SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 16, 1997
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-1678 41-0834293
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1546 East Spruce Road, Olathe, Kansas 66061
(Address of Principal Executive Office)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (913) 780-9595
Former Name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report:
Not Applicable
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Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S.
On September 16, 1997, the Company issued 61,538 shares of common
stock, $.01 par value, for the convertible debenture in the amount of
$60,000. The shares were issued to an accredited investor. The transaction
was executed in reliance upon the exemption from registration afforded by
Regulation S as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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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.
BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION
(REGISTRANT)
SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 /S/ CLARK D. STEWART
(DATE) CLARK D. STEWART, PRESIDENT
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 /S/ EDWARD J. MATUKEWICZ
(DATE) EDWARD J. MATUKEWICZ, TREASURER
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
