Appendix A to Item 601(c) of Regulation S-K Commercial and Industrial Companies Article 5 of Regulation S-X Quarter Ended May 31, 2002 Item Number		Item Description			 Amount 5-02(1)		Cash and cash items 		 14,598 5-02(2)		Marketable securities - 5-02(3)(a)(1)	Notes and accounts receivable-trade 873,453 5-02(4)		Allowances for doubtful accounts 53,609 5-02(6)		Inventory 4,481,747 5-02(9)		Total current assets 5,617,318 5-02(13) Property, plant and equipment 10,583,740 5-02(14)	Accumulated depreciation 9,621,255 5-02(18)	Total assets 6,579,803 5-02(21)	Total current liabilities 3,797,499 5-02(22)	Bonds, mortgages and similar debt 1,677,096 5-02(28)	Preferred stock-mandatory redemption - 5-02(29)	Preferred stock-no mandatory redemption - 5-02(30)	Common stock 19,382 5-02(31)	Other stockholders' equity 2,526,798 5-02(32)	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 6,579,803 5-03(b)1(a)	Net sales of tangible products 2,252,621 5-03(b)1	Total revenues 2,252,621 5-03(b)2(a)	Cost of tangible goods sold 1,611,101 5-03(b)2	Total costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues 540,534 5-03(b)3	Other costs and expenses 31,796 5-03(b)5	Provision for doubtful accounts and notes 4,500 5-03(b)8	Interest and amortization of debt discount 34,225 5-03(b)10	Income before taxes and other items 30,464 5-03(b)11	Income tax benefit - 5-03(b)14	Income from continuing operations 30,464 5-03(b)(15)	Discontinued operations - 5-03(b)(17)	Extraordinary items			 - 5-03(b)(18)	Cumulative effect-changes in accounting principles - 5-03(b)19	Net income 30,464 5-03(b)20	Income per share-primary 0.02 5-03(b)20	Income per share-fully diluted 0.02 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 _________________________________ FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarter Ended May 31, 2002 Commission File No. 0-5131 ART'S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 42-0920725 State of Incorporation I.R.S. Employer Identification No. Hwy 9 West, Armstrong, Iowa 50514 Address of principal executive offices Zip Code Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (712) 864-3131 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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No __ Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of June 17, 2002: 							 1,938,176 						 Number of Shares ART'S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 	 (Unaudited) 		 Three Months Ended Year To Date 	 	 May 31, May 31, May 31, May 31, 		 2002 2001 2002 2001 NET SALES	 $2,252,621 $2,409,492 $4,894,513 $ 5,399,979 COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,611,101 1,772,782 3,682,393 4,288,958 GROSS PROFIT 641,520 636,710 1,212,120 1,111,021 EXPENSES: Engineering 15,758 55,643 30,637 140,102 Selling 130,539 157,889 251,436 251,193 General and Administrative 398,738 340,047 807,363 748,223 Total 545,035 553,579 1,089,436 1,139,518 INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 96,485 83,131 122,684 (28,497) OTHER DEDUCTIONS: Interest expense (34,225) (106,884) (94,814) (229,708) Other	 (31,796) (20,597) (45,907) (72,939) Other deductions (66,021) (127,481) (140,721) (302,647) INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 30,464 (44,350) (18,037) (331,144) INCOME TAXS - - - - NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 30,464 $ (44,350) $(18,037) $(331,144) INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (NOTE 2): Basic $ 0.02 $ (0.04) $ (0.01) $ (0.26) Diluted $ 0.02 $ (0.04) $ (0.01) $ (0.26) COMMON SHARES AND EQUIVALENT OUTSTANDING: Basic	 1,938,176 1,265,443 1,677,956 1,260,947 Diluted 1,944,368 1,265,443 1,677,956 1,260,947 See accompanying notes to financial statements. ART'S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS 		 May 31, November 30, 		 2002	 2001 		 (Unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash 	 $ 14,598 $ 4,375 Accounts receivable-customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $53,609 and $55,301 in May and November, respectively 819,844 922,168 Inventories 4,481,747 4,690,008 Other current assets	 301,129 54,157 Total current assets 5,617,318 5,670,708 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost 10,583,740 10,583,740 Less accumulated depreciation	 9,621,255 9,499,347 Net property, plant and equipment 962,485 1,084,393 TOTAL	 $ 6,579,803 $ 6,755,101 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Notes payable to bank $ 621,132 $ 2,073,704 Current portion of long-term debt 819,840 962,040 Accounts payable 829,203 984,052 Customer deposits 851,050 64,449 Accrued expenses 676,274 634,306 Total current liabilities 3,797,499 4,718,551 LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion 236,124 272,333 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock - $.01 par value. Authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued 1,938,176 shares in May and 1,340,778 shares in November 19,382 13,408 Additional paid-in capital 1,634,954 1,249,611 Retained earnings 891,844 909,881 2,546,180 2,172,900 Less cost of common shares in treasury of 0 shares in May, 2002 and 42,602 shares in November, 2001 - 408,683 Total stockholders' equity 2,546,180 1,764,217 TOTAL	 $ 6,579,803 $ 6,755,101 See accompanying notes to financial statements. ART'S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) 	 	 SIX MONTHS ENDED 		 May 31, May 31, 		 2002	 2001 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: Net Loss 	 $ ( 18,037) $ (331,144) Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization	 121,908 255,760 Changes in assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in: Accounts receivable 102,324 555,788 Inventories	 208,261 204,221 Sundry (246,972) (62,528) Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable (154,849) 223,018 Customer deposits	 786,601 57,967 Accrued expenses 41,968 (303,997) Total adjustments 859,241 930,229 Net cash provided by operations 841,204 599,085 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payments of notes payable to bank (1,452,572) (497,035) Principal payments on term debt (178,409) (180,162) Proceeds from issuance of common stock from treasury 53,253 91,705 Proceeds from issuance of common stock 746,747 - Net cash used in financing activities (830,981) (585,492) Net increase in cash 10,223 13,593 Cash at beginning of the period 4,375 4,375 Cash at end of the period	 $ 14,598 $ 17,968 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest $ 94,814 $ 229,708 Income taxes 4,032 4,276 See accompanying notes to financial statements. ART'S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 	Statement Presentation The financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the 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 year ended November 30, 2001. The results of operations for the second quarter and year to date ended May 31, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2002. 2.	EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic earnings (loss) per common share are computed on the basis of weighted average number of common shares. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed on the basis of weighted average number of common shares plus equivalent shares assuming exercise of stock options. The difference in shares utilized in calculating basic and diluted loss per share represents the number of shares issued under the Company's stock option plans less shares assumed to be purchased with proceeds from the exercise of the stock options. Due to the net loss year to date May 31, 2002 and May 31, 2001, and for the quarter ended May 31, 2001, the anti-dilutive effect of the Company's stock option plans is not included in the the calculation of diluted loss per share for these periods. The only reconciling item between the shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended May 31, 2002 is the effect of dilutive stock options of 6,192. 3.	INVENTORIES Major classes of inventory are: May 31, November 30, 2002 2001 Raw material $ 873,242 $ 749,544 Work-in-process 1,157,924 1,181,870 Finished goods 2,450,581 2,758,594 Total $4,481,747 $4,690,008 4.	ACCRUED EXPENSES Major components of accrued expenses are: May 31, November 30, 2002 2001 Salaries, wages and commissions $ 352,528 $ 294,961 Accrued warranty expense 60,063 67,426 Other 263,683 271,919 Total $ 676,274 $ 634,306 5.	LOAN AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS Line of Credit The Company has a credit agreement with a lending institution (lender) that provides for a revolving line of credit (credit facility) and a term loan. The credit facility allows for borrowings up to $4,500,000, subject to borrowing base limitations on the Company's accounts receivable and inventory, and allowing for letters of credit for $100,000. At May 31, 2002, the Company has borrowed $621,132 and has $100,000 in outstanding letters of credit. At November 30, 2001, the Company had borrowed $2,073,704 and had $100,000 in outstanding letters of credit. At May 31, 2002 and November 30, 2001, $917,000 and $68,000 were available for borrowings, respectively. The interest rate is based on the lender's referenced rate and is variable based upon certain performance objectives. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will not pay more than 4% over the reference rate, nor less than the reference rate during the term of the agreement. The outstanding borrowings bear interest at 8.75% at May 31, 2002. The term loan was for an original principal amount of $1,991,000. The principal amount is repayable in monthly installments of $23,700 with the remaining balance due on demand. All loans, advances and other obligations, liabilities and indebtedness of the Company are secured by all present and future assets. The Company pays an unused line fee equal to three-eighths of one percent of the unused portion of the revolving line of credit. During 1999, the Company was notified by its lender that the Company does not fit the lender's customer profile and was requested to relocate its financing needs. At November 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company was in default of a loan covenant, the fixed maturity coverage ratio, of their credit facility and term loan. The lender notified the Company that the current loan agreement provided that the lender may, as a result of any event of default, accelerate the payment of all obligations. As a result, all term borrowings associated with this lender had been classified as current. The lender did not call for the acceleration of the payment of all obligations, but retained the right to do so at any time. The initial term of the loan agreement ended on August 31, 2000. In a letter dated May 26, 2000, the Company was notified that the lender did not intend to extend the term of the loan agreement beyond the termination date. Therefore, all of the obligations outstanding under the credit agreement and term loan amounting to $4,383,825 at August 31, 2000 were due and payable on August 31, 2000. During the period between August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001, the loan agreement was amended several times to provide for extensions of various lengths from 30 days to 90 days. On September 1, 2001, the lender sold the loan to another lending institution (new lender). Under this arrangement, the Company continued to operate under the same terms as existed prior to the sale. The new lender granted an extension from September 1, 2001 through November 15, 2001, but has not granted an extension beyond this date. Although there is no documented extension, the new lender has submitted a financing proposal to the Company in regards to long-term financing. The final terms of the proposal are currently being negotiated. The Company believes a new credit facility will be obtained from the new lender and that it will be able to meet its obligations under the new credit agreement when completed, although there are no assurances of such. If the Company is unable to obtain a new credit agreement, it will be unable to pay its outstanding balance due upon foreclosure. A summary of the Company's term debt is as follows: May 31, November 30, 2002 2001 Installment term debt payable in 	monthly installments of $23,700, 	plus interest at four percent over the bank's national money market rate (8.750%), secured by the cash, accounts receivable, inventories and property, plant and equipment $ 747,570 $ 889,771 State of Iowa Community Development 	Block Grant promissory notes at zero percent interest, maturity 2006, with quarterly principal payments of $11,111 $ 188,889 $ 211,111 State of Iowa Community Development Block Grant local participation promissory notes at 4% interest, maturity 2006, with quarterly payments of $7,814 $ 119,505 $ 133,491 Total term debt $1,055,964 $1,234,373 Less current portion of term debt $ 819,840 $ 962,040 Term debt, excluding current portion $ 236,124 $ 272,333 Item 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (a)	Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's main source of funds for the six months ended May 31, 2002 included a reduction in inventory, a reduction in accounts receivable and an increase in payments received from customers for advance payments on sugar beet equipment to be delivered in the third quarter as well as the capital infusion by a private investor. These sources were offset by prepayments to vendors for material purchases, a reduction in accounts payable, and payments on the Company's note payable and term debt. The Company continues to operate under the terms and conditions of a credit agreement that expired November 15, 2001. Under the terms of the agreement, all cash received by the Company is applied to the bank indebtedness. Based upon levels of accounts receivable and inventory, the Company borrows funds necessary to meet current obligations. The amounts available for borrowing at May 31, 2002 and November 30, 2001, were $917,000 and $68,000, respectively. The Company is negotiating on terms with a lender in regards to a proposal for long-term financing. The proposed lender has indicated a sincere interest in consummating an agreement and the Company believes a new credit facility will be obtained, although there are no assurances of such. Also see footnote 5 of the notes to the condensed financial statements for a discussion of the Company's credit facility. As of May 31, 2002, the Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures. On February 13, 2002, the Company sold to J. Ward McConnell, Jr., a private investor, 640,000 shares of common stock for $800,000. The proceeds were used for the repayment of current obligations and for the reduction of bank debt. Mr. McConnell has agreed that without prior approval of the Board of Directors, excluding himself and his son, he will not acquire as much as fity percent (50%) of the Company's common stock and will not take the Company private. The Company is mindful of the necessity to continue to control its costs, as it intends to finance its working capital and pay down its debt through cash from operations. The Company believes that the infusion of capital from Mr. McConnell will also enable it to successfully complete negotiations with its lender, although there can be no assurances that these negotiations will be successfully concluded. (b) Results of Operations Fiscal year 2002 second quarter and year to date sales were 7% and 9%, respectively, lower than for the comparable periods one-year ago. The reduction in sales reflects the continuing weakness in the farm economy, although demand for our feed processing and land maintenance equipment is significantly higher than the same period one year ago. 	Gross profit, as a percent of sales, was 28% for the quarter ended May 31, 2002, as compared to 26% for the same period in 2001. Year to date through May 31, 2002, gross profit is 25% compared to 21% for the prior year. A combination of a favorable product mix in the current year and sales of distressed inventory at low margins in the prior year account for the improvement. The sale of distressed inventory in the prior year served to reduce gross profit by approximately 3% and 1% for the quarter and year-to-date ended May 31, 2001. 	Operating expenses were slightly below last year. As a percent of sales, operating expenses were 24% and 23% for the three months ended May 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and 22% and 21% year to date May 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. As a result of cost reduction programs, engineering expenses decreased by $40,000 for the quarter and $109,000 year to date compared to the same periods of the previous year. We currently expect these lower engineering costs to continue throughout fiscal year 2002. Other deductions decreased by $61,000 for the quarter and $162,000 year to date from the previous year. Reduction in bank borrowings combined with lower prime interest rate and reduced volume in our financed accounts receivable resulted in this reduction. The order backlog as of May 31, 2002 is $2,994,000, compared to $1,600,000 one year ago. These orders primarily will be delivered by the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal year. The current year backlog includes $1,376,000 in orders for beet equipment compared to $310,000 last year at this time. OEM backlog is $662,000 to be shipped in the third quarter. (c) Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk The Company does not have any additional market risk exposure other than what was outlined in the November 30, 2001, 10-K filing. (d) Critical Accounting Policies The Company has identified the following accounting policies as critical to its operations. Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when risk of ownership passes to the buyer. This generally occurs when the Company's product is shipped from its facility to the customer. Products delivered to dealers on a consignment basis are not recognized in revenue until the cash is collected from the dealer. Allowance for Bad Debts - In determining an allowance for receivables with potential collectibility issues, the Company considers the age of the receivable, the cusstomer credit history and the reasons for non-payment. Inventory Valuation - The Company values its inventory based on a standard costing system which requires the inventory to be valued on the first in, first out method. Any inventory product that has not moved within the past 3 years is considered significantly aged, and is assigned to that inventory classification to write its value down to the Company's estimate of net realizable value. As the agriculture industry changes inventory items can become outdated and the Company evaluates this on a regular basis. If a product is determined to be outdated, the Company will mark it down to its net realizable value and try and sell it at this discounted price. Part II - Other Information ITEM 1. LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES Various legal actions and claims are pending against the Company consisting of ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business. In the opinion of management and outside counsel, appropriate provisions have been made in the accompanying financial statements for all pending legal actions and other claims. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS On April 23, 2002, the Company held an annual meeting of shareholders for the purpose of electing six (6) directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until such time as their successors are elected and qualified and to consider and vote upon a proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LP as independent public accountants of the Company for the year ending November 30, 2002. The following information is submitted: (a) An annual meeting was held on April 23, 2002. (b) The following directors were all of the nominees and were elected by the shareholders: J. Ward McConnell, Jr. David R. Castle George A. Cavanaugh, Jr. James L. Koley Douglas McClellan Marc H. McConnell (c) The shareholders voted on a motion to ratify the selection of KPMG LP as independent public accountants for the year ending November 30, 2002. Total number of shares authorized to vote: 1,298,176 Total number of shares voted in favor: 1,221,213 Total number of shares voted against: 701 Total number of abstentions: 725 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 July 5, 2002 /s/William T. Green (William T. Green, Chief Financial Officer) Date July 5, 2002 /s/John C. Breitung (John C. Breitung, President)