Daktronics grants director 6,594 restricted shares

Daktronics director Mark F. Bowser received a restricted stock grant that will vest in 2027, increasing his direct holdings to 10,129 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DAKTRONICS INC (symbol: DAKT) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Bowser Mark F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) reported that director Mark F. Bowser received an annual equity compensation award of 6,594 shares of Common Stock on September 17, 2026. The grant, made at a stated price of $0.00 per share under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, is in the form of restricted stock.

The restricted stock award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to specified forfeiture provisions. Following this grant, Bowser directly holds 10,129 shares of Daktronics common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 6,594 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Bowser Mark F

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	6,594	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,129 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents annual equity compensation in the form of a grant of restricted stock made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions.

Key Figures

Restricted stock granted: 6,594 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 10,129 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock granted 6,594 shares Annual equity compensation grant to director Mark F. Bowser on September 17, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated for the restricted stock grant on September 17, 2026

Shares held after transaction 10,129 shares Direct holdings of Mark F. Bowser following the grant

Vesting date August 23, 2027 Vesting date for the 6,594-share restricted stock award

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, forfeiture provisions

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"in the form of a grant of restricted stock made under the Daktronics"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2025 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan"

forfeiture provisions financial

"The award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions"

FAQ

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What did DAKT disclose about director Mark F. Bowser’s latest stock transaction?

Daktronics disclosed that director Mark F. Bowser received 6,594 shares of restricted common stock as annual equity compensation on September 17, 2026, under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan.

How many DAKT shares does Mark F. Bowser hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Mark F. Bowser directly holds 10,129 shares of Daktronics common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

What type of equity award did DAKT grant to director Mark F. Bowser?

The company granted Mark F. Bowser restricted stock totaling 6,594 shares of common stock as annual equity compensation under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan.

When will Mark F. Bowser’s DAKT restricted stock award vest?

The restricted stock award to Mark F. Bowser will vest on August 23, 2027, and is subject to specified forfeiture provisions described in the award terms.

Was the DAKT equity grant to Mark F. Bowser made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, so this 6,594-share restricted stock award to Mark F. Bowser is not reported as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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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^*

Bowser Mark F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

201 DAKTRONICS DRIVE

(Street)

BROOKINGS SOUTH DAKOTA 57006

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/17/2026

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

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

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

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	09/17/2026		A(1)		6,594(1)	A	$0	10,129	D

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. Represents annual equity compensation in the form of a grant of restricted stock made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark F. Bowser, by Leah Kassalen, attorney-in-fact, pursuant to a POA filed herewith	09/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)