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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-037400"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DAKT"
cik: "0000915779"
company_name: "DAKTRONICS INC /SD/"
filed_at: "2026-05-21T21:26:20+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-21T21:36:09.072449+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Daktronics extends former exec Carla Gatzke's consulting agreement to Aug 28, 2026 at $7,500/mo

## Summary
- Consulting Agreement with former named executive officer Carla Gatzke extended through August 28, 2026.
- Monthly consulting fee reduced from $30,000 to $7,500 for project-specific advisory services.
- Original agreement was set to expire April 30, 2026; amendment effective May 1, 2026.
- Services limited to project-specific advisory at Company's request, coordinated with VP of HR.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-037400
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DAKT
- cik: 0000915779
- company_name: DAKTRONICS INC /SD/
- filed_at: 2026-05-21T21:26:20+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026037400/0001628280-26-037400-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026037400/dakt-20260518.htm

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