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): August 19, 1999
Daktronics, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Dakota 0-23246 41-0306862
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
331 32nd Avenue
Brookings, South Dakota 57006
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(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 August 19, 1999 the Registrant announced the election of its
President and Chief Executive Officer Aelred J. Kurtenbach to
Chairman of the Board of Directors and the promotion of Executive
Vice President James B. Morgan to President and Chief Operating
Officer. A copy of the Registrants 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/ Paul J. Weinand
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Its Treasurer
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Dated: August 25, 1999 Paul J. Weinand, Treasurer
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Printed name and title