[Form 4] DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carla S. Gatzke, a director and the Secretary and Vice President of Human Resources at Daktronics, reported a non‑derivative acquisition of 25,212 shares of Daktronics common stock on 08/21/2025 via a transaction coded "G" (a gift from a grantor retained annuity trust). After the reported transaction she beneficially owns 746,248 shares directly and an additional 183,376 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The Form 4 is signed on 09/19/2025. No proceeds or purchase price were paid for the acquired shares (price reported as $0).

Positive

• Acquisition of 25,212 shares increases direct beneficial ownership, indicating continued insider stake in the company.
• Transparent disclosure with transaction code "G" and explanation that the shares were a gift from a grantor retained annuity trust.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Insider ownership modestly increased through a gift; transaction is informative but likely not material to valuation.

The reported acquisition of 25,212 shares via a grantor retained annuity trust increases Ms. Gatzke's direct stake to 746,248 shares and total reported beneficial ownership when including the 401(k) to 929,624 shares. The transaction code "G" and the $0 price indicate this was a transfer by gift rather than an open‑market purchase, so it does not reflect a market signal about future expectations. For investors, the key datapoints are the share counts and the nature of the transfer; there are no sales, options exercises, or proceeds that would affect company cash or share float.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Governance note: an officer/director received shares by gift; disclosure aligns with Section 16 reporting requirements.

The Form 4 discloses required details: reporting person, relationship to the issuer (director and officer), transaction date, and the explanation that the shares were a gift from a grantor retained annuity trust. The filing appears complete for this single transaction—showing direct and indirect holdings and the indirect 401(k) interest. The timing and form of transfer (gift) reduce immediate governance concerns such as opportunistic insider sales, but stakeholders may track subsequent filings for any related transfers or changes in ownership intent.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GATZKE CARLA S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

201 DAKTRONICS DRIVE

(Street)

BROOKINGS SD 57006

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ [ DAKT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Secretary and VP of Human Reso

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/21/2025		G		25,212(1)	A	$0	746,248	D
Common Stock								183,376	I	by 401k

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Gift received from grantor retained annuity trust.

Remarks:

	Carla S. Gatzke	09/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Carla S. Gatzke report on Form 4 for DAKT?

The Form 4 reports a gift (transaction code G) of 25,212 shares of Daktronics common stock received on 08/21/2025.

How many Daktronics shares does Carla S. Gatzke own after the transaction?

After the reported transaction she beneficially owns 746,248 shares directly and 183,376 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Was there any purchase price reported for the acquired shares?

No purchase price was reported; the price is listed as $0, consistent with a gift.

What role does the reporting person hold at Daktronics?

Carla S. Gatzke is identified as a Director and an Officer (Secretary and Vice President of Human Resources).

When was the Form 4 signed by the reporting person?

The Form 4 bears the reporting person's signature dated 09/19/2025.