UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JulyOctober 31, 2023
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 number 0-5286
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KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________
Delaware 38-0715562
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2700 West Front Street
Statesville, North Carolina
 28677-2927
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 873-7202
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

    Title of Each Class            Trading Symbol(s)    Name of Exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $2.50 par value             KEQU             NASDAQ Global Market
            
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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  
As of August 29,December 5, 2023, the registrant had outstanding 2,904,0942,901,671 shares of Common Stock.




KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULYOCTOBER 31, 2023
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Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1.    Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
July 31,
Three Months Ended
October 31,
Six Months Ended
October 31,
20232022 2023202220232022
Net salesNet sales$49,839 $50,123 Net sales$50,436 $54,564 $100,275 $104,687 
Cost of products soldCost of products sold37,925 43,927 Cost of products sold36,968 45,863 74,893 89,790 
Gross profitGross profit11,914 6,196 Gross profit13,468 8,701 25,382 14,897 
Operating expensesOperating expenses8,106 6,592 Operating expenses8,359 7,946 16,465 14,538 
Operating profit (loss)3,808 (396)
Operating profitOperating profit5,109 755 8,917 359 
Pension expensePension expense(41)(27)Pension expense(40)(8)(81)(35)
Other income, netOther income, net75 467 Other income, net148 79 223 546 
Interest expenseInterest expense(430)(384)Interest expense(372)(370)(802)(754)
Profit (loss) before income taxes3,412 (340)
Profit before income taxesProfit before income taxes4,845 456 8,257 116 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense897 379 Income tax expense2,015 570 2,912 949 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)2,515 (719)Net earnings (loss)2,830 (114)5,345 (833)
Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interestLess: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest41 28 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest98 129 139 157 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Kewaunee Scientific CorporationNet earnings (loss) attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation$2,474 $(747)Net earnings (loss) attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation$2,732 $(243)$5,206 $(990)
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholdersNet earnings (loss) per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholdersNet earnings (loss) per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders
BasicBasic$0.87 $(0.27)Basic$0.94 $(0.09)$1.81 $(0.35)
DilutedDiluted$0.86 $(0.27)Diluted$0.93 $(0.09)$1.79 $(0.35)
Weighted average number of common shares outstandingWeighted average number of common shares outstandingWeighted average number of common shares outstanding
BasicBasic2,860 2,807 Basic2,903 2,830 2,882 2,819 
DilutedDiluted2,885 2,807 Diluted2,931 2,830 2,908 2,819 









See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
(Unaudited)
($ in thousands)
Three Months Ended
July 31,
Three Months Ended
October 31,
Six Months Ended
October 31,
20232022 2023202220232022
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)$2,515 $(719)Net earnings (loss)$2,830 $(114)$5,345 $(833)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(144)(224)Foreign currency translation adjustments(251)(237)(395)(461)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(144)(224)Other comprehensive loss(251)(237)(395)(461)
Comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxComprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax2,371 (943)Comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax2,579 (351)4,950 (1,294)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interestLess: Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest41 28 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest98 129 139 157 
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Kewaunee Scientific CorporationComprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation$2,330 $(971)Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation$2,481 $(480)$4,811 $(1,451)





















See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity
Balance at April 30, 2023Balance at April 30, 2023$7,084 $5,059 $(53)$28,761 $(3,442)$37,409 Balance at April 30, 2023$7,084 $5,059 $(53)$28,761 $(3,442)$37,409 
Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific CorporationNet earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation— — — 2,474 — 2,474 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation— — — 2,474 — 2,474 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (144)(144)Other comprehensive loss— — — — (144)(144)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation185 (494)— — — (309)Stock-based compensation185 (494)— — — (309)
Balance at July 31, 2023Balance at July 31, 2023$7,269 $4,565 $(53)$31,235 $(3,586)$39,430 Balance at July 31, 2023$7,269 $4,565 $(53)$31,235 $(3,586)$39,430 
Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific CorporationNet earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation— — — 2,732 — 2,732 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (251)(251)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— 241 — — — 241 
Purchase of Treasury Stock, 2,423 sharesPurchase of Treasury Stock, 2,423 shares— — (44)— — (44)
Balance at October 31, 2023Balance at October 31, 2023$7,269 $4,806 $(97)$33,967 $(3,837)$42,108 

Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity
Balance at April 30, 2022Balance at April 30, 2022$6,983 $4,483 $(53)$28,023 $(3,742)$35,694 Balance at April 30, 2022$6,983 $4,483 $(53)$28,023 $(3,742)$35,694 
Net loss attributable to Kewaunee Scientific CorporationNet loss attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation— — — (747)— (747)Net loss attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation— — — (747)— (747)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (224)(224)Other comprehensive loss— — — — (224)(224)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation97 (134)— — — (37)Stock-based compensation97 (134)— — — (37)
Balance at July 31, 2022Balance at July 31, 2022$7,080 $4,349 $(53)$27,276 $(3,966)$34,686 Balance at July 31, 2022$7,080 $4,349 $(53)$27,276 $(3,966)$34,686 
Net loss attributable to Kewaunee Scientific CorporationNet loss attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation— — — (243)— (243)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (237)(237)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation192 — — — 196 
Balance at October 31, 2022Balance at October 31, 2022$7,084 $4,541 $(53)$27,033 $(4,203)$34,402 









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See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
October 31, 2023April 30, 2023
 (Unaudited) 
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$13,722 $8,078 
Restricted cash7,989 5,737 
Receivables, less allowance; $566; $476, on each respective date42,600 46,081 
Inventories21,666 21,889 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets4,899 6,135 
Total Current Assets90,876 87,920 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost63,733 61,368 
Accumulated depreciation(45,899)(44,966)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment17,834 16,402 
Right of use assets8,393 9,170 
Other assets4,605 5,406 
Total Assets$121,708 $118,898 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$5,855 $3,587 
Current portion of financing liability677 642 
Current portion of financing lease liabilities108 85 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities2,141 1,967 
Accounts payable19,172 23,599 
Employee compensation and amounts withheld5,010 4,304 
Deferred revenue4,919 4,097 
Other accrued expenses850 1,772 
Total Current Liabilities38,732 40,053 
Long-term portion of financing liability27,782 28,132 
Long-term portion of financing lease liabilities259 148 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities6,193 7,136 
Accrued pension and deferred compensation costs3,839 3,546 
Deferred income taxes1,051 943 
Other non-current liabilities438 455 
Total Liabilities78,294 80,413 
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $2.50 par value, Authorized – 5,000 shares; Issued – 2,907 shares; 2,833 shares; – Outstanding – 2,902 shares; 2,830 shares, on each respective date7,269 7,084 
Additional paid-in-capital4,806 5,059 
Retained earnings33,967 28,761 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3,837)(3,442)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 5 shares; 3 shares, on each respective date(97)(53)
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity42,108 37,409 
Non-controlling interest1,306 1,076 
Total Stockholders' Equity43,414 38,485 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$121,708 $118,898 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
($ in thousands)
 Six Months Ended
October 31,
 20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)$5,345 $(833)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation1,488 1,433 
Bad debt provision185 (8)
Stock-based compensation expense424 368 
Deferred income taxes108 (22)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables3,296 (209)
Inventories223 (706)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses(4,660)(6,412)
Deferred revenue822 7,869 
Other, net1,688 (2,066)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities8,919 (586)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(2,919)(919)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,919)(919)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings79,116 4,431 
Repayments on short-term borrowings(76,847)(6,019)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback financing transaction— 13,456 
Payments on sale-leaseback financing transaction(316)(282)
Proceeds from long-term lease obligations202 — 
Payments on long-term lease obligations(67)(61)
Net cash provided by financing activities2,088 11,525 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(192)(597)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash7,896 9,423 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period13,815 6,894 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$21,711 $16,317 










See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
July 31, 2023April 30, 2023
 (Unaudited) 
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$12,699 $8,078 
Restricted cash8,869 5,737 
Receivables, less allowance; $560; $476, on each respective date42,461 46,081 
Inventories22,126 21,889 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets7,365 6,135 
Total Current Assets93,520 87,920 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost63,023 61,368 
Accumulated depreciation(45,684)(44,966)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment17,339 16,402 
Right of use assets8,612 9,170 
Other assets5,347 5,406 
Total Assets$124,818 $118,898 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$5,054 $3,587 
Current portion of financing liability659 642 
Current portion of financing lease liabilities86 85 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities1,912 1,967 
Accounts payable22,140 23,599 
Employee compensation and amounts withheld4,903 4,304 
Deferred revenue7,067 4,097 
Other accrued expenses2,408 1,772 
Total Current Liabilities44,229 40,053 
Long-term portion of financing liability27,958 28,132 
Long-term portion of financing lease liabilities143 148 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities6,645 7,136 
Accrued pension and deferred compensation costs3,861 3,546 
Deferred income taxes989 943 
Other non-current liabilities453 455 
Total Liabilities84,278 80,413 
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $2.50 par value, Authorized – 5,000 shares; Issued – 2,907 shares; 2,833 shares; – Outstanding – 2,904 shares; 2,830 shares, on each respective date7,269 7,084 
Additional paid-in-capital4,565 5,059 
Retained earnings31,235 28,761 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3,586)(3,442)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 3 shares, on each respective date(53)(53)
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity39,430 37,409 
Non-controlling interest1,110 1,076 
Total Stockholders' Equity40,540 38,485 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$124,818 $118,898 

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
($ in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
July 31,
 20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)$2,515 $(719)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation718 725 
Bad debt provision125 23 
Stock-based compensation expense183 172 
Deferred income taxes46 23 
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables3,496 516 
Inventories(237)(1,304)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses(226)(2,117)
Deferred revenue2,970 10,587 
Other, net(1,418)(4,221)
Net cash provided by operating activities8,172 3,685 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(1,654)(390)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,654)(390)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings40,597 4,431 
Repayments on short-term borrowings(39,130)(6,019)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback financing transaction— 13,456 
Payments on sale-leaseback financing transaction(157)(140)
Payments on long-term lease obligations(4)(58)
Net cash provided by financing activities1,306 11,670 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(71)(325)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash7,753 14,640 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period13,815 6,894 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$21,568 $21,534 










See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
A. Financial Information
The unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (the "Company") have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2023 included in this interim period filing has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and related notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
The preparation of the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

B. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. During the threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and twelve months ended April 30, 2023, the Company had cash deposits in excess of FDIC insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses from such deposits. Restricted cash includes bank deposits of subsidiaries used for performance guarantees against customer orders and domestic bank deposits used as collateral for an outstanding letter of credit.
The Company includes restricted cash along with the cash balance for presentation in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The reconciliation between the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is as follows:
July 31, 2023April 30, 2023October 31, 2023April 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$12,699 $8,078 Cash and cash equivalents$13,722 $8,078 
Restricted cashRestricted cash8,869 5,737 Restricted cash7,989 5,737 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$21,568 $13,815 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$21,711 $13,815 

C. Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when control of a good or service promised in a contract (i.e., performance obligation) is transferred to a customer. Control is obtained when a customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from that good or service. The majority of the Company's revenues are recognized over time as the customer receives control as the Company performs work under a contract. However, a portion of the Company's revenues are recognized at a point-in-time as control is transferred at a distinct point in time per the terms of a contract.
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Disaggregated Revenue
A summary of net sales transferred to customers over time and at a point in time for the periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
July 31, 2023July 31, 2022 October 31, 2023October 31, 2022
DomesticInternationalTotalDomesticInternationalTotal DomesticInternationalTotalDomesticInternationalTotal
Over TimeOver Time$33,904 $14,419 $48,323 $35,353 $12,655 $48,008 Over Time$32,769 $16,251 $49,020 $36,374 $16,573 $52,947 
Point in TimePoint in Time1,516 — 1,516 2,115 — 2,115 Point in Time1,416 — 1,416 1,617 — 1,617 
TotalTotal$35,420 $14,419 $49,839 $37,468 $12,655 $50,123 Total$34,185 $16,251 $50,436 $37,991 $16,573 $54,564 

Six Months Ended
 October 31, 2023October 31, 2022
 DomesticInternationalTotalDomesticInternationalTotal
Over Time$66,673 $30,670 $97,343 $71,727 $29,228 $100,955 
Point in Time2,932 — 2,932 3,732 — 3,732 
Total$69,605 $30,670 $100,275 $75,459 $29,228 $104,687 
Contract Balances
The closing balances of contract assets included $13,621,000$13,015,000 in accounts receivable and $928,000$506,000 in other assets at JulyOctober 31, 2023. The opening balance of contract assets arising from contracts with customers included $13,459,000 in accounts receivable and $1,191,000 in other assets at April 30, 2023. The closing and opening balances of contract liabilities included in deferred revenue arising from contracts with customers were $7,067,000$4,919,000 at JulyOctober 31, 2023 and $4,097,000 at April 30, 2023. The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenue which are disclosed in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In general, the Company receives payments from customers based on a billing schedule established in its contracts. Unbilled receivables represent amounts earned which have not yet been billed in accordance with contractually stated billing terms and are included in receivables on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Receivables are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional and the Company has a right to invoice the customer. Deferred revenue relates to payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue as (or when) the Company performs under the contract. Approximately 100% of the contract liability balances at April 30, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2023 are expected to be recognized as revenue during the respective succeeding 12 months.
D. Inventories
The Company measures inventory using the first-in, first-out method at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
July 31, 2023April 30, 2023October 31, 2023April 30, 2023
Finished productsFinished products$3,537 $3,412 Finished products$2,897 $3,412 
Work in processWork in process2,138 2,380 Work in process1,669 2,380 
Raw materialsRaw materials16,451 16,097 Raw materials17,100 16,097 
TotalTotal$22,126 $21,889 Total$21,666 $21,889 
The Company's International subsidiaries' inventories were $2,902,000$2,918,000 at JulyOctober 31, 2023 and $2,740,000 at April 30, 2023 and are included in the above tables.
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E. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash and equivalents, mutual funds, short-term borrowings, and the cash surrender value of life insurance policies. The carrying value of these assets and liabilities approximates their fair value. The following tables summarize the Company's fair value hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of JulyOctober 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023 (in thousands):
July 31, 2023 October 31, 2023
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsLevel 1Level 2TotalFinancial AssetsLevel 1Level 2Total
Trading securities held in non-qualified compensation plans (1)
Trading securities held in non-qualified compensation plans (1)
$1,324 $— $1,324 
Trading securities held in non-qualified compensation plans (1)
$1,316 $— $1,316 
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies (1)
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies (1)
— 1,401 1,401 
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies (1)
— 1,340 1,340 
TotalTotal$1,324 $1,401 $2,725 Total$1,316 $1,340 $2,656 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Non-qualified compensation plans (2)
Non-qualified compensation plans (2)
$— $3,185 $3,185 
Non-qualified compensation plans (2)
$— $3,123 $3,123 
TotalTotal$— $3,185 $3,185 Total$— $3,123 $3,123 
 April 30, 2023
Financial AssetsLevel 1Level 2Total
Trading securities held in non-qualified compensation plans (1)
$1,105 $— $1,105 
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies (1)
— 1,358 1,358 
Total$1,105 $1,358 $2,463 
Financial Liabilities
Non-qualified compensation plans (2)
$— $2,910 $2,910 
Total$— $2,910 $2,910 
(1)The Company maintains two non-qualified compensation plans which include investment assets in a rabbi trust. These assets consist of marketable securities, which are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares owned, and life insurance policies, which are valued at their cash surrender value.
(2)Plan liabilities are equal to the individual participants' account balances and other earned retirement benefits.

F. Long-term Debt and Other Credit Arrangements
At April 30, 2023, advances of $3.5 million were outstanding under the Company's Revolving Credit Facility. Amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility were $10.3 million at April 30, 2023. The borrowing rate under the Revolving Credit Facility was 9.02% as of April 30, 2023. The Company's International subsidiaries had a balance outstanding at April 30, 2023 of $39,000 in short-term borrowings related to overdraft protection and short-term loan arrangements. At April 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants under its Revolving Credit Facility.
At JulyOctober 31, 2023, there wereadvances of $5.0 million were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, with remaining borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility of $8.3$7.4 million. The borrowing rate under the Revolving Credit Facility was 9.33%9.53% as of JulyOctober 31, 2023. In addition, the Company's International subsidiaries have a balance outstanding of $54,000$855,000 in short-term borrowings related to overdraft protection and short-term loan arrangements. As of Julyarrangements at October 31, 2023, the2023. The Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants under its Revolving Credit Facility.Facility as of October 31, 2023.

G. Sale-Leaseback Financing Transaction

On December 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property with CAI Investments Sub-Series 100 LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the "Buyer"), for the Company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities located at 2700 West Front Street in Statesville, North Carolina (the "Sale Agreement").
The Sale Agreement was finalized on March 24, 2022 and coincided with the Company and CAI Investments Medical Products I Master Lessee LLC ("Lessor") entering into a lease agreement. The lease arrangement is for a 20-year term, with four renewal options of five years each. Under the terms of the lease agreement, the Company’s initial basic rent is approximately $158,000 per month, with annual increases of approximately 2% each year of the initial term.
The Company accounted for the Sale-Leaseback Arrangement as a financing transaction as the lease agreement was determined to be a finance lease due to the significance of the present value of the lease payments, using a discount rate of 4.75% to reflect
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the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, compared to the fair value of the leased property as of the lease commencement date. In measuring the lease payments for the present value analysis, the Company elected the practical expedient to combine the lease component (the leased facilities) with the non-lease component (property management provided by the Buyer/Lessor) into a single lease component.
The presence of a finance lease indicates that control of the property has not transferred to the Buyer/Lessor and, as such, the transaction was deemed a failed sale-leaseback and accounted for as a financing arrangement. As a result of this determination, the Company is viewed as having received the sale proceeds from the Buyer/Lessor in the form of a hypothetical loan collateralized by its leased facilities. The hypothetical loan is payable as principal and interest in the form of “lease payments” to the Buyer/Lessor. As such, the Company will not derecognize the property from its books for accounting purposes until the lease ends. No gain or loss was recognized under GAAP related to the Sale-Leaseback Arrangement.
As of JulyOctober 31, 2023, the carrying value of the financing liability was $28,617,000,$28,459,000, net of $692,000$677,000 in debt issuance costs, of which $659,000$677,000 was classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with $27,958,000$27,782,000 classified as long-term. As of April 30, 2023, the carrying value of the financing liability was $28,774,000, net of $708,000 in debt issuance costs, of which $642,000 was classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with $28,132,000 classified as long-term. The monthly lease payments are split between a reduction of principal and interest expense using the effective interest rate method. Interest expense associated with the financing arrangement was $325,000$322,000 and $332,000$330,000 for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022, respectively. Interest expense associated with the financing arrangement was $647,000 and $662,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, respectively.
The Company will depreciate the building down to zero over the 20-year assumed economic life of the Property so that at the end of the lease term, the remaining carrying amount of the financing liability will equal the carrying amount of the land of $41,000.
Remaining future cash payments related to the financing liability as of JulyOctober 31, 2023 are as follows:
($ in thousands)($ in thousands)($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024Remainder of 2024$1,449 Remainder of 2024$967 
202520251,970 20251,970 
202620262,009 20262,009 
202720272,050 20272,050 
202820282,090 20282,090 
ThereafterThereafter33,867 Thereafter33,867 
Total Minimum Liability PaymentsTotal Minimum Liability Payments43,435 Total Minimum Liability Payments42,953 
Imputed InterestImputed Interest(14,818)Imputed Interest(14,494)
TotalTotal$28,617 Total$28,459 

H. Leases
The Company recognizes lease assets and lease liabilities reflecting the rights and obligations created by operating type leases for real estate and equipment in both the U.S. and internationally and financing leases for a truckvehicles and IT equipment in the U.S. At JulyOctober 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, right-of-use assets totaled $8,612,000$8,393,000 and $9,170,000, respectively. Operating cash paid to settle lease liabilities was $639,000$1,282,000 and $524,000$1,026,000 for the threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022, respectively. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms of up to 98 years. In addition, some of the leases may include options to extend the leases for up to 5 years or options to terminate the leases within 1 year. Operating lease expenses were $867,000$847,000 and $1,714,000 for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, inclusive of period cost for short-term leases, not included in lease liabilities, of $228,000.$204,000 and $432,000. Operating lease expenses were $835,000$900,000 and $1,734,000 for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2022, inclusive of period cost for short-term leases, not included in lease liabilities, of $311,000.$398,000 and $708,000.
At JulyOctober 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for the capitalized operating leases was 4.94.6 years and the weighted average discount rate was 5.0%5.1%. For the financing leases, the weighted average remaining lease term was 2.95.0 years and the weighted average discount rate was 6.7%8.5%. As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of those lease payments. The Company uses the implicit rate when readily determinable.
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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases as of JulyOctober 31, 2023 were as follows:
OperatingFinancingOperatingFinancing
Remainder of fiscal 2024Remainder of fiscal 2024$1,730 $83 Remainder of fiscal 2024$1,294 $36 
202520252,172 91 20252,286 131 
202620261,917 71 20261,933 111 
202720271,654 — 20271,654 40 
202820281,127 — 20281,120 40 
ThereafterThereafter1,377 — Thereafter1,370 95 
Total Minimum Lease PaymentsTotal Minimum Lease Payments9,977 245 Total Minimum Lease Payments9,657 453 
Imputed InterestImputed Interest(1,421)(16)Imputed Interest(1,323)(86)
TotalTotal$8,556 $229 Total$8,334 $367 
Subsequent to October 31, 2023, the Company entered into a new lease that has not yet commenced as of October 31, 2023 with future minimum lease payments in aggregate of $681,000 that are not yet reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. This lease is expected to commence in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 with a lease term of 3 years.
I.Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value of $2.50 per share. Holders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share. As of October 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, there were approximately 2,902,000 and 2,830,000 shares, respectively, of Common Stock issued and outstanding. The Company has not declared or paid any dividends with respect to its Common Stock during the three and six months ended October 31, 2023. The declaration and payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including the Company's earnings, capital requirements, investment and growth strategies, financial conditions, the terms of the Company's indebtedness, which contains provisions that could limit the payment of dividends in certain circumstances, and other factors that the Board of Directors may deem to be relevant.

Share Repurchase Program
On August 31, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a share repurchase program with authorization to repurchase up to 100,000 shares. There is no expiration date and currently, management has no plans to terminate this program. For the three months ended October 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 2,423 shares of the Company's common stock for approximately $44,000, excluding other costs such as broker commissions and fees. As of October 31, 2023, the total remaining purchase authorization was 97,577 shares.
J. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflects the assumed exercise of outstanding options and the conversion of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Company's various stock compensation plans, except when RSUs and options have an antidilutive effect. There were 33,70019,200 and 104,14194,930 antidilutive RSUs and options outstanding at JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022, respectively. The following is a reconciliation of basic to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
July 31, 2023July 31, 2022October 31, 2023October 31, 2022October 31, 2023October 31, 2022
BasicBasic2,860 2,807 Basic2,903 2,830 2,882 2,819 
Dilutive effect of stock options and RSUsDilutive effect of stock options and RSUs25 — Dilutive effect of stock options and RSUs28 — 26 — 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted average common shares outstanding - diluted2,885 2,807 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted2,931 2,830 2,908 2,819 
J.K. Stock Options and Stock-based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation costs related to stock options and other stock awards granted by the Company as operating expenses over their vesting period.
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In June 2023, the Company granted 87,220 RSUs under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan ("2017 Plan"). These RSUs include both a service and a performance component, vesting over a three-year period. The recognized expense is based upon the vesting period for service criteria and estimated attainment of the performance criteria at the end of the three-year period, based on the ratio of cumulative days of service to total days over the three-year period. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense under the 2017 Plan of $241,000 and $414,000 during the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 of $173,000 with the remaining estimated stock-based compensation expense of $2,032,000$1,791,000 to be recorded over the remaining vesting periods. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense under the 2017 Plan of $196,000 and $327,000 during the three and six months ended October 31, 2022.
In August 2023, the stockholders approved the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan ("2023 Plan"), which enables the Company to grant equity-based awards, with potential recipients including directors, consultants, and employees. This plan replaces the 2017 Plan. No new awards will be granted under the prior plans. All outstanding options granted under the prior plans remain subject to, and will be settled upon exercise under, the prior plans. At the date of approval of the 2023 Plan, there were 64,633 shares available for issuance under the prior plan. These shares and any outstanding awards that subsequently cease to be subject to such awards are available under the 2023 Plan. The 2023 Plan also increased the total number of shares reserved for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plans by 310,000, for a total of 374,633 shares reserved for issuance under the 2023 Plan. The Company did not issue any RSUs under the 2023 Plan during the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2022 of $131,000. 2023.
Directors' fees paid with shares of common stock in lieu of cash in accordance with Director compensation guidelines were $10,000 and $41,000 for the threesix month periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022, respectively, and were also included in the stock-based compensation on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

K.L. Income Taxes
Income tax expense of $897,000$2,015,000 and $379,000$2,912,000 was recorded for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, respectively. Income tax expense of $570,000 and July$949,000 was recorded for the three and six months ended October 31, 2022, respectively. The effective tax rate was 26.3%41.6% and (111.5)%35.3% for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, and July 31, 2022, respectively. The effective tax rate for the current three months ended July 31, 2023and six month periods reflects the impact of foreign operations which are taxed at different rates than the U.S. tax rate of 21%, combined with expected current year tax expense for the Company's domestic operations and estimated increases in excess of the change in domestic valuation allowance required for the fiscal year. In addition, the income tax expense recorded for the three and six months ended October 31, 2023 was unfavorably impacted by additional foreign tax expense of $534,000 related to India tax matters. This one-time expense is related to management's decision to discontinue management fees, citing challenges associated with the Indian tax authority and cost benefit analysis. The effective tax rate was 125.0% and 818.1% for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2022, reflected the impact ofrespectively. The prior year effective tax rate was influenced by foreign operations andtaxed at varying rates, as well as the recordinginclusion of a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assetassets, which resulted inled to the eliminationnullification of any U.S. income tax benefit for pretaxpre-tax losses incurred duringin the period.corresponding periods.
In August 2019, the Company revoked its indefinite reinvestment of foreign unremitted earnings position in compliance with ASC 740 "Income Taxes" and terminated its indefinite reinvestment of unremitted earnings assertion for the Singapore and
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Kewaunee Labway India Pvt. Ltd. international subsidiaries. The Company has a deferred tax liability of $1,363,000$1,421,000 and $1,318,000 for the withholding tax related to Kewaunee Labway India Pvt. Ltd. as of JulyOctober 31, 2023 and April 30, 2023, respectively.
L.M. Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all domestic salaried and hourly employees. These plans were amended as of April 30, 2005; no further benefits have been, or will be, earned under the plans, subsequent to the amendment date, and no additional participants will be added to the plans. There were no Company contributions paid to the plans for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022. The Company assumed an expected long-term rate of return of 7.75% for the periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and JulyOctober 31, 2022.
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Pension expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
July 31, 2023July 31, 2022October 31, 2023October 31, 2022
Service costService cost$— $— Service cost$— $— 
Interest costInterest cost224 322 Interest cost223 100 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(328)(535)Expected return on plan assets(328)(166)
Recognition of net lossRecognition of net loss145 240 Recognition of net loss145 74 
Net periodic pension expenseNet periodic pension expense$41 $27 Net periodic pension expense$40 $
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2023October 31, 2022
Service cost$— $— 
Interest cost447 422 
Expected return on plan assets(656)(701)
Recognition of net loss290 314 
Net periodic pension expense$81 $35 
M.N. Segment Information
The Company's operations are classified into two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic business segment principally designs, manufactures, and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, flexible systems, worksurfaces, workstations, workbenches, and computer enclosures. The International business segment, which consists of the Company's foreign subsidiaries, provides products and services, including facility design, detailed engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through testing and commissioning of laboratories. Intersegment transactions are recorded at normal profit margins. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain corporate expenses shown below have not been allocated to the business segments.
The following tables provide financial information by business segment and unallocated corporate expenses for the periods ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Domestic
Operations
International
Operations
Corporate /
Eliminations
TotalDomestic
Operations
International
Operations
Corporate /
Eliminations
Total
Three months ended July 31, 2023
Three Months Ended October 31, 2023Three Months Ended October 31, 2023
Revenues from external customersRevenues from external customers$35,420 $14,419 $— $49,839 Revenues from external customers$34,185 $16,251 $— $50,436 
Intersegment revenuesIntersegment revenues51 661 (712)— Intersegment revenues374 1,155 (1,529)— 
Earnings (loss) before income taxesEarnings (loss) before income taxes3,623 793 (1,004)3,412 Earnings (loss) before income taxes4,287 1,801 (1,243)4,845 
Three months ended July 31, 2022
Three Months Ended October 31, 2022Three Months Ended October 31, 2022
Revenues from external customersRevenues from external customers$37,468 $12,655 $— $50,123 Revenues from external customers$37,991 $16,573 $— $54,564 
Intersegment revenuesIntersegment revenues796 1,621 (2,417)— Intersegment revenues650 3,335 (3,985)— 
Earnings (loss) before income taxesEarnings (loss) before income taxes98 1,094 (1,532)(340)Earnings (loss) before income taxes491 1,856 (1,891)456 
Domestic
Operations
International
Operations
Corporate /
Eliminations
Total
Six Months Ended October 31, 2023
Revenues from external customers$69,605 $30,670 $— $100,275 
Intersegment revenues425 1,816 (2,241)— 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes7,910 2,594 (2,247)8,257 
Six Months Ended October 31, 2022
Revenues from external customers$75,459 $29,228 $— $104,687 
Intersegment revenues1,446 4,956 (6,402)— 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes589 2,950 (3,423)116 
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N.O. New Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which replaces the current incurred loss method used for determining credit losses on financial assets, including trade receivables, with an expected credit loss method. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company adopted this standard in fiscal year 2024.effective May 1, 2023. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The Company's 2023 Annual Report to Stockholders on Form 10-K contains management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations as of and for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023. The following discussion and analysis describes material changes in the Company's financial condition since April 30, 2023. The analysis of results of operations compares the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 with the comparable periods of the prior year.
Results of Operations
Sales for the quarter were $49,839,000, an$50,436,000, a decrease from sales of $50,123,000$54,564,000 in the comparable period of the prior year. Domestic sales for the quarter were $35,420,000,$34,185,000, down 5.5%10.0% from sales of $37,468,000$37,991,000 in the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease in Domestic sales was predominantly related to the reduction of installation revenue related to the Company's decision to no longer sell directly to end users, which typically included installation services. International sales for the quarter were $14,419,000, up 13.9%$16,251,000, relatively flat when compared to sales of $16,573,000 in the comparable period of the prior year.
Sales for the six months ended October 31, 2023 were $100,275,000, a decrease from sales of $12,655,000$104,687,000 in the comparable period of the prior year. Domestic sales for the period were $69,605,000, down 7.8% from sales of $75,459,000 in the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease in Domestic sales was predominantly related to the reduction of installation revenue related to the Company's decision to no longer sell directly to end users, which typically included installation services. International sales for the period were $30,670,000, up 4.9% from sales of $29,228,000 in the comparable period of the prior year. International sales increased when compared to the prior year period due to the delivery of several large projects that were booked in the prior fiscal year.
The Company's order backlog was $140.8$146.3 million at JulyOctober 31, 2023, as compared to $174.0$157.8 million at JulyOctober 31, 2022, and $147.9 million at April 30, 2023.
The gross profit margin for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 was 23.9%26.7% of sales, as compared to 12.4%15.9% of sales in the comparable quarter of the prior year. The gross profit margin for the six months ended October 31, 2023 was 25.3% of sales, as compared to 14.2% of sales in the comparable prior year period. The increase in gross profit margin percentage for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 is primarily being generated from Domestic operations. TheSpecifically, the increase is primarily driven by improved manufacturing productivity, cost containment actions, and the pricing of new orders in response to higher raw material input costs when compared to the prior year period, during which 25% of Domestic revenue related to direct orders that, in aggregate, were delivered at a loss for the Company.periods.
Operating expenses for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 were $8,106,000,$8,359,000, or 16.3%16.6% of sales, as compared to $6,592,000,$7,946,000, or 13.2%14.6% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. Operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2023 were $16,465,000, or 16.4% of sales, as compared to $14,538,000, or 13.9% of sales, in the comparable period of the prior year. The increase in operating expenses for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 was primarily due to increases in SG&A wages, benefits, incentive and stock based compensation of $635,000 and increases in international operating expenses of $317,000, partially offset by decreases in consulting and professional fees of $324,000 and other taxes and fees of $163,000. The increase in operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2023 was primarily due to increases in SG&A wages, benefits, incentive and stock-based compensation of $823,000,$1,458,000, bad debt expense primarily related to a single job dispute of $102,000, travel and entertainment expenses of $102,000,$193,000, and increases in international operating expenses of $170,000.$486,000, partially offset by decreases in consulting and professional fees of $371,000 and other taxes and fees of $82,000.
Interest expense, net was $430,000$372,000 and $802,000 for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, respectively, as compared to $384,000$370,000 and $754,000, respectively, for the comparable periodperiods of the prior year. The changes in interest expense were due to changes in the levels of bank borrowings and interest rates.
The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 was 26.3%41.6% and 35.3%, respectively, as compared to (111.5)%125.0% and 818.1% for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2022.2022, respectively. Income tax expense of $897,000$2,015,000 and $379,000$570,000 was recorded for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Income tax expense of $2,912,000 and $949,000 was recorded for the six months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The
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effective tax rate for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023 reflects the impact of foreign operations which are taxed at different rates than the U.S. tax rate of 21%, combined with expected current year tax expense for the Company's domestic operations and estimated increases in excess of the change in domestic valuation allowance required for the fiscal year. In addition, the income tax expense recorded for the three and six months ended October 31, 2023 was unfavorably impacted by additional foreign tax expense of $534,000 related to India tax matters. This one-time expense is related to management's decision to discontinue management fees, citing challenges associated with the Indian tax authority and cost benefit analysis. The effective rate for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2022 reflectedwas influenced by foreign operations taxed at varying rates, as well as the impactinclusion of the domestica valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset,assets, which resulted inled to the eliminationnullification of any U.S. income tax benefit for thepre-tax losses incurred duringin the period.corresponding periods. See Note KL, Income Taxes,, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Non-controlling interests related to the Company's subsidiaries not 100% owned by the Company decreased net earnings by $41,000$98,000 and $139,000 for the three and six months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, respectively, as compared to $28,000,$129,000 and $157,000, respectively, for the comparable periodperiods of the prior year. The change in the net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest in the current period was due to changes in earnings (losses) of the subsidiaries in the related period.
Net earnings was $2,474,000,$2,732,000, or $0.86$0.93 per diluted share, for the three months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $747,000,$243,000, or $(0.27)$(0.09) per diluted share, in the prior year period. Net earnings was $5,206,000, or $1.79 per diluted share, for the six months ended October 31, 2023, as compared to a net loss of $990,000, or $(0.35) per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of liquidity have historically been funds generated from operating activities, supplemented as needed by borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. Additionally, certain machinery and equipment are financed by non-cancellable operating and financing leases. The Company believes that these sources will be sufficient to support ongoing business requirements in the current fiscal year, including capital expenditures.
The Company had working capital of $49,291,000$52,144,000 at JulyOctober 31, 2023, compared to $47,867,000 at April 30, 2023. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.1-to-1.02.3-to-1.0 at JulyOctober 31, 2023, compared to 2.2-to-1.0 at April 30, 2023.
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The Company provided cash of $8,172,000$8,919,000 during the threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, primarily from operations and decreases in accounts receivable of $3.5$3.3 million and increases in deferred revenue of $3.0 million,$822,000, partially offset by increases in accounts payable and other current assetsaccrued expenses of $999,000 and accrued employee compensation and amounts withheld of $315,000.$4.7 million. During the threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, the Company used net cash of $1,654,000$2,919,000 in investing activities, all of which was used for capital expenditures. The Company's financing activities provided cash of $1,306,000$2,088,000 during the threesix months ended JulyOctober 31, 2023, primarily from a net increase in borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Outlook
The Company's ability to predict future demand for its products continues to be limited given its role as subcontractor or supplier to dealers for subcontractors. Demand for the Company's products is also dependent upon the number of laboratory construction projects planned and/or current progress in projects already under construction. The Company's earnings are also impacted by fluctuations in prevailing pricing for projects in the laboratory construction marketplace and costs of raw materials, including steel, wood, and epoxy resin.
The Company is operating more efficiently than in the past due to its ability to focus solely on supporting its dealers and distribution channel partners domestically while continuing to provide turnkey solutions in the international markets it serves. The improved focus of the organization, combined with a strong global management team, a healthy backlog, improved manufacturing capabilities, and end-use markets that continue to prioritize investment in projects that require the products Kewaunee designs and manufactures, positions the Company well.
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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Certain statements in this document constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Annual Report, including statements regarding the Company's future financial condition, results of operations, business operations and business prospects, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "predict," "believe" and similar words, expressions and variations of these words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could significantly impact results or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to: competitive and general economic conditions, including disruptions from government mandates, both domestically and internationally, as well as supplier constraints and other supply disruptions; changes in customer demands; technological changes in our operations or in our industry; dependence on customers’ required delivery schedules; risks related to fluctuations in the Company’s operating results from quarter to quarter; risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; changes in raw materials and commodity costs; acts of terrorism, war, governmental action, natural disasters and other Force Majeure events. The cautionary statements made pursuant to the Reform Act herein and elsewhere by us should not be construed as exhaustive. We cannot always predict what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Over time, our actual results, performance, or achievements will likely differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such difference might be significant and harmful to our stockholders' interest. Many important factors that could cause such differences are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in Item 1A in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which you should review carefully. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. The Company assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There are no material changes to the disclosures made on this matter in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023.
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of JulyOctober 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, the Company's management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that, as of JulyOctober 31, 2023, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective and
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designed to ensure that all material information required to be filed in this quarterly report is made known to them by others within the Company and its subsidiaries.
(b) Changes in internal controls
There was no significant change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A.    Risk Factors
The business, financial condition and operating results of the Company can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those described in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors," any one or more of which could, directly or indirectly, cause the Company's actual financial condition and operating results to vary materially from its past, or from anticipated future, financial condition and operating results. Any of these factors, in whole or in part, could materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, operating results and stock price. There have been no material changes to the Company's risk factors from those set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2023 as filed with the SEC on June 30, 2023.2023 beyond those set forth below.
We cannot guarantee that our share repurchase program will enhance long-term stockholder value, or that it will successfully mitigate the dilutive effect of employee equity awards.
While our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program that does not have an expiration date, the program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of Common Stock and it may be terminated at any time. We cannot guarantee that the program will be fully consummated, that it will enhance long-term stockholder value, or that it will successfully mitigate the dilutive effect of employee equity awards. Any repurchases will reduce the amount of cash we have available to fund working capital, capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions or business opportunities, and other general corporate requirements. In addition, the program could affect the trading price of our Common Stock and increase volatility, and any announcement of a termination of this program may result in a decrease in the trading price of our Common Stock.

Item 5. Other Information2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes share repurchase activity for the three months ended October 31, 2023:
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share (2)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs (1)
Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
August 1 - 31N/AN/AN/AN/A
September 1 - 30— $— — 100,000 
October 1 - 312,423 $18.00 2,423 97,577 
2,423 2,423 

(1)On August 31, 2023, the Board of Directors of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (the "Company") adopted a new share repurchase program with authorization to take effect starting September 1, 2023. The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares of theour Company's common stock, underwhich commenced on September 1, 2023 and has no expiration date. The share repurchase program is designed to help offset the new program, which does not have a specified expiration date.
impact of future share dilution from employee stock issuances. The timing and amount of any repurchases under this program will be determined by the Company's management at its discretion based upon its ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of the Company's common stock and general market conditions. Share repurchases under this program may be made through a variety of methods including open-market purchases, block trades, exchange transactions or any combination thereof. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its common stock, and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company's discretion.
(2)Excludes other costs such as broker commissions and fees.
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Item 6.    Exhibits
10.1(1)
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

(1) Filed as an exhibit to the Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission File No. 0-5286) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2023, and incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURE
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.
 KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
                             (Registrant)
Date: September 1,December 8, 2023 By/s/ Donald T. Gardner III
 Donald T. Gardner III
 (As duly authorized officer and Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer)

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