of the personally guaranteed amount. The initial guarantee fee will be amortized over the life of the Term Loan, and the annual fees and personally guaranteed amounts are expensed monthly.

 

On February 13, 2019, the Company opened a $4,000,000 revolving line of credit (the “2019 Line of Credit”) with Bank Midwest in connection with bonding obligations for the Company’s performance of a large modular laboratory construction project. Funds under the 2019 Line of Credit will be undisbursed to the Company and will be held by Bank Midwest in connection with an Irrevocable Letter of Credit issued by Bank Midwest for the project. The 2019 Line of Credit accrues interest at a floating rate per annum equal to 1.00% above the Wall Street Journal rate published in the money rates section of the Wall Street Journal. The interest rate floor is set at 4.25% per annum and the current interest rate is 4.25% per annum. The 2019 Line of Credit was recently renewed on February 13, 2020. The 2019 Line of Credit is payable upon demand by Bank Midwest. If no earlier demand is made, the unpaid principal and accrued interest will be payable in one payment, due on February 13, 2021. As of May 31, 2020, the funds on the 2019 Line of Credit remain undisbursed and are held by Bank Midwest.

 

On April 20, 2020, the Company obtained a loan in the amount of $1,242,900 from Bank Midwest in connection with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP Loan”). A portion of the PPP Loan may be forgiven based on the Company’s use of the proceeds of the PPP Loan for its payroll costs and other expenses in accordance with the requirements of the Paycheck Protection Program. If the PPP Loan is not fully forgiven, the Company will remain liable for the full and punctual payment of the outstanding principal balance plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company expects all or a significant portion of the PPP loan to be forgiven. The PPP Loan accrues interest at a rate per annum equal to 1.00%, the outstanding principal balance plus accrued and unpaid interest is due on April 20, 2022. The PPP Loan is unsecured. The PPP Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.

 

On June 18, 2020, and again on June 24, 2020 the Company executed the standard loan documents required for securing loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance program in light of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. Two loans were executed on June 18, 2020 with principal amounts of $150,000 each, with a third loan being executed on June 24, 2020 with a principal amount of $150,000 with proceeds being used for working capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum and will accrue from the date of inception. Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning June 18, 2021 (twelve months from the date of the EIDL Loans) and June 24, 2021 in the amount of $731 (per loan). The balance of principal and interest is payable 30 years from the date of the EIDL. The EIDL’s are secured by a security interest on all of the Company’s assets.

 

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Each of the 2017 Line of Credit and the Term Loan are governed by the terms of a separate Promissory Note, dated September 28, 2017, entered into between the Company and Bank Midwest. The 2019 Line of Credit is governed by the terms of a Promissory Note, dated February 13, 2019, entered into between the Company and Bank Midwest. The PPP Loan is governed by the terms of a Promissory Note, dated April 20, 2020, entered into between the Company and Bank Midwest.

 

In connection with the 2017 Line of Credit, the Company, Art’s-Way Scientific Inc. and Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way Inc. each entered into a Commercial Security Agreement with Bank Midwest, dated September 28, 2017, pursuant to which each granted to Bank Midwest a first priority security interest in certain inventory, equipment, accounts, chattel paper, instruments, letters of credit and other assets to secure the obligations of the Company under the line of credit. Each of Art’s-Way Scientific Inc. and Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way Inc. also agreed to guarantee the obligations of the Company pursuant to the 2017 Line of Credit, as set forth in Commercial Guaranties, each dated September 28, 2017. The 2019 Line of Credit is also secured by these existing security documents.

 

To further secure the 2017 Line of Credit, the Company granted Bank Midwest a mortgage on its Canton, Ohio property held by Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way Inc. The 2019 Line of Credit is also secured by the mortgage on the Canton, Ohio property. The Term Loan is secured by a mortgage on the Company’s Armstrong, Iowa and Monona, Iowa properties. Each mortgage is governed by the terms of a separate Mortgage, dated September 28, 2017, and each property is also subject to a separate Assignment of Rents, dated September 28, 2017.

 

If the Company or its subsidiaries (as guarantors pursuant to the Commercial Guaranties) commits an event of default with respect to the promissory notes and fails or is unable to cure that default, Bank Midwest may immediately terminate its obligation, if any, to make additional loans to the Company and may accelerate the Company’s obligations under the promissory notes. Bank Midwest shall also have all other rights and remedies for default provided by the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as any other applicable law and the various loan agreements. In addition, in an event of default, Bank Midwest may foreclose on the mortgaged property.

 

Compliance with Bank Midwest covenants is measured annually at November 30. The terms of the Bank Midwest loan agreements require the Company to maintain a minimum working capital ratio of 1.75, while maintaining a minimum of $5,100,000 of working capital. Additionally, a maximum debt to worth ratio of 1 to 1 must be maintained, with a minimum of 40% tangible balance sheet equity, with variations subject to mutual agreement. The Company is also required to maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25, with a 0.10 tolerance. The Company also must receive bank approval for purchases or sales of equipment over $100,000 annually and maintain reasonable salaries and owner compensation. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of November 30, 2019 other than the debt service coverage ratio. Bank Midwest issued a waiver forgiving the noncompliance, and no event of default has occurred. The next measurement date is November 30, 2020.

 

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

 

On June 18, 2020, and again on June 24, 2020 the Company executed the standard loan documents required for securing loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. Two loans were executed on June 18, 2020 with principal amounts of $150,000 each, with a third loan being executed on June 24, 2020 with a principal amount of $150,000. Proceeds from these EIDLs are being used for working capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum and will accrue from the date of inception. Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning June 18, 2021 (twelve months from the date of the EIDLs) and June 24, 2021 in the amount of $731 per EIDL. The balance of principal and interest is payable 30 years from the date of the EIDL. The EIDLs are secured by a security interest on all of the Company’s assets. Each EIDL is governed by the terms of a separate Promissory Note, dated either June 18, 2020 or June 24, 2020, as applicable, entered into between the Company or the applicable subsidiary.

 

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First National Bank of West Union Term Loan

 

On May 1, 2010, the Company obtained a $1,300,000 loan to finance the purchase of an additional facility located in West Union, Iowa to be used as a distribution center, warehouse facility, and manufacturing plant for certain products under the Art’s-Way brand. The loan was secured by a mortgage on the Company’s West Union Facility, pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement dated May 1, 2010 between the Company and The First National Bank of West Union.

 

On December 14, 2018, the Company repaid this loan in full in connection with the sale of the West Union, Iowa facility.

 

A summary of the Company’s term debt is as follows:

 

   

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Bank Midwest loan payable in monthly installments of $17,271 including interest at 5.00%, due October 1, 2037

  $ 2,393,503     $ 2,435,993  

Bank Midwest loan payable in one principal payment including interest at 1.00%, due April 20, 2022

    1,242,900       -  

Total term debt

  $ 3,636,403     $ 2,435,993  

Less current portion of term debt

    87,909       85,401  

Term debt, excluding current portion

  $ 3,548,494     $ 2,350,592  

 

 

A summary of the minimum maturities of term debt follows for the years ending November 30:

 

Year

 

Amount

 

2020

  $ 42,911  

2021

    90,179  

2022

    1,337,758  

2023

    99,781  

2024

    104,665  

2025 and thereafter

    1,961,109  
    $ 3,636,403  

 

 
 

11)

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating losses.

 

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12)

Related Party Transactions

 

During the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, the Company did not recognize any revenues from transactions with a related party, and no amounts in accounts receivable balances were due from a related party. From time to time, the Company purchases various supplies from related parties, which are companies owned by J. Ward McConnell, Jr., the Vice Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Marc McConnell, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, also serves as President of these companies. J. Ward McConnell, Jr., as a shareholder owning more than 20% of the Company’s outstanding stock, was required to guarantee a portion of the Company’s Term Loan in accordance with the USDA guarantee on the Company’s Term Loan. J. Ward McConnell, Jr. is paid a monthly fee for his guarantee. During the three and six months ended May 31, 2020, the Company recognized expense of $5,314 and $9,902, respectively, for transactions with related parties, compared to $6,501 and $14,649 for the same periods of fiscal 2019, respectively. On May 31, 2020, accrued expenses contained a balance of $1,540 owed to a related party compared to $1,594 on May 31, 2019.

 

 
 

13)

Sales-Type Leases

 

The Company accounts for leases of modular buildings to certain customers as sales-type leases. These leases have terms of up to 36 months and are collateralized by a security interest in the related modular building. The lessee has a bargain purchase option available at the end of the lease term. A minimum lease receivable is recorded net of unearned interest income and profit on sale at the time the Company’s obligation to the lessee is complete. Profit related to the sale of the building is recorded upon fulfillment of the Company’s obligation to the lessee.

 

Modular buildings held for lease by the Modular Buildings segment are recorded at cost. Amortization of each modular building is calculated over the useful life of the building. Estimated useful life is three to five years. Lease revenue is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease agreement. Lease income for modular buildings is included in sales on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The components related to sales-type leases at May 31, 2020 and November 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

   

May 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Minimum lease receivable, current

  $ 81,277     $ 162,425  

Unearned interest income, current

    (3,670 )     (14,420 )

Net investment in sales-type leases, current

  $ 77,607     $ 148,005  
                 

Minimum lease receivable, long-term

  $ -     $ 5,851  

Unearned interest income, long-term

    -       (69 )

Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term

  $ -     $ 5,782  

 

 

There was no sales activity related to sales-type leases for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31,2019.

 

Future minimum lease receipts from sales-type leases are as follows:

 

Year Ending November 30,

 

Amount

 

2020

  $ 75,425  

2021

    5,852  

Total

  $ 81,277  

 

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14)

Operating Leases

 

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of a contract. The nature of the Company’s operating leases at this time is office equipment, mainly copiers, with terms of 12 to 60 months. Operating leases are included in other assets as operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets while current lease liabilities are included as accrued expenses. The long-term portions of operating lease liabilities are shown as long-term liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

The Company has copier lease agreements with lease and non-lease components and has elected the practical expedient not to separate lease and non-lease components for this asset class. The Company has also elected not to recognize lease liabilities and ROU assets for short-term leases. The Company recognizes variable costs that depend on usage in profit or loss as they are incurred.

 

The components of operating leases on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2020 were as follows:

   

May 31, 2020

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

  $ 32,072  
         

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

  $ 9,297  

Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities

    22,775  

Total operating lease liabilities

  $ 32,072  

 

The Company included $32,072 of operating lease ROU assets in other assets, the current portion of operating lease liabilities of $9,297 was included in accrued expenses and the $22,775 of long-term operating lease liabilities was included in the long-term liability portion of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recorded $5,481 and $13,632 of operating lease costs in the three and six months ended May 31, 2020, respectively, which included variable costs tied to usage. The Company’s operating leases carry a weighted average lease term of 39 months and have a weighted average discount rate of 5.50%

 

Future maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:

 

Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:

 

 

Year Ending November 30,

       

2020

    5,138  

2021

    10,847  

2022

    10,847  

2023

    6,456  

2024

    1,630  

Total lease payments

    34,918  

Less imputed interest

    (2,847 )

Total operating lease liabilities

    32,072  

 

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15)

Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation

 

On February 25, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) authorized and approved the Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”).  The 2020 Plan was approved by the stockholders on April 30, 2020. The 2020 Plan replaces the Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) and adds an additional 500,000 shares to the number of shares reserved for issuance pursuant to equity awards. No further stock options will be awarded under the 2011 Plan or other prior plans. Awards to directors and executive officers under the 2020 Plan are governed by the forms of agreement approved by the Board of Directors. Stock options granted prior to February 25, 2020 are governed by the applicable prior plan and the forms of agreement adopted thereunder.

 

The 2020 Plan permits the plan administrator to award nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance awards, and stock appreciation rights to employees (including officers), directors, and consultants. The Board has approved a director compensation policy pursuant to which non-employee directors are automatically granted restricted stock awards of 1,000 shares of fully vested common stock annually or initially upon their election to the Board and another 1,000 shares of fully vested common stock on the last business day of each fiscal quarter. During the six months ended May 31, 2020, restricted stock awards of 128,750 shares were issued to various employees, directors, and consultants, which vest over the next three years, and restricted stock awards of 15,000 shares were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy, which vested immediately upon grant. In comparison, during the first six months of fiscal 2019, restricted stock awards of 69,937 shares were issued to various employees, directors, and consultants, which vest over three years from the date of issuance, and restricted stock awards of 16,000 were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy. During the first six months of fiscal 2020, no shares of restricted stock were forfeited upon departure of any employees compared to 1,400 shares of restricted stock forfeited during the same period of fiscal 2019.

 

Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant vesting period. The Company estimates the fair value of each stock-based option award on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model which incorporates assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of the options, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The Company uses historical option exercise and termination data to estimate the expected term the options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using historical dividend amounts and the stock price at the option issuance date. No stock options were granted during the six months ended May 31, 2020 or in the same respective period of fiscal 2019. The Company incurred a total of $115,172 and $152,752 of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards during the three and six months ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $53,898 and $119,444 of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards for the same respective periods of fiscal 2019. The Company repurchased 3,954 shares and 14,471 shares from employees in the form of treasury stock as consideration for payroll taxes paid on the employee’s behalf for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 0 and 5,493 for the same periods in fiscal 2019. Stock compensation net of treasury shares repurchased for the six months ended May 31, 2020 was $126,216 compared to $108,624 for the same period in fiscal 2019.

 

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16)

Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. At May 31, 2020 and November 30, 2019, the carrying amount approximated fair value for cash, accounts receivable, net investment in sales-type leases, accounts payable, notes payable to bank, and other current and long-term liabilities. The carrying amounts of current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the net investment in sales-type leases also approximates recorded value as that is based on discounting future cash flows at rates implicit in the lease. The rates implicit in the lease do not materially differ from current market rates. The fair value of the Company’s installment term loans payable also approximates recorded value because the interest rates charged under the loan terms are not substantially different from current interest rates.

 

 
 

17)

Segment Information

 

The Company has three reportable segments: Agricultural Products, Modular Buildings and Tools. The Agricultural Products segment manufactures and sells farm equipment and related replacement parts under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. The Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for various uses, commonly animal containment and research laboratories. The Tools segment manufactures steel cutting tools and inserts.

 

The accounting policies applied to determine the segment information are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Management evaluates the performance of each segment based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes, exclusive of nonrecurring gains and losses.

 

Approximate financial information with respect to the reportable segments is as follows.

 

   

Three Months Ended May 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 3,071,000     $ 1,799,000     $ 576,000     $ 5,446,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (722,000 )     (124,000 )     (79,000 )     (925,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (784,000 )     (126,000 )     (87,000 )     (997,000 )

Total Assets

    13,948,000       3,772,000       2,660,000       20,380,000  

Capital expenditures

    56,000       85,000       -       141,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    127,000       71,000       33,000       231,000  

 

   

Three Months Ended May 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 3,637,000     $ 1,558,000     $ 552,000     $ 5,747,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (297,000 )     (63,000 )     (10,000 )     (370,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (382,000 )     (56,000 )     (21,000 )     (459,000 )

Total Assets

    14,730,000       4,127,000       2,502,000       21,359,000  

Capital expenditures

    76,000       30,000       27,000       133,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    124,000       104,000       32,000       260,000  

 

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Six Months Ended May 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 6,023,000     $ 3,256,000     $ 1,193,000     $ 10,472,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (1,156,000 )     (118,000 )     (120,000 )     (1,394,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (1,282,000 )     (120,000 )     (139,000 )     (1,541,000 )

Total Assets

    13,948,000       3,772,000       2,660,000       20,380,000  

Capital expenditures

    298,000       111,000       3,000       412,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    254,000       139,000       66,000       459,000  

 

   

Six Months Ended May 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 6,247,000     $ 2,580,000     $ 1,044,000     $ 9,871,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (898,000 )     (161,000 )     (33,000 )   $ (1,092,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (1,031,000 )     (156,000 )     (53,000 )   $ (1,240,000 )

Total Assets

    14,730,000       4,127,000       2,502,000     $ 21,359,000  

Capital expenditures

    110,000       48,000       28,000     $ 186,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    249,000       236,000       64,000     $ 549,000  

 

 

 

*The consolidated total in the tables is a sum of segment figures and may not tie to actual figures in the condensed consolidated financial statements due to rounding.

 

 
 

18)

Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated all other activity of the Company and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred, other than the signing of Economic Injury Disaster Loans as discussed in Note 10  “Loan and Credit Agreements,” that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “report”) and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” as well as Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019. Some of the statements in this report may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current view on future events, future business, industry and other conditions, our future performance, and our plans and expectations for future operations and actions. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “future,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” “predict,” “hope,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Many of these forward-looking statements are located in this report under Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” but they may appear in other sections as well. Forward-looking statements in this report generally relate to: (i) our warranty costs and order backlog; (ii) our beliefs regarding the sufficiency of working capital and cash flows; (iii) our expectation that we will continue to be able to renew or obtain financing on reasonable terms when necessary; (iv) the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements; (v) our intentions and beliefs relating to our costs, business strategies, and future performance; (vi) our expected financial results; and (vii) our expectations concerning our primary capital and cash flow needs; and (viii) our expectations regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our business condition and results of operations.

 

You should read this report thoroughly with the understanding that our actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including events beyond our control and assumptions that prove to be inaccurate or unfounded. We cannot provide any assurance with respect to our future performance or results. Our actual results or actions could and likely will differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including but not limited to: (i) the impact of changing credit markets on our ability to continue to obtain financing on reasonable terms; (ii) our ability to repay current debt, continue to meet debt obligations and comply with financial covenants; (iii) the effect of general economic conditions, including consumer and governmental spending, on the demand for our products and the cost of our supplies and materials; (iv) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; (v) fluctuations in seasonal demand and our production cycle; and (vi) other factors described from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. We do not intend to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report other than as required by law. We caution you not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report and have filed as exhibits completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we currently expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our critical accounting policies involving the more significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements as of May 31, 2020 remain unchanged from November 30, 2019, other than the adoption of the new lease accounting standard in ASC 842, as discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” included in Part I, Item I, “Financial Statements” of this report. Disclosure of these critical accounting policies is incorporated by reference from Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019.

 

Results of Operations

 

Net Sales and Cost of Sales

 

Our consolidated corporate sales for continuing operations for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020 were $5,446,000 and $10,472,000, respectively, compared to $5,747,000 and $9,871,000 during the same respective periods in fiscal 2019, a $301,000, or 5.2%, decrease for the three months and a $601,000, or 6.1%, increase for the six months. The three month decrease in revenue is due to decreased revenue from our agricultural products segment and poor market conditions. We showed increased sales in our modular building and tools segments for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 compared to same periods of fiscal 2019. Consolidated gross margin for the three-month period ended May 31, 2020 was 18.3% compared to 16.7% for the same period in fiscal 2019. Consolidated gross margin for the six-month period ended May 31, 2020 was 18.8% compared to 15.8% for the same period in fiscal 2019. The increased margin is due to improved efficiency in our agricultural products segment and increased sales in the modular building and tools segments.

 

Our second quarter sales in our agricultural products segment were $3,071,000 compared to $3,637,000 during the same period of fiscal 2019, a decrease of $566,000, or 15.6%. Our year-to-date agricultural product sales were $6,023,000 compared to $6,247,000 during the same period in fiscal 2019, a decrease of $224,000, or 3.6%. While sales in our agricultural products segment were up 13.1% at the end of our first quarter in fiscal 2020, our second quarter included new challenges, most of which were driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw decreased orders through the second quarter as restaurants across the nation were forced to close their doors in response to the pandemic. With restaurants closed, the demand for livestock went down. In addition, many of the meat packing plants became hot spots for COVID-19 and many farmers were forced to euthanize livestock as they had no buyers for their meat products. The disruptions in the supply and demand of livestock in turn lead to a decrease in demand for our agricultural products. We did show approximately $1,400,000 in increased sales for the six months ended May 31, 2020 compared to the same period in fiscal 2019 for dump boxes, manure spreaders and service parts, but our largest sales decrease for the six months ended May 31, 2020 compared to the same period of fiscal 2019 was for UHC reels. The decrease was approximately $500,000 and was the result of a strategic decision to focus on products that offer this segment a higher standard gross profit margin. Additionally, our sales of grinders are down approximately $414,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2020 compared to the same period of fiscal 2019 as the shift from small farms to larger commercial operations continues to transition. Gross margin for our agricultural products segment for the three-month period ended May 31, 2020 was 23.0% compared to 17.9% for the same period in fiscal 2019. Gross margin for our agricultural products segment for the six-month period ended May 31, 2020 was 21.2% compared to 15.8% for the same period in fiscal 2019. Our increased gross margin in fiscal 2020 reflects continuous improvement initiatives enacted in fiscal 2019 that have increased our workforce efficiency and is the result of a 3% increase in our standard gross profit margin from a shift in our product mix and price increases enacted in 2019.

 

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Our second quarter sales in our modular buildings segment were $1,799,000 compared to $1,558,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019, an increase of $241,000, or 15.5%. Our year-to-date sales in our modular buildings segment were $3,256,000 compared to $2,580,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019, an increase of $676,000, or 26.2%. In the first and second quarters of fiscal 2019, we struggled to get jobs under contract. By comparison, our first and second quarters of fiscal 2020 reflect many jobs under contract, which has driven the increases in sales. Research buildings have made up the majority of our revenue base as agriculture continues to struggle. Gross margin for the three- and six- month periods ended May 31, 2020 was 8.9% and 12.4%, respectively, compared to 9.4% and 10.3% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. The increase in gross margin is attributable to increased revenue available to cover fixed costs.

 

Our tools segment had sales of $576,000 and $1,193,000 during the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $552,000 and $1,044,000 for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019, a 4.3% increase and a 14.3% increase, respectively. The increase is due to the addition of a large volume OEM customer that was added to our product offering in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. This customer has offered us stability as the oil and gas markets declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross margin was 20.8% and 22.7% for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 27.9% and 28.6% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. Our decreased gross margin is due to the addition of labor and overhead as we continue to fully integrate our OEM customer’s product line into our manufacturing facility.

 

Expenses 

 

Our second quarter consolidated selling expenses were $401,000 compared to $397,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019. Our year-to-date selling expenses were $856,000 in fiscal 2020 compared to $741,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019. The increased selling expenses are due to the addition of a territory development manager and an inside sales representative and to increased commission from increased sales in our represented territories from our agricultural products segment. We did show a decrease in selling expenses in our tools segment as we paid no commissions on our OEM agreement and a decrease in our modular building segments as we had less travel and trade show attendance due to COVID-19. Selling expenses as a percentage of sales were 7.4% and 8.2% for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 6.9% and 7.5% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019.

 

Consolidated engineering expenses were $123,000 and $232,000 for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $117,000 and $264,000 for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. The decrease in engineering expenses for the six months ended May 31, 2020 was due to lower research and development costs from our agricultural products segment as we shifted our engineering department focus to improve internal process and reduce costs of our products. We also shifted an engineer to a welding position in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 to lower our indirect labor costs and fill a needed production position. Engineering expenses as a percentage of sales were 2.3% and 2.2% for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 2.0% and 2.7% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019.

 

Consolidated administrative expenses for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020 were $1,396,000 and $2,277,000, respectively, compared to $814,000 and $1,651,000 for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. The mostly non-recurring increase in administrative expense is due to approximately $133,000 of recruitment expense for management recruitment, dual management salaries of approximately $36,000 as we transition our Chief Executive Officer and director of materials positions, approximately $27,000 for the implementation of our OEM customer’s product line in the tools segment, and additional bonus expense of $229,000 for stock granted to new management staff, payout of employment agreements and bonus accruals for incentives offered by the Compensation Committee of the Board for fiscal 2020 targets. We also had $189,000 of pandemic-related expense related to employment rewards for keeping our operations running safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 25.6% and 21.7% for the three- and six-month periods ended May 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 14.2% and 16.7% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019.

 

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Net Loss

 

Consolidated net loss was $(802,000) for the three-month period ended May 31, 2020 compared to net loss of $(356,000) for the same period in fiscal 2019. Our consolidated net loss for the six months ended May 31, 2020 was $(1,239,000) compared to $(962,000). Despite the increased net loss for the three and six months we did show substantial operational improvement. Our sales were up for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020 in two out of three segments. Our consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales was up 1.6% and 3.0% for the three and six months ended May 31, 2020, respectively. We were heavy on administrative expenses related to finding and training new management staff, implementing an OEM product line and properly rewarding our employees for their continued service during the pandemic as our segments operate as essential businesses. Without these additional administrative expenses, we would have shown significant bottom line improvement for the six months ended May 31, 2020 compared to 2019.

 

CEO Transition

 

As previously announced, David King will be taking over for Carrie Gunnerson as Chief Executive Officer in the third fiscal quarter of 2020. Mr. King has been serving as Executive Vice President since March 30, 2020. Mr. King brings 25 years of agriculture industry experience in operations, marketing and business development. We look forward to Mr. King bringing Art’s Way new strategic business opportunities and providing a revitalized brand image.

 

Order Backlog

 

The consolidated order backlog net of discounts as of July 6, 2020 was $5,315,000 compared to $8,585,000 as of July 6, 2019. The agricultural products segment order backlog was $1,666,000 as of July 6, 2020 compared to $1,369,000 in fiscal 2019. The increase in backlog from the agricultural products segment is due to the implementation of a mid-year early order program. The backlog for the modular buildings segment was $3,525,000 as of July 6, 2020, compared to $7,056,000 in fiscal 2019.  The decrease is due to progress made on a large construction contract that is not part of our typical year. Excluding this project from backlog, our backlog is down $65,000 compared to fiscal 2019. The backlog for the tools segment was $124,000 as of July 6, 2020 compared to $159,000 in fiscal 2019. The decrease in backlog for our tools segment is due largely to the drop in oil prices which has affected our customers in the oil and gas industries. Our order backlog is not necessarily indicative of future revenue to be generated from such orders due to the possibility of order cancellations and dealer discount arrangements we may enter into from time to time.

 

Potential Impact of COVID-19

 

While the COVID-19 pandemic had very little effect on the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we did find that the pandemic impacted our results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 and may continue to do so for the foreseeable future. From March 23, 2020 until May 18, 2020 the majority of our office staff in all three segments worked remotely with the exception of key operations support. At the height of the initial quarantine our workforce was down approximately 17% due to self-quarantine. By the end of May 2020 our entire workforce had returned and operations have continued as normal with additional safety precautions in place.

 

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In our Agricultural Products segment, we did not experience any order cancellations, however, calls for new whole goods did slow significantly in the second quarter and many dealers did hold off on the shipping/pickup of their completed units. We have begun to see a slight uptick in call activity and expect this to continue through the third quarter. However, as many farmers continue to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on their operations, including future purchases of our equipment, we may yet see an impact on order volume as fiscal 2020 continues.

 

Our Modular Buildings segment has a more diverse backlog than we had a year ago; however, we have had some setbacks on site work as subcontractors have been forced to quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Our workers have been hesitant to travel during the pandemic and, as a result, we had a large amount of buildings that were complete and ready to be placed on site as of the beginning of the third quarter. We are working to clear this backup of work throughout the third quarter.

 

In our Tools segment, oil prices dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which made our sales drop significantly in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The diversification of our business with our new OEM customer helped us get through the oil and gas industry lows during this time. The oil and gas orders appear to be coming back as prices have started to go back up.

 

At this time, it is difficult for us to assess if the worst of economic hardship has passed or if we are in store for tougher times ahead. In either event, we have built and improved our business over the last few years to help us better weather any economic storms that come our way.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary source of funds for the six months ended May 31, 2020 was cash generated by financing activities, which includes the receipt of a Paycheck Protection Program loan and the use of our line of credit. We expect that all or a significant portion of this Paycheck Protection Program loan will be forgiven. Our contracts in progress and customer deposits also provided a significant amount of cash for the first six months of fiscal 2020. Our operating activities consumed $1,319,000 of cash during the first six months of fiscal 2020. The significant uses of cash included an increase in accounts receivable and the increase of inventory in all three segments. We also consumed a significant amount of cash investing in property, plant, and equipment. We expect our primary capital needs for the remainder of fiscal 2020 to relate to operating costs, primarily production costs and contract fulfilment, and the retirement of debt.

 

We have a $5,000,000 revolving line of credit with Bank Midwest that, as of May 31, 2020, had an outstanding principal balance of $3,130,530. The line of credit is scheduled to mature on March 30, 2021.

 

We believe our current financing arrangements will provide sufficient cash to finance operations and pay debt when due during the next twelve months. We expect to continue to be able to procure financing upon reasonable terms and have had discussions with our bank about obtaining additional financing should COVID-19 have a large impact on our ability to operate.

 

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

None.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The persons serving as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period subject to this report. Based on this evaluation, the persons serving as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of May 31, 2020, due to the material weakness described below. Notwithstanding the material weakness discussed below, our management has concluded that the consolidated financial statements included in this report present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

Remediation of Material Weakness

 

Management previously identified that a material weakness existed as of November 30, 2019 related to the estimation of completed subcontract work on modular building contracts. Management recognizes that estimates are a necessary part of financial reporting; however, proper controls did not exist to review the accuracy of these estimates at the time of the transactions. Because we recorded an adjustment to the financial statements, this control deficiency did not result in a material misstatement to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2019.

 

Management implemented new internal controls in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 to remediate this material weakness. All receiving transactions are reviewed and signed off on by the receiving clerk and general manager for accuracy and completeness on a monthly basis. Any subcontract work received over $75,000 requires approval signatures from the Chief Financial Officer and general manager. These controls will help prevent and detect material misstatements that could otherwise results from the estimation of subcontract work. These new internal controls are subject to continued management review supported by testing, as well as oversight by the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Since insufficient time has passed to allow us to adequately test these new internal controls, we are unable to determine at this time that the material weakness has been fully remediated. We will continue to assess these new internal controls and work to remediate our material weakness.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Other than the steps taken to remediate the material weakness discussed above, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

We are currently not a party to any material pending legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

The following table presents the information with respect to purchases made by us of our common stock during the second quarter of fiscal 2020:

 

   

Total
Number

of Shares

Purchased
(1)

   

Average
Price

Paid per
Share

   

Total Number of
Shares

Purchased as part
of

Publicly
Announced

Plans or Programs

   

Approximate Dollar

Value of Shares that
May

Yet Be Purchased

under the

Plans or Programs

 

March 1 to March 31, 2020

    -     $ -       N/A       N/A  

April 1 to April 30, 2020

    -     $ -       N/A       N/A  

May 1 to May 31, 2020

    3,954     $ 1.89       N/A       N/A  

Total

    3,954     $ 1.89                  

 

 (1) Reflects shares withheld pursuant to the terms of restricted stock awards under our 2011 Plan to offset tax withholding obligations that occur upon vesting and release of shares. The value of the shares withheld is the closing price of our common stock on the date the relevant transaction occurs.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

On June 18, 2020, and again on June 24, 2020 the Company executed the standard loan documents required for securing loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. Two loans were executed on June 18, 2020 with principal amounts of $150,000 each, with a third loan being executed on June 24, 2020 with a principal amount of $150,000. Proceeds from these EIDLs are being used for working capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum and will accrue from the date of inception. Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning June 18, 2021 (twelve months from the date of the EIDLs) and June 24, 2021 in the amount of $731 per EIDL. The balance of principal and interest is payable 30 years from the date of the EIDL. The EIDLs are secured by a security interest on all of the Company’s assets. Each EIDL is governed by the terms of a separate Promissory Note, dated either June 18, 2020 or June 24, 2020, as applicable, entered into between the Company or the applicable subsidiary. The foregoing description of the Promissory Notes does not purport to be a complete description of the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Promissory Notes, filed herewith as Exhibits 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

 

Exhibit

No.

Description

10.1

Offer Letter between the Company and David King, dated March 5, 2020 - incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 11, 2020

10.2

Employment Agreement between the Company and David A. King, effective March 30, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2020.

10.3

Promissory Note, between Bank Midwest and Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., dated March 30, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2020.

10.4

Promissory Note, between Bank Midwest and Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., dated April 20, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 22, 2020.

10.5

Promissory Note, between the Small Business Administration and Art’s-Way Scientific Inc., dated June 18, 2020 – filed herewith

10.6

Promissory Note, between the Small Business Administration and Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way, dated June 18, 2020 – filed herewith

10.7

Promissory Note, between the Small Business Administration and Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., dated June 24, 2020 – filed herewith

10.8

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 4, 2020.

10.9

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under 2020 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 4, 2020.

10.10

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under 2020 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 4, 2020.

10.11

Form of Incentive Stock Option Award under 2020 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 4, 2020.

10.12

Form of Non-Qualified Option Award under 2020 Equity Incentive Plan – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 4, 2020.

31.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 17 CFR 13a-14(a) – filed herewith.

31.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 17 CFR 13a-14(a) – filed herewith.

32.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - filed herewith.

32.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - filed herewith.

101

The following materials from this report, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) are filed herewith: (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statement of operations, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iv) the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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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.

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

 

 

 


Date: July 10, 2020

 

 

By: /s/ Carrie L. Gunnerson 

   

Carrie L. Gunnerson

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

     

Date: July 10, 2020

 

By: /s/ Michael W. Woods 

   

Michael W. Woods

   

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 10.5

 

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

 

NOTE

 

(SECURED DISASTER LOANS)

 

Date: 06.18.2020

   

 

Loan Amount: $150,000.00

   

 

Annual Interest Rate: 3.75%

     
SBA Loan # 8796367902    Application #3304705733

 

 

1.

PROMISE TO PAY: In return for a loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of SBA the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00), interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note.

 

 

2.

DEFINITIONS: A) “Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of this Note or any guarantee of this Note. B) “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of this Note. C) “Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

 

 

3.

PAYMENT TERMS: Borrower must make all payments at the place SBA designates. Borrower may prepay this Note in part or in full at any time, without notice or penalty. Borrower must pay principal and interest payments of $731.00 every month beginning Twelve (12) months from the date of the Note. SBA will apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day SBA receives the payment and will then apply any remaining balance to reduce principal. All remaining principal and accrued interest is due and payable Thirty (30) years from the date of the Note.

 

 

4.

DEFAULT: Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower: A) Fails to comply with any provision of this Note, the Loan Authorization and Agreement, or other Loan Documents; B) Defaults on any other SBA loan; C) Sells or otherwise transfers, or does not preserve or account to SBA’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds; D) Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to SBA; E) Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to SBA; F) Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if SBA believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; G) Fails to pay any taxes when due; H) Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; I) Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property; J) Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; K) Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; L) Dies; M) Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without SBA’s prior written consent; or, N) Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note.

 

 

5.

SBA’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT: Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, SBA may: A) Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note; B) Have recourse to collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor (if any); C) File suit and obtain judgment; D) Take possession of any Collateral; or E) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

 

 

6.

SBA’S GENERAL POWERS: Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, SBA may: A) Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses; B) Collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If SBA incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate reimbursement from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance; C) Release anyone obligated to pay this Note; D) Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and E) Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on this Note.

 

 

 

 

7.

FEDERAL LAW APPLIES: When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

 

8.

GENERAL PROVISIONS: A) All individuals and entities signing this Note are jointly and severally liable. B) Borrower waives all suretyship defenses. C) Borrower must sign all documents required at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral. D) SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them. E) Borrower may not use an oral statement of SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note. F) If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect. G) To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that SBA did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale. H) SBA may sell or otherwise transfer this Note.

 

 

9.

MISUSE OF LOAN FUNDS: Anyone who wrongfully misapplies any proceeds of the loan will be civilly liable to SBA for one and one- half times the proceeds disbursed, in addition to other remedies allowed by law.

 

 

10.

BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S): By signing below, each individual or entity acknowledges and accepts personal obligation and full liability under the Note as Borrower.

 

 

 

  Art's Way Scientific Inc.  
 
  Michael Woods, Owner/Offic  

 

 
ex_193484.htm

 

Exhibit 10.6

 

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

 

NOTE

 

(SECURED DISASTER LOANS)

 

Date: 06.18.2020

   

 

Loan Amount: $150,000.00

   

 

Annual Interest Rate: 3.75%

     
SBA Loan # 8796567903    Application #3304707166

 

 

1.

PROMISE TO PAY: In return for a loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of SBA the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00), interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note.

 

 

2.

DEFINITIONS: A) “Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of this Note or any guarantee of this Note. B) “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of this Note. C) “Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

 

 

3.

PAYMENT TERMS: Borrower must make all payments at the place SBA designates. Borrower may prepay this Note in part or in full at any time, without notice or penalty. Borrower must pay principal and interest payments of $731.00 every month beginning Twelve (12) months from the date of the Note. SBA will apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day SBA receives the payment and will then apply any remaining balance to reduce principal. All remaining principal and accrued interest is due and payable Thirty (30) years from the date of the Note.

 

 

4.

DEFAULT: Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower: A) Fails to comply with any provision of this Note, the Loan Authorization and Agreement, or other Loan Documents; B) Defaults on any other SBA loan; C) Sells or otherwise transfers, or does not preserve or account to SBA’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds; D) Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to SBA; E) Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to SBA; F) Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if SBA believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; G) Fails to pay any taxes when due; H) Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; I) Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property; J) Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; K) Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; L) Dies; M) Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without SBA’s prior written consent; or, N) Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note.

 

 

5.

SBA’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT: Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, SBA may: A) Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note; B) Have recourse to collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor (if any); C) File suit and obtain judgment; D) Take possession of any Collateral; or E) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

 

 

6.

SBA’S GENERAL POWERS: Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, SBA may: A) Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses; B) Collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If SBA incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate reimbursement from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance; C) Release anyone obligated to pay this Note; D) Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and E) Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on this Note.

 

 

 

 

7.

FEDERAL LAW APPLIES: When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

 

8.

GENERAL PROVISIONS: A) All individuals and entities signing this Note are jointly and severally liable. B) Borrower waives all suretyship defenses. C) Borrower must sign all documents required at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral. D) SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them. E) Borrower may not use an oral statement of SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note. F) If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect. G) To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that SBA did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale. H) SBA may sell or otherwise transfer this Note.

 

 

9.

MISUSE OF LOAN FUNDS: Anyone who wrongfully misapplies any proceeds of the loan will be civilly liable to SBA for one and one- half times the proceeds disbursed, in addition to other remedies allowed by law.

 

 

10.

BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S): By signing below, each individual or entity acknowledges and accepts personal obligation and full liability under the Note as Borrower.

 

 

 

  Ohio Metal Working Products/Arts Way  
 
  Michael Woods, Owner/Officer  

 

 
ex_193485.htm

 

Exhibit 10.7

 

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

 

NOTE

 

(SECURED DISASTER LOANS)

Date: 06.24.2020

   

Loan Amount: $150,000.00

   

Annual Interest Rate: 3.75%

     
SBA Loan # 2299368007    Application #3304243644

 

 

1.

PROMISE TO PAY: In return for a loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of SBA the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00), interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note.

 

 

2.

DEFINITIONS: A) “Collateral” means any property taken as security for payment of this Note or any guarantee of this Note. B) “Guarantor” means each person or entity that signs a guarantee of payment of this Note. C) “Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower, any Guarantor, or anyone who pledges collateral.

 

 

3.

PAYMENT TERMS: Borrower must make all payments at the place SBA designates. Borrower may prepay this Note in part or in full at any time, without notice or penalty. Borrower must pay principal and interest payments of $731.00 every month beginning Twelve (12) months from the date of the Note. SBA will apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day SBA receives the payment and will then apply any remaining balance to reduce principal. All remaining principal and accrued interest is due and payable Thirty (30) years from the date of the Note.

 

 

4.

DEFAULT: Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower: A) Fails to comply with any provision of this Note, the Loan Authorization and Agreement, or other Loan Documents; B) Defaults on any other SBA loan; C) Sells or otherwise transfers, or does not preserve or account to SBA’s satisfaction for, any of the Collateral or its proceeds; D) Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to SBA; E) Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to SBA; F) Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if SBA believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; G) Fails to pay any taxes when due; H) Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; I) Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property; J) Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; K) Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; L) Dies; M) Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without SBA’s prior written consent; or, N) Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that SBA believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note.

 

 

5.

SBA’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT: Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, SBA may: A) Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note; B) Have recourse to collect all amounts owing from any Borrower or Guarantor (if any); C) File suit and obtain judgment; D) Take possession of any Collateral; or E) Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, any Collateral at public or private sale, with or without advertisement.

 

 

6.

SBA’S GENERAL POWERS: Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, SBA may: A) Bid on or buy the Collateral at its sale or the sale of another lienholder, at any price it chooses; B) Collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document, and preserve or dispose of the Collateral. Among other things, the expenses may include payments for property taxes, prior liens, insurance, appraisals, environmental remediation costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If SBA incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate reimbursement from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance; C) Release anyone obligated to pay this Note; D) Compromise, release, renew, extend or substitute any of the Collateral; and E) Take any action necessary to protect the Collateral or collect amounts owing on this Note.

 

 

 

 

7.

FEDERAL LAW APPLIES: When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law.

 

 

8.

GENERAL PROVISIONS: A) All individuals and entities signing this Note are jointly and severally liable. B) Borrower waives all suretyship defenses. C) Borrower must sign all documents required at any time to comply with the Loan Documents and to enable SBA to acquire, perfect, or maintain SBA’s liens on Collateral. D) SBA may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. SBA may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them. E) Borrower may not use an oral statement of SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note. F) If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect. G) To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. Borrower also waives any defenses based upon any claim that SBA did not obtain any guarantee; did not obtain, perfect, or maintain a lien upon Collateral; impaired Collateral; or did not obtain the fair market value of Collateral at a sale. H) SBA may sell or otherwise transfer this Note.

 

 

9.

MISUSE OF LOAN FUNDS: Anyone who wrongfully misapplies any proceeds of the loan will be civilly liable to SBA for one and one- half times the proceeds disbursed, in addition to other remedies allowed by law.

 

 

10.

BORROWER’S NAME(S) AND SIGNATURE(S): By signing below, each individual or entity acknowledges and accepts personal obligation and full liability under the Note as Borrower.

 

 

 

  Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.  
 
  Michael Woods, Owner/Officer  

 

 
ex_192901.htm

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13(a)-14(a)

(SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION)

 

I, Carrie L. Gunnerson, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-Q of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.;

 

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;

 

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 the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

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 financial 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 control over financial reporting.

 

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

 

 

Date:

July 10, 2020

 

/s/ Carrie L. Gunnerson

 

Carrie L. Gunnerson

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 
ex_192902.htm

 

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13(a)-14(a)

(SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION)

 

I, Michael W. Woods, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-Q of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.;

 

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;

 

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 the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

 

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 financial 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 control over financial reporting.

 

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

 

 

Date:

July 10, 2020

 

/s/ Michael W. Woods

 

Michael W. Woods

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 
ex_192903.htm

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

In connection with the annual report on Form 10-Q of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Carrie L. Gunnerson, as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

1.

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

 

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

Date: July 10, 2020             

/s/ Carrie L. Gunnerson

 

Carrie L. Gunnerson

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 
ex_192904.htm

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

In connection with the annual report on Form 10-Q of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael W. Woods, as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

3.

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

 

 

4.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

Date:

July 10, 2020

 

/s/ Michael W. Woods

 

Michael W. Woods

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 
v3.20.2
Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Jul. 01, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000007623  
Trading Symbol artw  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   4,426,691
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date May 31, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock $.01 par value  
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Current assets:    
Cash $ 2,948 $ 3,145
Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $33,428 and $22,925 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 2,153,391 1,679,975
Inventories, net 9,532,711 8,778,507
Cost and profit in excess of billings 161,715 726,667
Net investment in sales-type leases, current 77,607 148,005
Other current assets 213,272 70,931
Total current assets 12,141,644 11,407,230
Property, plant, and equipment, net 5,396,829 5,362,907
Assets held for lease, net 622,065 713,782
Deferred income taxes 2,118,465 1,786,048
Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term 5,782
Other assets 100,608 71,189
Total assets 20,379,611 19,346,938
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 1,197,192 1,205,313
Customer deposits 225,312 105,363
Billings in excess of cost and profit 268,361 88,931
Income taxes payable 6,400 6,400
Accrued expenses 1,211,753 1,132,826
Line of credit 3,130,530 2,578,530
Current portion of long-term debt 87,909 85,401
Total current liabilities 6,127,457 5,202,764
Long-term liabilities    
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities 22,775
Long-term debt, excluding current portion 3,548,494 2,350,592
Total liabilities 9,698,726 7,553,356
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:    
Undesignated preferred stock - $0.01 par value. Authorized 500,000 shares in 2020 and 2019; issued 0 shares in 2020 and 2019.
Common stock – $0.01 par value. Authorized 9,500,000 shares in 2020 and 2019; issued 4,464,837 in 2020 and 4,321,087 in 2019 44,648 43,211
Additional paid-in capital 3,401,402 3,250,087
Retained earnings 7,308,429 8,547,342
Treasury stock, at cost (33,313 in 2020 and 18,842 in 2019 shares) (73,594) (47,058)
Total stockholders’ equity 10,680,885 11,793,582
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 20,379,611 $ 19,346,938
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 9,500,000 9,500,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 4,464,837 4,321,087
Treasury stock (in shares) 33,313 18,842
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Sales $ 5,445,732 $ 5,747,256 $ 10,471,656 $ 9,871,482
Cost of goods sold 4,451,016 4,788,261 8,499,779 8,307,644
Gross profit 994,716 958,995 1,971,877 1,563,838
Expenses:        
Engineering 122,593 116,773 232,445 263,986
Selling 401,224 397,270 856,908 740,617
General and administrative 1,395,515 814,465 2,276,837 1,651,371
Total expenses 1,919,332 1,328,508 3,366,190 2,655,974
Income (Loss) from operations (924,616) (369,513) (1,394,313) (1,092,136)
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense (77,246) (100,402) (160,520) (185,441)
Other 4,698 11,092 13,897 37,915
Total other income (expense) (72,548) (89,310) (146,623) (147,526)
Income (Loss) before income taxes (997,164) (458,823) (1,540,936) (1,239,662)
Income tax expense (benefit) (195,444) (102,781) (302,023) (277,688)
Net Income (Loss) $ (801,720) $ (356,042) $ (1,238,913) $ (961,974)
Net Income (Loss) per share        
Basic Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.18) $ (0.08) $ (0.28) $ (0.23)
Diluted Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.18) $ (0.08) $ (0.28) $ (0.23)
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute basic net income per share (in shares) 4,401,754 4,299,289 4,358,982 4,272,532
Weighted average outstanding shares used to compute diluted net income per share (in shares) 4,401,754 4,299,289 4,358,982 4,272,532
v3.20.2
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2018 4,225,050     9,286  
Balance at Nov. 30, 2018 $ 42,250 $ 3,055,632 $ 9,966,928 $ (27,735) $ 13,037,075
Stock based compensation (in shares) 84,537     5,493  
Stock based compensation $ 846 118,598 $ (10,820) 108,624
Net (loss) (961,974) (961,974)
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2019 4,309,587     14,779  
Balance at May. 31, 2019 $ 43,096 3,174,230 9,004,954 $ (38,555) 12,183,725
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2019 4,321,087     18,842  
Balance at Nov. 30, 2019 $ 43,211 3,250,087 8,547,342 $ (47,058) 11,793,582
Stock based compensation (in shares) 143,750     14,471  
Stock based compensation $ 1,437 151,315 $ (26,536) 126,216
Net (loss) (1,238,913) (1,238,913)
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2020 4,464,837     33,313  
Balance at May. 31, 2020 $ 44,648 $ 3,401,402 $ 7,308,429 $ (73,594) $ 10,680,885
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Cash flows from operations:    
Net (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,238,913) $ (961,974)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Stock based compensation 152,752 119,444
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment 8,306 (10,303)
Depreciation and amortization expense 459,436 549,333
Bad debt expense 10,478 3,673
Deferred income taxes (332,417) (279,536)
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (483,894) (1,134,324)
Inventories (754,204) 151,839
Net investment in sales-type leases 76,180 53,436
Other assets (142,341) (141,018)
Accounts payable (8,121) 133,974
Contracts in progress, net 744,382 732,952
Customer deposits 119,949 366,654
Income taxes payable (2,545)
Accrued expenses 69,630 (97,669)
Net cash (used in) operating activities (1,318,777) (516,064)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (412,294) (186,215)
Net proceeds from sale of assets 5,000 893,713
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (407,294) 707,498
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Net change in line of credit (552,000) (94,000)
Proceeds from term debt 1,242,900
Repayment of term debt (42,490) (273,725)
Repurchases of common stock (26,536) (10,820)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,725,874 (190,545)
Net increase (decrease) in cash (197) 889
Cash at beginning of period 3,145 3,512
Cash at end of period 2,948 4,401
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    
Interest 138,280 170,992
Income taxes $ 30,394 $ 3,855
v3.20.2
Note 1 - Description of the Company
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
 
1
)
Description of the Company
 
Unless otherwise specified, as used in this Quarterly Report on Form
10
-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Art’s-Way,” and the “Company” refer to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
 
The Company began operations as a farm equipment manufacturer in
1956.
Since that time, it has become a major worldwide manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Its principal manufacturing plant is located in Armstrong, Iowa.
 
The Company has organized its business into
three
operating segments. Management separately evaluates the financial results of each segment because each is a strategic business unit offering different products and requiring different technology and marketing strategies. The Agricultural Products segment manufactures and sells farm equipment and related replacement parts under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. The Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses, and the Tools segment manufactures steel cutting tools and inserts.
v3.20.2
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
 
2
)
Summary of Significant Account
ing
Policies
 
Statement Presentation
 
The foregoing condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10
-K for the fiscal year ended
November 30, 2019.
The results of operations for the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
are
not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending
November 30, 2020.
 
Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
In accordance with ASC
606,
revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer and recognized when the Company satisfies the performance obligation specified in each contract. The major sources of revenue for the Agricultural Products and Tools segments are farm equipment, service parts related to farm equipment and steel cutting tools and inserts. The Agricultural Products and Tools segments generally execute short-term contracts that contain a single performance obligation – the delivery of product to the common carrier. The Company recognizes revenue for the production and sale of farm equipment, service parts and cutting tools upon shipment of the goods. Shipment of the goods is the point in time when risk of ownership and title pass to the buyer. All sales are made to authorized dealers whose application for dealer status has been approved and who have been informed of general sales policies. Any changes in the Company’s terms are documented in the most recently published price lists. Pricing is fixed and determinable according to the Company’s published equipment and parts price lists. Title to all equipment and parts sold passes to the buyer upon delivery to the carrier and is
not
subject to a customer acceptance provision. Proof of the passing of title is documented by the signing of the delivery receipt by a representative of the carrier. Post shipment obligations are limited to any claim with respect to the condition of the equipment or parts. The Agricultural Products and Tools segments each typically require payment in full
30
days after the ship date. To take advantage of program discounts, some customers pay deposits up front. Any deposits received are considered unearned revenue and increase contract liabilities.
 
In certain circumstances, upon the customer’s written request, the Company
may
recognize revenue when production is complete, and the goods are ready for shipment. At the buyer’s request, the Company will bill the buyer upon completing all performance obligations, but before shipment. The buyer dictates that the Company ship the goods per its direction from the Company’s manufacturing facility, as is customary with this type of agreement, in order to minimize shipping costs. The written agreement with the customer specifies that the goods will be delivered on a schedule to be determined by the customer, with a final specified delivery date, and that the Company will segregate the goods from its inventory, such that they are
not
available to fill other orders. This agreement also specifies that the buyer is required to purchase all goods manufactured under this agreement. Title of the goods will pass to the buyer when the goods are complete and ready for shipment, per the customer agreement. At the transfer of title, all risks of ownership have passed to the buyer, and the buyer agrees to maintain insurance on the manufactured items that have
not
yet been shipped. The Company has operated using bill and hold agreements with certain customers for many years, with consistent satisfactory results for both buyer and seller. The credit terms on this agreement are consistent with the credit terms on all other sales. All risks of loss are shouldered by the buyer, and there are
no
exceptions to the buyer’s commitment to accept and pay for these manufactured goods.
 
The Modular Buildings segment is in the construction industry with its major source of revenue arising from modular building sales. Sales of modular buildings are generally recognized using input methods to measure progress towards the satisfaction of a performance obligation using the percentage of completion method. Revenue and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Contract costs consist of direct costs on contracts, including labor, materials, amounts payable to subcontractors and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as equipment costs, insurance and employee benefits. Contract cost is recorded as incurred, and revisions in contract revenues and cost estimates are reflected in the accounting period when known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Contract losses are recognized when current estimates of total contract revenue and contract cost indicate a loss. Estimated contract costs include any and all costs appropriately allocable to the contract. The provision for these contract losses will be the excess of estimated contract costs over estimated contract revenues. Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those changes arising from contract change orders, penalty provisions and final contract settlements
may
result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. The Company uses significant judgements in determining estimated contract costs and completion percentages throughout the life of the project. Stock modular building sales also occur and are recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation is fulfilled through substantial completion. Substantial completion is achieved through customer acceptance of the completed building. The Modular Buildings segment executes contracts with customers that can be short- or long-term in nature. These contracts can have multiple performance obligations and revenue from these can be recognized over time or at a point in time depending on the nature of the contracts. Payment terms for the Modular Buildings segment vary by contract, but typically utilize money down and progress payments throughout the life of the contract. The payment terms of the Modular Buildings segment have the most impact on the Company’s contract receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities. Project invoicing from the Modular Buildings segment increases contract receivables and has an effect on contract liabilities through billings in excess of costs and estimated gross profit and advanced payments. The balance of contract assets is typically made up of the balance of costs in and estimated gross profit in excess of billings. Costs and profit in excess of amounts billed are classified as current assets and billings in excess of cost and profit are classified as current liabilities.
 
The Company leases modular buildings to certain customers and accounts for these transactions as operating or sales-type leases. These leases have terms of up to
36
months and are collateralized by a security interest in the related modular building. On sales-type leases, the lessee has a bargain purchase option available at the end of the lease term. A minimum lease receivable is recorded net of unearned interest income and profit on sale at the time the building is substantially complete. Profit related to the sale of the building is recorded upon fulfillment of the Company’s obligation to the lessee. On operating leases, the Company recognizes rent when the lessee has all the rights and benefits of ownership of the asset.
 
The Agricultural Products segment offers variable consideration in the form of discounts depending on participation in yearly early order programs. This variable consideration is allocated to the transaction price of all products in a sales arrangement and is
not
contingent on future outcomes. The Agricultural Products segment does
not
offer rebates or credits. The Tools segment offers quantity discounts that are allocated to the transaction price of each product once the quantity break is achieved. The Tools segment does
not
offer rebates or credits. The Modular Buildings segment does
not
offer discounts, rebates or credits.
 
The Company’s returns policy allows for new and saleable parts to be returned, subject to inspection and a restocking charge, which is included in net sales. Whole goods are
not
returnable. Shipping costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Freight costs incurred are included in cost of goods sold. Customer deposits consist of advance payments from customers, in the form of cash, for revenue to be recognized in the following year.
 
For information on product warranty as it applies to ASC
606,
refer to Note
9
“Product Warranty.”
 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
 
Leases
 
In
February 2016,
the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU
2016
-
02,
“Leases (Topic
842
),” which requires a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on its balance sheet for all leases with terms of
12
months or greater. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2018,
including interim periods within those years. The Company adopted this guidance for fiscal
2020
using the modified retrospective approach, including interim periods within that reporting period. Under the modified retrospective approach, the Company did
not
adjust prior comparative periods. The Company has a moderate amount of leasing activity mainly as the lessee of office equipment and as the lessor of modular rental buildings. As a result of adoption, the Company recognized
$34,316
as a right-of-use asset and
$34,316
of lease liabilities on the balance sheet for office equipment it leases. The Company’s activity as a lessor will remain mostly unaffected by this guidance. The Company’s additional disclosures
may
include, but are
not
limited to:
 
 
Nature of its leases
 
Significant assumptions and judgements used
 
Information about leases that have
not
yet commenced
 
Related-party lease transactions
 
Accounting policy election regarding short-term leases
 
Finance, operating, short-term and variable lease costs
 
Maturity analysis of operating lease payments, lease receivables and lease obligations
 
Tabular disclosure of lease-related income
 
Components of the net investment in a lease
 
Information on the management of risk associated with residual asset
v3.20.2
Note 3 - Disaggregation of Revenue
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
 
3
)
Disaggregation of Revenue
 
The following table displays revenue by reportable segment from external customers, disaggregated by major source. The Company believes disaggregating by these categories depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,299,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,299,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
669,000
     
-
     
-
     
669,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
570,000
     
570,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
1,633,000
     
-
     
1,633,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
163,000
     
-
     
163,000
 
Other
   
103,000
     
3,000
     
6,000
     
112,000
 
    $
3,071,000
    $
1,799,000
    $
576,000
    $
5,446,000
 
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,879,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,879,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
665,000
     
-
     
-
     
665,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
544,000
     
544,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
1,368,000
     
-
     
1,368,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
168,000
     
-
     
168,000
 
Other
   
93,000
     
22,000
     
8,000
     
123,000
 
    $
3,637,000
    $
1,558,000
    $
552,000
    $
5,747,000
 
 
   
Six Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
4,647,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
4,647,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,200,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,200,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,179,000
     
1,179,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
540,000
     
-
     
540,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
318,000
     
-
     
318,000
 
Other
   
176,000
     
2,398,000
     
14,000
     
2,588,000
 
    $
6,023,000
    $
3,256,000
    $
1,193,000
    $
10,472,000
 
 
   
Six Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
4,881,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
4,881,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,216,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,216,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,028,000
     
1,028,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
2,163,000
     
-
     
2,163,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
348,000
     
-
     
348,000
 
Other
   
150,000
     
69,000
     
16,000
     
235,000
 
    $
6,247,000
    $
2,580,000
    $
1,044,000
    $
9,871,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Contract Receivable, Contract Assets, and Contract Liabilities [Text Block]
 
4
)
Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
 
The following table provides information about contract receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Receivables
  $
660,000
    $
115,000
 
Assets
   
162,000
     
727,000
 
Liabilities
  $
365,000
    $
89,000
 
 
The amount of revenue recognized in the
first
six
months of fiscal
2020
that was included in a contract liability at
November 30, 2019
was approximately
$89,000
compared to
$185,000
in the same period of fiscal
2019.
The significant change in contract receivables reflected above is due to progress billings from open contracts in the Modular Buildings segment. Contract assets are down significantly from
November 30, 2019
as billings caught up to costs in the Modular Buildings segment during the
second
quarter. There are also a few contracts in the Modular Buildings segment that are currently overbilled, which created an increase in contract liabilities at
May 31, 2020.
 
The Company utilizes the practical expedient exception for reporting performance obligations and will report only on performance obligations greater than
one
year. As of
May 31, 2020,
the Company had
no
performance obligations with an original expected duration greater than
one
year.
v3.20.2
Note 5 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
 
5
)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
 
Basic net income (loss) per share of common stock has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus equivalent shares assuming the exercise of stock options. Potential shares of common stock that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share.
 
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share have been computed based on the following as of
May 31, 2020
and
May 31, 2019:
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
                 
Net income (loss)
  $
(801,720
)   $
(356,042
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,401,754
     
4,299,289
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,401,754
     
4,299,289
 
                 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.18
)   $
(0.08
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.18
)   $
(0.08
)
 
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
                 
Net income (loss)
  $
(1,238,913
)   $
(961,974
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,358,982
     
4,272,532
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,358,982
     
4,272,532
 
                 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.28
)   $
(0.23
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.28
)   $
(0.23
)
v3.20.2
Note 6 - Inventory
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
 
6
)
I
nventory
 
Major classes of inventory are:
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Raw materials
  $
7,400,831
    $
7,156,001
 
Work in process
   
393,939
     
492,125
 
Finished goods
   
4,315,166
     
3,905,373
 
Gross inventory
  $
12,109,936
    $
11,553,499
 
Less: Reserves
   
(2,577,225
)    
(2,774,992
)
Net Inventory
  $
9,532,711
    $
8,778,507
 
v3.20.2
Note 7 - Accrued Expenses
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
 
7
)
Accrued Expenses
 
Major components of accrued expenses are:
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Salaries, wages, and commissions
  $
679,353
    $
555,201
 
Accrued warranty expense
   
268,233
     
203,185
 
Other
   
264,167
     
374,440
 
    $
1,211,753
    $
1,132,826
 
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Disclosure of Assets Available for Sale, Not Part of Discontinued Operations [Text Block]
 
8
)
Assets Held for Lease
 
Major components of assets held for lease are:
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Modular Buildings
  $
622,065
    $
713,783
 
Net assets held for lease
  $
622,065
    $
713,783
 
 
Rents recognized from assets held for lease included in sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
were
$162,719
and
$318,227,
respectively, compared to
$168,465
and
$347,509
for the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2019,
respectively. Rents recognized in sales were related to the leasing of modular buildings as a part of the normal course of business operations of the Modular Buildings segment.
 
The Company has
no
future minimum lease receipts under contract from assets held for lease as of
May 31, 2020.
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
 
9
)
Product Warranty
 
The Company offers warranties of various lengths to its customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. The average length of the warranty period is
one
year from the date of purchase. The Company’s warranties require it to repair or replace defective products during the warranty period at
no
cost to the customer. Product warranty is included in the price of the product and provides assurance that the product will function in accordance with agreed-upon specifications. It does
not
represent a separate performance obligation under ASC
606.
The Company records a liability for estimated costs that
may
be incurred under its warranties. The costs are estimated based on historical experience and any specific warranty issues that have been identified. Although historical warranty costs have been within expectations, there can be
no
assurance that future warranty costs will
not
exceed historical amounts. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the balance as necessary. The accrued warranty balance is included in accrued expenses as shown in Note
7
“Accrued Expenses.” Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability for the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
and
May 31, 2019
are as follows:
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
239,233
    $
25,857
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(37,146
)    
(62,640
)
Warranties issued
   
66,146
     
126,420
 
Balance, ending
  $
268,233
    $
89,637
 
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
203,185
    $
96,786
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(65,722
)    
(194,938
)
Warranties issued
   
130,770
     
187,789
 
Balance, ending
  $
268,233
    $
89,637
 
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
 
10
)
Loan and Credit Agreements
 
The Company maintains
two
revolving lines of credit and
two
term loans with Bank Midwest. The Company also previously maintained a term loan with The First National Bank of West Union.
 
Bank Midwest Revolving Lines of Credit and Term Loans
 
The Company maintains a credit facility with Bank Midwest consisting of a
$5,000,000
revolving line of credit (the
“2017
Line of Credit”), and a
$2,600,000
term loan due
October 1, 2037 (
the “Term Loan”). On
May 31, 2020,
the balance of the
2017
Line of Credit was
$3,130,530
with
$1,869,470
remaining available, as
may
be limited by the borrowing base calculation. The
2017
Line of Credit borrowing base is an amount equal to
75%
of accounts receivable balances (discounted for aged receivables), plus
50%
of inventory, less any outstanding loan balance on the
2017
Line of Credit. At
May 31, 2020,
the
2017
Line of Credit was
not
limited by the borrowing base calculation. Any unpaid principal amount borrowed on the
2017
Line of Credit accrues interest at a floating rate per annum equal to
1.00%
above the Wall Street Journal rate published in the money rates section of the Wall Street Journal. The interest rate floor is set at
4.25%
per annum and the current interest rate is
4.25%
per annum. The
2017
Line of Credit was most recently renewed on
March 30, 2020.
The
2017
Line of Credit matures on
March 30, 2021
and requires monthly interest-only payments.
 
The Term Loan accrues interest at a rate of
5.00%
for the
first
sixty
months. Thereafter, the Term Loan will accrue interest at a floating rate per annum equal to
0.75%
above the Wall Street Journal rate published the money rates section of the Wall Street Journal. The interest rate floor is set at
4.15%
per annum and the interest rate
may
only be adjusted by Bank Midwest once every
five
years. Monthly payments of
$17,271
for principal and interest are required. The Term Loan is also guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), which required an upfront guarantee fee of
$62,400
and requires an annual fee of
0.5%
of the unpaid balance. As part of the USDA guarantee requirements, shareholders owning more than
20%
are required to personally guarantee a portion of the Term Loan, in an amount equal to their stock ownership percentage. J. Ward McConnell Jr., the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and a shareholder owning more than
20%
of the Company’s outstanding stock, is guaranteeing approximately
38%
of the Term Loan, for an annual fee of
2%
of the personally guaranteed amount. The initial guarantee fee will be amortized over the life of the Term Loan, and the annual fees and personally guaranteed amounts are expensed monthly.
 
On
February 13, 2019,
the Company opened a
$4,000,000
revolving line of credit (the
“2019
Line of Credit”) with Bank Midwest in connection with bonding obligations for the Company’s performance of a large modular laboratory construction project. Funds under the
2019
Line of Credit will be undisbursed to the Company and will be held by Bank Midwest in connection with an Irrevocable Letter of Credit issued by Bank Midwest for the project. The
2019
Line of Credit accrues interest at a floating rate per annum equal to
1.00%
above the Wall Street Journal rate published in the money rates section of the Wall Street Journal. The interest rate floor is set at
4.25%
per annum and the current interest rate is
4.25%
per annum. The
2019
Line of Credit was recently renewed on
February 13, 2020.
The
2019
Line of Credit is payable upon demand by Bank Midwest. If
no
earlier demand is made, the unpaid principal and accrued interest will be payable in
one
payment, due on
February 13, 2021.
As of
May 31, 2020,
the funds on the
2019
Line of Credit remain undisbursed and are held by Bank Midwest.
 
On
April 20, 2020,
the Company obtained a loan in the amount of
$1,242,900
from Bank Midwest in connection with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP Loan”). A portion of the PPP Loan
may
be forgiven based on the Company’s use of the proceeds of the PPP Loan for its payroll costs and other expenses in accordance with the requirements of the Paycheck Protection Program. If the PPP Loan is
not
fully forgiven, the Company will remain liable for the full and punctual payment of the outstanding principal balance plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company expects all or a significant portion of the PPP loan to be forgiven. The PPP Loan accrues interest at a rate per annum equal to
1.00%,
the outstanding principal balance plus accrued and unpaid interest is due on
April 20, 2022.
The PPP Loan is unsecured. The PPP Loan
may
be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with
no
prepayment penalties.
 
On
June 18, 2020,
and again on
June 24, 2020
the Company executed the standard loan documents required for securing loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance program in light of the impact of COVID-
19
pandemic on the Company’s business. Two loans were executed on
June 18, 2020
with principal amounts of
$150,000
each, with a
third
loan being executed on
June 24, 2020
with a principal amount of
$150,000
with proceeds being used for working capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of
3.75%
per annum and will accrue from the date of inception. Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning
June 18, 2021
(
twelve
months from the date of the EIDL Loans) and
June 24, 2021
in the amount of
$731
(per loan). The balance of principal and interest is payable
30
years from the date of the EIDL. The EIDL’s are secured by a security interest on all of the Company’s assets.
 
Each of the
2017
Line of Credit and the Term Loan are governed by the terms of a separate Promissory Note, dated
September 28, 2017,
entered into between the Company and Bank Midwest. The
2019
Line of Credit is governed by the terms of a Promissory Note, dated
February 13, 2019,
entered into between the Company and Bank Midwest. The PPP Loan is governed by the terms of a Promissory Note, dated
April 20, 2020,
entered into between the Company and Bank Midwest.
 
In connection with the
2017
Line of Credit, the Company, Art’s-Way Scientific Inc. and Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way Inc. each entered into a Commercial Security Agreement with Bank Midwest, dated
September 28, 2017,
pursuant to which each granted to Bank Midwest a
first
priority security interest in certain inventory, equipment, accounts, chattel paper, instruments, letters of credit and other assets to secure the obligations of the Company under the line of credit. Each of Art’s-Way Scientific Inc. and Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way Inc. also agreed to guarantee the obligations of the Company pursuant to the
2017
Line of Credit, as set forth in Commercial Guaranties, each dated
September 28, 2017.
The
2019
Line of Credit is also secured by these existing security documents.
 
To further secure the
2017
Line of Credit, the Company granted Bank Midwest a mortgage on its Canton, Ohio property held by Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way Inc. The
2019
Line of Credit is also secured by the mortgage on the Canton, Ohio property. The Term Loan is secured by a mortgage on the Company’s Armstrong, Iowa and Monona, Iowa properties. Each mortgage is governed by the terms of a separate Mortgage, dated
September 28, 2017,
and each property is also subject to a separate Assignment of Rents, dated
September 28, 2017.
 
If the Company or its subsidiaries (as guarantors pursuant to the Commercial Guaranties) commits an event of default with respect to the promissory notes and fails or is unable to cure that default, Bank Midwest
may
immediately terminate its obligation, if any, to make additional loans to the Company and
may
accelerate the Company’s obligations under the promissory notes. Bank Midwest shall also have all other rights and remedies for default provided by the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as any other applicable law and the various loan agreements. In addition, in an event of default, Bank Midwest
may
foreclose on the mortgaged property.
 
Compliance with Bank Midwest covenants is measured annually at
November 30.
The terms of the Bank Midwest loan agreements require the Company to maintain a minimum working capital ratio of
1.75,
while maintaining a minimum of
$5,100,000
of working capital. Additionally, a maximum debt to worth ratio of
1
to
1
must be maintained, with a minimum of
40%
tangible balance sheet equity, with variations subject to mutual agreement. The Company is also required to maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of
1.25,
with a
0.10
tolerance. The Company also must receive bank approval for purchases or sales of equipment over
$100,000
annually and maintain reasonable salaries and owner compensation. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of
November 30, 2019
other than the debt service coverage ratio. Bank Midwest issued a waiver forgiving the noncompliance, and
no
event of default has occurred. The next measurement date is
November 30, 2020.
 
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
 
On
June 18, 2020,
and again on
June 24, 2020
the Company executed the standard loan documents required for securing loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) assistance program in light of the impact of the COVID-
19
pandemic on the Company’s business. Two loans were executed on
June 18, 2020
with principal amounts of
$150,000
each, with a
third
loan being executed on
June 24, 2020
with a principal amount of
$150,000.
Proceeds from these EIDLs are being used for working capital purposes. Interest accrues at the rate of
3.75%
per annum and will accrue from the date of inception. Installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning
June 18, 2021 (
twelve
months from the date of the EIDLs) and
June 24, 2021
in the amount of
$731
per EIDL. The balance of principal and interest is payable
30
years from the date of the EIDL. The EIDLs are secured by a security interest on all of the Company’s assets. Each EIDL is governed by the terms of a separate Promissory Note, dated either
June 18, 2020
or
June 24, 2020,
as applicable, entered into between the Company or the applicable subsidiary.
 
First National Bank of West Union Term Loan
 
On
May 1, 2010,
the Company obtained a
$1,300,000
loan to finance the purchase of an additional facility located in West Union, Iowa to be used as a distribution center, warehouse facility, and manufacturing plant for certain products under the Art’s-Way brand. The loan was secured by a mortgage on the Company’s West Union Facility, pursuant to a Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement dated
May 1, 2010
between the Company and The First National Bank of West Union.
 
On
December 14, 2018,
the Company repaid this loan in full in connection with the sale of the West Union, Iowa facility.
 
A summary of the Company’s term debt is as follows:
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in monthly installments of $17,271 including interest at 5.00%, due October 1, 2037
  $
2,393,503
    $
2,435,993
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in one principal payment including interest at 1.00%, due April 20, 2022
   
1,242,900
     
-
 
Total term debt
  $
3,636,403
    $
2,435,993
 
Less current portion of term debt
   
87,909
     
85,401
 
Term debt, excluding current portion
  $
3,548,494
    $
2,350,592
 
 
 
A summary of the minimum maturities of term debt follows for the years ending
November 30:
 
Year
 
Amount
 
2020
  $
42,911
 
2021
   
90,179
 
2022
   
1,337,758
 
2023
   
99,781
 
2024
   
104,665
 
2025 and thereafter
   
1,961,109
 
    $
3,636,403
 
v3.20.2
Note 11 - Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
 
11
)
Income Taxes
 
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating losses.
v3.20.2
Note 12 - Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
 
12
)
Related Party Transactions
 
During the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
and
May 31, 2019,
the Company did
not
recognize any revenues from transactions with a related party, and
no
amounts in accounts receivable balances were due from a related party. From time to time, the Company purchases various supplies from related parties, which are companies owned by J. Ward McConnell, Jr., the Vice Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Marc McConnell, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, also serves as President of these companies. J. Ward McConnell, Jr., as a shareholder owning more than
20%
of the Company’s outstanding stock, was required to guarantee a portion of the Company’s Term Loan in accordance with the USDA guarantee on the Company’s Term Loan. J. Ward McConnell, Jr. is paid a monthly fee for his guarantee. During the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020,
the Company recognized expense of
$5,314
and
$9,902,
respectively, for transactions with related parties, compared to
$6,501
and
$14,649
for the same periods of fiscal
2019,
respectively. On
May 31, 2020,
accrued expenses contained a balance of
$1,540
owed to a related party compared to
$1,594
on
May 31, 2019.
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessor, Sales-type Leases [Text Block]
 
13
)
Sales-Type Leases
 
The Company accounts for leases of modular buildings to certain customers as sales-type leases. These leases have terms of up to
36
months and are collateralized by a security interest in the related modular building. The lessee has a bargain purchase option available at the end of the lease term. A minimum lease receivable is recorded net of unearned interest income and profit on sale at the time the Company’s obligation to the lessee is complete. Profit related to the sale of the building is recorded upon fulfillment of the Company’s obligation to the lessee.
 
Modular buildings held for lease by the Modular Buildings segment are recorded at cost. Amortization of each modular building is calculated over the useful life of the building. Estimated useful life is
three
to
five
years. Lease revenue is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease agreement. Lease income for modular buildings is included in sales on the consolidated statements of operations.
 
The components related to sales-type leases at
May 31, 2020
and
November 30, 2019
are as follows:
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Minimum lease receivable, current
  $
81,277
    $
162,425
 
Unearned interest income, current
   
(3,670
)    
(14,420
)
Net investment in sales-type leases, current
  $
77,607
    $
148,005
 
                 
Minimum lease receivable, long-term
  $
-
    $
5,851
 
Unearned interest income, long-term
   
-
     
(69
)
Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term
  $
-
    $
5,782
 
 
 
There was
no
sales activity related to sales-type leases for the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
and
May
31,2019.
 
Future minimum lease receipts from sales-type leases are as follows:
 
Year Ending November 30,
 
Amount
 
2020
  $
75,425
 
2021
   
5,852
 
Total
  $
81,277
 
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
 
14
)
Operating Leases
 
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of a contract. The nature of the Company’s operating leases at this time is office equipment, mainly copiers, with terms of
12
to
60
months. Operating leases are included in other assets as operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets while current lease liabilities are included as accrued expenses. The long-term portions of operating lease liabilities are shown as long-term liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do
not
provide an implicit rate, the Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. The lease terms
may
include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
 
The Company has copier lease agreements with lease and non-lease components and has elected the practical expedient
not
to separate lease and non-lease components for this asset class. The Company has also elected
not
to recognize lease liabilities and ROU assets for short-term leases. The Company recognizes variable costs that depend on usage in profit or loss as they are incurred.
 
The components of operating leases on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at
May 31, 2020
were as follows:
   
May 31
, 2020
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
  $
32,072
 
         
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
  $
9,297
 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities
   
22,775
 
Total operating lease liabilities
  $
32,072
 
 
The Company included
$32,072
of operating lease ROU assets in other assets, the current portion of operating lease liabilities of
$9,297
was included in accrued expenses and the
$22,775
of long-term operating lease liabilities was included in the long-term liability portion of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recorded
$5,481
and
$13,632
of operating lease costs in the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020,
respectively, which included variable costs tied to usage. The Company’s operating leases carry a weighted average lease term of
39
months and have a weighted average discount rate of
5.50%
 
Future maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:
 
Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:
 
 
Year Ending November 30,
       
2020
   
5,138
 
2021
   
10,847
 
2022
   
10,847
 
2023
   
6,456
 
2024
   
1,630
 
Total lease payments
   
34,918
 
Less imputed interest
   
(2,847
)
Total operating lease liabilities
   
32,072
 
v3.20.2
Note 15 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
 
15
)
Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation
 
On
February 25, 2020,
the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) authorized and approved the Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
2020
Equity Incentive Plan (the
“2020
Plan”).  The
2020
Plan was approved by the stockholders on
April 30, 2020.
The
2020
Plan replaces the Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
2011
Equity Incentive Plan (the
“2011
Plan”) and adds an additional
500,000
shares to the number of shares reserved for issuance pursuant to equity awards.
No
further stock options will be awarded under the
2011
Plan or other prior plans. Awards to directors and executive officers under the
2020
Plan are governed by the forms of agreement approved by the Board of Directors. Stock options granted prior to
February 25, 2020
are governed by the applicable prior plan and the forms of agreement adopted thereunder.
 
The
2020
Plan permits the plan administrator to award nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance awards, and stock appreciation rights to employees (including officers), directors, and consultants. The Board has approved a director compensation policy pursuant to which non-employee directors are automatically granted restricted stock awards of
1,000
shares of fully vested common stock annually or initially upon their election to the Board and another
1,000
shares of fully vested common stock on the last business day of each fiscal quarter. During the
six
months ended
May 31, 2020,
restricted stock awards of
128,750
shares were issued to various employees, directors, and consultants, which vest over the next
three
years, and restricted stock awards of
15,000
shares were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy, which vested immediately upon grant. In comparison, during the
first
six
months of fiscal
2019,
restricted stock awards of
69,937
shares were issued to various employees, directors, and consultants, which vest over
three
years from the date of issuance, and restricted stock awards of
16,000
were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy. During the
first
six
months of fiscal
2020,
no
shares of restricted stock were forfeited upon departure of any employees compared to
1,400
shares of restricted stock forfeited during the same period of fiscal
2019.
 
Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant vesting period. The Company estimates the fair value of each stock-based option award on the measurement date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model which incorporates assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of the options, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The Company uses historical option exercise and termination data to estimate the expected term the options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is calculated using historical dividend amounts and the stock price at the option issuance date.
No
stock options were granted during the
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
or in the same respective period of fiscal
2019.
The Company incurred a total of
$115,172
and
$152,752
of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards during the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020,
respectively, compared to
$53,898
and
$119,444
of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards for the same respective periods of fiscal
2019.
The Company repurchased
3,954
shares and
14,471
shares from employees in the form of treasury stock as consideration for payroll taxes paid on the employee’s behalf for the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020,
respectively, compared to
0
and
5,493
for the same periods in fiscal
2019.
Stock compensation net of treasury shares repurchased for the
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
was
$126,216
compared to
$108,624
for the same period in fiscal
2019.
v3.20.2
Note 16 - Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
 
16
)
Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. At
May 31, 2020
and
November 30, 2019,
the carrying amount approximated fair value for cash, accounts receivable, net investment in sales-type leases, accounts payable, notes payable to bank, and other current and long-term liabilities. The carrying amounts of current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the net investment in sales-type leases also approximates recorded value as that is based on discounting future cash flows at rates implicit in the lease. The rates implicit in the lease do
not
materially differ from current market rates. The fair value of the Company’s installment term loans payable also approximates recorded value because the interest rates charged under the loan terms are
not
substantially different from current interest rates.
v3.20.2
Note 17 - Segment Information
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
 
17
)
Segment Information
 
The Company has
three
reportable segments: Agricultural Products, Modular Buildings and Tools. The Agricultural Products segment manufactures and sells farm equipment and related replacement parts under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. The Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for various uses, commonly animal containment and research laboratories. The Tools segment manufactures steel cutting tools and inserts.
 
The accounting policies applied to determine the segment information are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Management evaluates the performance of each segment based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes, exclusive of nonrecurring gains and losses.
 
Approximate financial information with respect to the reportable segments is as follows.
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,071,000
    $
1,799,000
    $
576,000
    $
5,446,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(722,000
)    
(124,000
)    
(79,000
)    
(925,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(784,000
)    
(126,000
)    
(87,000
)    
(997,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,948,000
     
3,772,000
     
2,660,000
     
20,380,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
56,000
     
85,000
     
-
     
141,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
127,000
     
71,000
     
33,000
     
231,000
 
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,637,000
    $
1,558,000
    $
552,000
    $
5,747,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(297,000
)    
(63,000
)    
(10,000
)    
(370,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(382,000
)    
(56,000
)    
(21,000
)    
(459,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,730,000
     
4,127,000
     
2,502,000
     
21,359,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
76,000
     
30,000
     
27,000
     
133,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
124,000
     
104,000
     
32,000
     
260,000
 
 
   
 
Six Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
6,023,000
    $
3,256,000
    $
1,193,000
    $
10,472,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,156,000
)    
(118,000
)    
(120,000
)    
(1,394,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,282,000
)    
(120,000
)    
(139,000
)    
(1,541,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,948,000
     
3,772,000
     
2,660,000
     
20,380,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
298,000
     
111,000
     
3,000
     
412,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
254,000
     
139,000
     
66,000
     
459,000
 
 
   
Six Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
6,247,000
    $
2,580,000
    $
1,044,000
    $
9,871,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(898,000
)    
(161,000
)    
(33,000
)   $
(1,092,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,031,000
)    
(156,000
)    
(53,000
)   $
(1,240,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,730,000
     
4,127,000
     
2,502,000
    $
21,359,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
110,000
     
48,000
     
28,000
    $
186,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
249,000
     
236,000
     
64,000
    $
549,000
 
 
 
 
*The consolidated total in the tables is a sum of segment figures and
may
not
tie to actual figures in the condensed consolidated financial statements due to rounding.
v3.20.2
Note 18 - Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
 
18
)
Subsequent Events
 
Management evaluated all other activity of the Company and concluded that
no
subsequent events have occurred, other than the signing of Economic Injury Disaster Loans as discussed in Note
10
 “Loan and Credit Agreements,” that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
v3.20.2
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement Presentation
 
The foregoing condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10
-K for the fiscal year ended
November 30, 2019.
The results of operations for the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020
are
not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending
November 30, 2020.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
three
and
six
months ended
May 31, 2020.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
 
In accordance with ASC
606,
revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer and recognized when the Company satisfies the performance obligation specified in each contract. The major sources of revenue for the Agricultural Products and Tools segments are farm equipment, service parts related to farm equipment and steel cutting tools and inserts. The Agricultural Products and Tools segments generally execute short-term contracts that contain a single performance obligation – the delivery of product to the common carrier. The Company recognizes revenue for the production and sale of farm equipment, service parts and cutting tools upon shipment of the goods. Shipment of the goods is the point in time when risk of ownership and title pass to the buyer. All sales are made to authorized dealers whose application for dealer status has been approved and who have been informed of general sales policies. Any changes in the Company’s terms are documented in the most recently published price lists. Pricing is fixed and determinable according to the Company’s published equipment and parts price lists. Title to all equipment and parts sold passes to the buyer upon delivery to the carrier and is
not
subject to a customer acceptance provision. Proof of the passing of title is documented by the signing of the delivery receipt by a representative of the carrier. Post shipment obligations are limited to any claim with respect to the condition of the equipment or parts. The Agricultural Products and Tools segments each typically require payment in full
30
days after the ship date. To take advantage of program discounts, some customers pay deposits up front. Any deposits received are considered unearned revenue and increase contract liabilities.
 
In certain circumstances, upon the customer’s written request, the Company
may
recognize revenue when production is complete, and the goods are ready for shipment. At the buyer’s request, the Company will bill the buyer upon completing all performance obligations, but before shipment. The buyer dictates that the Company ship the goods per its direction from the Company’s manufacturing facility, as is customary with this type of agreement, in order to minimize shipping costs. The written agreement with the customer specifies that the goods will be delivered on a schedule to be determined by the customer, with a final specified delivery date, and that the Company will segregate the goods from its inventory, such that they are
not
available to fill other orders. This agreement also specifies that the buyer is required to purchase all goods manufactured under this agreement. Title of the goods will pass to the buyer when the goods are complete and ready for shipment, per the customer agreement. At the transfer of title, all risks of ownership have passed to the buyer, and the buyer agrees to maintain insurance on the manufactured items that have
not
yet been shipped. The Company has operated using bill and hold agreements with certain customers for many years, with consistent satisfactory results for both buyer and seller. The credit terms on this agreement are consistent with the credit terms on all other sales. All risks of loss are shouldered by the buyer, and there are
no
exceptions to the buyer’s commitment to accept and pay for these manufactured goods.
 
The Modular Buildings segment is in the construction industry with its major source of revenue arising from modular building sales. Sales of modular buildings are generally recognized using input methods to measure progress towards the satisfaction of a performance obligation using the percentage of completion method. Revenue and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Contract costs consist of direct costs on contracts, including labor, materials, amounts payable to subcontractors and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as equipment costs, insurance and employee benefits. Contract cost is recorded as incurred, and revisions in contract revenues and cost estimates are reflected in the accounting period when known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Contract losses are recognized when current estimates of total contract revenue and contract cost indicate a loss. Estimated contract costs include any and all costs appropriately allocable to the contract. The provision for these contract losses will be the excess of estimated contract costs over estimated contract revenues. Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those changes arising from contract change orders, penalty provisions and final contract settlements
may
result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. The Company uses significant judgements in determining estimated contract costs and completion percentages throughout the life of the project. Stock modular building sales also occur and are recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation is fulfilled through substantial completion. Substantial completion is achieved through customer acceptance of the completed building. The Modular Buildings segment executes contracts with customers that can be short- or long-term in nature. These contracts can have multiple performance obligations and revenue from these can be recognized over time or at a point in time depending on the nature of the contracts. Payment terms for the Modular Buildings segment vary by contract, but typically utilize money down and progress payments throughout the life of the contract. The payment terms of the Modular Buildings segment have the most impact on the Company’s contract receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities. Project invoicing from the Modular Buildings segment increases contract receivables and has an effect on contract liabilities through billings in excess of costs and estimated gross profit and advanced payments. The balance of contract assets is typically made up of the balance of costs in and estimated gross profit in excess of billings. Costs and profit in excess of amounts billed are classified as current assets and billings in excess of cost and profit are classified as current liabilities.
 
The Company leases modular buildings to certain customers and accounts for these transactions as operating or sales-type leases. These leases have terms of up to
36
months and are collateralized by a security interest in the related modular building. On sales-type leases, the lessee has a bargain purchase option available at the end of the lease term. A minimum lease receivable is recorded net of unearned interest income and profit on sale at the time the building is substantially complete. Profit related to the sale of the building is recorded upon fulfillment of the Company’s obligation to the lessee. On operating leases, the Company recognizes rent when the lessee has all the rights and benefits of ownership of the asset.
 
The Agricultural Products segment offers variable consideration in the form of discounts depending on participation in yearly early order programs. This variable consideration is allocated to the transaction price of all products in a sales arrangement and is
not
contingent on future outcomes. The Agricultural Products segment does
not
offer rebates or credits. The Tools segment offers quantity discounts that are allocated to the transaction price of each product once the quantity break is achieved. The Tools segment does
not
offer rebates or credits. The Modular Buildings segment does
not
offer discounts, rebates or credits.
 
The Company’s returns policy allows for new and saleable parts to be returned, subject to inspection and a restocking charge, which is included in net sales. Whole goods are
not
returnable. Shipping costs charged to customers are included in net sales. Freight costs incurred are included in cost of goods sold. Customer deposits consist of advance payments from customers, in the form of cash, for revenue to be recognized in the following year.
 
For information on product warranty as it applies to ASC
606,
refer to Note
9
“Product Warranty.”
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
 
Leases
 
In
February 2016,
the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU
2016
-
02,
“Leases (Topic
842
),” which requires a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on its balance sheet for all leases with terms of
12
months or greater. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2018,
including interim periods within those years. The Company adopted this guidance for fiscal
2020
using the modified retrospective approach, including interim periods within that reporting period. Under the modified retrospective approach, the Company did
not
adjust prior comparative periods. The Company has a moderate amount of leasing activity mainly as the lessee of office equipment and as the lessor of modular rental buildings. As a result of adoption, the Company recognized
$34,316
as a right-of-use asset and
$34,316
of lease liabilities on the balance sheet for office equipment it leases. The Company’s activity as a lessor will remain mostly unaffected by this guidance. The Company’s additional disclosures
may
include, but are
not
limited to:
 
 
Nature of its leases
 
Significant assumptions and judgements used
 
Information about leases that have
not
yet commenced
 
Related-party lease transactions
 
Accounting policy election regarding short-term leases
 
Finance, operating, short-term and variable lease costs
 
Maturity analysis of operating lease payments, lease receivables and lease obligations
 
Tabular disclosure of lease-related income
 
Components of the net investment in a lease
 
Information on the management of risk associated with residual asset
v3.20.2
Note 3 - Disaggregation of Revenue (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,299,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,299,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
669,000
     
-
     
-
     
669,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
570,000
     
570,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
1,633,000
     
-
     
1,633,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
163,000
     
-
     
163,000
 
Other
   
103,000
     
3,000
     
6,000
     
112,000
 
    $
3,071,000
    $
1,799,000
    $
576,000
    $
5,446,000
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,879,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,879,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
665,000
     
-
     
-
     
665,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
544,000
     
544,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
1,368,000
     
-
     
1,368,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
168,000
     
-
     
168,000
 
Other
   
93,000
     
22,000
     
8,000
     
123,000
 
    $
3,637,000
    $
1,558,000
    $
552,000
    $
5,747,000
 
   
Six Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
4,647,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
4,647,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,200,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,200,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,179,000
     
1,179,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
540,000
     
-
     
540,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
318,000
     
-
     
318,000
 
Other
   
176,000
     
2,398,000
     
14,000
     
2,588,000
 
    $
6,023,000
    $
3,256,000
    $
1,193,000
    $
10,472,000
 
   
Six Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
4,881,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
4,881,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,216,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,216,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,028,000
     
1,028,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
2,163,000
     
-
     
2,163,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
348,000
     
-
     
348,000
 
Other
   
150,000
     
69,000
     
16,000
     
235,000
 
    $
6,247,000
    $
2,580,000
    $
1,044,000
    $
9,871,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Receivables
  $
660,000
    $
115,000
 
Assets
   
162,000
     
727,000
 
Liabilities
  $
365,000
    $
89,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 5 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
                 
Net income (loss)
  $
(801,720
)   $
(356,042
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,401,754
     
4,299,289
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,401,754
     
4,299,289
 
                 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.18
)   $
(0.08
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.18
)   $
(0.08
)
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
                 
Net income (loss)
  $
(1,238,913
)   $
(961,974
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,358,982
     
4,272,532
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,358,982
     
4,272,532
 
                 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.28
)   $
(0.23
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.28
)   $
(0.23
)
v3.20.2
Note 6 - Inventory (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Raw materials
  $
7,400,831
    $
7,156,001
 
Work in process
   
393,939
     
492,125
 
Finished goods
   
4,315,166
     
3,905,373
 
Gross inventory
  $
12,109,936
    $
11,553,499
 
Less: Reserves
   
(2,577,225
)    
(2,774,992
)
Net Inventory
  $
9,532,711
    $
8,778,507
 
v3.20.2
Note 7 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Salaries, wages, and commissions
  $
679,353
    $
555,201
 
Accrued warranty expense
   
268,233
     
203,185
 
Other
   
264,167
     
374,440
 
    $
1,211,753
    $
1,132,826
 
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Components of Assets Held for Lease [Table Text Block]
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Modular Buildings
  $
622,065
    $
713,783
 
Net assets held for lease
  $
622,065
    $
713,783
 
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
239,233
    $
25,857
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(37,146
)    
(62,640
)
Warranties issued
   
66,146
     
126,420
 
Balance, ending
  $
268,233
    $
89,637
 
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2020
   
May 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
203,185
    $
96,786
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(65,722
)    
(194,938
)
Warranties issued
   
130,770
     
187,789
 
Balance, ending
  $
268,233
    $
89,637
 
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in monthly installments of $17,271 including interest at 5.00%, due October 1, 2037
  $
2,393,503
    $
2,435,993
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in one principal payment including interest at 1.00%, due April 20, 2022
   
1,242,900
     
-
 
Total term debt
  $
3,636,403
    $
2,435,993
 
Less current portion of term debt
   
87,909
     
85,401
 
Term debt, excluding current portion
  $
3,548,494
    $
2,350,592
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Year
 
Amount
 
2020
  $
42,911
 
2021
   
90,179
 
2022
   
1,337,758
 
2023
   
99,781
 
2024
   
104,665
 
2025 and thereafter
   
1,961,109
 
    $
3,636,403
 
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Sales-type Leases [Table Text Block]
   
May 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Minimum lease receivable, current
  $
81,277
    $
162,425
 
Unearned interest income, current
   
(3,670
)    
(14,420
)
Net investment in sales-type leases, current
  $
77,607
    $
148,005
 
                 
Minimum lease receivable, long-term
  $
-
    $
5,851
 
Unearned interest income, long-term
   
-
     
(69
)
Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term
  $
-
    $
5,782
 
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Year Ending November 30,
 
Amount
 
2020
  $
75,425
 
2021
   
5,852
 
Total
  $
81,277
 
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Lessee, Operating Leases, Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
   
May 31
, 2020
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
  $
32,072
 
         
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
  $
9,297
 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities
   
22,775
 
Total operating lease liabilities
  $
32,072
 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:
 
 
Year Ending November 30,
       
2020
   
5,138
 
2021
   
10,847
 
2022
   
10,847
 
2023
   
6,456
 
2024
   
1,630
 
Total lease payments
   
34,918
 
Less imputed interest
   
(2,847
)
Total operating lease liabilities
   
32,072
 
v3.20.2
Note 17 - Segment Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,071,000
    $
1,799,000
    $
576,000
    $
5,446,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(722,000
)    
(124,000
)    
(79,000
)    
(925,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(784,000
)    
(126,000
)    
(87,000
)    
(997,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,948,000
     
3,772,000
     
2,660,000
     
20,380,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
56,000
     
85,000
     
-
     
141,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
127,000
     
71,000
     
33,000
     
231,000
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,637,000
    $
1,558,000
    $
552,000
    $
5,747,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(297,000
)    
(63,000
)    
(10,000
)    
(370,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(382,000
)    
(56,000
)    
(21,000
)    
(459,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,730,000
     
4,127,000
     
2,502,000
     
21,359,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
76,000
     
30,000
     
27,000
     
133,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
124,000
     
104,000
     
32,000
     
260,000
 
   
 
Six Months Ended May 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
6,023,000
    $
3,256,000
    $
1,193,000
    $
10,472,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,156,000
)    
(118,000
)    
(120,000
)    
(1,394,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,282,000
)    
(120,000
)    
(139,000
)    
(1,541,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,948,000
     
3,772,000
     
2,660,000
     
20,380,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
298,000
     
111,000
     
3,000
     
412,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
254,000
     
139,000
     
66,000
     
459,000
 
   
Six Months Ended May 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
6,247,000
    $
2,580,000
    $
1,044,000
    $
9,871,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(898,000
)    
(161,000
)    
(33,000
)   $
(1,092,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,031,000
)    
(156,000
)    
(53,000
)   $
(1,240,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,730,000
     
4,127,000
     
2,502,000
    $
21,359,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
110,000
     
48,000
     
28,000
    $
186,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
249,000
     
236,000
     
64,000
    $
549,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 1 - Description of the Company (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Number of Operating Segments 3
v3.20.2
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 32,072 $ 34,316
Operating Lease, Liability, Total $ 32,072 $ 34,316
v3.20.2
Note 3 - Disaggregation of Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue From External Customer (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Revenue $ 5,446,000 $ 5,747,000 $ 10,472,000 $ 9,871,000
Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue 2,299,000 2,879,000 4,647,000 4,881,000
Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue 669,000 665,000 1,200,000 1,216,000
Steel Cutting Tools and Inserts [Member]        
Revenue 570,000 544,000 1,179,000 1,028,000
Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue 1,633,000 1,368,000 540,000 2,163,000
Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue 163,000 168,000 318,000 348,000
Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue 112,000 123,000 2,588,000 235,000
Agricultural Products [Member]        
Revenue 3,071,000 3,637,000 6,023,000 6,247,000
Agricultural Products [Member] | Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue 2,299,000 2,879,000 4,647,000 4,881,000
Agricultural Products [Member] | Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue 669,000 665,000 1,200,000 1,216,000
Agricultural Products [Member] | Steel Cutting Tools and Inserts [Member]        
Revenue
Agricultural Products [Member] | Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue
Agricultural Products [Member] | Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue
Agricultural Products [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue 103,000 93,000 176,000 150,000
Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue 1,799,000 1,558,000 3,256,000 2,580,000
Modular Buildings [Member] | Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue
Modular Buildings [Member] | Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue
Modular Buildings [Member] | Steel Cutting Tools and Inserts [Member]        
Revenue
Modular Buildings [Member] | Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue 1,633,000 1,368,000 540,000 2,163,000
Modular Buildings [Member] | Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue 163,000 168,000 318,000 348,000
Modular Buildings [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue 3,000 22,000 2,398,000 69,000
Tools [Member]        
Revenue 576,000 552,000 1,193,000 1,044,000
Tools [Member] | Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Steel Cutting Tools and Inserts [Member]        
Revenue 570,000 544,000 1,179,000 1,028,000
Tools [Member] | Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue $ 6,000 $ 8,000 $ 14,000 $ 16,000
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized $ 89,000 $ 185,000
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities - Contract With Customers (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Receivables $ 660,000 $ 115,000
Assets 162,000 727,000
Liabilities $ 365,000 $ 89,000
v3.20.2
Note 5 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:        
Net income (loss) $ (801,720) $ (356,042) $ (1,238,913) $ (961,974)
Denominator:        
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 4,401,754 4,299,289 4,358,982 4,272,532
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares)
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 4,401,754 4,299,289 4,358,982 4,272,532
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:        
Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.18) $ (0.08) $ (0.28) $ (0.23)
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:        
Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.18) $ (0.08) $ (0.28) $ (0.23)
v3.20.2
Note 6 - Inventory - Major Classes of Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Raw materials $ 7,400,831 $ 7,156,001
Work in process 393,939 492,125
Finished goods 4,315,166 3,905,373
Gross inventory 12,109,936 11,553,499
Less: Reserves (2,577,225) (2,774,992)
Net Inventory $ 9,532,711 $ 8,778,507
v3.20.2
Note 7 - Accrued Expenses - Major Components of Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Salaries, wages, and commissions $ 679,353 $ 555,201
Accrued warranty expense 268,233 203,185
Other 264,167 374,440
Total accrued liabilities, current $ 1,211,753 $ 1,132,826
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Total $ 0   $ 0  
Sales [Member]        
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Total $ 162,719 $ 168,465 $ 318,227 $ 347,509
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease - Summary of Assets Held for Lease (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Net assets held for lease $ 5,396,829 $ 5,362,907
Assets Leased to Others, Modular Buildings [Member]    
Net assets held for lease 622,065 713,783
Assets Leased to Others [Member]    
Net assets held for lease $ 622,065 $ 713,783
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Standard Product Warrant Term (Year) 1 year
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty - Changes in Product Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Balance, beginning $ 239,233 $ 25,857 $ 203,185 $ 96,786
Settlements / adjustments (37,146) (62,640) (65,722) (194,938)
Warranties issued 66,146 126,420 130,770 187,789
Balance, ending $ 268,233 $ 89,637 $ 268,233 $ 89,637
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 24, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 24, 2020
Jun. 18, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 20, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 13, 2019
USD ($)
Sep. 28, 2017
USD ($)
May 31, 2020
USD ($)
May 31, 2019
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2019
USD ($)
May 01, 2010
USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Total             $ 3,636,403   $ 2,435,993  
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program Under CARES Act       $ 1,242,900     1,242,900    
Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]                    
Long-term Debt, Total             $ 2,393,503   $ 2,435,993  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage             5.00%   5.00%  
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total             $ 17,271   $ 17,271  
EIDL Assistance Program, Loan One [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total     $ 731              
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt     150,000              
EIDL Assistance Program, Loan Two [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total     731              
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt     $ 150,000              
EIDL Assistance Program, Loan Three [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total $ 731                  
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt $ 150,000                  
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment Jun. 24, 2021                  
Economic Injury Distaster Loan Assistance Program [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.75% 3.75%                
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)   30 years                
EIDL Assistance Program, Loans One and Two [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment     Jun. 18, 2021              
Bank Midwest [Member]                    
Long-term Line of Credit, Total             3,130,530      
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity             $ 1,869,470      
Line of Credit, Borrowing Base, Accounts Receivable             75.00%      
Line of Credit, Borrowing Base, Inventory             50.00%      
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Working Capital Ratio           1.75        
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Working Capital           $ 5,100,000        
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Debt to Worth Ratio           1        
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Tangible Balance Sheet Equity, Percentage           40.00%        
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio           1.25        
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio, Tolerance           0.1        
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Annual Purchases or Sales Price of Equipment Before Requiring Bank Approval           $ 100,000        
Bank Midwest [Member] | Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]                    
Long-term Debt, Total           2,600,000        
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total             $ 17,271      
Bank Midwest [Member] | Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member] | United States Department of Agriculture [Member]                    
Upfront Guarantee Fee             $ 62,400      
Guarantee Fee, Annual Fee, Percentage             0.50%      
Guarantee Requirement, Personally Guarantee, Shareholders Ownership Percentage             20.00%      
Bank Midwest [Member] | Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member] | J. Ward McConnell Jr. [Member]                    
Personally Guaranteed, Percentage of Loan             38.00%      
Personally Guaranteed, Fee, Percentage of Guaranteed Amount             2.00%      
Bank Midwest [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]                    
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity           $ 5,000,000        
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate         1.00%          
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period             4.25%      
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage         4.25%          
Bank Midwest [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Wall Street Journal Rate [Member]                    
Long-term Line of Credit, Total         $ 4,000,000          
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate             1.00%      
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period             4.25%      
Bank Midwest [Member] | Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage             5.00%      
Bank Midwest [Member] | Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member] | Minimum [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage             4.15%      
Bank Midwest [Member] | Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member] | Wall Street Journal Rate [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate             0.75%      
The First National Bank of West Union [Member] | Iowa Finance Authority Term Loan [Member]                    
Debt Instrument, Face Amount                   $ 1,300,000
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements - Summary of Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Term debt $ 3,636,403 $ 2,435,993
Less current portion of term debt 87,909 85,401
Term debt, excluding current portion 3,548,494 2,350,592
Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]    
Term debt 2,393,503 2,435,993
Term Loan Due April 2022 [Member]    
Term debt $ 1,242,900
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements - Summary of Term Debt (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]    
Debt instrument, periodic payment $ 17,271 $ 17,271
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 5.00% 5.00%
Term Loan Due April 2022 [Member]    
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 1.00%
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements - Summary of Minimum Maturities of Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
2020 $ 42,911  
2021 90,179  
2022 1,337,758  
2023 99,781  
2024 104,665  
2025 and thereafter 1,961,109  
Long-term Debt, Total $ 3,636,403 $ 2,435,993
v3.20.2
Note 12 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Revenue from Related Parties $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Due from Related Parties, Total 0 0 0 0
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party 5,314 6,501 9,902 14,649
Due to Related Parties, Total $ 1,540 $ 1,594 $ 1,540 $ 1,594
J. Ward McConnell Jr. [Member]        
Related Party, Ownership Percentage 20.00%   20.00%  
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Sales-type Lease, Lease Income, Total $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Maximum [Member] | Assets Leased to Others, Modular Buildings [Member]        
Lessor, Sales-type Lease, Term of Contract (Month) 3 years   3 years  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)     5 years  
Minimum [Member] | Assets Leased to Others, Modular Buildings [Member]        
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)     3 years  
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases - Components Related to Sales-type Leases (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Minimum lease receivable, current $ 81,277 $ 162,425
Unearned interest income, current (3,670) (14,420)
Net investment in sales-type leases, current 77,607 148,005
Minimum lease receivable, long-term 5,851
Unearned interest income, long-term (69)
Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term $ 5,782
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases - Future Minimum Lease Receipts (Details)
May 31, 2020
USD ($)
2020 $ 75,425
2021 5,852
Total $ 81,277
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2020
Feb. 29, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 32,072 $ 32,072   $ 34,316  
Operating Lease, Liability, Current 9,297 9,297      
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 22,775 22,775    
Lease, Cost, Total $ 5,481 $ 13,632      
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Month) 3 years 90 days 3 years 90 days      
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 5.50% 5.50%      
Other Assets [Member]          
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 32,072 $ 32,072      
Accrued Expenses [Member]          
Operating Lease, Liability, Current $ 9,297 $ 9,297      
Minimum [Member]          
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Month)     1 year    
Maximum [Member]          
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Month)     5 years    
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases - Components of Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 32,072 $ 34,316  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 9,297    
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities 22,775  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 32,072 $ 34,316  
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
May 31, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
2020 $ 5,138  
2021 10,847  
2022 10,847  
2023 6,456  
2024 1,630  
Total lease payments 34,918  
Less imputed interest (2,847)  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 32,072 $ 34,316
v3.20.2
Note 15 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 25, 2020
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Jan. 27, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)   0   0      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)       0 0    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation (in shares)   3,954 0 14,471 5,493    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Net of Shares Repurchased       $ 126,216 $ 108,624    
Non-qualified Stock Units to Non-employee Directors Annually or Upon Election [Member]              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)           1,000 1,000
Restricted Stock [Member]              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)       3 years      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period (in shares)       0 1,400    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense   $ 115,172 $ 53,898 $ 152,752 $ 119,444    
Restricted Stock [Member] | Employees, Directors, and Consultants [Member]              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       128,750 69,937    
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       15,000 16,000    
The 2020 Plan [Member]              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized (in shares) 500,000            
v3.20.2
Note 17 - Segment Information (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Number of Reportable Segments 3
v3.20.2
Note 17 - Segment Information - Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Revenue from external customers $ 5,445,732 $ 5,747,256 $ 10,471,656 $ 9,871,482  
Income (loss) from operations (924,616) (369,513) (1,394,313) (1,092,136)  
Total Assets 20,379,611   20,379,611   $ 19,346,938
Capital expenditures     412,294 186,215  
Depreciation & Amortization     459,436 549,333  
Operating Segments [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 5,446,000 5,747,000 10,472,000 9,871,000  
Income (loss) from operations (925,000) (370,000) (1,394,000) (1,092,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (997,000) (459,000) (1,541,000) (1,240,000)  
Total Assets 20,380,000 21,359,000 20,380,000 21,359,000  
Capital expenditures 141,000 133,000 412,000 186,000  
Depreciation & Amortization 231,000 260,000 459,000 549,000  
Operating Segments [Member] | Agricultural Products [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 3,071,000 3,637,000 6,023,000 6,247,000  
Income (loss) from operations (722,000) (297,000) (1,156,000) (898,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (784,000) (382,000) (1,282,000) (1,031,000)  
Total Assets 13,948,000 14,730,000 13,948,000 14,730,000  
Capital expenditures 56,000 76,000 298,000 110,000  
Depreciation & Amortization 127,000 124,000 254,000 249,000  
Operating Segments [Member] | Modular Buildings [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 1,799,000 1,558,000 3,256,000 2,580,000  
Income (loss) from operations (124,000) (63,000) (118,000) (161,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (126,000) (56,000) (120,000) (156,000)  
Total Assets 3,772,000 4,127,000 3,772,000 4,127,000  
Capital expenditures 85,000 30,000 111,000 48,000  
Depreciation & Amortization 71,000 104,000 139,000 236,000  
Operating Segments [Member] | Tools [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 576,000 552,000 1,193,000 1,044,000  
Income (loss) from operations (79,000) (10,000) (120,000) (33,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (87,000) (21,000) (139,000) (53,000)  
Total Assets 2,660,000 2,502,000 2,660,000 2,502,000  
Capital expenditures 27,000 3,000 28,000  
Depreciation & Amortization $ 33,000 $ 32,000 $ 66,000 $ 64,000