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DATA I/O CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from DATA I/O CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $3.3 million. Guidance raised.

“on an organic basis. Costs are coming down, customer activity is building, and we are executing against a plan that is tracking nearly one year ahead of schedule. Revenue of $3.3 million and continued negative Adjusted EBITDA are consistent with where we are in the recovery curve. What gives us confidence in the trajectory is the demand environment: customer”
Governance Changes

DATA I/O CORP: Eliminated the requirement that the annual meeting of shareholders be held during the month of May (effective 2026-04-29).

“On April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Data I/O Corporation (the “Company”) adopted an amendment to the Bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaw Amendment”) which became effective immediately. The Bylaw Amendment modifies Article II Section (2) of the Company’s Bylaws to eliminate the requirement that the annual meeting of shareholders be held during the month of May.”
Cybersecurity Incidents

DATA I/O CORP disclosed a cybersecurity incident: ransomware incident on certain internal IT systems, originating from a vulnerability of a third-party firewall service provider. Impact: temporarily impacted operations including internal/external communications, shipping, receiving, manufacturing production, and other support functions; estimated remediation and investigation costs of approximately $388,000 expected to have a material impact on results of operations and financial co. Company determined it material. Discovered 2025-08-16.

“estimated costs related to the Incident for remediation, restoration and investigation efforts are expected to total approximately $388,000 in expenses in the third quarter ending September 30, 2025 and will likely have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.”
Cybersecurity Incidents

DATA I/O CORP disclosed a cybersecurity incident: ransomware incident on certain internal IT systems. Impact: temporarily impacted operations including internal/external communications, shipping, receiving, manufacturing production, and various other support functions; full restoration timeline not yet known. Materiality is still being assessed. Discovered 2025-08-16.

“On August 16, 2025, Data I/O Corporation (the “Company”) experienced a ransomware incident (the “Incident”) on certain of its internal IT systems.”

Gerald Ng departed as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at DATA I/O CORP.

“Retirement of Gerald Ng: Gerald Ng, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Data I/O Corporation (the “Company”), announced his planned retirement and upcoming transition, which is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2025.”

Garrett R. Larson was appointed as Director at DATA I/O CORP.

“On January 23, 2025, the Board of Directors of Data I/O Corporation appointed Garrett R. Larson to the Board effective January 23, 2025.”

Michael Tidwell was terminated as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Business Development at DATA I/O CORP.

“Michael Tidwell, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Business Development of the Company, was terminated without cause effective December 1, 2024.”

Rajeev Gulati was terminated as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at DATA I/O CORP.

“Rajeev Gulati, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Data I/O Corporation (the “Company”), was terminated without cause effective December 1, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory votes approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“The advisory vote (Say on Frequency) on the frequency of the advisory votes approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers received the following votes: Votes Percentage One year 4,208,602 86.91 Two years 70,935 1.46 Three years 555,133 11.46 Abstain 8,150 0.17 Broker non-votes: 2,351,579”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote (Say on Pay) approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“The advisory vote (Say on Pay) approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, received the following votes: Percentage of For & Votes Against on this Proposal For 4,141,201 85.51 Against 692,598 14.30 Abstain 9,021 0.19 Broker non-votes: 2,351,579”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Ratification of the continued appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent auditors at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“The proposal to ratify the continued appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent auditors, received the following votes: Percentage of For & Votes Against on this Proposal For 6,540,908 90.91 Against 93,379 1.30 Abstain 560,112 7.79”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-16 meeting.

“The following nominees for election as Directors, to hold office for a term as defined in the proxy statement and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, received the number of votes set opposite their respective name: Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-votes Anthony Ambrose 4,241,579 601,241 2,351,579 Douglas W. Brown 3,384,428 1,458,392 2,351,579 Sally A. Washlow 4,145,120 697,700 2,351,579 Edward J. Smith 4,136,708 706,112 2,351,579 William Wentworth 4,044,893 706,112 2,351,579”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for first quarter 2024.

“A press release announcing first quarter 2024 results was made April 25, 2024”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for fourth quarter 2023.

“A press release announcing fourth quarter 2023 results was made February 22, 2024”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $6.8 million.

“The Company disclosed that it expects to report fourth quarter 2023 net sales of $6.8 million and bookings of $7.2 million.”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for third quarter 2023.

“A press release announcing third quarter 2023 results was made October 26, 2023 and a copy of the release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.0 in this current report.”

Joel S. Hatlen departed as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer at DATA I/O CORP.

“Effective August 16, 2023, Joel S. Hatlen is retiring as the Company’s Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer.”

Gerald Ng was appointed as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer at DATA I/O CORP.

“Effective August 16, 2023, Gerald became the Company’s Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer.”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for second quarter 2023.

“A press release announcing second quarter 2023 results was made July 27, 2023 and a copy of the release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.0 in this current report.”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Approve a new Data I/O Corporation 2023 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”) and reserve 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2023 Plan at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The proposal to approve a new Data I/O Corporation 2023 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”) and to reserve 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2023 Plan, received the following votes: Percentage on this Proposal For 2,887,583 88.48 Against 343,159 10.51 Abstain 33,014 1.01 Broker non-votes: 3,460,120 The foregoing proposal has been approved.”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Amend and restate the Data I/O Corporation 2000 Stock Compensation Incentive Plan (the “2000 Plan”) and increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2000 Plan by an additional 200,000 shares of common stock at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The proposal to amend and restate the Data I/O Corporation 2000 Stock Compensation Incentive Plan (the “2000 Plan”) and to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2000 Plan by an additional 200,000 shares of common stock, received the following votes: Percentage on this Proposal For 2,878,333 88.19 Against 355,477 10.89 Abstain 29,946 0.92 Broker non-votes: 3,460,120 The foregoing proposal has been approved.”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote (Say on Pay) approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The advisory vote (Say on Pay) approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, received the following votes: Percentage on this Proposal For 3,050,180 93.46 Against 189,327 5.80 Abstain 24,249 0.74 Broker non-votes: 3,460,120 The foregoing proposal has been approved.”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Ratify the continued appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent auditors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The proposal to ratify the continued appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent auditors, received the following votes: Percentage on this Proposal For 6,558,518 97.54 Against 131,654 1.96 Abstain 33,704 0.50 The foregoing proposal has been approved.”
Shareholder Votes

DATA I/O CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-18 meeting.

“The following nominees for election as Directors, to hold office for a term as defined in the proxy statement and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, received the number of votes set opposite their respective name: Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-votes Anthony Ambrose 2,863,515 400,241 3,460,120 Douglas W. Brown 2,793,935 469,821 3,460,120 Sally A. Washlow 3,169,431 94,325 3,460,120 Edward J. Smith 3,173,392 90,364 3,460,120 William Wentworth 3,220,677 43,079 3,460,120 The aforesaid nominees have been elected as Directors.”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for first quarter 2023.

“Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition A press release announcing first quarter 2023 results was made April 27, 2023 and a copy of the release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.0 in this current report.”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for fourth quarter 2022.

“A press release announcing fourth quarter 2022 results was made February 23, 2023 and a copy of the release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.0 in this current report.”
Earnings Releases

DATA I/O CORP reported financial results for third quarter 2022.

“A press release announcing third quarter 2022 results was made October 27, 2022 and a copy of the release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.0 in this current report.”

Dr. Cheemin Bo-Linn was appointed as Director at DATA I/O CORP.

“On December 17, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Data I/O Corporation appointed Dr. Cheemin Bo-Linn to the Board effective on that date.”

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