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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-23-027326"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BUKS"
cik: "0000015847"
company_name: "BUTLER NATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2023-10-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T06:21:37.253958+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Butler National acquires KC Machine for $2.9M to bolster aircraft parts fabrication

## Summary
- Acquired substantially all assets of KC Machine, LLC for approximately $2.9 million; deal closed September 29, 2023.
- KC Machine supplies precision machine parts, repairs, fabrication, and design engineering; ITAR and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
- Acquisition expected to create synergy with Butler's Avcon aircraft modification unit by reducing part costs and adding skilled workers.
- Former KC Machine CEO Keith Diebold will remain to support the transition and maintain customer relationships.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-23-027326
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BUKS
- cik: 0000015847
- company_name: BUTLER NATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2023-10-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000143774923027326/0001437749-23-027326-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000143774923027326/buks20230929_8k.htm

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