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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-065837"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DAKT"
cik: "0000915779"
company_name: "DAKTRONICS INC /SD/"
filed_at: "2026-10-14T14:31:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-14T14:33:14.179674+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Daktronics to exit Ireland plant, cut 1.5% of revenue unit; sees $18M annual savings vs $15.8M charges

## Summary
- Board approved Irish Phase-Out: Ennistymon, Ireland plant closure substantially complete by mid-FY2028; $13.5M cumulative charges ($11.7M severance, $0.8M exit costs, $1.0M PP&E impairment).
- Total restructuring charges ~$15.8M non-recurring pre-tax, incl. ~$7.0M in Q2 FY2027; expected annualized run-rate savings >$18.0M when fully implemented by mid-FY2028.
- Realigning production across U.S., Mexico, China; new 355,000 sq ft leased China facility; ~$1.0M costs (incl. $0.3M voluntary severance) fully recouped in FY2027, $7.0M annualized net savings.
- Exiting highly customized international transportation (rail/bus/roadway) ~1.5% of revenue; closing Hong Kong and Macau offices; new international leader based in London to be named.
- Corrects 10-Q clerical error: FY2027 capex projection was $23.4M, not $13.2M as stated on page 29; no impact on reported financial statements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-065837
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DAKT
- cik: 0000915779
- company_name: DAKTRONICS INC /SD/
- filed_at: 2026-10-14T14:31:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05, 2.06, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026065837/0001628280-26-065837-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026065837/dakt-20261012.htm

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