---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000015847-26-000051"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BUKS"
cik: "0000015847"
company_name: "BUTLER NATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-10-07T15:30:53+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T15:56:42.465909+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Butler National raises buyback by $10M to ~$11.9M total, extends program to April 30, 2029

## Summary
- Board authorized a $10M increase in the existing repurchase program, lifting total available authorization to approximately $11.9M; program extended through April 30, 2029.
- Company has repurchased approximately 300,000 shares since April 30, 2026 at an average price of $4.16 per share.
- Executive Chairman Jeffrey D. Yowell said the increase gives flexibility to return capital to shareholders while continuing to invest in long-term growth.
- Repurchases may occur in open-market or privately negotiated transactions; the program can be modified, suspended, extended or terminated at any time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000015847-26-000051
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BUKS
- cik: 0000015847
- company_name: BUTLER NATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-10-07T15:30:53+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000001584726000051/0000015847-26-000051-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000001584726000051/buks-20261007.htm

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