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Note 1 - Description of the Company | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2023
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| 1) | Description of the Company
Unless otherwise specified, as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Art’s-Way,” and the “Company” refer to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa, and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company began operations as a farm equipment manufacturer in 1956. Since that time, it has become a major worldwide manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Its principal manufacturing plant is located in Armstrong, Iowa. The Company has organized its business into three operating segments. Management separately evaluates the financial results of each segment because each is a strategic business unit offering different products and requiring different technology and marketing strategies. The Agricultural Products segment manufactures and sells farm equipment and related replacement parts under the Art’s-Way Manufacturing label and private labels. The Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses, and the Tools segment manufactures steel cutting tools and inserts. On June 7, 2023, the Company announced it will discontinue its Tools business segment. Runoff operations will be ongoing through July 14, 2023, whereafter, a limited number of staff members will be employed to assist in the liquidation process. The Tools segment is included as continuing operations in our financial statements as of and for the periods ending May 31, 2023 as remaining orders and ancillary operations are being fulfilled. This segment will be considered a discontinued operation when the plant and office facilities are closed, or it meets the criteria as held for sale.

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