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 August 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, a 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 October 6, 2020: 4,431,691

 

 

 

 

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Index

 

    Page No.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1

Item 1.

Financial Statements

1

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets August 31, 2020 and November 30, 2019

1

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three-month and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019

2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity Three-month and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019

4

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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

27

 

SIGNATURES

28

 

 

 
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

    (Unaudited)          

 

 

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 
Assets                

Current assets:

               

Cash

  $ 4,200     $ 3,145  

Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $42,542 and $22,925 in 2020 and 2019, respectively

    1,723,492       1,679,975  

Inventories, net

    9,022,598       8,778,507  

Cost and profit in excess of billings

    122,289       726,667  

Net investment in sales-type leases, current

    47,854       148,005  

Other current assets

    167,799       70,931  

Total current assets

    11,088,232       11,407,230  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    5,389,801       5,362,907  

Assets held for lease, net

    521,516       713,782  

Deferred income taxes

    2,222,740       1,786,048  

Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term

    -       5,782  

Other assets

    97,389       71,189  

Total assets

  $ 19,319,678     $ 19,346,938  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 1,428,993     $ 1,205,313  

Customer deposits

    122,335       105,363  

Billings in excess of cost and profit

    404,725       88,931  

Income taxes payable

    6,400       6,400  

Accrued expenses

    1,200,321       1,132,826  

Line of credit

    1,767,530       2,578,530  

Current portion of long-term debt

    91,632       85,401  

Total current liabilities

    5,021,936       5,202,764  

Long-term liabilities

               

Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities

    20,776       -  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

    3,976,781       2,350,592  

Total liabilities

    9,019,493       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 4,465,004 in 2020 and 4,321,087 in 2019

    44,650       43,211  

Additional paid-in capital

    3,444,310       3,250,087  

Retained earnings

    6,884,819       8,547,342  

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

    (73,594 )     (47,058 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    10,300,185       11,793,582  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 19,319,678     $ 19,346,938  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

1

 

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

 

Sales

  $ 6,464,854     $ 5,503,622     $ 16,936,510     $ 15,375,104  

Cost of goods sold

    5,539,974       4,498,800       14,039,752       12,806,444  

Gross profit

    924,880       1,004,822       2,896,758       2,568,660  

Expenses:

                               

Engineering

    128,813       116,153       361,258       380,139  

Selling

    370,236       378,811       1,227,144       1,119,428  

General and administrative

    939,125       814,702       3,215,963       2,466,073  

Total expenses

    1,438,174       1,309,666       4,804,365       3,965,640  

Income (Loss) from operations

    (513,294 )     (304,844 )     (1,907,607 )     (1,396,980 )

Other income (expense):

                               

Interest expense

    (73,422 )     (89,208 )     (233,942 )     (274,649 )

Other

    58,847       24,082       72,744       61,997  

Total other income (expense)

    (14,575 )     (65,126 )     (161,198 )     (212,652 )

Income (Loss) before income taxes

    (527,869 )     (369,970 )     (2,068,805 )     (1,609,632 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

    (104,258 )     (80,754 )     (406,282 )     (358,442 )

Net Income (Loss)

    (423,611 )     (289,216 )     (1,662,523 )     (1,251,190 )

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

2

 

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

   

Common Stock

   

Additional

           

Treasury Stock

         
   

Number of

           

paid-in

   

Retained

   

Number of

                 
   

shares

   

Par value

   

capital

   

earnings

   

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

    91,037       911       159,134       -       8,589       (17,398 )     142,647  

Net (loss)

    -       -       -       (1,251,190 )     -       -       (1,251,190 )

Balance, August 31, 2019

    4,316,087       43,161       3,214,766       8,715,738       17,875       (45,133 )     11,928,532  

 

 

   

Common Stock

   

Additional

           

Treasury Stock

         
   

Number of

           

paid-in

   

Retained

   

Number of

                 
   

shares

   

Par value

   

capital

   

earnings

   

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

    143,917       1,439       194,223       -       14,471       (26,536 )     169,126  

Net (loss)

    -       -       -       (1,662,523 )     -       -       (1,662,523 )

Balance, August 31, 2020

    4,465,004       44,650       3,444,310       6,884,819       33,313       (73,594 )     10,300,185  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3

 

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

 

Cash flows from operations:

               

Net (loss) from continuing operations

  $ (1,662,523 )   $ (1,251,190 )

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

               

Stock based compensation

    195,662       160,045  

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

    (47,169 )     (10,000 )

Depreciation and amortization expense

    648,084       774,068  

Bad debt expense (recovery)

    20,009       (1,402 )

Deferred income taxes

    (436,692 )     (362,834 )
Accrued interest on deferred debt payments     3,330       -  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

(Increase) decrease in:

               

Accounts receivable

    (63,526 )     (963,875 )

Inventories

    (244,091 )     494,188  

Net investment in sales-type leases

    105,933       87,465  

Other assets

    (96,868 )     (109,422 )

Increase (decrease) in:

               

Accounts payable

    223,680       233,195  

Contracts in progress, net

    920,172       1,149,423  

Customer deposits

    16,972       114,368  

Income taxes payable

    -       -  

Accrued expenses

    58,088       62,613  

Net cash (used in) operating activities

    (358,939 )     376,642  

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

    (614,443 )     (367,450 )

Net proceeds from sale of assets

    182,881       899,713  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (431,562 )     532,263  

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Net change in line of credit

    (811,000 )     (596,000 )

Proceeds from term debt

    1,692,900       -  

Repayment of term debt

    (63,808 )     (293,974 )

Repurchases of common stock

    (26,536 )     (17,398 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    791,556       (907,372 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash

    1,055       1,533  

Cash at beginning of period

    3,145       3,512  

Cash at end of period

  $ 4,200     $ 5,045  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid during the period for:

               

Interest

  $ 205,409     $ 253,140  

Income taxes

  $ 30,394     $ 3,855  

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4

 

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 nine months ended August 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2020.

 

Impact of COVID-19

 

While the COVID-19 pandemic had very little impact on the Company’s results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, it did impact results of operations for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2020 and it is possible that it may continue to do so for the foreseeable future. From March 23, 2020 until May 18, 2020 the majority of the Company’s office staff in all three segments worked remotely with the exception of key operations support. At the height of the initial outbreak the Company’s workforce was down approximately 17% due to self-quarantine. By the end of May 2020, the Company’s entire workforce had returned and operations have continued as normal with additional safety precautions in place. The Company continues to actively monitor the impact that COVID-19 pandemic has on  operations, liquidity and capital resources in the coming months.

 

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 nine months ended August 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 related to farm equipment and steel cutting tools and inserts 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 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.”

 

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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 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 August 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 2,908,000     $ -     $ -     $ 2,908,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    645,000       -       -       645,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       470,000       470,000  

Modular buildings

    -       2,266,000       -       2,266,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       -       -       -  

Other

    118,000       53,000       5,000       176,000  
    $ 3,671,000     $ 2,319,000     $ 475,000     $ 6,465,000  

 

   

Three Months Ended August 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 2,392,000     $ -     $ -     $ 2,392,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    666,000       -       -       666,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       499,000       499,000  

Modular buildings

    -       1,607,000       -       1,607,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       165,000       -       165,000  

Other

    136,000       30,000       9,000       175,000  
    $ 3,194,000     $ 1,802,000     $ 508,000     $ 5,504,000  

 

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Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 7,556,000     $ -     $ -     $ 7,556,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    1,844,000       -       -       1,844,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       1,648,000       1,648,000  

Modular buildings

    -       5,155,000       -       5,155,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       318,000       -       318,000  

Other

    295,000       102,000       19,000       416,000  
    $ 9,695,000     $ 5,575,000     $ 1,667,000     $ 16,937,000  

 

   

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Total

 

Farm equipment

  $ 7,274,000     $ -     $ -     $ 7,274,000  

Farm equipment service parts

    1,880,000       -       -       1,880,000  

Steel cutting tools and inserts

    -       -       1,527,000       1,527,000  

Modular buildings

    -       3,773,000       -       3,773,000  

Modular building lease income

    -       512,000       -       512,000  

Other

    287,000       97,000       25,000       409,000  
    $ 9,441,000     $ 4,382,000     $ 1,552,000     $ 15,375,000  

 

 
 

4)

Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

 

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

 

   

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Receivables

  $ 1,766,000     $ 1,703,000  

Assets

  $ 122,000     $ 727,000  

Liabilities

  $ 454,000     $ 89,000  

 

The amount of revenue recognized in the first nine 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 over the course of the nine months. There are also a few contracts in the Modular Buildings segment that are currently overbilled, creating an increase in contract liabilities at August 31, 2020 compared to November 30, 2019.

 

The Company utilizes the practical expedient exception for reporting performance obligations and will report only on performance obligations greater than one year. As of August 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 August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

 

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

               

Net income (loss)

  $ (423,611 )   $ (289,216 )
                 

Denominator:

               

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

    4,426,850       4,309,587  

Effect of dilutive stock options

    -       -  

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

    4,426,850       4,309,587  
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.10 )   $ (0.07 )
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.10 )   $ (0.07 )

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

 

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

               

Net income (loss)

  $ (1,662,523 )   $ (1,251,190 )
                 

Denominator:

               

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

    4,381,686       4,285,335  

Effect of dilutive stock options

    -       -  

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

    4,381,686       4,285,335  
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.38 )   $ (0.29 )
                 

Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:

               

Net Income (Loss) per share

  $ (0.38 )   $ (0.29 )

 

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6)

Inventory

 

Major classes of inventory are:

 

   

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Raw materials

  $ 7,162,508     $ 7,156,001  

Work in process

    347,705       492,125  

Finished goods

    4,147,072       3,905,373  

Gross inventory

  $ 11,657,285     $ 11,553,499  

Less: Reserves

    (2,634,687 )     (2,774,992 )

Net Inventory

  $ 9,022,598     $ 8,778,507  

 

 
 

7)

Accrued Expenses

 

Major components of accrued expenses are:

 

   

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Salaries, wages, and commissions

  $ 716,340     $ 555,201  

Accrued warranty expense

    278,518       203,185  

Other

    205,463       374,440  
    $ 1,200,321     $ 1,132,826  

 

 
 

8)

Assets Held for Lease

 

Major components of assets held for lease are:

 

   

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Modular Buildings

  $ 521,516     $ 713,782  

Net assets held for lease

  $ 521,516     $ 713,782  

 

Rents recognized from assets held for lease included in sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2020 were $0 and $318,227, respectively, compared to $164,508 and $512,017 for the three and nine months ended August 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 August 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 nine months ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

 

Balance, beginning

  $ 268,233     $ 89,637  

Settlements / adjustments

    (47,591 )     (42,691 )

Warranties issued

    57,876       93,889  

Balance, ending

  $ 278,518     $ 140,835  

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended

 
   

August 31, 2020

   

August 31, 2019

 

Balance, beginning

  $ 203,185     $ 96,786  

Settlements / adjustments

    (113,313 )     (237,629 )

Warranties issued

    188,646       281,678  

Balance, ending

  $ 278,518     $ 140,835  

 

 
 

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 August 31, 2020, the balance of the 2017 Line of Credit was $1,767,530 with $3,232,470 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 August 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 in 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.

 

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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 August 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.

 

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.

 

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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 received the necessary approvals for purchases of equipment over $100,000 for the nine months ended August 31, 2020. 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.

 

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

 

   

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

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

  $ 2,372,183     $ 2,435,993  

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

    1,242,900       -  

U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 24, 2021, due June 24, 2050

    151,048       -  

U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 18, 2021, due June 18, 2050

    151,141       -  

U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 18, 2021, due June 18, 2050

    151,141       -  

Total term debt

  $ 4,068,413     $ 2,435,993  

Less current portion of term debt

    91,632       85,401  

Term debt, excluding current portion

  $ 3,976,781     $ 2,350,592  

 

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

 

Year

 

Amount

 

2020

  $ 21,592  

2021

    94,090  

2022

    1,346,926  

2023

    109,297  

2024

    120,223  

2025 and thereafter

    2,376,285  
    $ 4,068,413  

 

 
 

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.

 

 
 

12)

Related Party Transactions

 

During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2020 and August 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 nine months ended August 31, 2020, the Company recognized expense of $4,865 and $14,767, respectively, for transactions with related parties, compared to $6,624 and $21,273 for the same periods of fiscal 2019, respectively. On August 31, 2020, accrued expenses contained a balance of $1,527 owed to a related party compared to $1,581 on August 31, 2019.

 

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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 August 31, 2020 and November 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

   

August 31, 2020

   

November 30, 2019

 

Minimum lease receivable, current

  $ 49,352     $ 162,425  

Unearned interest income, current

    (1,498 )     (14,420 )

Net investment in sales-type leases, current

  $ 47,854     $ 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 nine months ended August 31, 2020 and August 31,2019.

 

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

 

Year Ending November 30,

 

Amount

 

2020

    43,500  

2021

    5,852  

Total

  $ 49,352  

 

 
 

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.

 

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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 August 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

   

August 31, 2020

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

  $ 30,182  
         

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

  $ 9,406  

Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities

    20,776  

Total operating lease liabilities

  $ 30,182  

 

The Company included $30,182 of operating lease ROU assets in other assets, the current portion of operating lease liabilities of $9,406 was included in accrued expenses and the $20,776 of long-term operating lease liabilities was included in the long-term liability portion of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recorded $4,208 and $17,840 of operating lease costs in the three and nine months ended August 31, 2020, respectively, which included variable costs tied to usage. The Company’s operating leases carry a weighted average lease term of 37 months and have a weighted average discount rate of 5.50%

 

Future maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:

 

Year Ending November 30,

       

2020

    2,712  

2021

    10,847  

2022

    10,847  

2023

    6,911  

2024

    1,631  

Total lease payments

    32,948  

Less imputed interest

    (2,766 )

Total operating lease liabilities

    30,182  

 

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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 nine months ended August 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 20,000 shares were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy, which vested immediately upon grant. In comparison, during the first nine months of fiscal 2019, restricted stock awards of 72,437 shares were issued to various employees, directors, and consultants, which vest over three years from the date of issuance, and restricted stock awards of 21,000 were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy. During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, 4,833 shares of restricted stock were forfeited upon departure of employees compared to 2,400 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 nine months ended August 31, 2020 or in the same respective period of fiscal 2019. The Company incurred a total of $42,910 and $195,662 of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $40,601 and $160,045 of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards for the same respective periods of fiscal 2019. The Company repurchased 0 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 nine months ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 0 and 8,589 shares repurchased for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. Stock compensation net of treasury shares repurchased for the nine months ended August 31, 2020 was $169,126 compared to $142,647 for the same period in fiscal 2019.

 

 
 

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 August 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 term loans payable also approximates recorded value because the interest rates charged under the loan terms are not substantially different from current interest rates.

 

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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 August 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 3,671,000     $ 2,319,000     $ 475,000     $ 6,465,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (210,000 )     (188,000 )     (115,000 )     (513,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (249,000 )     (152,000 )     (127,000 )     (528,000 )

Total Assets

    13,387,000       3,272,000       2,661,000       19,320,000  

Capital expenditures

    149,000       13,000       40,000       202,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    123,000       33,000       33,000       189,000  

 

   

Three Months Ended August 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 3,194,000     $ 1,802,000     $ 508,000     $ 5,504,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (435,000 )     146,000       (16,000 )     (305,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (496,000 )     151,000       (25,000 )     (370,000 )

Total Assets

    14,383,000       3,917,000       2,568,000       20,868,000  

Capital expenditures

    92,000       75,000       15,000       182,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    126,000       66,000       32,000       224,000  

 

   

Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 9,695,000     $ 5,575,000     $ 1,667,000     $ 16,937,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (1,367,000 )     (306,000 )     (235,000 )   $ (1,908,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (1,531,000 )     (272,000 )     (266,000 )   $ (2,069,000 )

Total Assets

    13,387,000       3,272,000       2,661,000     $ 19,320,000  

Capital expenditures

    447,000       124,000       43,000     $ 614,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    377,000       172,000       99,000     $ 648,000  

 

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Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019

 
   

Agricultural Products

   

Modular Buildings

   

Tools

   

Consolidated

 

Revenue from external customers

  $ 9,441,000     $ 4,382,000     $ 1,552,000     $ 15,375,000  

Income (loss) from operations

    (1,334,000 )     (14,000 )     (49,000 )   $ (1,397,000 )

Income (loss) before tax

    (1,527,000 )     (4,000 )     (79,000 )   $ (1,610,000 )

Total Assets

    14,383,000       3,917,000       2,568,000     $ 20,868,000  

Capital expenditures

    201,000       123,000       43,000     $ 367,000  

Depreciation & Amortization

    375,000       303,000       96,000     $ 774,000  

 

*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.

 

 
 

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Subsequent Events

 

Management evaluated all other activity of the Company and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred 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 be 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.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our critical accounting policies involving the more significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements as of August 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.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Net Sales and Cost of Sales

 

Our consolidated corporate sales for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020 were $6,465,000 and $16,937,000, respectively, compared to $5,504,000 and $15,375,000 during the same respective periods in fiscal 2019, a $961,000, or a 17.5%, increase for the three months and a $1,562,000, or 10.2%, increase for the nine months. The three-month increase in sales is due to increased sales from our agricultural products and modular building segments while our tools segment showed a decrease in sales for this period. All three segments showed increased sales for the nine months ended August 31, 2020. Consolidated gross margin for the three-month period ended August 31, 2020 was 14.3% compared to 18.3% for the same period in fiscal 2019. Consolidated gross margin for the nine-month period ended August 31, 2020 was 17.1% compared to 16.7% for the same period in fiscal 2019. The decreased margin for the three months ended August 31, 2020 was due to lower gross margin in the modular buildings and tools segments, as discussed below. The increased margin for the nine months ended August 31, 2020 is due primarily to operational improvements in the agricultural products segment.

 

Our third quarter sales in the agricultural products segment were $3,671,000 compared to $3,194,000 during the same period of fiscal 2019, an increase of $477,000, or 14.9%. Our year-to-date agricultural product sales were $9,695,000 compared to $9,441,000 during the same period in fiscal 2019, an increase of $254,000, or 2.7%. At the end of our first quarter of fiscal 2020, our sales were up 13.1% in the agricultural products segment from the prior year. We were on track for a strong year and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which decreased our sales 15.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Our third quarter provided another strong sales showing with an increase of 14.9% over the third quarter of fiscal 2019. We attribute the increased sales success to gained market share for our dump box product line and improved design of our manure spreader line. The addition of key employees to our sales and marketing team over the past year has also contributed to our recent sales success. Gross margin for our agricultural products segment for the three-month period ended August 31, 2020 was 21.5% compared to 15.7% for the same period in fiscal 2019. Gross margin for our agricultural products segment for the nine-month period ended August 31, 2020 was 21.3% compared to 15.7% 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. Another contributing factor was our ability to increase our standard gross profit margin by 5% through price increases, strategic product offerings and product eliminations.

 

Our third quarter sales in the modular buildings segment were $2,319,000 compared to $1,802,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019, an increase of $517,000, or 28.7%. Our year-to-date sales in our modular buildings segment were $5,575,000 compared to $4,382,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019, an increase of $1,193,000, or 27.2%. The increase for the quarter and the year is largely due to progress on a sizeable research laboratory contract. Gross margin for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020 was 2.4% and 8.6%, respectively, compared to 20.0% and 14.7% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. The decreased gross margin was in part expected due to a lower initial profit margin on the sizeable research laboratory job but has also been amplified with unexpected costs to finish the project on site.

 

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Our tools segment had sales of $475,000 and $1,667,000 during the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $508,000 and $1,552,000 for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019, a 6.5% decrease and a 7.4% increase, respectively. The decrease for the quarter is due a slowdown of our oil and gas industry and pipe tool business related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have not seen signs of recovery yet in these industries. The increase year to date 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 to counteract the unpredictability of oil and gas industry demands. Gross margin was 17.1% and 21.1% for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 28.0% and 28.4% 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 third quarter consolidated selling expenses were $370,000 compared to $379,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019. Our year-to-date selling expenses were $1,227,000 in fiscal 2020 compared to $1,119,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019. The agriculture products segment showed an increase in selling expenses due to the addition of a territory development manager and an inside sales representative and increased commissions as sales increased in our represented territories. 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 buildings segment as we had less travel and trade show attendance due to COVID-19. Selling expenses as a percentage of sales were 5.7% and 7.3% for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 6.9% and 7.3% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019.

 

Consolidated engineering expenses were $129,000 and $361,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $116,000 and $380,000 for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019. The decrease in engineering expenses for the nine months ended August 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 processes 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 2.0% and 2.1% for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 2.1% and 2.5% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019.

 

Consolidated administrative expenses for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020 were $939,000 and $3,216,000, respectively, compared to $815,000 and $2,466,000 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 $68,000 as we transitioned our Chief Executive Officer and director of materials positions, approximately $54,000 for the implementation of our OEM customer’s product line in the tools segment, and additional expense of $280,000 that includes 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 $197,000 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 14.5% and 19.0% for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 14.8% and 16.0% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2019.

 

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Net Loss

 

Consolidated net loss was $(424,000) for the three-month period ended August 31, 2020 compared to net loss of $(289,000) for the same period in fiscal 2019. Our consolidated net loss for the nine months ended August 31, 2020 was $(1,663,000) compared to $(1,251,000). Despite the increased net loss for the three and nine months we did show substantial operational improvement. Our sales were up for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2020 in all three of our segments. Our gross profit as a percentage of sales was up 5.8% and 5.6% for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2020, respectively, in our largest segment, agricultural products. 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 non-recurring administrative expenses, we would have shown significant bottom line improvement for the nine months ended August 31, 2020 compared to the same period of fiscal 2019.

 

CEO Transition

 

As previously announced, David King took over for Carrie Gunnerson as Chief Executive Officer in the third fiscal quarter of 2020. Carrie Gunnerson’s final day was July 21, 2020. Mr. King previously served 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 October 6, 2020 was $3,539,000 compared to $7,561,000 as of October 6, 2019. The agricultural products segment order backlog was $1,081,000 as of October 6, 2020 compared to $1,174,000 in fiscal 2019. The slight decrease in backlog from the agricultural products segment is due to our early order program kicking off later in 2020 than in 2019. The backlog for the modular buildings segment was $2,129,000 as of October 6, 2020, compared to $6,174,000 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 $369,000 compared to fiscal 2019. The backlog for the tools segment was $328,000 as of October 6, 2020 compared to $213,000 in fiscal 2019. The increase in backlog for our tools segment is due largely to an increase in order volume from a new OEM customer. 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.

 

Impact of COVID-19

 

While the COVID-19 pandemic had very little impact on our results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, it did impact our results of operations for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2020 and we believe that it 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 outbreak 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 slowed significantly in the second quarter and many dealers held off on the shipping or pickup of their completed units. While the third quarter concluded with a 14.9% increase in sales compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019, resulting in a year-to-date increase of 2.7%, we  are currently 10% shy of our projected sales for fiscal 2020. As 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 started the year with 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. However, during the third quarter, we were successful in keeping our site work moving forward. At the start of the fourth quarter our order backlog was lower than expected, due to COVID-19, but we have recently seen an increase in order activity.

 

In our tools segment, oil prices dropped significantly at the start of the pandemic, which caused our sales to 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 that time, however, since oil and gas prices have not yet reached their pre-pandemic levels, we have not seen our sales levels from these customers return.

 

At this time, while we are short of our pre-pandemic expectations, we believe the worst of the economic hardship has passed for us. 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 nine months ended August 31, 2020 was cash generated by financing activities, which includes the receipt of a Paycheck Protection Program loan and three Economic Injury Disaster Loans. We expect that all or a significant portion of the Paycheck Protection Program loan will be forgiven. Our contracts in progress also provided a significant amount of cash for the first nine months of fiscal 2020, but we do expect these contracts to consume cash in Q4 of fiscal 2020 as we bring them to completion. Our operating activities cash flowed quite well despite the net loss for the year, only consuming $362,000 of cash during the first nine months of fiscal 2020. The most significant use of operating cash was related to the increase of inventory in our modular buildings and tools segments. We also consumed a significant amount of cash investing in property, plant, and equipment to improve our business operations and used cash to reduce the balance of our operating line of credit. 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 August 31, 2020, had an outstanding principal balance of $1,767,530. The line of credit is scheduled to mature on March 30, 2021.

 

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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 Bank Midwest about obtaining additional financing should the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic further impact our ability to operate.

 

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 August 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 of 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 internal control testing has yet to be performed for 2020, 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.

 

None.

 

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.  Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

No.

Description

10.1

Promissory Note, between the Small Business Administration and Art’s-Way Scientific Inc., dated June 18, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2020.

10.2

Promissory Note, between the Small Business Administration and Ohio Metal Working Products/Art’s-Way, dated June 18, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2020

10.3

Promissory Note, between the Small Business Administration and Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., dated June 24, 2020 – incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2020

10.4

Consulting Agreement, between the Carrie Gunnerson and Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., dated July 22, 2020 – filed herewith.

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: October 9, 2020

By: /s/ David A. King 

 

David A. King

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

   

Date: October 9, 2020

By: /s/ Michael W. Woods 

 

Michael W. Woods

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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ex_206000.htm

 

Exhibit 10.4

 

Consulting Agreement

 

 

Beginning July 22, 2020, Carrie Gunnerson will no longer be an employee of Art's Way Manufacturing Co, Inc. due to her retirement. Should the Company call upon Mrs. Gunnerson for Consulting work Mrs. Gunnerson will be paid at a rate of $175.00 per hour, billed no more than once weekly in one-hour increments. Any travel expenses related to consulting will be reimbursed upon submission of an expense report. Consulting work may also be done remotely.

 

Agent- Carrie Gunnerson is not the agent or legal representative of Art's Way Manufacturing Co. for any purpose whatsoever and this agreement shall not be construed to vest in Mrs. Gunnerson such rights. Mrs. Gunnerson is not granted any right or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Art's Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. or to bind Art's Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. in any way.

 

Confidentiality - I agree to retain all confidential information in the strictest confidence. I will not disclose any confidential information to any person other than for purposes of Art's Way, I will not use for my own purposes of for purposes other than those of Art's Way, any confidential information which I have acquired in relation to the business of Art's Way, its affiliates or the clients of either. I acknowledge that the obligation to disclose to others or use the confidential information continues in effect following the termination of my consulting agreement with Art's Way, for whatever reason, unless I obtain the prior written consent of the Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors.

 

Termination- This agreement will be in force until December 31, 2020. This agreement may be terminated by either party at any time for any reason.

 

 

Date:

July 22, 2020

 

/s/ Carrie Gunnerson

 

Carrie L. Gunnerson

 

Consultant

 

 

  

 

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

 

 

Date:

July 22, 2020

 

/s/ David A. King

 

David A. King

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 
ex_206002.htm

 

Exhibit 31.1

 

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

(SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION)

 

I, David A. King, 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:

October 9, 2020

 

/s/ David A. King

 

David A. King

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 
ex_206003.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:

October 9, 2020

 

/s/ Michael W. Woods

 

Michael W. Woods

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 
ex_206004.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 August 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David A. King, 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:

October 9, 2020

 

/s/ David A. King

 

David A. King

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 
ex_206005.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 August 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:

October 9, 2020

 

/s/ Michael W. Woods

 

Michael W. Woods

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 
v3.20.2
Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Oct. 06, 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)   4,431,691
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock $.01 par value  
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Current assets:    
Cash $ 4,200 $ 3,145
Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $42,542 and $22,925 in 2020 and 2019, respectively 1,723,492 1,679,975
Inventories, net 9,022,598 8,778,507
Cost and profit in excess of billings 122,289 726,667
Net investment in sales-type leases, current 47,854 148,005
Other current assets 167,799 70,931
Total current assets 11,088,232 11,407,230
Property, plant, and equipment, net 5,389,801 5,362,907
Assets held for lease, net 521,516 713,782
Deferred income taxes 2,222,740 1,786,048
Net investment in sales-type leases, long-term 5,782
Other assets 97,389 71,189
Total assets 19,319,678 19,346,938
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 1,428,993 1,205,313
Customer deposits 122,335 105,363
Billings in excess of cost and profit 404,725 88,931
Income taxes payable 6,400 6,400
Accrued expenses 1,200,321 1,132,826
Line of credit 1,767,530 2,578,530
Current portion of long-term debt 91,632 85,401
Total current liabilities 5,021,936 5,202,764
Long-term liabilities    
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities 20,776
Long-term debt, excluding current portion 3,976,781 2,350,592
Total liabilities 9,019,493 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 4,465,004 in 2020 and 4,321,087 in 2019 44,650 43,211
Additional paid-in capital 3,444,310 3,250,087
Retained earnings 6,884,819 8,547,342
Treasury stock, at cost (33,313 in 2020 and 18,842 in 2019 shares) (73,594) (47,058)
Total stockholders’ equity 10,300,185 11,793,582
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 19,319,678 $ 19,346,938
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 42,542 $ 22,925
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 500,000 500,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0 0
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) 4,465,004 4,321,087
Treasury stock (in shares) 33,313 18,842
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Sales $ 6,464,854 $ 5,503,622 $ 16,936,510 $ 15,375,104
Cost of goods sold 5,539,974 4,498,800 14,039,752 12,806,444
Gross profit 924,880 1,004,822 2,896,758 2,568,660
Expenses:        
Engineering 128,813 116,153 361,258 380,139
Selling 370,236 378,811 1,227,144 1,119,428
General and administrative 939,125 814,702 3,215,963 2,466,073
Total expenses 1,438,174 1,309,666 4,804,365 3,965,640
Income (Loss) from operations (513,294) (304,844) (1,907,607) (1,396,980)
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense (73,422) (89,208) (233,942) (274,649)
Other 58,847 24,082 72,744 61,997
Total other income (expense) (14,575) (65,126) (161,198) (212,652)
Income (Loss) before income taxes (527,869) (369,970) (2,068,805) (1,609,632)
Income tax expense (benefit) (104,258) (80,754) (406,282) (358,442)
Net Income (Loss) $ (423,611) $ (289,216) $ (1,662,523) $ (1,251,190)
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) 91,037     8,589  
Stock based compensation $ 911 159,134 $ (17,398) 142,647
Net (loss) (1,251,190) (1,251,190)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2019 4,316,087     17,875  
Balance at Aug. 31, 2019 $ 43,161 3,214,766 8,715,738 $ (45,133) 11,928,532
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) 143,917     14,471  
Stock based compensation $ 1,439 194,223 $ (26,536) 169,126
Net (loss) (1,662,523) (1,662,523)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2020 4,465,004     33,313  
Balance at Aug. 31, 2020 $ 44,650 $ 3,444,310 $ 6,884,819 $ (73,594) $ 10,300,185
v3.20.2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Cash flows from operations:    
Net (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,662,523) $ (1,251,190)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Stock based compensation 195,662 160,045
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment (47,169) (10,000)
Depreciation and amortization expense 648,084 774,068
Bad debt expense (recovery) 20,009 (1,402)
Deferred income taxes (436,692) (362,834)
Accrued interest on deferred debt payments 3,330
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (63,526) (963,875)
Inventories (244,091) 494,188
Net investment in sales-type leases 105,933 87,465
Other assets (96,868) (109,422)
Accounts payable 223,680 233,195
Contracts in progress, net 920,172 1,149,423
Customer deposits 16,972 114,368
Income taxes payable
Accrued expenses 58,088 62,613
Net cash (used in) operating activities (358,939) 376,642
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (614,443) (367,450)
Net proceeds from sale of assets 182,881 899,713
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (431,562) 532,263
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Net change in line of credit 811,000 596,000
Proceeds from term debt 1,692,900
Repayment of term debt (63,808) (293,974)
Repurchases of common stock (26,536) (17,398)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 791,556 (907,372)
Net increase (decrease) in cash 1,055 1,533
Cash at beginning of period 3,145 3,512
Cash at end of period 4,200 5,045
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    
Interest 205,409 253,140
Income taxes $ 30,394 $ 3,855
v3.20.2
Note 1 - Description of the Company
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
are
not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending
November 30, 2020.
 
Impact of COVID-
19
 
While the COVID-
19
pandemic had very little impact on the Company's results of operations for the
first
quarter of fiscal
2020,
it did impact results of operations for the
second
and
third
quarters of fiscal
2020
and it is possible that it
may
continue to do so for the foreseeable future. From
March 23, 2020
until
May 18, 2020
the majority of the Company's office staff in all
three
segments worked remotely with the exception of key operations support. At the height of the initial outbreak the Company's workforce was down approximately
17%
due to self-quarantine. By the end of
May 2020,
the Company's entire workforce had returned and operations have continued as normal with additional safety precautions in place. The Company continues to actively monitor the impact that COVID-
19
pandemic has on  operations, liquidity and capital resources in the coming months.
 
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
nine
months ended
August 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 related to farm equipment and steel cutting tools and inserts 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 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 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
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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 August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,908,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,908,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
645,000
     
-
     
-
     
645,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
470,000
     
470,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
2,266,000
     
-
     
2,266,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other
   
118,000
     
53,000
     
5,000
     
176,000
 
    $
3,671,000
    $
2,319,000
    $
475,000
    $
6,465,000
 
 
   
Three Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,392,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,392,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
666,000
     
-
     
-
     
666,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
499,000
     
499,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
1,607,000
     
-
     
1,607,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
165,000
     
-
     
165,000
 
Other
   
136,000
     
30,000
     
9,000
     
175,000
 
    $
3,194,000
    $
1,802,000
    $
508,000
    $
5,504,000
 
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
7,556,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
7,556,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,844,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,844,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,648,000
     
1,648,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
5,155,000
     
-
     
5,155,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
318,000
     
-
     
318,000
 
Other
   
295,000
     
102,000
     
19,000
     
416,000
 
    $
9,695,000
    $
5,575,000
    $
1,667,000
    $
16,937,000
 
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
7,274,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
7,274,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,880,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,880,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,527,000
     
1,527,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
3,773,000
     
-
     
3,773,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
512,000
     
-
     
512,000
 
Other
   
287,000
     
97,000
     
25,000
     
409,000
 
    $
9,441,000
    $
4,382,000
    $
1,552,000
    $
15,375,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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 gross contract receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Receivables
  $
1,766,000
    $
1,703,000
 
Assets
  $
122,000
    $
727,000
 
Liabilities
  $
454,000
    $
89,000
 
 
The amount of revenue recognized in the
first
nine
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 over the course of the
nine
months. There are also a few contracts in the Modular Buildings segment that are currently overbilled, creating an increase in contract liabilities at
August 31, 2020
compared to
November 30, 2019.
 
The Company utilizes the practical expedient exception for reporting performance obligations and will report only on performance obligations greater than
one
year. As of
August 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
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
August 31, 2020
and
August 31, 2019:
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
Net income (loss)
  $
(423,611
)   $
(289,216
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,426,850
     
4,309,587
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,426,850
     
4,309,587
 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.10
)   $
(0.07
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.10
)   $
(0.07
)
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
Net income (loss)
  $
(1,662,523
)   $
(1,251,190
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,381,686
     
4,285,335
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,381,686
     
4,285,335
 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.38
)   $
(0.29
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.38
)   $
(0.29
)
v3.20.2
Note 6 - Inventory
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
 
6
)
I
nventory
 
Major classes of inventory are:
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Raw materials
  $
7,162,508
    $
7,156,001
 
Work in process
   
347,705
     
492,125
 
Finished goods
   
4,147,072
     
3,905,373
 
Gross inventory
  $
11,657,285
    $
11,553,499
 
Less: Reserves
   
(2,634,687
)    
(2,774,992
)
Net Inventory
  $
9,022,598
    $
8,778,507
 
v3.20.2
Note 7 - Accrued Expenses
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
 
7
)
Accrued Expenses
 
Major components of accrued expenses are:
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Salaries, wages, and commissions
  $
716,340
    $
555,201
 
Accrued warranty expense
   
278,518
     
203,185
 
Other
   
205,463
     
374,440
 
    $
1,200,321
    $
1,132,826
 
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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:
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Modular Buildings
  $
521,516
    $
713,782
 
Net assets held for lease
  $
521,516
    $
713,782
 
 
Rents recognized from assets held for lease included in sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the
three
and
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
were
$0
and
$318,227,
respectively, compared to
$164,508
and
$512,017
for the
three
and
nine
months ended
August 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
August 31, 2020.
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
and
August 31, 2019
are as follows:
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
268,233
    $
89,637
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(47,591
)    
(42,691
)
Warranties issued
   
57,876
     
93,889
 
Balance, ending
  $
278,518
    $
140,835
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
203,185
    $
96,786
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(113,313
)    
(237,629
)
Warranties issued
   
188,646
     
281,678
 
Balance, ending
  $
278,518
    $
140,835
 
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
August 31, 2020,
the balance of the
2017
Line of Credit was
$1,767,530
with
$3,232,470
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
August 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 in 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
August 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.
 
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 received the necessary approvals for purchases of equipment over
$100,000
for the
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020.
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:
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in monthly installments of $17,271 including interest at 5.00%, due October 1, 2037
  $
2,372,183
    $
2,435,993
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in one principal payment including interest at 1.00%, due April 20, 2022
   
1,242,900
     
-
 
U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 24, 2021, due June 24, 2050
   
151,048
     
-
 
U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 18, 2021, due June 18, 2050
   
151,141
     
-
 
U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 18, 2021, due June 18, 2050
   
151,141
     
-
 
Total term debt
  $
4,068,413
    $
2,435,993
 
Less current portion of term debt
   
91,632
     
85,401
 
Term debt, excluding current portion
  $
3,976,781
    $
2,350,592
 
 
A summary of the minimum maturities of term debt follows for the years ending
November 30:
 
Year
 
Amount
 
2020
  $
21,592
 
2021
   
94,090
 
2022
   
1,346,926
 
2023
   
109,297
 
2024
   
120,223
 
2025 and thereafter
   
2,376,285
 
    $
4,068,413
 
v3.20.2
Note 11 - Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
 
12
)
Related Party Transactions
 
During the
three
and
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
and
August 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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020,
the Company recognized expense of
$4,865
and
$14,767,
respectively, for transactions with related parties, compared to
$6,624
and
$21,273
for the same periods of fiscal
2019,
respectively. On
August 31, 2020,
accrued expenses contained a balance of
$1,527
owed to a related party compared to
$1,581
on
August 31, 2019.
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
August 31, 2020
and
November 30, 2019
are as follows:
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Minimum lease receivable, current
  $
49,352
    $
162,425
 
Unearned interest income, current
   
(1,498
)    
(14,420
)
Net investment in sales-type leases, current
  $
47,854
    $
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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
and
August
31,2019.
 
Future minimum lease receipts from sales-type leases are as follows:
 
Year Ending November 30,
 
Amount
 
2020
   
43,500
 
2021
   
5,852
 
Total
  $
49,352
 
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
August 31, 2020
were as follows:
 
   
August 31, 2020
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
  $
30,182
 
         
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
  $
9,406
 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities
   
20,776
 
Total operating lease liabilities
  $
30,182
 
 
The Company included
$30,182
of operating lease ROU assets in other assets, the current portion of operating lease liabilities of
$9,406
was included in accrued expenses and the
$20,776
of long-term operating lease liabilities was included in the long-term liability portion of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recorded
$4,208
and
$17,840
of operating lease costs in the
three
and
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020,
respectively, which included variable costs tied to usage. The Company's operating leases carry a weighted average lease term of
37
months and have a weighted average discount rate of
5.50%
 
Future maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:
 
Year Ending November 30,
       
2020
   
2,712
 
2021
   
10,847
 
2022
   
10,847
 
2023
   
6,911
 
2024
   
1,631
 
Total lease payments
   
32,948
 
Less imputed interest
   
(2,766
)
Total operating lease liabilities
   
30,182
 
v3.20.2
Note 15 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
nine
months ended
August 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
20,000
shares were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy, which vested immediately upon grant. In comparison, during the
first
nine
months of fiscal
2019,
restricted stock awards of
72,437
shares were issued to various employees, directors, and consultants, which vest over
three
years from the date of issuance, and restricted stock awards of
21,000
were issued to directors as part of the director compensation policy. During the
first
nine
months of fiscal
2020,
4,833
shares of restricted stock were forfeited upon departure of employees compared to
2,400
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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
or in the same respective period of fiscal
2019.
The Company incurred a total of
$42,910
and
$195,662
of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards during the
three
and
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020,
respectively, compared to
$40,601
and
$160,045
of stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards for the same respective periods of fiscal
2019.
The Company repurchased
0
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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020,
respectively, compared to
0
and
8,589
shares repurchased for the same respective periods in fiscal
2019.
Stock compensation net of treasury shares repurchased for the
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
was
$169,126
compared to
$142,647
for the same period in fiscal
2019.
v3.20.2
Note 16 - Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
August 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 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
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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 August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,671,000
    $
2,319,000
    $
475,000
    $
6,465,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(210,000
)    
(188,000
)    
(115,000
)    
(513,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(249,000
)    
(152,000
)    
(127,000
)    
(528,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,387,000
     
3,272,000
     
2,661,000
     
19,320,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
149,000
     
13,000
     
40,000
     
202,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
123,000
     
33,000
     
33,000
     
189,000
 
 
   
Three Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,194,000
    $
1,802,000
    $
508,000
    $
5,504,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(435,000
)    
146,000
     
(16,000
)    
(305,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(496,000
)    
151,000
     
(25,000
)    
(370,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,383,000
     
3,917,000
     
2,568,000
     
20,868,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
92,000
     
75,000
     
15,000
     
182,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
126,000
     
66,000
     
32,000
     
224,000
 
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
9,695,000
    $
5,575,000
    $
1,667,000
    $
16,937,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,367,000
)    
(306,000
)    
(235,000
)   $
(1,908,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,531,000
)    
(272,000
)    
(266,000
)   $
(2,069,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,387,000
     
3,272,000
     
2,661,000
    $
19,320,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
447,000
     
124,000
     
43,000
    $
614,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
377,000
     
172,000
     
99,000
    $
648,000
 
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
9,441,000
    $
4,382,000
    $
1,552,000
    $
15,375,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,334,000
)    
(14,000
)    
(49,000
)   $
(1,397,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,527,000
)    
(4,000
)    
(79,000
)   $
(1,610,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,383,000
     
3,917,000
     
2,568,000
    $
20,868,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
201,000
     
123,000
     
43,000
    $
367,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
375,000
     
303,000
     
96,000
    $
774,000
 
 
*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
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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 that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
v3.20.2
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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
nine
months ended
August 31, 2020
are
not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending
November 30, 2020.
Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic [Policy Text Block]
Impact of COVID-
19
 
While the COVID-
19
pandemic had very little impact on the Company's results of operations for the
first
quarter of fiscal
2020,
it did impact results of operations for the
second
and
third
quarters of fiscal
2020
and it is possible that it
may
continue to do so for the foreseeable future. From
March 23, 2020
until
May 18, 2020
the majority of the Company's office staff in all
three
segments worked remotely with the exception of key operations support. At the height of the initial outbreak the Company's workforce was down approximately
17%
due to self-quarantine. By the end of
May 2020,
the Company's entire workforce had returned and operations have continued as normal with additional safety precautions in place. The Company continues to actively monitor the impact that COVID-
19
pandemic has on  operations, liquidity and capital resources in the coming months.
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
nine
months ended
August 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 related to farm equipment and steel cutting tools and inserts 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 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 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)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
   
Three Months Ended August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,908,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,908,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
645,000
     
-
     
-
     
645,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
470,000
     
470,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
2,266,000
     
-
     
2,266,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other
   
118,000
     
53,000
     
5,000
     
176,000
 
    $
3,671,000
    $
2,319,000
    $
475,000
    $
6,465,000
 
   
Three Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
2,392,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
2,392,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
666,000
     
-
     
-
     
666,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
499,000
     
499,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
1,607,000
     
-
     
1,607,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
165,000
     
-
     
165,000
 
Other
   
136,000
     
30,000
     
9,000
     
175,000
 
    $
3,194,000
    $
1,802,000
    $
508,000
    $
5,504,000
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
7,556,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
7,556,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,844,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,844,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,648,000
     
1,648,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
5,155,000
     
-
     
5,155,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
318,000
     
-
     
318,000
 
Other
   
295,000
     
102,000
     
19,000
     
416,000
 
    $
9,695,000
    $
5,575,000
    $
1,667,000
    $
16,937,000
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Total
 
Farm equipment
  $
7,274,000
    $
-
    $
-
    $
7,274,000
 
Farm equipment service parts
   
1,880,000
     
-
     
-
     
1,880,000
 
Steel cutting tools and inserts
   
-
     
-
     
1,527,000
     
1,527,000
 
Modular buildings
   
-
     
3,773,000
     
-
     
3,773,000
 
Modular building lease income
   
-
     
512,000
     
-
     
512,000
 
Other
   
287,000
     
97,000
     
25,000
     
409,000
 
    $
9,441,000
    $
4,382,000
    $
1,552,000
    $
15,375,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Receivables
  $
1,766,000
    $
1,703,000
 
Assets
  $
122,000
    $
727,000
 
Liabilities
  $
454,000
    $
89,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 5 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
Net income (loss)
  $
(423,611
)   $
(289,216
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,426,850
     
4,309,587
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,426,850
     
4,309,587
 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.10
)   $
(0.07
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.10
)   $
(0.07
)
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
Net income (loss)
  $
(1,662,523
)   $
(1,251,190
)
                 
Denominator:
               
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,381,686
     
4,285,335
 
Effect of dilutive stock options
   
-
     
-
 
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding
   
4,381,686
     
4,285,335
 
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.38
)   $
(0.29
)
                 
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:
               
Net Income (Loss) per share
  $
(0.38
)   $
(0.29
)
v3.20.2
Note 6 - Inventory (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Raw materials
  $
7,162,508
    $
7,156,001
 
Work in process
   
347,705
     
492,125
 
Finished goods
   
4,147,072
     
3,905,373
 
Gross inventory
  $
11,657,285
    $
11,553,499
 
Less: Reserves
   
(2,634,687
)    
(2,774,992
)
Net Inventory
  $
9,022,598
    $
8,778,507
 
v3.20.2
Note 7 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Salaries, wages, and commissions
  $
716,340
    $
555,201
 
Accrued warranty expense
   
278,518
     
203,185
 
Other
   
205,463
     
374,440
 
    $
1,200,321
    $
1,132,826
 
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Components of Assets Held for Lease [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Modular Buildings
  $
521,516
    $
713,782
 
Net assets held for lease
  $
521,516
    $
713,782
 
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
268,233
    $
89,637
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(47,591
)    
(42,691
)
Warranties issued
   
57,876
     
93,889
 
Balance, ending
  $
278,518
    $
140,835
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
August 31, 2020
   
August 31, 2019
 
Balance, beginning
  $
203,185
    $
96,786
 
Settlements / adjustments
   
(113,313
)    
(237,629
)
Warranties issued
   
188,646
     
281,678
 
Balance, ending
  $
278,518
    $
140,835
 
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in monthly installments of $17,271 including interest at 5.00%, due October 1, 2037
  $
2,372,183
    $
2,435,993
 
Bank Midwest loan payable in one principal payment including interest at 1.00%, due April 20, 2022
   
1,242,900
     
-
 
U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 24, 2021, due June 24, 2050
   
151,048
     
-
 
U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 18, 2021, due June 18, 2050
   
151,141
     
-
 
U.S. Small Business Administration loan payable in monthly installments of $731 including interest at 3.75% beginning June 18, 2021, due June 18, 2050
   
151,141
     
-
 
Total term debt
  $
4,068,413
    $
2,435,993
 
Less current portion of term debt
   
91,632
     
85,401
 
Term debt, excluding current portion
  $
3,976,781
    $
2,350,592
 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Year
 
Amount
 
2020
  $
21,592
 
2021
   
94,090
 
2022
   
1,346,926
 
2023
   
109,297
 
2024
   
120,223
 
2025 and thereafter
   
2,376,285
 
    $
4,068,413
 
v3.20.2
Note 13 - Sales-type Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Sales-type Leases [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
   
November 30, 2019
 
Minimum lease receivable, current
  $
49,352
    $
162,425
 
Unearned interest income, current
   
(1,498
)    
(14,420
)
Net investment in sales-type leases, current
  $
47,854
    $
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
   
43,500
 
2021
   
5,852
 
Total
  $
49,352
 
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Lessee, Operating Leases, Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
   
August 31, 2020
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
  $
30,182
 
         
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
  $
9,406
 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities
   
20,776
 
Total operating lease liabilities
  $
30,182
 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Year Ending November 30,
       
2020
   
2,712
 
2021
   
10,847
 
2022
   
10,847
 
2023
   
6,911
 
2024
   
1,631
 
Total lease payments
   
32,948
 
Less imputed interest
   
(2,766
)
Total operating lease liabilities
   
30,182
 
v3.20.2
Note 17 - Segment Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
   
Three Months Ended August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,671,000
    $
2,319,000
    $
475,000
    $
6,465,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(210,000
)    
(188,000
)    
(115,000
)    
(513,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(249,000
)    
(152,000
)    
(127,000
)    
(528,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,387,000
     
3,272,000
     
2,661,000
     
19,320,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
149,000
     
13,000
     
40,000
     
202,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
123,000
     
33,000
     
33,000
     
189,000
 
   
Three Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
3,194,000
    $
1,802,000
    $
508,000
    $
5,504,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(435,000
)    
146,000
     
(16,000
)    
(305,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(496,000
)    
151,000
     
(25,000
)    
(370,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,383,000
     
3,917,000
     
2,568,000
     
20,868,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
92,000
     
75,000
     
15,000
     
182,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
126,000
     
66,000
     
32,000
     
224,000
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2020
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
9,695,000
    $
5,575,000
    $
1,667,000
    $
16,937,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,367,000
)    
(306,000
)    
(235,000
)   $
(1,908,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,531,000
)    
(272,000
)    
(266,000
)   $
(2,069,000
)
Total Assets
   
13,387,000
     
3,272,000
     
2,661,000
    $
19,320,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
447,000
     
124,000
     
43,000
    $
614,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
377,000
     
172,000
     
99,000
    $
648,000
 
   
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2019
 
   
Agricultural Products
   
Modular Buildings
   
Tools
   
Consolidated
 
Revenue from external customers
  $
9,441,000
    $
4,382,000
    $
1,552,000
    $
15,375,000
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,334,000
)    
(14,000
)    
(49,000
)   $
(1,397,000
)
Income (loss) before tax
   
(1,527,000
)    
(4,000
)    
(79,000
)   $
(1,610,000
)
Total Assets
   
14,383,000
     
3,917,000
     
2,568,000
    $
20,868,000
 
Capital expenditures
   
201,000
     
123,000
     
43,000
    $
367,000
 
Depreciation & Amortization
   
375,000
     
303,000
     
96,000
    $
774,000
 
v3.20.2
Note 1 - Description of the Company (Details Textual)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 18, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
Number of Operating Segments 3 3
v3.20.2
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 18, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 01, 2019
USD ($)
Number of Operating Segments 3 3  
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset   $ 30,182 $ 34,316
Operating Lease, Liability, Total   $ 30,182 $ 34,316
COVID 19 [Member]      
Percentage of Workforce in Self-quarantine 17.00%    
v3.20.2
Note 3 - Disaggregation of Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue From External Customer (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Revenue $ 6,465,000 $ 5,504,000 $ 16,937,000 $ 15,375,000
Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue 2,908,000 2,392,000 7,556,000 7,274,000
Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue 645,000 666,000 1,844,000 1,880,000
Steel Cutting Tools and Inserts [Member]        
Revenue 470,000 499,000 1,648,000 1,527,000
Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue 2,266,000 1,607,000 5,155,000 3,773,000
Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue 165,000 318,000 512,000
Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue 176,000 175,000 416,000 409,000
Agricultural Products [Member]        
Revenue 3,671,000 3,194,000 9,695,000 9,441,000
Agricultural Products [Member] | Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue 2,908,000 2,392,000 7,556,000 7,274,000
Agricultural Products [Member] | Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue 645,000 666,000 1,844,000 1,880,000
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 118,000 136,000 295,000 287,000
Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue 2,319,000 1,802,000 5,575,000 4,382,000
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 2,266,000 1,607,000 5,155,000 3,773,000
Modular Buildings [Member] | Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue 165,000 318,000 512,000
Modular Buildings [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue 53,000 30,000 102,000 97,000
Tools [Member]        
Revenue 475,000 508,000 1,667,000 1,552,000
Tools [Member] | Farm Equipment [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Farm Equipment Service Parts [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Steel Cutting Tools and Inserts [Member]        
Revenue 470,000 499,000 1,648,000 1,527,000
Tools [Member] | Modular Buildings [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Modular Buildings Lease Income [Member]        
Revenue
Tools [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]        
Revenue $ 5,000 $ 9,000 $ 19,000 $ 25,000
v3.20.2
Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 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 ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Receivables $ 1,766,000 $ 1,703,000
Assets 122,000 727,000
Liabilities $ 454,000 $ 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 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:        
Net income (loss) $ (423,611) $ (289,216) $ (1,662,523) $ (1,251,190)
Denominator:        
For basic net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 4,426,850 4,309,587 4,381,686 4,285,335
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares)
For diluted net income (loss) per share - weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 4,426,850 4,309,587 4,381,686 4,285,335
Net Income (Loss) per share - Basic:        
Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.10) $ (0.07) $ (0.38) $ (0.29)
Net Income (Loss) per share - Diluted:        
Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.10) $ (0.07) $ (0.38) $ (0.29)
v3.20.2
Note 6 - Inventory - Major Classes of Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Raw materials $ 7,162,508 $ 7,156,001
Work in process 347,705 492,125
Finished goods 4,147,072 3,905,373
Gross inventory 11,657,285 11,553,499
Less: Reserves (2,634,687) (2,774,992)
Net Inventory $ 9,022,598 $ 8,778,507
v3.20.2
Note 7 - Accrued Expenses - Major Components of Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Salaries, wages, and commissions $ 716,340 $ 555,201
Accrued warranty expense 278,518 203,185
Other 205,463 374,440
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total $ 1,200,321 $ 1,132,826
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Total $ 0   $ 0  
Sales [Member]        
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Total $ 0 $ 164,508 $ 318,227 $ 512,017
v3.20.2
Note 8 - Assets Held for Lease - Summary of Assets Held for Lease (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Net assets held for lease $ 5,389,801 $ 5,362,907
Assets Leased to Others, Modular Buildings [Member]    
Net assets held for lease 521,516 713,782
Assets Leased to Others [Member]    
Net assets held for lease $ 521,516 $ 713,782
v3.20.2
Note 9 - Product Warranty (Details Textual)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 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 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Balance, beginning $ 268,233 $ 89,637 $ 203,185 $ 96,786
Settlements / adjustments (47,591) (42,691) (113,313) (237,629)
Warranties issued 57,876 93,889 188,646 281,678
Balance, ending $ 278,518 $ 140,835 $ 278,518 $ 140,835
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements (Details Textual)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 24, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 18, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 20, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 13, 2019
USD ($)
Sep. 28, 2017
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2019
USD ($)
May 01, 2010
USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Total           $ 4,068,413   $ 2,435,993  
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program Under CARES Act     $ 1,242,900     1,692,900    
Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]                  
Long-term Debt, Total           $ 2,372,183   $ 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]                  
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt   $ 150,000              
EIDL Assistance Program, Loan Three [Member]                  
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total $ 731                
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt $ 150,000                
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment Jun. 24, 2021                
EIDL Assistance Program, Loan Two [Member]                  
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total   731              
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt   $ 150,000              
Economic Injury Distaster Loan Assistance Program [Member]                  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.75%                
Debt Instrument, Term (Year) 30 years                
EIDL Assistance Program, Loans One and Two [Member]                  
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment   Jun. 18, 2021              
Bank Midwest [Member]                  
Long-term Line of Credit, Total           1,767,530      
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity           $ 3,232,470      
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 ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Term debt $ 4,068,413 $ 2,435,993
Less current portion of term debt 91,632 85,401
Term debt, excluding current portion 3,976,781 2,350,592
Term Loan Due October 2037 [Member]    
Term debt 2,372,183 2,435,993
Term Loan Due April 2022 [Member]    
Term debt 1,242,900
SBA Loan One [Member]    
Term debt 151,048
SBA Loan Two [Member]    
Term debt 151,141
SBA Loan Three [Member]    
Term debt $ 151,141
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements - Summary of Term Debt (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 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%
SBA Loan One [Member]    
Debt instrument, periodic payment $ 731
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 3.75%
SBA Loan Two [Member]    
Debt instrument, periodic payment $ 731
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 3.75%
SBA Loan Three [Member]    
Debt instrument, periodic payment $ 731
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 3.75%
v3.20.2
Note 10 - Loan and Credit Agreements - Summary of Minimum Maturities of Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
2020 $ 21,592  
2021 94,090  
2022 1,346,926  
2023 109,297  
2024 120,223  
2025 and thereafter 2,376,285  
Long-term Debt, Total $ 4,068,413 $ 2,435,993
v3.20.2
Note 12 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 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 4,865 6,624 14,767 21,273
Due to Related Parties, Total $ 1,527 $ 1,581 $ 1,527 $ 1,581
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 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 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 ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2019
Minimum lease receivable, current $ 49,352 $ 162,425
Unearned interest income, current (1,498) (14,420)
Net investment in sales-type leases, current 47,854 148,005
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)
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
2020 $ 43,500
2021 5,852
Total $ 49,352
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
Feb. 29, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 30,182 $ 30,182   $ 34,316  
Operating Lease, Liability, Current 9,406 9,406      
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 20,776 20,776    
Lease, Cost, Total $ 4,208 $ 17,840      
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Month) 3 years 30 days 3 years 30 days      
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 5.50% 5.50%      
Other Assets [Member]          
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 30,182 $ 30,182      
Accrued Expenses [Member]          
Operating Lease, Liability, Current $ 9,406 $ 9,406      
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 ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 30,182 $ 34,316  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 9,406    
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities 20,776  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 30,182 $ 34,316  
v3.20.2
Note 14 - Operating Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
Dec. 01, 2019
2020 $ 2,712  
2021 10,847  
2022 10,847  
2023 6,911  
2024 1,631  
Total lease payments 32,948  
Less imputed interest (2,766)  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 30,182 $ 34,316
v3.20.2
Note 15 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 25, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 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)   0 0 14,471 8,589    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Net of Shares Repurchased       $ 169,126 $ 142,647    
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)       4,833 2,400    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense   $ 42,910 $ 40,601 $ 195,662 $ 160,045    
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 72,437    
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)       20,000 21,000    
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)
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Number of Reportable Segments 3
v3.20.2
Note 17 - Segment Information - Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2019
Nov. 30, 2019
Revenue from external customers $ 6,464,854 $ 5,503,622 $ 16,936,510 $ 15,375,104  
Income (loss) from operations (513,294) (304,844) (1,907,607) (1,396,980)  
Total Assets 19,319,678   19,319,678   $ 19,346,938
Capital expenditures     614,443 367,450  
Depreciation & Amortization     648,084 774,068  
Operating Segments [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 6,465,000 5,504,000 16,937,000 15,375,000  
Income (loss) from operations (513,000) (305,000) (1,908,000) (1,397,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (528,000) (370,000) (2,069,000) (1,610,000)  
Total Assets 19,320,000 20,868,000 19,320,000 20,868,000  
Capital expenditures 202,000 182,000 614,000 367,000  
Depreciation & Amortization 189,000 224,000 648,000 774,000  
Operating Segments [Member] | Agricultural Products [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 3,671,000 3,194,000 9,695,000 9,441,000  
Income (loss) from operations (210,000) (435,000) (1,367,000) (1,334,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (249,000) (496,000) (1,531,000) (1,527,000)  
Total Assets 13,387,000 14,383,000 13,387,000 14,383,000  
Capital expenditures 149,000 92,000 447,000 201,000  
Depreciation & Amortization 123,000 126,000 377,000 375,000  
Operating Segments [Member] | Modular Buildings [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 2,319,000 1,802,000 5,575,000 4,382,000  
Income (loss) from operations (188,000) 146,000 (306,000) (14,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (152,000) 151,000 (272,000) (4,000)  
Total Assets 3,272,000 3,917,000 3,272,000 3,917,000  
Capital expenditures 13,000 75,000 124,000 123,000  
Depreciation & Amortization 33,000 66,000 172,000 303,000  
Operating Segments [Member] | Tools [Member]          
Revenue from external customers 475,000 508,000 1,667,000 1,552,000  
Income (loss) from operations (115,000) (16,000) (235,000) (49,000)  
Income (loss) before tax (127,000) (25,000) (266,000) (79,000)  
Total Assets 2,661,000 2,568,000 2,661,000 2,568,000  
Capital expenditures 40,000 15,000 43,000 43,000  
Depreciation & Amortization $ 33,000 $ 32,000 $ 99,000 $ 96,000