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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001079973-26-000961"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DUOT"
cik: "0001396536"
company_name: "DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-20T20:30:13+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-20T20:31:18.837882+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Duos Technologies acquires Columbus, GA data center for $15M cash plus up to $15M earnout

## Summary
- Purchased building and land in Columbus, GA for $15M cash and a Seller Contingent Earnout Note with up to $15M in milestone payments.
- Earnout payments of $5M each for each additional 5 MW of power capacity delivered above the initial 5 MW, up to 20 MW total.
- Seller may elect to receive earnout payments in restricted DUOT shares at $10.50 per share after December 14, 2026.
- Note has a three-year term; unearned amounts expire if milestones not achieved by Maturity Date.
- Property to be used as a data center; purchase agreement dated July 14, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001079973-26-000961
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DUOT
- cik: 0001396536
- company_name: DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-20T20:30:13+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997326000961/0001079973-26-000961-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997326000961/duot_8k.htm

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