SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): Press Release May 24, 2001 Daktronics, Inc. ---------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Dakota 0-23246 46-0306862 ------------ ------- ---------- (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 331 32nd Avenue Brookings, South Dakota 57006 ----------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (605) 697-4000 Former name or former address, if changed since last report: not applicable. Item 5: Other Events On May 24, 2001 the Registrant announced a two-for-one stock split. A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached as Exhibit 5.1. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement 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. DAKTRONICS, INC. By /s/ Aelred J. Kurtenbach ------------------------ Its Acting Chief Financial Officer ------------------------------ Dated: June 6, 2001 Aelred J. Kurtenbach, Acting Chief Financial Officer ---------------------------------------------------- Printed name and title