Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) details Charles DiBona CFO transition in 8-K/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Data I/O Corporation filed an amended current report to clarify the timing and scope of a previously announced finance leadership change. The company explains that Charles DiBona became Vice President of Finance effective August 11, 2025, and will become an Executive Officer and serve as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer effective August 15, 2025, assuming the duties normally associated with a chief financial officer.

The amendment also clarifies that Todd Henne will continue as interim Chief Financial Officer and perform CFO responsibilities until Mr. DiBona assumes those responsibilities on August 15, 2025. The company furnished Amendment No. 1 to Mr. DiBona’s Executive Employment Agreement as an exhibit, while confirming that all other information from the original report remains unchanged.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

FORM 8-K/A 

 (AMENDMENT No. 1)

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025

Data I/O Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington		0-10394		91-0864123
(State or other jurisdiction  of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6645 185th Ave. N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 (425) 881-6444

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Items reported in this filing:

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Explanatory Note

On August 12, 2025, Data I/O Corporation (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original Form 8-K”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), announcing in Item 5.02 the appointment of the Charles DiBona as the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer effective on August 11, 2025. This Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K (“Amendment No. 1”) amends the Original Form 8-K in order to clarify that Charles DiBona would be Vice President of Finance of the Company effective August 11, 2025 and effective August 15, 2025 will become an Executive Officer and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company, and will perform the duties and responsibilities generally associated with the role of Chief Financial Officer. For further clarity, Todd Henne will continue to serve as the interim Chief Financial Officer and will continue to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Chief Financial Officer until Mr. DiBona assumes those responsibilities effective August 15, 2025.

A copy of the Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Employment Agreement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 10.1 in this amended report.

The Original Form 8-K otherwise remains unchanged and does not otherwise reflect events occurring after the original filing of the Form 8-K except as set forth in this Amendment No. 1. This Amendment No. 1 should be read together with the Original Form 8-K.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1		Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Employment Agreement

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SIGNATURE

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.

	Data I/O Corporation
August 14, 2025	By:	/s/ William Wentworth
		William Wentworth President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What change does Data I/O (DAIO) clarify in this 8-K/A filing?

The filing clarifies the timing and titles for Charles DiBona’s leadership role. He became Vice President of Finance on August 11, 2025, and will become an Executive Officer and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer effective August 15, 2025.

Who will serve as Chief Financial Officer for Data I/O (DAIO) before August 15, 2025?

The company states that Todd Henne will continue to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer and perform the duties and responsibilities of a Chief Financial Officer until Charles DiBona assumes those responsibilities effective August 15, 2025.

What role will Charles DiBona hold at Data I/O (DAIO) starting August 11, 2025?

Effective August 11, 2025, Charles DiBona serves as Vice President of Finance of Data I/O Corporation, before transitioning into the broader executive officer and Chief Financial Officer role on August 15, 2025.

What is the purpose of this amendment to Data I/O’s (DAIO) current report?

The amendment is filed to clarify the effective dates and specific titles for Charles DiBona’s appointment and to confirm that Todd Henne remains interim Chief Financial Officer until August 15, 2025, while leaving the rest of the original report unchanged.

What exhibit is included with this Data I/O (DAIO) 8-K/A filing?

The company includes Exhibit 10.1, which is Amendment No. 1 to the Executive Employment Agreement related to Charles DiBona’s role.

Does this 8-K/A indicate any change to other disclosures in the original Data I/O (DAIO) report?

The company notes that the original report otherwise remains unchanged and does not reflect additional events, except for the clarifications provided in this amendment.