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Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) awards targeted performance stock units

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Digi International Inc. approved supplemental one-time performance stock unit awards for two senior executives under its 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These equity awards are tied to specific operational and leadership transition goals over the next several years.

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer James J. Loch received an award eligible to vest into 14,668 shares of common stock. The shares are split into three tranches that may vest on November 1 of 2026, 2027 and 2028 if stated business and software integration milestones are achieved by September 30 of each respective year. Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary David H. Sampsell received an award eligible to vest into 12,223 shares as of December 31, 2028, conditioned on providing appropriate assistance in identifying and onboarding successors for the general counsel and corporate development leader roles. All vesting also requires continued service and certification of performance by the Compensation Committee.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
February 27, 2026
Date of report (date of earliest event reported)
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Digi International Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-34033 41-1532464
(State of Incorporation) (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9350 Excelsior Blvd.Suite 700
HopkinsMinnesota 55343
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(952) 912-3444
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareDGIIThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 27, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Digi International, Inc. (the “Company”) approved supplemental equity awards under the Company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan on the following terms:
James J. Loch, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, received a one-time performance stock unit award that is eligible to vest and settle into 14,668 shares of the Company’s common stock, with (i) 4,890 shares vesting on November 1, 2026 if specified business and software integration goals are achieved on or before September 30, 2026, (ii) 4,889 shares vesting on November 1, 2027 if key programs have been migrated to a designated software platform by September 30, 2027, and (ii) 4,889 shares vesting on November 1, 2028 if additional programs have been migrated to a designated software platform on or before September 30, 2028.
David H. Sampsell, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, received a one-time performance stock unit award that is eligible to vest and settle into 12,223 shares of the Company’s common stock as of December 31, 2028 so long as he provides appropriate assistance in the identification and onboarding of successors for (i) the role of the Company’s general counsel and (ii) the role of the Company’s corporate development leader who are in place on or before that date.
Vesting of each award of performance stock units is subject to continued service to the Company on each applicable vesting date and certification of actual performance by the Committee. The foregoing description of the performance stock units is qualified by the terms of plan and the applicable award agreement, each in the form previously approved by the Compensation Committee, the text of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, to this current report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
No.ExhibitManner of Filing
10.1 
Digi International Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(a) to Form S-8 filed May 8, 2025)
Incorporate by Reference
10.2 
Form of (Executive) Performance Stock Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023)
Incorporated by Reference
104 The cover page from the Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRLFiled Electronically





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized.
Date: March 5, 2026
 
DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: /s/ Ronald E. Konezny
 Ronald E. Konezny
 President and Chief Executive Officer
 


FAQ

What new performance stock unit awards did Digi International (DGII) approve?

Digi International approved supplemental one-time performance stock unit awards for two executives under its 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, linking potential share vesting to software integration milestones and successful leadership succession support over multi‑year periods.

How many Digi International shares can CFO James J. Loch earn under the new award?

James J. Loch may earn up to 14,668 Digi International common shares. Vesting is split into three tranches scheduled for November 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028, each tied to specific business and software integration goals achieved by September 30 of the corresponding year.

What conditions affect vesting of James J. Loch’s Digi International PSUs?

Loch’s PSUs vest only if defined business and software integration goals are met by September 30 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, he remains in service on each November 1 vesting date, and the Compensation Committee certifies actual performance for each tranche.

What performance stock unit grant did David H. Sampsell receive from Digi International?

David H. Sampsell received a one-time performance stock unit award eligible to settle into 12,223 Digi International shares as of December 31, 2028, contingent on assisting with identifying and onboarding successors for the general counsel and corporate development leader roles in place by that date.

What ongoing service requirements apply to Digi International’s new executive PSUs?

Both executives’ performance stock units require continued service with Digi International through each applicable vesting date. In addition, the Compensation Committee must certify that the specified performance or succession milestones were achieved before any shares are delivered.

Under which plan were Digi International’s February 2026 PSU awards granted?

The performance stock unit awards were granted under Digi International Inc.’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, using award agreement forms previously approved by the Compensation Committee and referenced as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2.

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