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Exhibit 99.1

RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
 NASDAQ: RAVN
 SIOUX FALLS, SD
 RAVENIND.COM

Raven Industries Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results
STRONG GROWTH IN ALL THREE DIVISIONS DRIVES 75 PERCENT IMPROVEMENT IN OPERATING INCOME

Sioux Falls, S.D. - August 23, 2017 - Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVN) today reported financial results for the second quarter that ended July 31, 2017.

Noteworthy Items:
Consolidated net sales and operating income increased approximately 28 percent and 75 percent year-over-year, respectively, with all divisions achieving strong results;
Engineered Films sales increased 33.8% and division operating income increased 43.4%, driven by strong growth in the Geomembrane and Industrial markets;
Recently announced acquisition of Colorado Lining International, Inc. (CLI) positions Engineered Films for expanded vertical integration within the Geomembrane market;
During the second quarter, Aerostar was awarded a stratospheric balloon contract with a new customer, further broadening the customer base and continuing to build the momentum of the division’s stratospheric balloon platform;
Applied Technology continued to invest aggressively in research and development and channel development for long-term growth.

Second Quarter Results:    
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 were $86.6 million, up 28.1 percent versus the second quarter of fiscal 2017. All three divisions drove significant growth year-over-year in the second quarter.

Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 was $11.7 million versus operating income of $6.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, increasing 74.7 percent year-over-year. Operating margin increased 360 basis points year-over-year, from 9.9 percent of net sales to 13.5 percent of net sales. The significant improvement in profitability was principally driven by strong operating leverage on higher sales volume.
 
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 was $8.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus net income of $4.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in last year's second quarter. All three divisions made significant contributions to the substantial growth in diluted earnings per share.


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August 23, 2017
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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow:
At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2018, cash and cash equivalents totaled $55.2 million, up $4.7 million versus the prior quarter.

Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net sales1 improved 300 basis points year-over-year, from 27.4 percent in the second quarter of last year to 24.4 percent in this year’s second quarter. The decrease in net working capital percentage1 was the result of higher payables, as well as managing inventory and receivables efficiently with the substantial increase in sales versus the prior year.

Applied Technology Division:
Net sales for Applied Technology in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 were $28.4 million, up 25.4 percent versus the second quarter of fiscal 2017. New product sales, expanded OEM relationships, and higher sales of direct injection systems continued to drive growth year-over-year.

Division operating income was $6.6 million, up 28.3 percent versus the second quarter of fiscal 2017, driven primarily by higher sales volume and improved operating leverage. The division continues to see strong incremental margins on improved sales volume, as operating margin increased from 22.8 percent in the second quarter of last year to 23.3 percent in this year’s second quarter.

Engineered Films Division:
Net sales for Engineered Films were $49.0 million, up 33.8 percent year-over-year. Volume, measured in pounds sold, increased 35.0 percent versus the prior year. Consistent with the past three quarters, the increase in sales was driven by markedly higher sales into the Geomembrane market, with the Industrial and Agriculture markets also significantly contributing to division growth versus the prior year.

Operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 was $9.6 million, up $2.9 million or 43.4 percent versus the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The year-over-year increase in operating income was principally driven by strong operating leverage and higher sales volume. Division operating margin increased 130 basis points year-over-year, from 18.2 percent to 19.5 percent, driven by improved capacity utilization and continued spending discipline.

Aerostar Division:
Net sales for Aerostar during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 were $9.4 million, up $1.0 million or 11.3 percent versus the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The year-over-year increase in sales was primarily driven by growth in the stratospheric balloon platform.

Operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 was $1.4 million, versus an operating loss of $0.3 million in the previous year’s second quarter. Adjustments in operating expenses while focusing on strategic research and development spending contributed to the improved financial performance.

Fiscal 2018 Outlook:
“We are very pleased with the progress made and performance achieved by all three divisions throughout the first half of the year,” said Dan Rykhus, President and CEO. “The Company delivered strong growth in sales and operating income. Year-over-year comparisons are getting progressively more challenging and will continue to do so through the remainder the year. However, we believe we are on track to deliver meaningful growth in revenues and operating income in fiscal year 2018. We remain focused on innovation in our core products and outstanding service to our end-markets, while also making strategic acquisitions, such as CLI, to supplement our organic growth strategy.”


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August 23, 2017
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Regulation G:
The information presented in this earnings release regarding earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) do not conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with GAAP. Management has included this non-GAAP information to assist in understanding the operating performance of the Company and its operating segments as well as the comparability of results. The non-GAAP information provided may not be consistent with the methodologies used by other companies. All non-GAAP information is reconciled with reported GAAP results in the tables below.

Conference Call Information:
The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2018 results tomorrow, Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). The conference call audio will be available to all interested parties via a simultaneous webcast that can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.ravenind.com. Analysts and investors are invited to join the conference call by dialing: +1 (866) 393-0676. The event is scheduled to last one hour. For those unable to listen live, an audio replay of the event will be archived on the Company's website.

About Raven Industries, Inc.:
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) is dedicated to providing innovative, high-value products and solutions that solve great challenges throughout the world. Raven is a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance specialty films, and lighter-than-air technologies. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation for innovation, product quality, high performance, and unmatched service. For more information, visit http://ravenind.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.

Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "will," "plan," "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "potential," “should,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “would,” and similar expressions, which are generally not historical in nature. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future - including statements relating to our future operating or financial performance or events, our strategy, goals, plans and projections regarding our financial position, our liquidity and capital resources, and our product development - are forward-looking statements.

Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, because such statements speak only as of the date when made. Our Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain known risks, as described in the Company’s 10K under Item 1A, and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from our Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections.



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Contact Information:
 
Bo Larsen
 
Investor Relations Director
 
Raven Industries, Inc.
 
+1(605)-336-2750
 

Source: Raven Industries, Inc.


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August 23, 2017
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except earnings per share) (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended July 31,
 
Six Months Ended July 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
Fav (Un) Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Fav (Un) Change
Net sales
$
86,610

 
$
67,598

 
28.1
%
 
$
180,145

 
$
135,958

 
32.5
%
Cost of goods sold
60,097

 
48,683

 
 
 
121,676

 
96,926

 
 
Gross profit
26,513

 
18,915

 
40.2
%
 
58,469

 
39,032

 
49.8
%
Gross profit percentage
30.6
%
 
28.0
%
 
 
 
32.5
%
 
28.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development expenses
4,256

 
3,915

 
 
 
8,236

 
8,324

 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
10,557

 
8,304

 
 
 
20,055

 
15,962

 
 
Long-lived asset impairment loss

 

 
 
 
259

 

 
 
Operating income
11,700

 
6,696

 
74.7
%
 
29,919

 
14,746

 
102.9
%
Operating income percentage
13.5
%
 
9.9
%
 
 
 
16.6
%
 
10.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
(63
)
 
(209
)
 
 
 
$
(293
)
 
$
(306
)
 
 
Income before income taxes
11,637

 
6,487

 
79.4
%
 
29,626

 
14,440

 
105.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
3,403

 
1,993

 
 
 
9,044

 
4,427

 
 
Net income
8,234

 
4,494

 
83.2
%
 
20,582

 
10,013

 
105.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
 
 
(1
)
 
1

 
 
Net income attributable to Raven Industries
$
8,235

 
$
4,495

 
83.2
%
 
$
20,583

 
$
10,012

 
105.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
- basic
$
0.23

 
$
0.12

 
91.7
%
 
$
0.57

 
$
0.28

 
103.6
%
- diluted
$
0.23

 
$
0.12

 
91.7
%
 
$
0.56

 
$
0.28

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
- basic
36,205

 
36,207

 
 
 
36,192

 
36,311

 
 
- diluted
36,554

 
36,250

 
 
 
36,515

 
36,362

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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August 23, 2017
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
July 31
 
January 31
 
July 31
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, and cash equivalents
$
55,197

 
$
50,648

 
$
40,123

Accounts receivable, net
46,398

 
43,143

 
38,645

Inventories
50,844

 
42,336

 
45,502

Other current assets
3,670

 
2,689

 
4,958

Total current assets
156,109

 
138,816

 
129,228

 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
105,723

 
106,324

 
110,706

Goodwill and amortizable intangibles, net
52,069

 
52,697

 
53,640

Other assets, net
3,295

 
3,672

 
3,783

Total Assets
$
317,196

 
$
301,509

 
$
297,357

 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
12,597

 
$
8,467

 
$
10,076

Accrued and other liabilities
19,180

 
19,915

 
14,998

Total current liabilities
31,777

 
28,382

 
25,074

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
12,348

 
13,696

 
13,827

Shareholders' equity
273,071

 
259,431

 
258,456

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
317,196

 
$
301,509

 
$
297,357


Net Working Capital and Net Working Capital Percentage1
Accounts receivable, net
$
46,398

 
$
43,143

 
$
38,645

Plus: Inventories
50,844

 
42,336

 
45,502

Less: Accounts payable
12,597

 
8,467

 
10,076

Net working capital1
$
84,645

 
$
77,012

 
$
74,071

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net working capital percentage1
24.4
%
 
27.9
%
 
27.4
%



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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended July 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
20,582

 
$
10,013

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
7,184

 
7,633

Long-lived asset impairment loss
259

 

Other operating activities, net
(8,164
)
 
7,912

Net cash provided by operating activities
19,861

 
25,558

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(5,223
)
 
(2,168
)
Proceeds from sale or maturity of investments
250

 
250

Purchases of investments
(255
)
 
(500
)
(Disbursements) proceeds from settlement of liabilities, sale of assets
(344
)
 
1,117

Other investing activities, net
(17
)
 
(339
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(5,589
)
 
(1,640
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Dividends paid
(9,384
)
 
(9,428
)
Payments for common shares repurchased

 
(7,702
)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities
(320
)
 
(282
)
Other financing activities, net
(299
)
 
(256
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(10,003
)
 
(17,668
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
280

 
91

 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
4,549

 
6,341

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
50,648

 
33,782

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
55,197

 
$
40,123




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August 23, 2017
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SALES AND OPERATING INCOME BY SEGMENT
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended July 31,
 
Six Months Ended July 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Fav (Un) Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Fav (Un) Change
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applied Technology
 
$
28,424

 
$
22,668

 
25.4
 %
 
$
68,914

 
$
54,124

 
27.3
 %
Engineered Films
 
49,028

 
36,656

 
33.8
 %
 
92,583

 
65,756

 
40.8
 %
Aerostar
 
9,369

 
8,415

 
11.3
 %
 
18,975

 
16,310

 
16.3
 %
Intersegment eliminations
 
(211
)
 
(141
)
 
 
 
(327
)
 
(232
)
 
 
Total Company
 
$
86,610

 
$
67,598

 
28.1
 %
 
$
180,145

 
$
135,958

 
32.5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applied Technology
 
$
6,637

 
$
5,172

 
28.3
 %
 
$
20,090

 
$
13,865

 
44.9
 %
Engineered Films
 
9,551

 
6,659

 
43.4
 %
 
18,271

 
10,537

 
73.4
 %
Aerostar
 
1,388

 
(251
)
 
653.0
 %
 
2,806

 
(429
)
 
754.1
 %
Intersegment eliminations
 
11

 

 
 
 
9

 
(5
)
 
 
Total segment income
 
$
17,587

 
$
11,580

 
51.9
 %
 
$
41,176

 
$
23,968

 
71.8
 %
Corporate expenses
 
(5,887
)
 
(4,884
)
 
(20.5
)%
 
(11,257
)
 
(9,222
)
 
(22.1
)%
Total Company
 
$
11,700

 
$
6,696

 
74.7
 %
 
$
29,919

 
$
14,746

 
102.9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss) percentages
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applied Technology
 
23.3
%
 
22.8
 %
 
50bps

 
29.2
%
 
25.6
 %
 
360bps

Engineered Films
 
19.5
%
 
18.2
 %
 
130bps

 
19.7
%
 
16.0
 %
 
370bps

Aerostar
 
14.8
%
 
(3.0
)%
 
1780bps

 
14.8
%
 
(2.6
)%
 
1740bps

Total Company
 
13.5
%
 
9.9
 %
 
360bps

 
16.6
%
 
10.8
 %
 
580bps

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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August 23, 2017
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
EBITDA REGULATION G RECONCILIATION2
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended July 31,
 
Six Months Ended July 31,
 
 
 
 
 
Fav (Un)
 
 
 
 
 
Fav (Un)
Segments
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Applied Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income
$
6,637

 
$
5,172

 
28.3
 %
 
$
20,090

 
$
13,865

 
44.9
 %
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
822

 
956

 
(14.0
)%
 
1,652

 
1,908

 
(13.4
)%
ATD EBITDA
$
7,459

 
$
6,128

 
21.7
 %
 
$
21,742

 
$
15,773

 
37.8
 %
ATD EBITDA % of Net Sales
26.2
%
 
27.0
%
 
 
 
31.5
%
 
29.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engineered Films
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income
$
9,551

 
$
6,659

 
43.4
 %
 
$
18,271

 
$
10,537

 
73.4
 %
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
2,099

 
2,173

 
(3.4
)%
 
4,165

 
4,230

 
(1.5
)%
EFD EBITDA
$
11,650

 
$
8,832

 
31.9
 %
 
$
22,436

 
$
14,767

 
51.9
 %
EFD EBITDA % of Net Sales
23.8
%
 
24.1
%
 
 
 
24.2
%
 
22.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aerostar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income (loss)
$
1,388

 
$
(251
)
 
653.0
 %
 
$
2,806

 
$
(429
)
 
754.1
 %
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
344

 
418

 
(17.7
)%
 
761

 
837

 
(9.1
)%
Aerostar EBITDA
$
1,732

 
$
167

 
937.1
 %
 
$
3,567

 
$
408

 
774.3
 %
Aerostar EBITDA % of Net Sales
18.5
%
 
2.0
%
 
 
 
18.8
%
 
2.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Raven
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
$
8,235

 
$
4,495

 
83.2
 %
 
$
20,583

 
$
10,012

 
105.6
 %
Interest expense (income), net
47

 
76

 
 
 
115

 
148

 
 
Income tax expense
3,403

 
1,993

 
 
 
9,044

 
4,427

 
 
Depreciation and amortization
3,570

 
3,871

 
 
 
7,184

 
7,633

 
 
EBITDA
$
15,255

 
$
10,435

 
46.2
 %
 
$
36,926

 
$
22,220

 
66.2
 %
EBITDA % of Net Sales
17.6
%
 
15.4
%
 
 
 
20.5
%
 
16.3
%
 
 
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1 Net working capital is a defined as accounts receivable (net) plus inventories less accounts payable. Net working capital percentage is defined as net working capital divided by four times quarterly sales.
2 EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined on a consolidated basis as net income/(loss) attributable to Raven Industries, Inc., plus income taxes, plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus interest expense (net). On a segment basis, it is defined as operating income plus depreciation expense and amortization expense. EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by net sales.


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