Alamo Group to end Dixie Chopper production

The estimates depend in part on the net realizable value of related inventory and equipment returns.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alamo Group Inc. (ALG) decided on September 29, 2026, to cease production of its Dixie Chopper branded product line as part of its ongoing product-portfolio review. The company estimates approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million in charges in the third quarter of 2026 in connection with the action, including approximately $1.0 million to $4.0 million in cash expenditures related to inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments and other associated costs.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million in estimated third-quarter 2026 charges for Dixie Chopper cessation.

Filing Explained

Alamo has decided to stop Dixie Chopper production; its $15.0 million to $20.0 million third-quarter charge estimate depends partly on the net realizable value of related inventory and equipment returns, and unanticipated events may add charges not currently included.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.05, 2.06

2 items

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities Financial

The company committed to an exit plan involving layoffs, facility closures, or restructuring charges.

Item 2.06 Material Impairments Financial

The company concluded that a material charge for impairment of assets (goodwill, intangibles, etc.) is required.

Key Figures

Estimated charges: Approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million Estimated cash expenditures: Approximately $1.0 million to $4.0 million Estimated charge period: Third quarter of 2026

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Estimated charges Approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million Third quarter of 2026; related to ceasing Dixie Chopper production

Estimated cash expenditures Approximately $1.0 million to $4.0 million Related to inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments and other associated costs

Estimated charge period Third quarter of 2026 Charges related to the Dixie Chopper production cessation

Key Terms

net realizable value, contractual purchase commitments, safe harbor provisions

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net realizable value financial

"net realizable value of related inventory and equipment returns"

Net realizable value is the estimated amount a company expects to receive from selling an asset—typically inventory or a receivable—after subtracting any costs needed to finish, sell, or collect it. For investors it shows whether assets on the balance sheet are likely to convert into cash at their stated value, much like estimating how much you’d actually get from a garage sale after cleaning and listing fees; large gaps can signal future write-downs or weaker earnings.

contractual purchase commitments financial

"inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments, and other associated costs"

safe harbor provisions regulatory

"made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions"

Safe harbor provisions are rules or legal protections that shield companies or individuals from certain penalties or liabilities when they follow specific guidelines or procedures. They provide a sense of security, encouraging compliance and innovation by reducing the fear of legal repercussions if they act in good faith. For investors, these provisions help ensure that companies are transparent and accountable without the risk of unfair punishment for honest mistakes.

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How much will ALG charge for ending Dixie Chopper production?

Alamo Group estimates approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million in charges in the third quarter of 2026 for ceasing Dixie Chopper production. The estimate includes approximately $1.0 million to $4.0 million in cash expenditures related to inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments and other associated costs.

What could change ALG's estimated Dixie Chopper exit costs?

The charge estimates depend on assumptions that include the net realizable value of related inventory and equipment returns. Alamo Group also stated that unanticipated events may result in additional charges not currently contemplated.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 2026

Alamo Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

State of Delaware			0-21220			74-1621248
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File No.)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

  

1627 E. Walnut, Seguin, Texas						78155
(Address of Registrant’s principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

			(830) 379-1480
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share			ALG			New York Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) 

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of

the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).Emerging growth company ☐ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the

extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided

pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities

On September 29, 2026, Alamo Group Inc. (the “Company”), as part of its ongoing review of its product portfolio, decided to cease production of its Dixie Chopper branded line of products. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million in charges in the third quarter of 2026 in connection with this action, including approximately $1.0 to $4.0 million in cash expenditures related to inventory returns, contractual purchase commitments, and other associated costs.

The estimates of charges are subject to a number of assumptions, including, but not limited to, the net realizable value of related inventory and equipment returns. The Company may incur other charges not currently contemplated due to unanticipated events that may occur.

Item 2.06 Material Impairments

The discussion set forth under Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: adverse economic conditions which could lead to a reduction in overall market demand, supply chain disruptions, labor constraints, increasing costs due to inflation, disease outbreaks, geopolitical risks, including tariffs, trade wars, and the effects of the war in the Ukraine and the Middle East, competition, weather, seasonality, currency-related issues, and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

September 30, 2026			By:  /s/ Andrew Sefzik
			Andrew Sefzik,
			Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

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