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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000897077-26-000102"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ALG"
cik: "0000897077"
company_name: "ALAMO GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-30T20:21:02+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:06:11.114699+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Alamo Group to end Dixie Chopper production; $15-20M Q3 2026 charge, $1-4M cash cost

## Summary
- On September 29, 2026 Alamo Group decided to cease production of its Dixie Chopper branded line of products after a review of its product portfolio.
- Company estimates $15.0M to $20.0M of charges in Q3 2026 related to the shutdown.
- Cash expenditures tied to inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments and other associated costs are estimated at $1.0M to $4.0M.
- Charge estimates depend on assumptions including net realizable value of related inventory and equipment returns; additional unanticipated charges are possible.
- Filing also reported under Item 2.06 Material Impairments, incorporating the Item 2.05 disclosure by reference.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000897077-26-000102
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ALG
- cik: 0000897077
- company_name: ALAMO GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-30T20:21:02+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05, 2.06
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/897077/000089707726000102/0000897077-26-000102-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/897077/000089707726000102/alg-20260929.htm

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