{"url_path":"/sec/dakt/10-k/2026/item-15","section_key":"item-15","section_title":"Item 15 EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-K","doc_date":"2026-06-24","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/0001628280-26-045262-index.html","accession_number":"0001628280-26-045262","cik":"0000915779","ticker":"DAKT","issuer_name":"DAKTRONICS INC /SD/","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/0001628280-26-045262-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000915779","primary_entity_name":"DAKTRONICS INC /SD/"},"word_count":1833,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES\n\n(a)(1)Financial Statements\n\nOur financial statements, a description of which follows, are contained in Part II, Item 8:\n\n[Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Deloitte & Touche LLP](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_70)\n\n[Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 2, 2026 and April 26, 2025](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_73)\n\n[Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three fiscal years ended May 2, 2026, April 26, 2025 and April 27, 2024](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_76)\n\n[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for each of the three fiscal years ended May 2, 2026, April 26, 2025 and April 27, 2024](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_79)\n\n[Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three fiscal years ended May 2, 2026, April 26, 2025 and April 27, 2024](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_82)\n\n[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three fiscal years ended May 2, 2026, April 26, 2025 and April 27, 2024](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_85)\n\n[Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_88)\n\n(2)Financial Statement Schedules\n\nOther schedules are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the required information is included in the financial statements listed above.\n\n(3)Exhibits\n\nCertain of the following exhibits are incorporated by reference from prior filings. The form with which each exhibit was filed and the date of filing are as indicated below; the reports described below are filed as Commission File No. 001-38747 unless otherwise indicated.\n\n[3.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525084867/d894627dex32.htm)\n\n[Certificate of Incorporation of Daktronics, Inc., dated as of April 17, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 18, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525084867/d894627dex32.htm)\n\n[3.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525084867/d894627dex33.htm)2\n\n[Bylaws of Daktronics, Inc., a Delaware Business Corporation Incorporated Under Delaware Law, dated as of April 17, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 18, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525084867/d894627dex33.htm)\n\n[4.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577918000089/dakt_20181116x8-kxex41.htm)\n\n[Rights Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2018 between Daktronics, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 16, 2018).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577918000089/dakt_20181116x8-kxex41.htm)\n\n[4.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000143774921027158/ex_309612.htm)\n\n[First Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2021 between Daktronics, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 19, 2021).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000143774921027158/ex_309612.htm)\n\n[4.3](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577924000145/exhibit43_2ndamendmenttori.htm)\n\n[Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, by and between Daktronics, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 20, 2024).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577924000145/exhibit43_2ndamendmenttori.htm)\n\n[4.4](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525044301/d874207dex44.htm)\n\n[Third Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2025, by and between Daktronics, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525044301/d874207dex44.htm)\n\n[4.5](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577925000102/exhibit4504262025.htm)\n\n[Description of the Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577925000102/exhibit4504262025.htm)\n\n[10.1](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000915779/000091577925000132/dakt-20250813.htm#i8658f743c1094dd0b57f5d6790f004b7_309)\n\n[Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan (“2025 Plan”) (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on August 14, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000915779/000091577925000132/dakt-20250813.htm#i8658f743c1094dd0b57f5d6790f004b7_309)\n\n[10.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex103-restrictedstockaward.htm)\n\n[Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2025 Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 filed to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 10, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex103-restrictedstockaward.htm)\n\n[10.3](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex104-nonxqualifiedstockop.htm)\n\n[Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Terms and Conditions under the 2025 Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 filed to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 10, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex104-nonxqualifiedstockop.htm)\n\n89\n\n[Table of Contents](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_7)\n\n[10.4](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex105-incentivestockoption.htm)\n\n[Form of Incentive Stock Option Terms and Conditions under the 2025 Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 filed to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 10, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex105-incentivestockoption.htm)\n\n[10.5](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex106-rsugrantnoticeandagr.htm)\n\n[Form of Restricted Stock Unit Notice and Agreement under the 2025 Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 10, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex106-rsugrantnoticeandagr.htm)\n\n[10.6](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex107-psugrantnoticeandagr.htm)\n\n[Form of Performance Stock Unit Notice and Agreement under the 2025 Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 filed to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 10, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025056270/ex107-psugrantnoticeandagr.htm)\n\n[10.7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577923000029/exhibit106toform_execute.htm)\n\n[Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 by and between Daktronics, Inc. and Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 filed to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Daktronics, Inc. filed with the SEC on May 12, 2023).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577923000029/exhibit106toform_execute.htm)\n\n[10.8](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577923000029/exhibit107toform_execute.htm)\n\n[Intercreditor Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 by and among Daktronics, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 filed to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Daktronics, Inc. filed with the SEC on May 12, 2023).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577923000029/exhibit107toform_execute.htm)\n\n[10.9](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525044301/d874207dex101.htm)\n\n[Cooperation Agreement dated as of March 3, 2025 by and between Daktronics, Inc. and Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC, Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP, Alta Fox GenPar, LP, Alta Fox Equity, LLC and P. Connor Haley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Daktronics, Inc. filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525044301/d874207dex101.htm)\n\n[10.10](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025047438/firstamendmenttocooperatio.htm)\n\n[First Amendment to Cooperation Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2025, by and between Daktronics, Inc. and Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC, Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP, Alta Fox GenPar, LP, Alta Fox Equity, LLC and P. Connor Haley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 30, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025047438/firstamendmenttocooperatio.htm)\n\n[10.11](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex101.htm)\n\n[Separation and Release Agreement, dated March 5, 2025, by and between Reece A. Kurtenbach and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex101.htm)\n\n[10.12](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex102.htm)\n\n[Consulting Agreement, dated March 5, 2025, by and between Reece A. Kurtenbach and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex102.htm)\n\n[10.13](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025047438/amendment_toxconsultingxag.htm)\n\n[First Amendment to Consulting Agreement, dated as of October 30, 2025, by and between Reece A. Kurtenbach and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 30, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025047438/amendment_toxconsultingxag.htm)\n\n[10.14](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026004636/secondamendment_toxconsult.htm)\n\n[Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement, effective February 1, 2026, by and between Reece A. Kurtenbach and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 2, 2026).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026004636/secondamendment_toxconsult.htm)\n\n[10.15](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex103.htm)\n\n[Offer Letter, dated March 5, 2025, by and between Bradley T. Wiemann and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex103.htm)\n\n[10.16](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex105.htm)\n\n[Offer Letter, dated March 5, 2025, by and between Howard I. Atkins and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex105.htm)\n\n[10.17](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex104.htm)\n\n[Form of Interim Executive RSU Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex104.htm)\n\n[10.18](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex106.htm)\n\n[Form of Retention RSU Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525047361/d936246dex106.htm)\n\n[10.19](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525146291/d122389dex101.htm)\n\n[Daktronics, Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Retention and Protection Plan, effective as of June 23, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K of Daktronics, Inc. filed on June 25, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525146291/d122389dex101.htm)[(3)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000119312525146291/d122389dex101.htm)\n\n[10.20](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026010251/amendedandrestateddaktroni.htm)\n\n[Amended and Restated Termination Agreement and General Release of Claims, effective as of February 1, 2026, by and between Bradley T. Wiemann and Daktronics, Inc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K of Daktronics, Inc. filed on February 20, 2026).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026010251/amendedandrestateddaktroni.htm)[(3)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026010251/amendedandrestateddaktroni.htm)\n\n[10.21](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025055114/executed2025creditagreem.htm)\n\n[Credit Agreement, dated as of November 26, 2025, among Daktronics, Inc., the other Borrowers thereto, the other Loan Parties thereto, the Lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025055114/executed2025creditagreem.htm)\n\n[10.22](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025055114/executed2025pledgeandsec.htm)\n\n[Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of November 26, 2025, by and among Daktronics, Inc., Daktronics Installation, Inc., the other Grantors thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent for the Secured Parties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025055114/executed2025pledgeandsec.htm)\n\n90\n\n[Table of Contents](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_7)\n\n[10.23](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025054909/rameshjayaraman_offerlette.htm)\n\n[Letter Agreement, dated as of November 25, 2025, by and between Daktronics, Inc. and Ramesh Jayaraman (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2025).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828025054909/rameshjayaraman_offerlette.htm)\n\n[10.24](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026002798/daktronics-separationandre.htm)\n\n[Separation and Release Agreement, effective January 31, 2026, by and between Carla S. Gatzke and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 21, 2026).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026002798/daktronics-separationandre.htm)\n\n[10.25](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026002798/daktronics-consultingagree.htm)\n\n[Consulting Agreement, effective January 31, 2026, by and between Carla S. Gatzke and Daktronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 21, 2026).*](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000162828026002798/daktronics-consultingagree.htm)\n\n[19](ex19daktinsidertradingpoli.htm)\n\n[Daktronics, Inc. Insider Trading Policy](ex19daktinsidertradingpoli.htm)(1)\n\n21.1\n[Subsidiaries of the Company.](ex21110-k20260502.htm)[(1)](ex21110-k20260502.htm)\n\n23.1\n[Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.](ex231_10-kx20260502.htm)[(1)](ex231_10-kx20260502.htm)\n\n24\n[Power of Attorney.](ex24_10-kx20260502.htm)[(1)](ex24_10-kx20260502.htm)\n\n31.1\n[Certification of the Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)](dakt-20260502x10kex311.htm)\n\n31.2\n[Certification of the Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(1)](dakt-20260502x10kex312.htm)\n\n32.1\n[Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).](dakt-20260502x10kex321.htm)[(](dakt-20260502x10kex321.htm)[2](dakt-20260502x10kex321.htm)[)](dakt-20260502x10kex321.htm)\n\n32.2\n[Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).](dakt-20260502x10kex322.htm)[(](dakt-20260502x10kex322.htm)[2](dakt-20260502x10kex322.htm)[)](dakt-20260502x10kex322.htm)\n\n[97](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577924000025/exhibit9704272024.htm)\n\n[Daktronics, Inc. Clawback Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2024).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/000091577924000025/exhibit9704272024.htm)\n\n101\nThe following financial information from the Form 10-K, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.(1)\n\n104\nCover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)(1)\n\n(1) Filed herewith electronically.\n\n(2) Furnished herewith electronically.\n\n* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan, contract, or arrangement\n\nAll Sport®, Camino®, Daktronics®, D®, DataTime®, Fuelight™, Fuelink™, Galaxy®, Matside®, Show Control®, Vanguard®, and Venus® are trademarks of Daktronics, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the intellectual property of their respective companies."}