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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 26, 2024
or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___ to ___.
Commission File Number: 001-38747
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Daktronics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
South Dakota46-0306862
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings,
SD
57006
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(605) 692-0200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No Par ValueDAKT
Nasdaq Global Select Market
Preferred Stock Purchase RightsDAKT
Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filero
Accelerated filerx
Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 25, 2024 was 46,986,282.


DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended October 26, 2024
Table of Contents
Page


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $81,299 
Restricted cash 379 
Accounts receivable, net111,307 117,186 
Inventories121,582 138,008 
Contract assets44,955 55,800 
Current maturities of long-term receivables1,272 298 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets9,180 8,531 
Income tax receivables144 448 
Total current assets422,792 401,949 
Property and equipment, net73,815 71,752 
Long-term receivables, less current maturities2,537 562 
Goodwill3,194 3,226 
Intangibles, net696 840 
Debt issuance costs, net1,910 2,530 
Investment in affiliates and other assets21,084 21,163 
Deferred income taxes25,858 25,862 
TOTAL ASSETS$551,886 $527,884 












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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt$1,500 $1,500 
Accounts payable57,463 60,757 
Contract liabilities62,458 65,524 
Accrued expenses42,811 43,028 
Warranty obligations15,334 16,540 
Income taxes payable531 4,947 
Total current liabilities180,097 192,296 
Long-term warranty obligations23,054 21,388 
Long-term contract liabilities18,330 16,342 
Other long-term obligations5,446 5,759 
Long-term debt, net63,887 53,164 
Deferred income taxes142 143 
Total long-term liabilities110,859 96,796 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Shares, no par value, authorized 50 shares; no shares issued and outstanding
  
Common Stock, no par value, authorized 115,000 shares; 48,810 and 48,121 shares issued as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively
70,282 65,525 
Additional paid-in capital52,505 52,046 
Retained earnings154,491 138,031 
Treasury Stock, at cost, 1,907 shares as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively
(10,285)(10,285)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(6,063)(6,525)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY260,930 238,792 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$551,886 $527,884 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
2

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales$208,331 $199,369 $434,419 $431,900 
Cost of sales152,468 145,170 318,858 306,554 
Gross profit55,863 54,199 115,561 125,346 
Operating expenses:
Selling14,704 14,653 30,340 27,582 
General and administrative15,550 10,889 27,273 20,488 
Product design and development9,839 9,221 19,462 17,624 
40,093 34,763 77,075 65,694 
Operating income15,770 19,436 38,486 59,652 
Nonoperating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net273 (1,326)202 (2,207)
Change in fair value of convertible note10,304 (10,650)(11,286)(17,910)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net(1,164)(1,303)(1,999)(5,282)
Income before income taxes25,183 6,157 25,403 34,253 
Income tax expense3,777 3,992 8,943 12,892 
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Diluted51,715 46,705 47,507 46,454 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.46 $0.05 $0.35 $0.47 
Diluted$0.22 $0.05 $0.35 $0.46 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
3

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Cumulative translation adjustments314 (1,190)442 (1,442)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax20 9 20 16 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax334 (1,181)462 (1,426)
Comprehensive income$21,740 $984 $16,922 $19,935 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Common StockTreasury Stock
NumberAmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsNumberAmountAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
Balance as of April 27, 202448,121$65,525 $52,046 $138,031 (1,907)$(10,285)$(6,525)$238,792 
Net loss— — — (4,946)— — — (4,946)
Cumulative translation adjustments— — — — — — 128 128 
Share-based compensation— — 520 — — — — 520 
Exercise of stock options331 3,148 — — — — — 3,148 
Employee savings plan activity71 569 — — — — — 569 
Balance as of July 27, 202448,523$69,242 $52,566 $133,085 (1,907)$(10,285)$(6,397)$238,211 
Net income— — — 21,406 — — — 21,406 
Cumulative translation adjustments— — — — — — 314 314 
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax— — — — — — 20 20 
Share-based compensation— — 530 — — — — 530 
Common stock issued upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units141 — — — — — — — 
Exercise of stock options183 1,040 — — — — — 1,040 
Shares withheld for taxes on Restricted Stock Unit issuances(37)— (591)— — — — (591)
Balance as of October 26, 202448,810 $70,282 $52,505 $154,491 (1,907)$(10,285)$(6,063)$260,930 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Common StockTreasury Stock
NumberAmountAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsNumberAmountAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
Balance as of April 29, 202347,396$63,023 $50,259 $103,410 (1,907)$(10,285)$(5,529)$200,878 
Net income— — — 19,196 — — — 19,196 
Cumulative translation adjustments— — — — — — (252)(252)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax— — — — — — 7 7 
Share-based compensation— — 557 — — — — 557 
Exercise of stock options11 46 — — — — — 46 
Employee savings plan activity211615 — — — — — 615 
Balance as of July 29, 202347,618 $63,684 $50,816 $122,606 (1,907)$(10,285)$(5,774)$221,047 
Net income— — — 2,165— — — 2,165 
Cumulative translation adjustments— — — — — — (1,190)(1,190)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax— — — — — — 9 9 
Share-based compensation— — 534 — — — — 534 
Exercise of stock options161 959 — — — — — 959 
Shares withheld for taxes on Restricted Stock Unit issuances(37)— (303)— — — — (303)
Common stock issued upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units188 — — — — — — — 
Balance as of October 28, 202347,930 $64,643 $51,047 $124,771 (1,907)$(10,285)$(6,955)$223,221 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net income $16,460 $21,361 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization9,794 9,494 
(Gain) loss on sale of property, equipment and other assets(40)101 
Share-based compensation1,050 1,091 
Equity in loss of affiliates1,832 1,461 
(Recoveries of) provision for doubtful accounts, net(152)240 
Deferred income taxes, net13 20 
Non-cash impairment charges 654 
Change in fair value of convertible note11,286 17,910 
Debt issuance costs write-off 3,353 
Change in operating assets and liabilities22,577 (11,374)
Net cash provided by operating activities62,820 44,311 
   
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Purchases of property and equipment(10,466)(9,226)
Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets124 52 
Purchases of equity and loans to equity investees(2,041)(2,899)
Net cash used in investing activities(12,383)(12,073)
   
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Borrowings on notes payable 40,000 
Payments on notes payable(1,358)(18,125)
Principal payments on long-term obligations(206)(204)
Debt issuance costs (6,454)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options4,188 1,005 
Tax payments related to RSU issuances(591)(303)
Net cash provided by financing activities2,033 15,919 
   
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH204 139 
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH52,674 48,296 
   
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:  
Beginning of period81,678 24,690 
End of period$134,352 $72,986 
  
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:  
Cash paid for:  
Interest$1,770 $1,027 
Income taxes, net of refunds12,910 11,874 
   
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:  
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable2,343 1,443 
Contributions of common stock under the ESPP569 614 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Daktronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”, “Daktronics”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are industry leaders in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems and large screen video displays for sporting, commercial and transportation applications.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Estimates used in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements include, among others, revenue recognition, future warranty expenses, the fair value of long-term debt, the fair value of investments in affiliates, income tax expenses, and stock-based compensation. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results in future periods may differ from those estimates.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The balance sheet as of April 27, 2024 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but it does not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024, which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year.
Daktronics, Inc. operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to April 30 of each year. When April 30 falls on a Wednesday, the fiscal year ends on the preceding Saturday. Within each fiscal year, each quarter is comprised of 13-week periods following the beginning of each fiscal year. In each 53-week fiscal year, an additional week is added to the first quarter, and each of the last three quarters is comprised of a 13-week period. The six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 contained operating results for 26 weeks.
There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies and estimates as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the totals of the same amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Restricted cash consists of cash and cash equivalents held in bank deposit accounts to secure certain issuances of foreign bank guarantees.
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
April 27,
2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $64,740 $81,299 
Restricted cash 8,246 379 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$134,352 $72,986 $81,678 
We have foreign currency cash accounts to operate our global business. These accounts are impacted by changes in foreign currency rates. Of our $134,352 in cash and cash equivalent balances as of October 26, 2024, $123,981 were denominated in United States dollars, of which $5,947 were held by our foreign subsidiaries. As of October 26, 2024, we had an additional $10,371 in cash balances denominated in foreign currencies, of which $9,495 were maintained in accounts of our foreign subsidiaries.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted
There are no significant Accounting Standard Updates ("ASU") issued that were adopted in the six months ended October 26, 2024.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The Company is required to adopt ASU 2023-07 for its annual reporting in fiscal year 2025 and for interim period reporting beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-07 on our segment disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires the disclosure of specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and to provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require disaggregation of income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company is required to adopt this guidance for its annual reporting in fiscal year 2026 on a prospective basis. Early adoption and retroactive application are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on our income tax disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) ("ASU 2024-03"), requiring disclosure in the notes to the financial statements for specified information about certain costs and expenses. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027; however early adoption is permitted and can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our expense disaggregation disclosures.
Note 2. Investments in Affiliates
We use the equity method to account for investments in companies if our investment provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee. Our judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investee includes considering key factors such as our ownership interest, representation on the board of directors, participation in policy-making decisions, other commercial arrangements, and material intercompany transactions. We evaluated the nature of our investment in affiliates of XdisplayTM ("XDC"), which is developing micro-LED mass transfer expertise and technologies, and Miortech (dba Etulipa), which is developing low power outdoor electrowetting technology. Our ownership in Miortech was 55.9 percent and in XDC was 16.4 percent as of October 26, 2024. The aggregate amount of our investments accounted for under the equity method was $257 and $1,813 as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively.
We determined both entities are variable interest entities, and based on management's analysis, we determined that Daktronics is not the primary beneficiary because the power criterion was not met. Therefore, as Daktronics does not have control, but is able to exercise significant influence, the investments in Miortech and XDC are accounted for under the equity method. Our proportional share of the respective affiliates' losses is included in the "Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net" line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and six months ended October 26, 2024, our share of the losses of our affiliates was $901 and $1,832 as compared to $771 and $1,461 for the three and six months ended October 28, 2023.
We review our investments in affiliates for impairment indicators. There were no impairments recorded during the three and six months ended October 26, 2024 compared to an impairments of $212 and $654 during the three and six months ended October 28, 2023.
We purchased services for research and development activities from our equity method investees. The total of these related party transactions for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 was $497 and $123, respectively, which is included in the "Product design and development" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. A portion of our activities remain unpaid those amounts were $134 and $14 for the six months ended
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October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively, which is included in the "Accounts payable" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
We also have advanced our affiliates funds under convertible and promissory notes (collectively, the "Affiliate Notes"). We advanced $2,049 in the six months ended October 26, 2024 and $5,050 in fiscal year 2024 under the Affiliate Notes. The total outstanding amount of the Affiliate Notes was $16,396 and $14,241 as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively. The balances of the Affiliate Notes are included in the "Investments in affiliates and other assets" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We evaluate the Affiliate Notes for impairment and credit losses. As of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, no provision for losses was recorded, as management's analysis concluded the Affiliate Notes were collectable or realizable based on the rights of these instruments and related valuation of each affiliate.
The Affiliate Notes balance combined with the investment in affiliates balance totaled $16,653 and $16,054 as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively.
Note 3. Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
We follow the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 260, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260"), where basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution which may occur if securities or other obligations to issue common stock were exercised or converted into shares of common stock or resulted in the issuance of shares of common stock which share in our earnings.
The following is a reconciliation of the net income and common share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Earnings per share - basic
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average shares outstanding46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Basic earnings per share$0.46 $0.05 $0.35 $0.47 
Earnings per share - diluted
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Change in fair value of convertible note(10,304)   
Interest expense on convertible note, net of tax418  — — 
Diluted net income$11,520 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average common shares outstanding46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Dilution associated with stock compensation plans882 675 931 616 
Dilution associated with convertible note4,037    
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution51,715 46,705 47,507 46,454 
Diluted earnings per share$0.22 $0.05 $0.35 $0.46 
Options outstanding to purchase 51 and 521 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $10.44 and $10.76 for the three months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the effects would be anti-dilutive.
Options outstanding to purchase 114 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $12.10 for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and 1,039 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.53 for the six months ended October 28, 2023 were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effects would be anti-dilutive.
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During the three months ended October 26, 2024, 4,037 potential shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the secured convertible note in the original principal payment of $25,000 due on May 11, 2027 issued by the Company to Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP (the "Convertible Note"), were included in the computation of diluted EPS. For the six months ended October 26, 2024, 4,037 potential common shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
During the three and six months ended October 28, 2023, 4,051 and 3,806, respectively, potential shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Note 4. Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of revenue
In accordance with ASC 606-10-50, we disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers by the type of performance obligation and the timing of revenue recognition. We determine that disaggregating revenue in these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors and to enable users of financial statements to understand the relationship to each reportable segment.
The following table presents our disaggregation of revenue by segments:
Three Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$9,506 $57,289 $8,284 $13,046 $4,392 $92,517 
Limited configuration27,838 11,640 36,246 6,924 11,455 94,103 
Service and other6,095 8,278 3,541 1,508 2,289 21,711 
$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$30,728 $15,167 $36,523 $7,820 $12,919 $103,157 
Goods/services transferred over time12,711 62,040 11,548 13,658 5,217 105,174 
$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
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Six Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$11,768 $151,607 $18,918 $27,582 $7,006 $216,881 
Limited configuration54,138 19,934 71,394 13,533 19,527 178,526 
Service and other11,732 14,274 5,765 2,853 4,388 39,012 
$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$60,241 $25,917 $71,902 $15,381 $22,060 $195,501 
Goods/services transferred over time17,397 159,898 24,175 28,587 8,861 238,918 
$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Three Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$9,511 $47,496 $11,539 $11,047 $9,993 $89,586 
Limited configuration28,752 13,771 36,277 8,469 7,302 94,571 
Service and other4,190 6,943 1,126 727 2,226 15,212 
$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$29,379 $15,390 $34,722 $8,592 $7,919 $96,002 
Goods/services transferred over time13,074 52,820 14,220 11,651 11,602 103,367 
$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
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Six Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$22,429 $124,043 $26,658 $23,631 $18,783 $215,544 
Limited configuration58,665 23,732 76,614 16,536 12,541 188,088 
Service and other8,242 12,434 1,904 1,445 4,243 28,268 
$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$60,397 $26,167 $73,803 $16,859 $13,762 $190,988 
Goods/services transferred over time28,939 134,042 31,373 24,753 21,805 240,912 
$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
See "Note 5. Segment Reporting" for a disaggregation of revenue by geography.
Contract balances
Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and include unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables, which represent an unconditional right to payment subject only to the passage of time, are reclassified to accounts receivable when they are billed according to the contract terms. Contract liabilities represent amounts billed to customers in excess of revenue recognized to date.
The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and liabilities:
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Dollar
Change
Percent
Change
Contract assets$44,955 $55,800 $(10,845)(19.4)%
Contract liabilities - current62,458 65,524 (3,066)(4.7)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent18,330 16,342 1,988 12.2 
The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 27, 2024 to October 26, 2024 were due to the timing of billing schedules and revenue recognition, which can vary significantly depending on the contractual payment terms and the seasonality of the sports markets. We had no significant impairments of contract assets for the six months ended October 26, 2024.
For service-type warranty contracts, we allocate revenue to this performance obligation, recognize the revenue over time, and recognize costs as incurred. Earned and unearned revenues for these contracts are included in the "Contract assets" and
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"Contract liabilities" line items of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in unearned service-type warranty contracts, net were as follows:
October 26,
2024
Balance as of April 27, 2024$32,159 
New contracts sold26,007 
Less: reductions for revenue recognized(21,737)
Foreign currency translation and other(142)
Balance as of October 26, 2024$36,287 
Contracts in progress identified as loss contracts as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 were immaterial. Loss provisions are recorded in the "Accrued expenses" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During the six months ended October 26, 2024, we recognized revenue of $52,024 related to our contract liabilities as of April 27, 2024.
Remaining performance obligations
As of October 26, 2024, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was $301,525. Remaining performance obligations related to product and service agreements as of October 26, 2024 were $235,982 and $65,543, respectively. We expect approximately $240,423 of our remaining performance obligations to be recognized over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. Although remaining performance obligations reflect business that is considered to be legally binding, cancellations, deferrals or scope adjustments may occur. Any known project cancellations, revisions to project scope and cost, foreign currency exchange fluctuations, and project deferrals are reflected or excluded in the remaining performance obligation balance, as appropriate. The amount of revenue recognized associated with performance obligations satisfied in prior years during the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 was immaterial.

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Note 5. Segment Reporting
The following table sets forth certain financial information for each of our five reporting segments for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:
Commercial$43,439 $42,453 $77,638 $89,336 
Live Events77,207 68,210 185,815 160,209 
High School Park and Recreation48,071 48,942 96,077 105,176 
Transportation21,478 20,243 43,968 41,612 
International18,136 19,521 30,921 35,567 
208,331 199,369 434,419 431,900 
Gross profit:
Commercial11,138 7,231 18,733 20,000 
Live Events14,970 19,234 40,998 47,174 
High School Park and Recreation17,804 16,420 35,120 37,245 
Transportation8,672 6,780 16,421 13,869 
International3,279 4,534 4,289 7,058 
55,863 54,199 115,561 125,346 
Operating expenses:
Selling14,704 14,653 30,340 27,582 
General and administrative15,550 10,889 27,273 20,488 
Product design and development9,839 9,221 19,462 17,624 
40,093 34,763 77,075 65,694 
Operating income15,770 19,436 38,486 59,652 
Nonoperating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net273 (1,326)202 (2,207)
Change in fair value of convertible note10,304 (10,650)(11,286)(17,910)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net(1,164)(1,303)(1,999)(5,282)
Income before income taxes$25,183 $6,157 $25,403 $34,253 
Depreciation and amortization:
Commercial$1,075 $1,070 $2,157 $2,112 
Live Events1,412 1,604 2,841 3,217 
High School Park and Recreation533 474 1,066 936 
Transportation205 174 407 342 
International550 572 1,112 1,138 
Unallocated corporate depreciation and amortization1,126 931 2,211 1,749 
$4,901 $4,825 $9,794 $9,494 
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No single geographic area comprises a material amount of our net sales or property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, other than the United States. The following table presents information about net sales and property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, in the United States and elsewhere:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:    
United States$184,438 $178,144 $391,657 $392,737 
Outside United States23,893 21,225 42,762 39,163 
$208,331 $199,369 $434,419 $431,900 
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:  
United States$66,770 $64,332 
Outside United States7,045 7,420 
$73,815 $71,752 
We have numerous customers worldwide for sales of our products and services, and no customer accounted for 10 percent or more of net sales; therefore, we are not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of our products and services.
We have numerous raw material and component suppliers, and no supplier accounts for 10 percent or more of our cost of sales; however, we have a complex global supply chain subject to geopolitical and transportation risks and a number of single-source suppliers that could limit our supply or cause delays in obtaining raw materials and components needed in manufacturing.

Note 6. Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to each segment with a goodwill balance for the six months ended October 26, 2024 were as follows:
CommercialTransportationTotal
Balance as of April 27, 2024$3,188 $38 $3,226 
Foreign currency translation(25)(7)(32)
Balance as of October 26, 2024$3,163 $31 $3,194 
We perform an analysis of goodwill on an annual basis, and it is tested for impairment more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. Our annual analysis is performed during our third quarter of each fiscal year based on the goodwill amount as of the first business day of our third fiscal quarter.
Accumulated impairments to goodwill as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 was $4,576.
Note 7. Financing Agreements

Long-term debt consists of the following:
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October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Mortgage$13,125 $13,875 
Convertible note25,000 25,000 
Long-term debt, gross38,125 38,875 
Debt issuance costs, net(574)(761)
Change in fair value of convertible note27,836 16,550 
Current portion(1,500)(1,500)
Long-term debt, net$63,887 $53,164 
Credit Agreements
On May 11, 2023, we closed on a $75,000 senior credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility consists of a $60,000 asset-based revolving credit facility (the "ABL") maturing on May 11, 2026, which is secured by a first priority lien on the Company's assets, and a $15,000 delayed draw loan (the "Delayed Draw Loan") secured by a first priority mortgage on our Brookings, South Dakota real estate (the "Mortgage").
Under the ABL, certain factors can impact our borrowing capacity. As of October 26, 2024, our borrowing capacity was $40,758, there were no borrowings outstanding, and there was $5,363 used to secure letters of credit outstanding. The interest rate on the ABL is set on a sliding scale based on the trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage and ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 percent over the standard overnight financing rate (SOFR).
The $15,000 Delayed Draw Loan was funded on July 7, 2023. It amortizes over 10 years and has monthly payments of $125. The Delayed Draw Loan is subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 (the "Credit Agreement") and matures on May 11, 2026. The interest rate on the Delayed Draw Loan is set on a sliding scale based on the trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage ratio and ranges between 1.0 and 2.0 percent over the Commercial Bank Floating Rate (CBFR). The interest rate as of October 26, 2024 for Delayed Draw Loan was 9.5 percent.
Convertible Note
On May 11, 2023, we borrowed $25,000 in aggregate principal amount evidenced by the secured Convertible Note due May 11, 2027. Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP, as the holder (the "Holder") of the Convertible Note, has a second priority lien on assets securing the ABL facility and a first priority lien on substantially all of the other assets of the Company, excluding all real property.
Conversion Features
The Convertible Note allows the Holder and any of the Holder’s permitted transferees, donees, pledgees, assignees or successors-in-interest (collectively, the “Selling Shareholders”) to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the Convertible Note, together with any accrued and unpaid interest and any other unpaid amounts, including late charges, if any (together, the “Conversion Amount”), into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $6.31 per share, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Convertible Note (the “Conversion Price”).
The Company also has a forced conversion right, which is exercisable on the occurrence of certain conditions set forth in the Convertible Note, pursuant to which it can cause all or any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount to be converted into shares of common stock at the Conversion Price.
Additionally, if the Company fails other than by reason of a failure by the Holder to comply with its obligations, the Holder is permitted to cash payments from the Company until such conversion failure is cured.

Redemption Features

If the Company were to have an "Event of Default", as defined by the Convertible Note, then the Holder may require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the Convertible Note.

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If the Company has a "Change of Control", as defined by the Convertible Note, then the Holder is entitled to payment of the outstanding amount of the Convertible Note at the "Change in Control Redemption Price," as defined in the Convertible Note.

Interest

Interest accruing under the Convertible Note is payable, at the option of the Company, in either (i) cash or (ii) a combination of cash interest and capitalized interest; provided, however, that at least fifty percent (50%) of the interest paid on each interest date must be paid as cash interest. The Convertible Note accrues interest quarterly at an annual rate of 9.0 percent when interest is paid in cash or an annual rate of 10.0 percent if interest is paid in kind. Upon an event of default under the Convertible Note, the annual interest rate will increase to 12.0 percent. The annual rate of 9.0 percent was used to calculate the interest accrued as of October 26, 2024, as interest will be paid in cash.

We elected the fair value option to account for the Convertible Note as described in "Note 10. Fair Value Measurement" of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q. The financial liability was initially measured at its issue-date fair value and is subsequently remeasured at fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period date. We have elected to present the fair value and the accrued interest component separately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Therefore, interest will be recognized and accrued separately in interest expense, with changes in fair value of the Convertible Note presented in the "Change in fair value of convertible note" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The changes in fair value of the Convertible Note during the six months ended October 26, 2024 are as follows:

Liability Component
(in thousands)
Balance as of April 27, 2024$41,550 
Redemption of convertible promissory note 
Fair value change recognized11,286 
Balance as of October 26, 2024$52,836 

The estimated fair value of the Convertible Note upon its issuance date of May 11, 2023 was computed using the binomial lattice model. Given the appreciation of the Company’s stock price since inception of the Convertible Note combined with our intent and expectation of settlement as soon as is feasible through exercise of its forced conversion right, we determined that the Monte Carlo simulation ("MCS") model was appropriately suited to determine the fair value of the Convertible Note as of October 26, 2024. Both models incorporate significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement.

We determined the fair value by using the following key assumptions in the MCS and binomial lattice model as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively:

October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Risk-Free Rate (Annual)4.04 %4.78 %
Yield15.81 %16.28 %
Volatility (Annual)55.00 %40.00 %
Dividend Yield (Annual) % %
The Credit Agreement and the Convertible Note require a fixed charge coverage ratio of greater than 1.1 and include other customary non-financial covenants. As of October 26, 2024, we were in compliance with our financial covenants under the Credit Agreement and the Convertible Note.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated debt agreement. If early principal payments or conversions occur, a proportional amount of unamortized debt issuance costs are expensed. As part of these financings, we capitalized $8,195 in debt issuance costs. During the six months ended
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October 28, 2023, due to the Convertible Note being accounted for at fair value, we expensed $3,353 of the related debt issuance costs, which is included in the "Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023, we amortized $807 and $744, respectively, of debt issuance costs. The remaining debt issuance costs of $2,484 are being amortized over the remaining two-year term of the Credit Facility.
Future Maturities
Aggregate contractual maturities of debt in future fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal years endingAmount
Remainder of 2025$750 
20261,500 
202710,875 
202825,000 
2029 
Total debt$38,125 

Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation: We are a party to legal proceedings and claims which arise during the ordinary course of business. We review our legal proceedings and claims, regulatory reviews and inspections, and other legal matters on an ongoing basis and follow appropriate accounting guidance when making accrual and disclosure decisions. We establish accruals for those contingencies when the incurrence of a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated, and we disclose the amount accrued and the amount of a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued if such disclosure is necessary for our financial statements to not be misleading. We do not record an accrual when the likelihood of loss being incurred is probable, but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated, or when the loss is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote, although disclosures will be made for material matters as required by ASC 450-20, Contingencies - Loss Contingencies. Our assessment of whether a loss is reasonably possible or probable is based on our assessment and consultation with legal counsel regarding the ultimate outcome of the matter following all appeals.

For other unresolved legal proceedings or claims, we do not believe there is a reasonable probability that any material loss would be incurred. Accordingly, no material accrual or disclosure of a potential range of loss has been made related to these matters. We do not expect the ultimate liability of these unresolved legal proceedings or claims to have a material effect on our financial position, liquidity, or capital resources.
Warranties: Changes in our warranty obligation for the six months ended October 26, 2024 consisted of the following:
October 26,
2024
Balance as of April 27, 2024$37,928 
Warranties issued during the period7,779 
Settlements made during the period(7,451)
Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations132 
Balance as of October 26, 2024$38,388 
Performance guarantees: We have entered into standby letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds with financial institutions relating to the guarantee of our future performance on contracts, primarily construction-type contracts. As of October 26, 2024, we had outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds in the amount of $5,363 and $17,567, respectively. Performance guarantees are issued to certain customers to guarantee the operation and installation of the equipment and our ability to complete a contract. These performance guarantees have various terms but generally have a term of one year. We enter into written agreements with our customers, and those agreements often contain indemnification provisions that
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require us to make the customer whole if certain acts or omissions by us cause the customer financial loss. We make efforts to negotiate reasonable caps and limitations on the recovery of such damages. As of October 26, 2024, we were not aware of any material indemnification claims.
Note 9. Income Taxes
Our effective tax rates for the three and six months ended October 26, 2024, were 15.0 percent and 35.2 percent, respectively. Income before tax includes the impacts of the Convertible Note fair value adjustment, which is not deductible, in proportion to the period's increase in pre-tax income. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended October 28, 2023 were 64.8 percent and 37.6 percent, respectively, and were driven by the increase in the fair value adjustment to expense.
We operate both domestically and internationally and, as of October 26, 2024, the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries were considered to be reinvested indefinitely. Additionally, as of October 26, 2024, we had $492 of unrecognized tax benefits which would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized.
Note 10. Fair Value Measurement
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values. There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities among the fair value hierarchies presented.
Fair Value Measurements
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Balance as of October 26, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $ $ $134,352 
Restricted cash    
Convertible note  (52,836)(52,836)
$134,352 $ $(52,836)$81,516 
Balance as of April 27, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$81,299 $ $ $81,299 
Restricted cash379   379 
Convertible note  (41,550)(41,550)
$81,678 $ $(41,550)$40,128 

We elected to value the Convertible Note at fair value in accordance with ASC 825-10-15-4(a) because of the embedded derivatives contained in the Convertible Note. The fair value of the Convertible Note as of April 27, 2024 was estimated using the binomial lattice model. The fair value of the Convertible Note as of October 26, 2024 was estimated using the MCS. Both models allow for the examination of the value to a holder and understanding the investment decision that would occur at each node.

The fair value of the Convertible Note entered into during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was classified as Level 3 because certain inputs for the valuation were not readily determinable or observable.

For additional information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 for the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument. See "Note 7. Financing Agreements" for the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value.
Note 11. Share Repurchase Program
On June 17, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which we may purchase up to $40,000 of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. Under this program, we may repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions and in privately negotiated transactions based on business, market, applicable legal requirements and other considerations. The repurchase program does not require the repurchase of a specific number of shares and may be terminated at any time.
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In April 2020, the Board had suspended the program. On December 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of Daktronics voted to reauthorize the stock repurchase program.
During the six months ended October 26, 2024, we repurchased no shares of common stock. As of October 26, 2024, we had $29,355 of remaining capacity under our current share repurchase program.
Note 12. Related Party Transactions
The Company's Board of Directors has adopted a written policy and procedures with respect to related party transactions, which the Audit Committee oversees. Under the policy, a "related party transaction" is generally defined as a transaction, arrangement, or relationship in which the Company was, is or will be a participant; the amount involved exceeds $120; and in which any "related person" had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. The policy generally defines a "related person" as a Director, executive officer or beneficial owner of more than five percent of any class of our voting securities and any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons.
The Audit Committee reviews and, if appropriate, approves related party transactions, including certain transactions which are deemed to be pre-approved under the policy. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee reviews any previously approved related party transaction that is ongoing.
As reported in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024, effective on May 11, 2023, the Company entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement with the Holder of the Convertible Note. Under the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company sold and issued to the Holder the Convertible Note in exchange for the payment by the Holder to the Company of $25,000. As of May 11, 2023, and based on Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D filed by the Holder and its affiliates named therein on May 15, 2023 with the SEC, the Holder and its affiliates beneficially owned 4,768 shares of common stock of the Company, representing 9.99 percent of the Company’s common stock, causing the Holder to be a “related party” of the Company under the Company’s written policy and procedures and the applicable definitions under the Securities Act of 1933. The Securities Purchase Agreement, the Convertible Note, the Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 by and between the Holder and the Company, and the Registration Rights Agreement were approved in advance of their execution by the Company’s Strategy and Financing Review Committee, the members of which include all members of the Company’s Audit Committee.
Since May 11, 2023, the largest aggregate amount outstanding under the Convertible Note was $25,563, consisting of $25,000 of principal and $563 of interest. In the first six months of fiscal 2025, we made interest payments of $1,125 under the Convertible Note.
The description of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Convertible Note, the Pledge and Security Agreement, and the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 by and between the Holder and the Company and their respective terms set forth in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Report. In addition, the Company was a party to the Standstill and Voting Agreement dated as of March 19, 2023 with Alta Fox Management, LLC and Connor Haley (the “Standstill Agreement”), who are affiliates of the Holder, which expired in accordance with its terms on September 5, 2024.
As described in Amendment No. 3 (“Amendment No. 3”) to the Schedule 13D filed by the Holder and its affiliates named therein on June 9, 2023 with the SEC, and based on other information provided by the Holder, the following persons may be deemed to be beneficial owners of the shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by the Holder: Alta Fox GenPar, LP, as the general partner of Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP; Alta Fox Equity, LLC, as the general partner of Alta Fox GenPar, LP; Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC, as the investment manager of Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP; and P. Connor Haley, as the sole owner, member and manager of each of Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC and Alta Fox Equity LLC.
On June 7, 2023, the Company received from the Holder a written notice of a decrease in the “Percentage Cap” (as such term is defined in the Convertible Note) from 9.99 percent to 4.99 percent, and on October 21, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to further decrease the Percentage Cap to 3.00 percent, and on November 25, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to increase the Percentage Cap to 14.99 percent. Each decrease became
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effective immediately upon the Company’s receipt of such written notice and any increase becomes effective 61 days after receipt of such written notice. The Percentage Cap generally represents the maximum percentage of shares of the Company’s common stock the Holder may own. In Amendment No. 3, the Holder and its affiliates identified in Amendment No. 3 owned 2,293 shares of common stock on June 9, 2023, representing 4.99 percent of the common stock of the Company, meaning the Holder and its affiliates the were no longer “related parties” of the Company under the Company’s written policy and procedures and the applicable definitions under the Securities Act of 1933. However, according to information provided by the Holder to the Company in November 2024, the Holder owns 1,923 shares of the Company’s common stock. With these shares, along with the 3,962 shares subject to the Convertible Note, the Holder beneficially owns 11.15 percent of the Company’s common stock. This percentage assumes all of the shares subject to the Convertible Note are outstanding and thus are added to the denominator in determining the percentage. Thus, the Holder is again subject to the Company’s policy and procedures with respect to related party transactions administered by the Audit Committee.
During the first six months of fiscal 2024, the Company and the South Dakota Board of Regents entered into a contract for a video display system for Dakota State University. The amount of the contract was $150. A member of the Company's Board of Directors is the President of Dakota State University.
See "Note 2. Investments in Affiliates" for further details of related party transactions with our investments in the Affiliate Notes issued by our affiliates.
Note 13. Subsequent Events

On November 11, 2024, the Company issued notice to the Holder to force the conversion of $7.0 million of the principal balance on December 3, 2024 of the Convertible Note at the conversion price of $6.31 per share into 1,109 common shares. We will issue the shares upon the Holder’s indicating the ability to take delivery of the shares under the maximum ownership provisions of the Convertible Note. In addition, on November 25, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to increase the Percentage Cap to 14.99 percent. This increase from the in-effect 3.00 percent maximum ownership takes effect 61 days after receipt of notice. See "Note 12. Related Party Transactions" and "Note 7. Financing Agreements" for further information of the Convertible Note.

Effective on November 19, 2024, the Board approved a Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024 (the "Second Amendment "). The Second Amendment amends the Rights Agreements dated as of November 16, 2018 (the "Original Rights Agreement") between the Company and the Rights Agent, as amended by the First Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2021 (the "First Amendment," and collectively with the Original Right Agreement and the Second Amendment, the "Rights Agreement"). The Second Amendment extends the “Final Expiration Date” (as that term is defined in the Rights Agreement) of the rights (the “Rights”) from the close of business on November 19, 2024 to the close of business on November 19, 2025. The Second Amendment also changes the “Exercise Price” (as that term is defined in the Rights Agreement) to $40.00 per Right.The Second Amendment provides for the addition of the defined terms “Triggering Percentage,” which is defined to mean 15.00 percent, and “13G Triggering Percentage,” which is defined to mean 20.00 percent.

The terms of the Rights are more fully described in Item 1.01 of the Company's Current Report 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024, including the First Amendment filed as Exhibit 4.3 to such Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This section entitled "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and certain other factors that may affect our future results. The MD&A provides a narrative analysis explaining the reasons for material changes in the Company’s (i) financial condition during the period from the most recent fiscal year-end, April 27, 2024, to and including October 26, 2024 and (ii) results of operations during the current fiscal period(s) as compared to the corresponding period(s) of the preceding fiscal year.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the MD&A, contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. The words "may," "would," "could," "should," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "forecast," "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any and all forecasts and projections in this document are “forward-looking statements” and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. From time to time, we may also provide oral and written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public, such as press releases, presentations to securities analysts or investors, or other communications by us. Any or all forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements we make could be materially different from actual results. Accordingly, we wish to caution investors that any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and market conditions, management of growth, timing and magnitude of future contracts and orders, fluctuations in margins, the introduction of new products and technology, the impact of adverse weather conditions, increased regulation, and the other risk factors described more fully in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 filed with the SEC, as well as other publicly available information about the Company.
We also wish to caution investors that other factors might in the future prove to be important in affecting our results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time; it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 (including the information presented therein under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Part I), as well as other publicly available information about our Company.
The quarter-over-quarter comparisons in this MD&A are as of and for the fiscal quarters ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 unless otherwise stated.
Non-GAAP Measures
Contribution margin is a non-GAAP measure we use and consists of gross profit less selling expenses. Selling expenses consist primarily of personnel related costs, travel and entertainment expenses, marketing related expenses (show rooms, product demonstration, depreciation and maintenance, conventions and trade show expenses), the cost of customer relationship management/marketing systems, bad debt expenses, third-party commissions, and other expenses. In addition to gross profit, management uses contribution margin as another measure of assessing segment profitability and allocating
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selling resources to each segment. Management believes that contribution margin is useful to investors because it permits investors to view and evaluate our segment financial performance through the same lens as management.
Overview
Daktronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries are industry leaders in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems and large screen video displays for sporting, commercial and transportation applications. We serve our customers by providing high quality standard display products as well as custom-designed and integrated systems. We offer a complete line of products, from small scoreboards and electronic displays to large multimillion-dollar video display systems as well as related control, timing, and sound systems. We are recognized as a technical leader with the capabilities to design, market, manufacture, install and service complete integrated systems displaying real-time data, graphics, animation and video. We engage in a full range of activities: marketing and sales, engineering and product design and development, manufacturing, technical contracting, professional services and customer service and support.
Daktronics, Inc. operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to April 30 of each year. When April 30 falls on a Wednesday, the fiscal year ends on the preceding Saturday. Within each fiscal year, each quarter is comprised of 13-week periods following the beginning of each fiscal year. In each 53-week fiscal year, an additional week is added to the first quarter, and each of the last three quarters is comprised of a 13-week period. The six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 contained operating results for 26 weeks.
Known Trends and Uncertainties
During fiscal 2024, we converted pandemic related pent-up backlog into record levels of sales and gross profit. In fiscal 2025 and beyond, we are more dependent on the timing, size, and profitability profile of the orders we win to be able to generate sales and gross profit at similar levels. We are investing in capacity and resources to grow the business and penetrate markets. As a result, we currently expect that our order volume and operating expenses in fiscal 2025 will exceed that of fiscal 2024. While the expansion of use of digital display systems in the global market is expected, actual market increases are uncertain, and a number of factors can impact customers' timing to commit to a system. We carefully evaluate our capacity and resource levels; however, there can be periods during which sales and expenses can be misaligned and impact our profitability levels.
Global investments have been made in manufacturing capacity and the advancement in display and control technologies. A majority of digital displays are constructed using standard surface mount display technology. Chip on board technologies are advancing for narrow pixel pitch (NPP) applications. Micro-LED technologies (also referred to as NPP) are being used and advanced, especially for displays installed for short viewing distances. Advancements continue in technologies related to digital displays used in professional services, including the use of artificial intelligence and other software which improve content creation, user interfaces, digital display monitoring systems, and security. We rely on a complex supply chain for raw material and component imports and the global distribution of our products. Governmental regulation changes, including recent announcements from the new US presidential administration about increased and expansive import tariffs and other geopolitical reactions could impact our costs and change the competitive landscape. We continue to monitor the evolving plans. We are adopting our manufacturing, sourcing capabilities, and product development priorities for these evolving changes in market and technology trends.

Overall, we have a unique leadership position in our target markets, which are large, growing, and enjoy resilient demand driven by our customers’ desire to improve their audience experience in sports, commercial, and transportation environments. To capitalize on this position, we are focused on digital and business transformation, improving our cost structure, and further growing our markets. To accelerate these initiatives, we are projecting to spend between $8 and $10 million for transformation efforts in fiscal 2025. In addition, we formed a Business Transformation Office (BTO), which has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Company’s business, strategy and operations and is developing a set of strategic initiatives, enabled in part by the Company’s previously announced digital transformation, to provide even better outcomes for customers, deeper penetration of the Company's current and adjacent market verticals, above-market growth, and more efficient delivery, fulfillment, and service. The goal of these initiatives is to grow revenue faster than the Company’s addressable market, expand operating margins, and generate returns on capital in the mid-to-high-teens and consistently above the Company’s cost of capital.
We believe the audiovisual industry fundamentals of increased use of LED display systems across industries and our development of new technologies, services, and sales channels will drive long-term growth for our Company.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 26, 2024 AND OCTOBER 28, 2023
Product Order Backlog
Backlog represents the dollar value of orders for integrated electronic display systems and related products and services which are expected to be recognized in net sales in the future. Orders are contractually binding purchase commitments from customers. Orders are included in backlog when we are in receipt of an executed contract and any required deposits or security and have not yet been recognized into net sales. Certain orders for which we have received binding letters of intent or contracts will not be included in backlog until all required contractual documents and deposits are received. Orders and backlog are not metrics defined by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), and our methodology for determining orders and backlog may vary from the methodology used by other companies in determining their orders and backlog amounts.
Order and backlog levels provide management and investors additional details surrounding the results of our business activities in the marketplace and highlight fluctuations caused by seasonality and multi-million dollar projects. Management uses orders to evaluate market share and performance in the competitive environment. Management uses backlog information for capacity and resource planning. Order fulfillment timing is dependent on customer schedules, supply chain conditions, and our capacity availability. We believe order information is useful to investors because it provides an indication of our market share and future revenues.
Our product order backlog as of October 26, 2024 was $236.0 million as compared to $306.9 million as of October 28, 2023 and $316.9 million as of April 27, 2024. The decrease in backlog to more historical levels is a result of fulfilling orders at a greater pace as supply chain conditions have stabilized and production lead times have improved, we have been utilizing our increased capacity, and our order pace has returned to more normalized rates.
We expect to fulfill the backlog as of October 26, 2024 within the next 24 months. The timing of backlog fulfillment may be impacted by project delays resulting from customer site conditions, which are outside our control.
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Consolidated Performance Summary
The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of operations for the three months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
October 26, 2024
% of Net sales (1)
October 28, 2023
% of Net sales (1)
Dollar Change (1)
Percent Change (1)
Net sales$208,331 100.0 %$199,369 100.0 %$8,962 4.5 %
Cost of sales152,468 73.2 145,170 72.8 7,298 5.0 
Gross profit55,863 26.8 54,199 27.2 1,664 3.1 
Operating expenses:
Selling14,704 7.1 14,653 7.3 51 0.3 
General and administrative15,550 7.5 10,889 5.5 4,661 42.8 
Product design and development9,839 4.7 9,221 4.6 618 6.7 
Total operating expenses40,093 19.2 34,763 17.4 5,330 15.3 
Operating income15,770 7.6 19,436 9.7 (3,666)(18.9)
Nonoperating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net273 0.1 (1,326)(0.7)1,599 (120.6)
Change in fair value of convertible note10,304 4.9 (10,650)(5.3)20,954 (196.8)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net(1,164)(0.6)(1,303)(0.7)139 (10.7)
Income before income taxes25,183 12.1 6,157 3.1 19,026 309.0 
Income tax expense3,777 1.8 3,992 2.0 (215)(5.4)
Net income$21,406 10.3 %$2,165 1.1 %$19,241 888.7 %
Diluted earnings per share$0.22 $0.05 $0.17 340.0 %
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding51,71546,7055,01010.7 %
Orders$177,590 $183,693 $(6,103)(3.3)%
(1) Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided. In addition, percentages may not add in total due to rounding.
Net Sales: The sales increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period in fiscal 2024 was the result of comparatively higher volumes in the Live Events and Transportation business units offset by lower sales levels in the International business unit. Sales in our Commercial and High School Park Recreation business units were relatively flat. This sales mix difference is the result of variability of orders described below and because during fiscal 2024, the operating environment and supply chain stabilized. We were able to capitalize on our capacity investments to fulfill the overbuilt
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backlog and return to more normalized lead times, especially in the High School Park and Recreation market. These more normalized conditions have continued since and through the fiscal second quarter of 2025. The amount of revenue recognized associated with performance obligations satisfied in prior years during the three months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 was immaterial.
Order volume decline in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period in fiscal 2024 was primarily due to an order decrease in the Live Events, Transportation, and International business units. Variability in orders comparatively is natural in these large project business areas and during the time of year for sports projects. These declines were offset by large project bookings in the Spectacular niche and increases in the Out-of-Home niche and High School Parks and Recreation business unit. Digital billboard orders increased as a result of marketing efforts to independent billboard operators and the timing of a bulk order from a national Out-of-Home advertising company. The increase in order bookings in the High School Parks and Recreation business unit is attributable to sales of more higher selling priced video products versus fixed digit scoreboards.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased slightly to 26.8 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to 27.2 percent for the same period a year ago. Total warranty expense as a percentage of sales decreased to 1.7 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to 2.2 percent for same period from a year ago.
Selling expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 remained relatively flat compared to the same period last year.
General and administrative expenses increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period in fiscal 2024 because of higher personnel related wages and benefits for increased staffing levels, increased professional fees, and increased expenses for technology resources related to digital transformation strategies. In addition, during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company incurred $3.3 million of consultant related expenses associated with the previously announced strategic and digital transformation initiatives.
Product design and development expenses increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily due to personnel-related expenses and for increased staffing levels. Our focus has been to advance product features aligned with customer needs and to reduce product costs. We focused these efforts on both standard product and control offerings and in new emerging areas, including micro-LED products and new control capabilities.
Interest (expense) income, net expenses increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily due to interest income earned on cash balances.
Change in fair value of Convertible Note results from accounting for the convertible note (the "Convertible Note") dated May 11, 2023 we issued to Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP during fiscal 2024 under the fair value option. The fair value change was primarily caused by the decrease in value of the embedded features of the Convertible Note, as our stock price has decreased since July 27, 2024.
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net were relatively flat compared to the same period last year.
Income tax expense: For the three months ended October 26, 2024, our effective tax rate was 15.0 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 64.8 percent for the three months ended October 28, 2023. The lower tax rate is due to the reduction of the Convertible Note fair value adjustment to expense in proportion to the period's increase in pre-tax income, whereas the tax rate was higher in the prior period due to an increase in the fair value adjustment in proportion to the pre-tax income during the quarter.
Reportable Segment Performance Summary
The following table shows information regarding our reportable segment financial performance of contribution margin reconciled to GAAP operating income for the three months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
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Three Months Ended October 26, 2024
Commercial
Percent of net sales (1)
Live Events
Percent of net sales (1)
High School Park and Recreation
Percent of net sales (1)
Transportation
Percent of net sales (1)
International
Percent of net sales (1)
Total
Percent of net sales (1)
Net sales$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
Cost of sales32,301 74.4 %62,237 80.6 %30,267 63.0 %12,806 59.6 %14,857 81.9 %152,468 73.2 %
Gross profit11,138 25.6 14,970 19.4 17,804 37.0 8,672 40.4 3,279 18.1 55,863 26.8 
Selling4,554 10.5 2,293 3.0 4,001 8.3 1,402 6.5 2,454 13.5 14,704 7.1 
Contribution margin6,584 15.2 12,677 16.4 13,803 28.7 7,270 33.8 825 4.5 41,159 19.8 
General and administrative— — — — — — — — — — 15,550 7.5 
Product design and development— — — — — — — — — — 9,839 4.7 
Operating income$6,584 15.2 %$12,677 16.4 %$13,803 28.7 %$7,270 33.8 %$825 4.5 %$15,770 7.6 %
Orders$44,548 $70,524 $35,838 $12,222 $14,458 $177,590 
Three Months Ended October 28, 2023
Commercial
Percent of net sales (1)
Live Events
Percent of net sales (1)
High School Park and Recreation
Percent of net sales (1)
Transportation
Percent of net sales (1)
International
Percent of net sales (1)
Total
Percent of net sales (1)
Net sales$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
Cost of sales35,222 83.0 %48,976 71.8 %32,522 66.5 %13,463 66.5 %14,987 76.8 %145,170 72.8 %
Gross profit7,231 17.0 19,234 28.2 16,420 33.5 6,780 33.5 4,534 23.2 54,199 27.2 
Selling4,828 11.4 2,662 3.9 3,674 7.5 1,028 5.1 2,461 12.6 14,653 7.3 
Contribution margin2,403 5.7 16,572 24.3 12,746 26.0 5,752 28.4 2,073 10.6 39,546 19.8 
General and administrative— — — — — — — — — — 10,889 5.5 
Product design and development— — — — — — — — — — 9,221 4.6 
Operating income$2,403 5.7 %$16,572 24.3 %$12,746 26.0 %$5,752 28.4 %$2,073 10.6 %$19,436 9.7 %
Orders$34,209 $79,016 $32,800 $21,500 $16,168 $183,693 
Three Months Ended Net Dollar and % Change
Commercial
Percent Change (1)
Live Events
Percent Change (1)
High School Park and Recreation
Percent Change (1)
Transportation
Percent Change (1)
International
Percent Change (1)
Total
Percent Change (1)
Net sales$986 2.3 %$8,997 13.2 %$(871)(1.8)%$1,235 6.1 %$(1,385)(7.1)%$8,962 4.5 %
Cost of sales(2,921)(8.3)13,261 27.1 (2,255)(6.9)(657)(4.9)(130)(0.9)7,298 5.0 
Gross profit3,907 54.0 (4,264)(22.2)1,384 8.4 1,892 27.9 (1,255)(27.7)1,664 3.1 
Selling(274)(5.7)(369)(13.9)327 8.9 374 36.4 (7)(0.3)51 0.3 
Contribution4,181 174.0 (3,895)(23.5)1,057 8.3 1,518 26.4 (1,248)(60.2)1,613 4.1 
General and administrative— — — — — — — — — — 4,661 42.8 
Product design and development— — — — — — — — — — 618 6.7 
Operating income$4,181 174.0 %$(3,895)(23.5)%$1,057 8.3 %$1,518 26.4 %$(1,248)(60.2)%$(3,666)(18.9)%
Orders$10,339 30.2 %$(8,492)(10.7)%$3,038 9.3 %$(9,278)(43.2)%$(1,710)(10.6)%$(6,103)(3.3)%
(1) Amounts are calculated on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided. In addition, percentages may not add in total due to rounding.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, sales increased and gross profit percentage declined slightly due to the following:
Commercial: Sales were relatively flat during second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period one year ago. The slight increase was driven by fulfilling orders in our digital billboards niche. Spectacular LED video display projects and
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On-Premise digital signage sales were similar to last year. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased due to a shift in mix to products with higher margins. Selling expenses remained relatively flat in dollars but decreased as percent of sales primarily because of leveraging flat selling capacity over increased revenue. The increase in order bookings in our Spectacular niche was attributable to LED video display project orders with governmental and multi-use commercial and retail facilities during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Digital billboard order bookings during the quarter increased as a result of marketing efforts to independent billboard operators and the timing of a bulk order from a national Out-of-Home advertising company.
Live Events: The increase in net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was driven by fulfilling order backlog for upgrades in sports-related facilities, primarily in colleges and universities. The decline in gross profit as a percentage of sales in the quarter is partially attributable to sales mix differences between periods. Selling expenses decreased as a percent of sales and decreased in dollar amounts primarily because of a reduction in bad debt expense. Order bookings vary because of large project booking timing.
High School Park and Recreation: Sales were relatively flat during second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period one year ago. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased due to the market shift to more video projects, in addition to a more cost-effective video offering. Selling expenses increased primarily because of personnel related wages and benefit costs for investments in staffing to support future growth. Order bookings increase is attributable to more sales of video scoreboards versus fixed digit scoreboards.
Transportation: Sales were relatively flat during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period one year ago. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased as a result of a change in product mix and the recognition of a $1.0 million project related insurance reimbursement. Selling expenses increased primarily because of personnel related wages and benefit costs for investments in staffing to support future growth. Order bookings vary because of the timing of large project bookings which have inherent volatility.
International: The decrease in net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was driven by lower backlog and lower orders. Global geopolitical events and related macroeconomic trends have driven down the amount of market activity for digital display systems and large-sized projects, causing the decrease in orders. Gross margin decreased primarily because of underutilized factory capacity. Order bookings vary because of large project booking timing and have been impacted by general economic conditions.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 26, 2024 AND OCTOBER 28, 2023
Consolidated Performance Summary
The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of operations for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
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October 26, 2024
% of Net sales (1)
October 28, 2023
% of Net sales (1)
Dollar Change (1)
Percent Change (1)
Net sales$434,419 100.0 %$431,900 100.0 %$2,519 0.6 %
Cost of sales318,858 153.1 306,554 153.8 12,304 4.0 
Gross profit115,561 55.5 125,346 62.9 (9,785)(7.8)
Operating expenses:
Selling30,340 14.6 27,582 13.8 2,758 10.0 
General and administrative27,273 13.1 20,488 10.3 6,785 33.1 
Product design and development19,462 9.3 17,624 8.8 1,838 10.4 
Total operating expenses77,075 17.7 65,694 15.2 11,381 17.3 
Operating income38,486 18.5 59,652 29.9 (21,166)(35.5)
Nonoperating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net202 0.1 (2,207)(1.1)2,409 (109.2)
Change in fair value of convertible note(11,286)(5.4)(17,910)(9.0)6,624 (37.0)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net(1,999)(1.0)(5,282)(2.6)3,283 (62.2)
Income before income taxes25,403 12.2 34,253 17.2 (8,850)(25.8)
Income tax expense8,943 4.3 12,892 6.5 (3,949)(30.6)
Net income$16,460 7.9 %$21,361 10.7 %$(4,901)(22.9)%
Diluted earnings per share$0.35 $0.46 $(0.11)(23.9)%
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding47,50746,4541,0532.3 %
Orders$353,760 $342,323 $11,437 3.3 %
(1) Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided. In addition, percentages may not add in total due to rounding.
Net Sales: The net sales increase in the first six months of fiscal 2025 was the result of comparatively higher volumes in the Live Events and Transportation business units offset by lower sales levels in the Commercial, High School Park and Recreation, and International business units. The amount of revenue recognized associated with performance obligations satisfied in prior years during the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 was immaterial.
Order volume growth was driven by rebounding demand in the On-Premise, Spectacular and Out‐of‐Home markets in our Commercial business unit and solid growth in the High School Parks and Recreation business unit. These higher orders offset an order decrease in the Live Events, Transportation, and International business units. Variability in orders comparatively is natural in these large project business areas.
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Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased in the first six months of fiscal 2025 partially because of sales mix differences between periods. Total warranty expense as a percent of sales decreased to 1.9 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to 2.2 percent for same period from a year ago.
Selling expenses increased because of increases in personnel related wages and benefits expenses for increased staffing levels to support future growth; travel and entertainment; and marketing, conventions and advertising.
General and administrative expenses increased in the first six months of fiscal 2025 because of personnel related wages and benefits for increased staffing levels, increased professional fees, and increased expenses for technology resources for our digital transformation strategies. In addition, during the first six months of fiscal 2025, the Company incurred $4.3 million of consultant related expenses associated with the previously announced strategic and digital transformation initiatives.
Product design and development expenses increased in the first six months of fiscal 2025 primarily due to personnel-related expenses and for increased staffing levels. Our focus has been to advance product features aligned with customer needs and to reduce product costs. We focused these efforts on both standard product and control offerings and in new emerging areas, including micro-LED products and new control capabilities.
Interest (expense) income, net increased primarily due to interest income earned on cash balances.
Change in fair value of Convertible Note results from accounting for the Convertible Note we issued to Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP during fiscal 2024, under the fair value option. The fair value change was primarily caused by the increase in value of the embedded features of the Convertible Note, as our stock price has increased since April 27, 2024.
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net: The change in Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net for the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to losses recorded for our equity method affiliates and foreign currency volatility. In addition, during fiscal 2024, we expensed $3.4 million of debt issuance costs related to the Convertible Note issuance.
Income tax expense: For the six months ended October 26, 2024, we recorded an effective tax rate of 35.2 percent, as compared to 37.6 percent for the six months ended October 28, 2023. Both periods' income before taxes included the impacts of the change in Convertible Note fair value adjustment to expense which is not deductible and is the primary driver of the effective tax rate for both periods.
Reportable Segment Performance Summary
The following table shows information regarding our contribution margin reconciled to GAAP operating income of our reportable segments for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
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Six Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialPercent of net sales (1)Live EventsPercent of net sales (1)High School Park and RecreationPercent of net sales (1)TransportationPercent of net sales (1)InternationalPercent of net sales (1)TotalPercent of net sales (1)
Net sales$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Cost of sales58,905 75.9 %144,817 77.9 %60,957 63.4 %27,547 62.7 %26,632 86.1 %318,858 73.4 %
Gross profit18,733 24.1 40,998 22.1 35,120 36.6 16,421 37.3 4,289 13.9 115,561 26.6 
Selling8,938 11.5 5,181 2.8 8,087 8.4 2,801 6.4 5,333 17.2 30,340 7.0 
Contribution margin9,795 12.6 35,817 19.3 27,033 28.1 13,620 31.0 (1,044)(3.4)85,221 19.6 
General and administrative— — — — — — — — — — 27,273 6.3 
Product design and development— — — — — — — — — — 19,462 4.5 
Operating income (loss)$9,795 12.6 %$35,817 19.3 %$27,033 28.1 %$13,620 31.0 %$(1,044)(3.4)%$38,486 8.9 %
Orders$86,670 $121,423 $82,285 $34,981 $28,401 $353,760 
Six Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialPercent of net sales (1)Live EventsPercent of net sales (1)High School Park and RecreationPercent of net sales (1)TransportationPercent of net sales (1)InternationalPercent of net sales (1)TotalPercent of net sales (1)
Net sales$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
Cost of sales69,336 77.6 %113,035 70.6 %67,931 64.6 %27,743 66.7 %28,509 80.2 %306,554 71.0 %
Gross profit20,000 22.4 47,174 29.4 37,245 35.4 13,869 33.3 7,058 19.8 125,346 29.0 
Selling8,876 9.9 5,187 3.2 7,036 6.7 1,927 4.6 4,556 12.8 27,582 6.4 
Contribution margin11,124 12.5 41,987 26.2 30,209 28.7 11,942 28.7 2,502 7.0 97,764 22.6 
General and administrative— — — — — — — — — — 20,488 4.7 
Product design and development— — — — — — — — — — 17,624 4.1 
Operating income$11,124 12.5 %$41,987 26.2 %$30,209 28.7 %$11,942 28.7 %$2,502 7.0 %$59,652 13.8 %
Orders$66,643 $131,219 $68,539 $40,485 $35,437 $342,323 
Six Months Ended Net Dollar and % Change
CommercialPercent Change (1)Live EventsPercent Change (1)High School Park and RecreationPercent Change (1)TransportationPercent Change (1)InternationalPercent Change (1)TotalPercent Change (1)
Net sales$(11,698)(13.1)%$25,606 16.0 %$(9,099)(8.7)%$2,356 5.7 %$(4,646)(13.1)%$2,519 0.6 %
Cost of sales(10,431)(15.0)31,782 28.1 (6,974)(10.3)(196)(0.7)(1,877)(6.6)12,304 4.0 
Gross profit(1,267)(6.3)(6,176)(13.1)(2,125)(5.7)2,552 18.4 (2,769)(39.2)(9,785)(7.8)
Selling62 0.7 (6)(0.1)1,051 14.9 874 45.4 777 17.1 2,758 10.0 
Contribution(1,329)(11.9)(6,170)(14.7)(3,176)(10.5)1,678 14.1 (3,546)(141.7)(12,543)(12.8)
General and administrative— — — — — — — — — — 6,785 33.1 
Product design and development— — — — — — — — — — 1,838 10.4 
Operating income (loss)$(1,329)(11.9)%$(6,170)(14.7)%$(3,176)(10.5)%$1,678 14.1 %$(3,546)(141.7)%$(21,166)(35.5)%
Orders$20,027 30.1 %$(9,796)(7.5)%$13,746 20.1 %$(5,504)(13.6)%$(7,036)(19.9)%$11,437 3.3 %
(1) Amounts are calculated on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided. In addition, percentages may not add in total due to rounding.
In the first six months of fiscal 2025, sales were relatively flat, and gross profit levels declined because of the change in operating environments over the two periods.
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Commercial: On-Premise digital signage sales and digital billboards for the first six months of fiscal 2025 were similar to the same period last year; however, we fulfilled fewer larger sized Spectacular LED video display projects in the first six months of fiscal 2025, causing a decline in sales. In the first six months of fiscal 2025, there were fewer large sized projects in the market as compared to prior years. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased due to the market shift to more surface mount technology message centers and Spectaculars. Selling expenses remained relatively flat in dollars; however, they increased as percent of sales. Order bookings increased in our Spectacular LED video display projects. Digital billboard order bookings increased as a result in our marketing efforts to independent billboard operators.
Live Events: The increase in net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2025 was driven by fulfilling the order backlog for upgrades in sports-related facilities, primarily in colleges and universities. The decline in gross profit as a percentage of sales is partially attributable to the sales mix differences between periods. Selling expenses remained relatively flat in dollar amounts and decreased as a percent of sales. Order bookings decreased due to the variability of large project booking timing.
High School Park and Recreation: During fiscal 2024, we returned to normalized lead times, which led to higher sales in the first six months of fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2025's more normalized levels. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased due to the market shift to more video projects in addition to a more cost-effective video offering. Selling expenses increased primarily because of personnel related wages and benefit costs for investments in staffing to support future growth. Order bookings increased as a result of the trends for schools increasingly using video solutions which are larger dollar-sized transactions than traditional scoreboard projects.
Transportation: The increase in net sales during the first six months of fiscal 2025 was driven by fulfilling orders in backlog and continued order bookings, especially in large intelligent transportation system projects. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased as a result of a change in product mix and the recognition of $1.0 million project related insurance reimbursement. Selling expenses increased primarily because of personnel related wages and benefit costs for investments in staffing to support future growth. The timing of large projects is uncertain which causes variability in large project order bookings.
International: The decrease in net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2025 was driven by lower backlog and lower orders. Global geopolitical events and related macroeconomic trends have driven down the amount of market activity for digital display systems and large-sized projects, causing the decrease in orders. Gross margin decreased primarily because of underutilized factory capacity. Even with efforts to decrease selling and other operational costs, our International business unit operated at a negative $1.0 million contribution margin. Order bookings vary because of large project booking timing and have been impacted by general economic conditions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Six Months Ended
(in thousands)October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Dollar Change
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$62,820 $44,311 $18,509 
Investing activities(12,383)(12,073)(310)
Financing activities2,033 15,919 (13,886)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash204 139 65 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$52,674 $48,296 $4,378 
Net cash provided by operating activities: The $62.8 million of cash provided by operating activities during the first six months of fiscal 2025 was the result of changes in net operating asset and liabilities. During the first six months of fiscal 2025, cash increased due to accounts receivable collection, reduction in inventory, and decreases in contract assets.
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The changes in net operating assets and liabilities for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 consisted of the following:
Six Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
(Increase) decrease:
Accounts receivable$6,123 $(5,713)
Long-term receivables(2,909)553 
Inventories16,617 7,056 
Contract assets10,901 1,116 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(632)(570)
Income tax receivables306 326 
Investment in affiliates and other assets(876)256 
Increase (decrease):
Accounts payable(3,853)(14,734)
Contract liabilities(1,106)(10,849)
Accrued expenses1,659 7,480 
Warranty obligations(1,207)1,151 
Long-term warranty obligations1,666 1,123 
Income taxes payable(4,285)649 
Long-term marketing obligations and other payables173 782 
$22,577 $(11,374)
Net cash used in investing activities: During the first six months of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, purchases of property and equipment totaled $10.5 million and $9.2 million, respectively, and investments in affiliates were $2.0 million and $2.9 million, respectively.
Net cash provided by financing activities: During the first six months of fiscal 2025, financing cash inflow included the $4.2 million received for the exercise of stock options, partially offset by payments on notes payable. Cash inflow from the first six months of fiscal 2024 resulted from closing on the $25.0 million Convertible Note financing and the $15.0 million mortgage financing to add liquidity to the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. These inflows were offset by the payoff of our previous credit line of $18.1 million, expending $6.5 million of debt issuance costs, and principal payments made on the mortgage loan described below.
Debt and Cash
We maintain a $60.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility ("ABL") with a maturity date of May 11, 2026 subject to customary covenants and conditions. As of October 26, 2024, we had no borrowings against the ABL and $5.4 million used to secure letters of credit outstanding. We also have a loan of $13.1 million secured by a first priority mortgage lien on our Brookings, South Dakota real estate and $25.0 million evidenced by the Convertible Note secured by a second priority lien on the assets securing the ABL facility and a first priority lien on substantially all the other assets of the Company, excluding all real property.

On November 11, 2024, the Company issued notice to the holder ("Holder") to force the conversion of $7.0 million of the principal balance on December 3, 2024 of the Convertible Note at the conversion price of $6.31 per share into 1.1 million common shares. We will issue the shares upon the Holder’s indicating the ability to take delivery of the shares under the maximum ownership provisions of the Convertible Note. In addition, on November 25, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to increase the Percentage Cap to 14.99 percent. This increase from the in-effect 3.00 percent maximum ownership takes effect 61 days after receipt of notice. The Company intends to convert the remainder of the Convertible Note over the next several months in tranches of up to $7.0 million in face value every 30 days, as practical and as provided for in the Convertible Note.
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As of October 26, 2024, we had $134.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $40.8 million in borrowing capacity under our ABL. We believe cash flow from operations, existing line of credit, and access to debt and capital markets will be sufficient to meet our current liquidity needs, and we have committed liquidity and cash reserves in excess of our anticipated funding requirements.
Our cash and cash equivalent balances consist of high-quality, short-term money market instruments.
Working Capital
Working capital was $242.7 million and $209.7 million as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively. The changes in working capital, particularly changes in inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and contract assets and liabilities, are impacted by the sports market and construction seasonality. These changes can have a significant impact on the amount of net cash provided by or used in operating activities largely due to the timing of payments for inventory and subcontractors and receipts from our customers. On multimillion-dollar orders, the time between order acceptance and project completion may extend up to or exceed 12 months depending on the amount of custom work and a customer’s delivery needs. We use cash to purchase inventory and services at the beginning of these orders and often receive down payments or progress payments on these orders to balance cash flows.
We had $8.7 million of retainage on long-term contracts included in receivables and contract assets as of October 26, 2024, which we expect to collect within one year.
Other Liquidity and Capital Uses
Our long-term capital allocation strategy is to first fund operations and investments in growth, maintain a reasonable liquidity and leverage ratio that reflects a prudent and compliant capital structure in light of the cyclically of business, reduce debt, and then, as allowed under any restrictive debt covenants, return excess cash over time to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Our business growth and profitability improvement strategies depend on investments in capital expenditures and strategic investments. We are projecting to spend between $8 and $10 million for these transformation efforts and for our total capital expenditures to be approximately $27 million for fiscal 2025. Projected capital expenditures include purchasing manufacturing equipment for new or enhanced product production and expanded capacity and increased automation of processes; investments in quality and reliability equipment and demonstration and showroom assets; and continued information infrastructure investments.
In addition to capital expenditures, we plan to make additional investments in our general and administration expenses to execute our broad digital transformation strategies to modernize our service systems for field service automation, to advance our enterprise performance planning capabilities, and to improve and automate quoting and sales processes.
We also evaluate and may make strategic investments in new technologies or in our affiliates or acquire companies aligned with our business strategy. We are committed to invest an additional $0.5 million in fiscal 2025 in our current affiliates. We may make additional investments beyond our commitments.
We are sometimes required to obtain performance bonds for display installations, and we have an aggregate of $190.0 million bonding line available through surety companies. If we were unable to complete the installation work, and our customer would call upon the bond for payment, the surety company would subrogate its loss to Daktronics. As of October 26, 2024, we had $17.6 million of bonded work outstanding.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
During the first six months of fiscal 2025, there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 for additional information regarding our contractual obligations and commercial commitments.
Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
We describe our significant accounting policies in "Note 1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
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year ended April 27, 2024. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in "Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For a summary of recently issued accounting pronouncements and the effects of those pronouncements on our financial results, refer to "Note 1. Basis of Presentation" of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to certain interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity risks as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024.
There have been no other material changes in our exposure to these risks during the first six months of fiscal 2025.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management of our Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of October 26, 2024, an evaluation was performed, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of October 26, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level to ensure information required to be disclosed in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period required by the SEC's rules and forms and accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly represent, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended October 26, 2024, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in a variety of legal actions relating to various matters during the normal course of business. Although we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these legal actions, it is the opinion of management that the disposition of these matters, taken as a whole, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. See "Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies" of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on any legal proceedings and claims.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
The discussion of our business and operations included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with the risk factors described in Item 1A. of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024. They describe various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject. These risks and uncertainties,
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together with other factors described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies, or prospects in a material and adverse manner. New risks may emerge at any time, and we cannot predict those risks or estimate the extent to which they may affect our financial condition or financial results.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Share Repurchases
During the three months ended October 26, 2024, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
A list of exhibits filed as part of this Report is set forth in the following Index to Exhibits.
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Index to Exhibits
Certain 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.
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
(1)Filed herewith electronically.
* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
1
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Sheila M. Anderson
Daktronics, Inc.
Sheila M. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: December 4, 2024
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EXHIBIT 31.1
DAKTRONICS, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REQUIRED BY RULE 13a-14(e)
OR RULE 15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Reece A. Kurtenbach, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 26, 2024 of Daktronics, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financially reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Reece A. Kurtenbach
Reece A. Kurtenbach
Chief Executive Officer
Date:December 4, 2024


EXHIBIT 31.2
DAKTRONICS, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REQUIRED BY RULE 13a-14(e)
OR RULE 15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Sheila M. Anderson, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 26, 2024 of Daktronics, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financially reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Sheila M. Anderson
Sheila M. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
Date:December 4, 2024


EXHIBIT 32.1
DAKTRONICS, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Daktronics, Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended October 26, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Reece A. Kurtenbach, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
/s/ Reece A. Kurtenbach
Reece A. Kurtenbach
Chief Executive Officer
Date:December 4, 2024


EXHIBIT 32.2
DAKTRONICS, INC.
CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Daktronics, Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended October 26, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Sheila M. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
/s/ Sheila M. Anderson
Sheila M. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
Date:December 4, 2024

v3.24.3
Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Nov. 25, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Oct. 26, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-38747  
Entity Registrant Name Daktronics, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code SD  
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-0306862  
Entity Address, Address Line One 201 Daktronics Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Brookings  
Entity Address, State or Province SD  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 57006  
City Area Code 605  
Local Phone Number 692-0200  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   46,986,282
Entity Central Index Key 0000915779  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-26  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, No Par Value  
Trading Symbol DAKT  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Preferred Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Preferred Stock Purchase Rights  
Trading Symbol DAKT  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 134,352 $ 81,299
Restricted cash 0 379
Accounts receivable, net 111,307 117,186
Inventories 121,582 138,008
Contract assets 44,955 55,800
Current maturities of long-term receivables 1,272 298
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,180 8,531
Income tax receivables 144 448
Total current assets 422,792 401,949
Property and equipment, net 73,815 71,752
Long-term receivables, less current maturities 2,537 562
Goodwill 3,194 3,226
Intangibles, net 696 840
Debt issuance costs, net 1,910 2,530
Investment in affiliates and other assets 21,084 21,163
Deferred income taxes 25,858 25,862
TOTAL ASSETS 551,886 527,884
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Current portion of long-term debt 1,500 1,500
Accounts payable 57,463 60,757
Contract liabilities 62,458 65,524
Accrued expenses 42,811 43,028
Warranty obligations 15,334 16,540
Income taxes payable 531 4,947
Total current liabilities 180,097 192,296
Long-term warranty obligations 23,054 21,388
Long-term contract liabilities 18,330 16,342
Other long-term obligations 5,446 5,759
Long-term debt, net 63,887 53,164
Deferred income taxes 142 143
Total long-term liabilities 110,859 96,796
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
Preferred Shares, no par value, authorized 50 shares; no shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common Stock, no par value, authorized 115,000 shares; 48,810 and 48,121 shares issued as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively 70,282 65,525
Additional paid-in capital 52,505 52,046
Retained earnings 154,491 138,031
Treasury Stock, at cost, 1,907 shares as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively (10,285) (10,285)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6,063) (6,525)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 260,930 238,792
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 551,886 $ 527,884
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - shares
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000 50,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 115,000,000 115,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 48,810,000 48,121,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) 1,907,000 1,907,000
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 208,331 $ 199,369 $ 434,419 $ 431,900
Cost of sales 152,468 145,170 318,858 306,554
Gross profit 55,863 54,199 115,561 125,346
Operating expenses:        
Selling 14,704 14,653 30,340 27,582
General and administrative 15,550 10,889 27,273 20,488
Product design and development 9,839 9,221 19,462 17,624
Operating expenses 40,093 34,763 77,075 65,694
Operating income 15,770 19,436 38,486 59,652
Nonoperating (expense) income:        
Interest (expense) income, net 273 (1,326) 202 (2,207)
Change in fair value of convertible note 10,304 (10,650) (11,286) (17,910)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net (1,164) (1,303) (1,999) (5,282)
Income before income taxes 25,183 6,157 25,403 34,253
Income tax expense 3,777 3,992 8,943 12,892
Net income $ 21,406 $ 2,165 $ 16,460 $ 21,361
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838
Diluted (in shares) 51,715 46,705 47,507 46,454
Earnings per share:        
Basic (in usd per share) $ 0.46 $ 0.05 $ 0.35 $ 0.47
Diluted (in usd per share) $ 0.22 $ 0.05 $ 0.35 $ 0.46
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) $ 21,406 $ 2,165 $ 16,460 $ 21,361
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Cumulative translation adjustments 314 (1,190) 442 (1,442)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 20 9 20 16
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 334 (1,181) 462 (1,426)
Comprehensive income $ 21,740 $ 984 $ 16,922 $ 19,935
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Apr. 29, 2023   47,396,000        
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Apr. 29, 2023         (1,907,000)  
Balance beginning at Apr. 29, 2023 $ 200,878 $ 63,023 $ 50,259 $ 103,410 $ (10,285) $ (5,529)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 19,196     19,196    
Cumulative translation adjustments (252)         (252)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 7         7
Share-based compensation 557   557      
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   11,000        
Exercise of stock options 46 $ 46        
Employee savings plan activity (in shares)   211,000        
Employee savings plan activity 615 $ 615        
Balance ending at Jul. 29, 2023 221,047 $ 63,684 50,816 122,606 $ (10,285) (5,774)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2023         (1,907,000)  
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2023   47,618,000        
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Apr. 29, 2023   47,396,000        
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Apr. 29, 2023         (1,907,000)  
Balance beginning at Apr. 29, 2023 200,878 $ 63,023 50,259 103,410 $ (10,285) (5,529)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 21,361          
Cumulative translation adjustments (1,442)          
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 16          
Balance ending at Oct. 28, 2023 223,221 $ 64,643 51,047 124,771 $ (10,285) (6,955)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Oct. 28, 2023         (1,907,000)  
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Oct. 28, 2023   47,930,000        
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2023   47,618,000        
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Jul. 29, 2023         (1,907,000)  
Balance beginning at Jul. 29, 2023 221,047 $ 63,684 50,816 122,606 $ (10,285) (5,774)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 2,165     2,165    
Cumulative translation adjustments (1,190)         (1,190)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 9         9
Share-based compensation 534   534      
Common stock issued upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units (in shares)   188,000        
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   161,000        
Exercise of stock options 959 $ 959        
Shares withheld for taxes on Restricted Stock Unit issuances (303) (37) (303)      
Balance ending at Oct. 28, 2023 $ 223,221 $ 64,643 51,047 124,771 $ (10,285) (6,955)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Oct. 28, 2023         (1,907,000)  
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Oct. 28, 2023   47,930,000        
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2024   48,121,000        
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2024 (1,907,000)       (1,907,000)  
Balance beginning at Apr. 27, 2024 $ 238,792 $ 65,525 52,046 138,031 $ (10,285) (6,525)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) (4,946)     (4,946)    
Cumulative translation adjustments 128         128
Share-based compensation 520   520      
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   331,000        
Exercise of stock options 3,148 $ 3,148        
Employee savings plan activity (in shares)   71,000        
Employee savings plan activity 569 $ 569        
Balance ending at Jul. 27, 2024 $ 238,211 $ 69,242 52,566 133,085 $ (10,285) (6,397)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Jul. 27, 2024         (1,907,000)  
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Jul. 27, 2024   48,523,000        
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2024   48,121,000        
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2024 (1,907,000)       (1,907,000)  
Balance beginning at Apr. 27, 2024 $ 238,792 $ 65,525 52,046 138,031 $ (10,285) (6,525)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 16,460          
Cumulative translation adjustments 442          
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 20          
Balance ending at Oct. 26, 2024 $ 260,930 $ 70,282 52,505 154,491 $ (10,285) (6,063)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Oct. 26, 2024 (1,907,000)       (1,907,000)  
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Oct. 26, 2024   48,810,000        
Beginning balance, common stock (in shares) at Jul. 27, 2024   48,523,000        
Beginning balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Jul. 27, 2024         (1,907,000)  
Balance beginning at Jul. 27, 2024 $ 238,211 $ 69,242 52,566 133,085 $ (10,285) (6,397)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income (loss) 21,406     21,406    
Cumulative translation adjustments 314         314
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 20         20
Share-based compensation 530   530      
Common stock issued upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units (in shares)   141,000        
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   183,000        
Exercise of stock options 1,040 $ 1,040        
Shares withheld for taxes on Restricted Stock Unit issuances (591) (37) (591)      
Balance ending at Oct. 26, 2024 $ 260,930 $ 70,282 $ 52,505 $ 154,491 $ (10,285) $ (6,063)
Ending balance, treasury stock (in shares) at Oct. 26, 2024 (1,907,000)       (1,907,000)  
Ending balance, common stock (in shares) at Oct. 26, 2024   48,810,000        
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net income (loss) $ 16,460 $ 21,361
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 9,794 9,494
(Gain) loss on sale of property, equipment and other assets (40) 101
Share-based compensation 1,050 1,091
Equity in loss of affiliates 1,832 1,461
(Recoveries of) provision for doubtful accounts, net (152) 240
Deferred income taxes, net 13 20
Non-cash impairment charges 0 654
Change in fair value of convertible note 11,286 17,910
Debt issuance costs write-off 0 3,353
Change in operating assets and liabilities 22,577 (11,374)
Net cash provided by operating activities 62,820 44,311
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Purchases of property and equipment (10,466) (9,226)
Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets 124 52
Purchases of equity and loans to equity investees (2,041) (2,899)
Net cash used in investing activities (12,383) (12,073)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Borrowings on notes payable 0 40,000
Payments on notes payable (1,358) (18,125)
Principal payments on long-term obligations (206) (204)
Debt issuance costs 0 (6,454)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 4,188 1,005
Tax payments related to RSU issuances (591) (303)
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,033 15,919
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 204 139
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH 52,674 48,296
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:    
Beginning of period 81,678 24,690
End of period 134,352 72,986
Cash paid for:    
Interest 1,770 1,027
Income taxes, net of refunds 12,910 11,874
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable 2,343 1,443
Contributions of common stock under the ESPP $ 569 $ 614
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation
Daktronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”, “Daktronics”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are industry leaders in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems and large screen video displays for sporting, commercial and transportation applications.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Estimates used in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements include, among others, revenue recognition, future warranty expenses, the fair value of long-term debt, the fair value of investments in affiliates, income tax expenses, and stock-based compensation. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results in future periods may differ from those estimates.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The balance sheet as of April 27, 2024 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but it does not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024, which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year.
Daktronics, Inc. operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to April 30 of each year. When April 30 falls on a Wednesday, the fiscal year ends on the preceding Saturday. Within each fiscal year, each quarter is comprised of 13-week periods following the beginning of each fiscal year. In each 53-week fiscal year, an additional week is added to the first quarter, and each of the last three quarters is comprised of a 13-week period. The six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 contained operating results for 26 weeks.
There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies and estimates as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the totals of the same amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Restricted cash consists of cash and cash equivalents held in bank deposit accounts to secure certain issuances of foreign bank guarantees.
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
April 27,
2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $64,740 $81,299 
Restricted cash— 8,246 379 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$134,352 $72,986 $81,678 
We have foreign currency cash accounts to operate our global business. These accounts are impacted by changes in foreign currency rates. Of our $134,352 in cash and cash equivalent balances as of October 26, 2024, $123,981 were denominated in United States dollars, of which $5,947 were held by our foreign subsidiaries. As of October 26, 2024, we had an additional $10,371 in cash balances denominated in foreign currencies, of which $9,495 were maintained in accounts of our foreign subsidiaries.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted
There are no significant Accounting Standard Updates ("ASU") issued that were adopted in the six months ended October 26, 2024.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The Company is required to adopt ASU 2023-07 for its annual reporting in fiscal year 2025 and for interim period reporting beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-07 on our segment disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires the disclosure of specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and to provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require disaggregation of income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company is required to adopt this guidance for its annual reporting in fiscal year 2026 on a prospective basis. Early adoption and retroactive application are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on our income tax disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) ("ASU 2024-03"), requiring disclosure in the notes to the financial statements for specified information about certain costs and expenses. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027; however early adoption is permitted and can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our expense disaggregation disclosures.
v3.24.3
Investments in Affiliates
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]  
Investments in Affiliates Investments in Affiliates
We use the equity method to account for investments in companies if our investment provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee. Our judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investee includes considering key factors such as our ownership interest, representation on the board of directors, participation in policy-making decisions, other commercial arrangements, and material intercompany transactions. We evaluated the nature of our investment in affiliates of XdisplayTM ("XDC"), which is developing micro-LED mass transfer expertise and technologies, and Miortech (dba Etulipa), which is developing low power outdoor electrowetting technology. Our ownership in Miortech was 55.9 percent and in XDC was 16.4 percent as of October 26, 2024. The aggregate amount of our investments accounted for under the equity method was $257 and $1,813 as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively.
We determined both entities are variable interest entities, and based on management's analysis, we determined that Daktronics is not the primary beneficiary because the power criterion was not met. Therefore, as Daktronics does not have control, but is able to exercise significant influence, the investments in Miortech and XDC are accounted for under the equity method. Our proportional share of the respective affiliates' losses is included in the "Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net" line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and six months ended October 26, 2024, our share of the losses of our affiliates was $901 and $1,832 as compared to $771 and $1,461 for the three and six months ended October 28, 2023.
We review our investments in affiliates for impairment indicators. There were no impairments recorded during the three and six months ended October 26, 2024 compared to an impairments of $212 and $654 during the three and six months ended October 28, 2023.
We purchased services for research and development activities from our equity method investees. The total of these related party transactions for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 was $497 and $123, respectively, which is included in the "Product design and development" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. A portion of our activities remain unpaid those amounts were $134 and $14 for the six months ended
October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively, which is included in the "Accounts payable" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
We also have advanced our affiliates funds under convertible and promissory notes (collectively, the "Affiliate Notes"). We advanced $2,049 in the six months ended October 26, 2024 and $5,050 in fiscal year 2024 under the Affiliate Notes. The total outstanding amount of the Affiliate Notes was $16,396 and $14,241 as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively. The balances of the Affiliate Notes are included in the "Investments in affiliates and other assets" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We evaluate the Affiliate Notes for impairment and credit losses. As of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, no provision for losses was recorded, as management's analysis concluded the Affiliate Notes were collectable or realizable based on the rights of these instruments and related valuation of each affiliate.
The Affiliate Notes balance combined with the investment in affiliates balance totaled $16,653 and $16,054 as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively.
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share ("EPS") Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
We follow the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 260, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260"), where basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution which may occur if securities or other obligations to issue common stock were exercised or converted into shares of common stock or resulted in the issuance of shares of common stock which share in our earnings.
The following is a reconciliation of the net income and common share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Earnings per share - basic
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average shares outstanding46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Basic earnings per share$0.46 $0.05 $0.35 $0.47 
Earnings per share - diluted
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Change in fair value of convertible note(10,304)— — — 
Interest expense on convertible note, net of tax418 — — — 
Diluted net income$11,520 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average common shares outstanding46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Dilution associated with stock compensation plans882 675 931 616 
Dilution associated with convertible note4,037 — — — 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution51,715 46,705 47,507 46,454 
Diluted earnings per share$0.22 $0.05 $0.35 $0.46 
Options outstanding to purchase 51 and 521 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $10.44 and $10.76 for the three months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the effects would be anti-dilutive.
Options outstanding to purchase 114 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $12.10 for the six months ended October 26, 2024 and 1,039 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.53 for the six months ended October 28, 2023 were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effects would be anti-dilutive.
During the three months ended October 26, 2024, 4,037 potential shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the secured convertible note in the original principal payment of $25,000 due on May 11, 2027 issued by the Company to Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP (the "Convertible Note"), were included in the computation of diluted EPS. For the six months ended October 26, 2024, 4,037 potential common shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
During the three and six months ended October 28, 2023, 4,051 and 3,806, respectively, potential shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Note were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of revenue
In accordance with ASC 606-10-50, we disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers by the type of performance obligation and the timing of revenue recognition. We determine that disaggregating revenue in these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors and to enable users of financial statements to understand the relationship to each reportable segment.
The following table presents our disaggregation of revenue by segments:
Three Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$9,506 $57,289 $8,284 $13,046 $4,392 $92,517 
Limited configuration27,838 11,640 36,246 6,924 11,455 94,103 
Service and other6,095 8,278 3,541 1,508 2,289 21,711 
$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$30,728 $15,167 $36,523 $7,820 $12,919 $103,157 
Goods/services transferred over time12,711 62,040 11,548 13,658 5,217 105,174 
$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
Six Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$11,768 $151,607 $18,918 $27,582 $7,006 $216,881 
Limited configuration54,138 19,934 71,394 13,533 19,527 178,526 
Service and other11,732 14,274 5,765 2,853 4,388 39,012 
$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$60,241 $25,917 $71,902 $15,381 $22,060 $195,501 
Goods/services transferred over time17,397 159,898 24,175 28,587 8,861 238,918 
$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Three Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$9,511 $47,496 $11,539 $11,047 $9,993 $89,586 
Limited configuration28,752 13,771 36,277 8,469 7,302 94,571 
Service and other4,190 6,943 1,126 727 2,226 15,212 
$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$29,379 $15,390 $34,722 $8,592 $7,919 $96,002 
Goods/services transferred over time13,074 52,820 14,220 11,651 11,602 103,367 
$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
Six Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$22,429 $124,043 $26,658 $23,631 $18,783 $215,544 
Limited configuration58,665 23,732 76,614 16,536 12,541 188,088 
Service and other8,242 12,434 1,904 1,445 4,243 28,268 
$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$60,397 $26,167 $73,803 $16,859 $13,762 $190,988 
Goods/services transferred over time28,939 134,042 31,373 24,753 21,805 240,912 
$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
See "Note 5. Segment Reporting" for a disaggregation of revenue by geography.
Contract balances
Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and include unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables, which represent an unconditional right to payment subject only to the passage of time, are reclassified to accounts receivable when they are billed according to the contract terms. Contract liabilities represent amounts billed to customers in excess of revenue recognized to date.
The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and liabilities:
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Dollar
Change
Percent
Change
Contract assets$44,955 $55,800 $(10,845)(19.4)%
Contract liabilities - current62,458 65,524 (3,066)(4.7)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent18,330 16,342 1,988 12.2 
The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 27, 2024 to October 26, 2024 were due to the timing of billing schedules and revenue recognition, which can vary significantly depending on the contractual payment terms and the seasonality of the sports markets. We had no significant impairments of contract assets for the six months ended October 26, 2024.
For service-type warranty contracts, we allocate revenue to this performance obligation, recognize the revenue over time, and recognize costs as incurred. Earned and unearned revenues for these contracts are included in the "Contract assets" and
"Contract liabilities" line items of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in unearned service-type warranty contracts, net were as follows:
October 26,
2024
Balance as of April 27, 2024$32,159 
New contracts sold26,007 
Less: reductions for revenue recognized(21,737)
Foreign currency translation and other(142)
Balance as of October 26, 2024$36,287 
Contracts in progress identified as loss contracts as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 were immaterial. Loss provisions are recorded in the "Accrued expenses" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During the six months ended October 26, 2024, we recognized revenue of $52,024 related to our contract liabilities as of April 27, 2024.
Remaining performance obligations
As of October 26, 2024, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was $301,525. Remaining performance obligations related to product and service agreements as of October 26, 2024 were $235,982 and $65,543, respectively. We expect approximately $240,423 of our remaining performance obligations to be recognized over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. Although remaining performance obligations reflect business that is considered to be legally binding, cancellations, deferrals or scope adjustments may occur. Any known project cancellations, revisions to project scope and cost, foreign currency exchange fluctuations, and project deferrals are reflected or excluded in the remaining performance obligation balance, as appropriate. The amount of revenue recognized associated with performance obligations satisfied in prior years during the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023 was immaterial.
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
The following table sets forth certain financial information for each of our five reporting segments for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:
Commercial$43,439 $42,453 $77,638 $89,336 
Live Events77,207 68,210 185,815 160,209 
High School Park and Recreation48,071 48,942 96,077 105,176 
Transportation21,478 20,243 43,968 41,612 
International18,136 19,521 30,921 35,567 
208,331 199,369 434,419 431,900 
Gross profit:
Commercial11,138 7,231 18,733 20,000 
Live Events14,970 19,234 40,998 47,174 
High School Park and Recreation17,804 16,420 35,120 37,245 
Transportation8,672 6,780 16,421 13,869 
International3,279 4,534 4,289 7,058 
55,863 54,199 115,561 125,346 
Operating expenses:
Selling14,704 14,653 30,340 27,582 
General and administrative15,550 10,889 27,273 20,488 
Product design and development9,839 9,221 19,462 17,624 
40,093 34,763 77,075 65,694 
Operating income15,770 19,436 38,486 59,652 
Nonoperating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net273 (1,326)202 (2,207)
Change in fair value of convertible note10,304 (10,650)(11,286)(17,910)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net(1,164)(1,303)(1,999)(5,282)
Income before income taxes$25,183 $6,157 $25,403 $34,253 
Depreciation and amortization:
Commercial$1,075 $1,070 $2,157 $2,112 
Live Events1,412 1,604 2,841 3,217 
High School Park and Recreation533 474 1,066 936 
Transportation205 174 407 342 
International550 572 1,112 1,138 
Unallocated corporate depreciation and amortization1,126 931 2,211 1,749 
$4,901 $4,825 $9,794 $9,494 
No single geographic area comprises a material amount of our net sales or property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, other than the United States. The following table presents information about net sales and property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, in the United States and elsewhere:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:    
United States$184,438 $178,144 $391,657 $392,737 
Outside United States23,893 21,225 42,762 39,163 
$208,331 $199,369 $434,419 $431,900 
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:  
United States$66,770 $64,332 
Outside United States7,045 7,420 
$73,815 $71,752 
We have numerous customers worldwide for sales of our products and services, and no customer accounted for 10 percent or more of net sales; therefore, we are not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of our products and services.
We have numerous raw material and component suppliers, and no supplier accounts for 10 percent or more of our cost of sales; however, we have a complex global supply chain subject to geopolitical and transportation risks and a number of single-source suppliers that could limit our supply or cause delays in obtaining raw materials and components needed in manufacturing.
v3.24.3
Goodwill
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to each segment with a goodwill balance for the six months ended October 26, 2024 were as follows:
CommercialTransportationTotal
Balance as of April 27, 2024$3,188 $38 $3,226 
Foreign currency translation(25)(7)(32)
Balance as of October 26, 2024$3,163 $31 $3,194 
We perform an analysis of goodwill on an annual basis, and it is tested for impairment more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. Our annual analysis is performed during our third quarter of each fiscal year based on the goodwill amount as of the first business day of our third fiscal quarter.
Accumulated impairments to goodwill as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 was $4,576.
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Financing Agreements Financing Agreements
Long-term debt consists of the following:
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Mortgage$13,125 $13,875 
Convertible note25,000 25,000 
Long-term debt, gross38,125 38,875 
Debt issuance costs, net(574)(761)
Change in fair value of convertible note27,836 16,550 
Current portion(1,500)(1,500)
Long-term debt, net$63,887 $53,164 
Credit Agreements
On May 11, 2023, we closed on a $75,000 senior credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility consists of a $60,000 asset-based revolving credit facility (the "ABL") maturing on May 11, 2026, which is secured by a first priority lien on the Company's assets, and a $15,000 delayed draw loan (the "Delayed Draw Loan") secured by a first priority mortgage on our Brookings, South Dakota real estate (the "Mortgage").
Under the ABL, certain factors can impact our borrowing capacity. As of October 26, 2024, our borrowing capacity was $40,758, there were no borrowings outstanding, and there was $5,363 used to secure letters of credit outstanding. The interest rate on the ABL is set on a sliding scale based on the trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage and ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 percent over the standard overnight financing rate (SOFR).
The $15,000 Delayed Draw Loan was funded on July 7, 2023. It amortizes over 10 years and has monthly payments of $125. The Delayed Draw Loan is subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 (the "Credit Agreement") and matures on May 11, 2026. The interest rate on the Delayed Draw Loan is set on a sliding scale based on the trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage ratio and ranges between 1.0 and 2.0 percent over the Commercial Bank Floating Rate (CBFR). The interest rate as of October 26, 2024 for Delayed Draw Loan was 9.5 percent.
Convertible Note
On May 11, 2023, we borrowed $25,000 in aggregate principal amount evidenced by the secured Convertible Note due May 11, 2027. Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP, as the holder (the "Holder") of the Convertible Note, has a second priority lien on assets securing the ABL facility and a first priority lien on substantially all of the other assets of the Company, excluding all real property.
Conversion Features
The Convertible Note allows the Holder and any of the Holder’s permitted transferees, donees, pledgees, assignees or successors-in-interest (collectively, the “Selling Shareholders”) to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the Convertible Note, together with any accrued and unpaid interest and any other unpaid amounts, including late charges, if any (together, the “Conversion Amount”), into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $6.31 per share, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Convertible Note (the “Conversion Price”).
The Company also has a forced conversion right, which is exercisable on the occurrence of certain conditions set forth in the Convertible Note, pursuant to which it can cause all or any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount to be converted into shares of common stock at the Conversion Price.
Additionally, if the Company fails other than by reason of a failure by the Holder to comply with its obligations, the Holder is permitted to cash payments from the Company until such conversion failure is cured.

Redemption Features

If the Company were to have an "Event of Default", as defined by the Convertible Note, then the Holder may require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the Convertible Note.
If the Company has a "Change of Control", as defined by the Convertible Note, then the Holder is entitled to payment of the outstanding amount of the Convertible Note at the "Change in Control Redemption Price," as defined in the Convertible Note.

Interest

Interest accruing under the Convertible Note is payable, at the option of the Company, in either (i) cash or (ii) a combination of cash interest and capitalized interest; provided, however, that at least fifty percent (50%) of the interest paid on each interest date must be paid as cash interest. The Convertible Note accrues interest quarterly at an annual rate of 9.0 percent when interest is paid in cash or an annual rate of 10.0 percent if interest is paid in kind. Upon an event of default under the Convertible Note, the annual interest rate will increase to 12.0 percent. The annual rate of 9.0 percent was used to calculate the interest accrued as of October 26, 2024, as interest will be paid in cash.

We elected the fair value option to account for the Convertible Note as described in "Note 10. Fair Value Measurement" of the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q. The financial liability was initially measured at its issue-date fair value and is subsequently remeasured at fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period date. We have elected to present the fair value and the accrued interest component separately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Therefore, interest will be recognized and accrued separately in interest expense, with changes in fair value of the Convertible Note presented in the "Change in fair value of convertible note" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The changes in fair value of the Convertible Note during the six months ended October 26, 2024 are as follows:

Liability Component
(in thousands)
Balance as of April 27, 2024$41,550 
Redemption of convertible promissory note— 
Fair value change recognized11,286 
Balance as of October 26, 2024$52,836 

The estimated fair value of the Convertible Note upon its issuance date of May 11, 2023 was computed using the binomial lattice model. Given the appreciation of the Company’s stock price since inception of the Convertible Note combined with our intent and expectation of settlement as soon as is feasible through exercise of its forced conversion right, we determined that the Monte Carlo simulation ("MCS") model was appropriately suited to determine the fair value of the Convertible Note as of October 26, 2024. Both models incorporate significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement.

We determined the fair value by using the following key assumptions in the MCS and binomial lattice model as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively:

October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Risk-Free Rate (Annual)4.04 %4.78 %
Yield15.81 %16.28 %
Volatility (Annual)55.00 %40.00 %
Dividend Yield (Annual)— %— %
The Credit Agreement and the Convertible Note require a fixed charge coverage ratio of greater than 1.1 and include other customary non-financial covenants. As of October 26, 2024, we were in compliance with our financial covenants under the Credit Agreement and the Convertible Note.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated debt agreement. If early principal payments or conversions occur, a proportional amount of unamortized debt issuance costs are expensed. As part of these financings, we capitalized $8,195 in debt issuance costs. During the six months ended
October 28, 2023, due to the Convertible Note being accounted for at fair value, we expensed $3,353 of the related debt issuance costs, which is included in the "Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023, we amortized $807 and $744, respectively, of debt issuance costs. The remaining debt issuance costs of $2,484 are being amortized over the remaining two-year term of the Credit Facility.
Future Maturities
Aggregate contractual maturities of debt in future fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal years endingAmount
Remainder of 2025$750 
20261,500 
202710,875 
202825,000 
2029— 
Total debt$38,125 
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation: We are a party to legal proceedings and claims which arise during the ordinary course of business. We review our legal proceedings and claims, regulatory reviews and inspections, and other legal matters on an ongoing basis and follow appropriate accounting guidance when making accrual and disclosure decisions. We establish accruals for those contingencies when the incurrence of a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated, and we disclose the amount accrued and the amount of a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued if such disclosure is necessary for our financial statements to not be misleading. We do not record an accrual when the likelihood of loss being incurred is probable, but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated, or when the loss is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote, although disclosures will be made for material matters as required by ASC 450-20, Contingencies - Loss Contingencies. Our assessment of whether a loss is reasonably possible or probable is based on our assessment and consultation with legal counsel regarding the ultimate outcome of the matter following all appeals.

For other unresolved legal proceedings or claims, we do not believe there is a reasonable probability that any material loss would be incurred. Accordingly, no material accrual or disclosure of a potential range of loss has been made related to these matters. We do not expect the ultimate liability of these unresolved legal proceedings or claims to have a material effect on our financial position, liquidity, or capital resources.
Warranties: Changes in our warranty obligation for the six months ended October 26, 2024 consisted of the following:
October 26,
2024
Balance as of April 27, 2024$37,928 
Warranties issued during the period7,779 
Settlements made during the period(7,451)
Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations132 
Balance as of October 26, 2024$38,388 
Performance guarantees: We have entered into standby letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds with financial institutions relating to the guarantee of our future performance on contracts, primarily construction-type contracts. As of October 26, 2024, we had outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds in the amount of $5,363 and $17,567, respectively. Performance guarantees are issued to certain customers to guarantee the operation and installation of the equipment and our ability to complete a contract. These performance guarantees have various terms but generally have a term of one year. We enter into written agreements with our customers, and those agreements often contain indemnification provisions that
require us to make the customer whole if certain acts or omissions by us cause the customer financial loss. We make efforts to negotiate reasonable caps and limitations on the recovery of such damages. As of October 26, 2024, we were not aware of any material indemnification claims.
v3.24.3
Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Our effective tax rates for the three and six months ended October 26, 2024, were 15.0 percent and 35.2 percent, respectively. Income before tax includes the impacts of the Convertible Note fair value adjustment, which is not deductible, in proportion to the period's increase in pre-tax income. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended October 28, 2023 were 64.8 percent and 37.6 percent, respectively, and were driven by the increase in the fair value adjustment to expense.
We operate both domestically and internationally and, as of October 26, 2024, the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries were considered to be reinvested indefinitely. Additionally, as of October 26, 2024, we had $492 of unrecognized tax benefits which would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized.
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurement
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values. There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities among the fair value hierarchies presented.
Fair Value Measurements
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Balance as of October 26, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $— $— $134,352 
Restricted cash— — — — 
Convertible note— — (52,836)(52,836)
$134,352 $— $(52,836)$81,516 
Balance as of April 27, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$81,299 $— $— $81,299 
Restricted cash379 — — 379 
Convertible note— — (41,550)(41,550)
$81,678 $— $(41,550)$40,128 

We elected to value the Convertible Note at fair value in accordance with ASC 825-10-15-4(a) because of the embedded derivatives contained in the Convertible Note. The fair value of the Convertible Note as of April 27, 2024 was estimated using the binomial lattice model. The fair value of the Convertible Note as of October 26, 2024 was estimated using the MCS. Both models allow for the examination of the value to a holder and understanding the investment decision that would occur at each node.

The fair value of the Convertible Note entered into during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was classified as Level 3 because certain inputs for the valuation were not readily determinable or observable.
For additional information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 for the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument. See "Note 7. Financing Agreements" for the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value.
v3.24.3
Share Repurchase Program
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program
On June 17, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which we may purchase up to $40,000 of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. Under this program, we may repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions and in privately negotiated transactions based on business, market, applicable legal requirements and other considerations. The repurchase program does not require the repurchase of a specific number of shares and may be terminated at any time.
In April 2020, the Board had suspended the program. On December 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of Daktronics voted to reauthorize the stock repurchase program.
During the six months ended October 26, 2024, we repurchased no shares of common stock. As of October 26, 2024, we had $29,355 of remaining capacity under our current share repurchase program.
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
The Company's Board of Directors has adopted a written policy and procedures with respect to related party transactions, which the Audit Committee oversees. Under the policy, a "related party transaction" is generally defined as a transaction, arrangement, or relationship in which the Company was, is or will be a participant; the amount involved exceeds $120; and in which any "related person" had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. The policy generally defines a "related person" as a Director, executive officer or beneficial owner of more than five percent of any class of our voting securities and any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons.
The Audit Committee reviews and, if appropriate, approves related party transactions, including certain transactions which are deemed to be pre-approved under the policy. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee reviews any previously approved related party transaction that is ongoing.
As reported in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024, effective on May 11, 2023, the Company entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement with the Holder of the Convertible Note. Under the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company sold and issued to the Holder the Convertible Note in exchange for the payment by the Holder to the Company of $25,000. As of May 11, 2023, and based on Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D filed by the Holder and its affiliates named therein on May 15, 2023 with the SEC, the Holder and its affiliates beneficially owned 4,768 shares of common stock of the Company, representing 9.99 percent of the Company’s common stock, causing the Holder to be a “related party” of the Company under the Company’s written policy and procedures and the applicable definitions under the Securities Act of 1933. The Securities Purchase Agreement, the Convertible Note, the Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 by and between the Holder and the Company, and the Registration Rights Agreement were approved in advance of their execution by the Company’s Strategy and Financing Review Committee, the members of which include all members of the Company’s Audit Committee.
Since May 11, 2023, the largest aggregate amount outstanding under the Convertible Note was $25,563, consisting of $25,000 of principal and $563 of interest. In the first six months of fiscal 2025, we made interest payments of $1,125 under the Convertible Note.
The description of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Convertible Note, the Pledge and Security Agreement, and the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 11, 2023 by and between the Holder and the Company and their respective terms set forth in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Report. In addition, the Company was a party to the Standstill and Voting Agreement dated as of March 19, 2023 with Alta Fox Management, LLC and Connor Haley (the “Standstill Agreement”), who are affiliates of the Holder, which expired in accordance with its terms on September 5, 2024.
As described in Amendment No. 3 (“Amendment No. 3”) to the Schedule 13D filed by the Holder and its affiliates named therein on June 9, 2023 with the SEC, and based on other information provided by the Holder, the following persons may be deemed to be beneficial owners of the shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by the Holder: Alta Fox GenPar, LP, as the general partner of Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP; Alta Fox Equity, LLC, as the general partner of Alta Fox GenPar, LP; Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC, as the investment manager of Alta Fox Opportunities Fund, LP; and P. Connor Haley, as the sole owner, member and manager of each of Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC and Alta Fox Equity LLC.
On June 7, 2023, the Company received from the Holder a written notice of a decrease in the “Percentage Cap” (as such term is defined in the Convertible Note) from 9.99 percent to 4.99 percent, and on October 21, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to further decrease the Percentage Cap to 3.00 percent, and on November 25, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to increase the Percentage Cap to 14.99 percent. Each decrease became
effective immediately upon the Company’s receipt of such written notice and any increase becomes effective 61 days after receipt of such written notice. The Percentage Cap generally represents the maximum percentage of shares of the Company’s common stock the Holder may own. In Amendment No. 3, the Holder and its affiliates identified in Amendment No. 3 owned 2,293 shares of common stock on June 9, 2023, representing 4.99 percent of the common stock of the Company, meaning the Holder and its affiliates the were no longer “related parties” of the Company under the Company’s written policy and procedures and the applicable definitions under the Securities Act of 1933. However, according to information provided by the Holder to the Company in November 2024, the Holder owns 1,923 shares of the Company’s common stock. With these shares, along with the 3,962 shares subject to the Convertible Note, the Holder beneficially owns 11.15 percent of the Company’s common stock. This percentage assumes all of the shares subject to the Convertible Note are outstanding and thus are added to the denominator in determining the percentage. Thus, the Holder is again subject to the Company’s policy and procedures with respect to related party transactions administered by the Audit Committee.
During the first six months of fiscal 2024, the Company and the South Dakota Board of Regents entered into a contract for a video display system for Dakota State University. The amount of the contract was $150. A member of the Company's Board of Directors is the President of Dakota State University.
See "Note 2. Investments in Affiliates" for further details of related party transactions with our investments in the Affiliate Notes issued by our affiliates.
v3.24.3
Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
On November 11, 2024, the Company issued notice to the Holder to force the conversion of $7.0 million of the principal balance on December 3, 2024 of the Convertible Note at the conversion price of $6.31 per share into 1,109 common shares. We will issue the shares upon the Holder’s indicating the ability to take delivery of the shares under the maximum ownership provisions of the Convertible Note. In addition, on November 25, 2024, the Company received from the Holder a written notice to increase the Percentage Cap to 14.99 percent. This increase from the in-effect 3.00 percent maximum ownership takes effect 61 days after receipt of notice. See "Note 12. Related Party Transactions" and "Note 7. Financing Agreements" for further information of the Convertible Note.

Effective on November 19, 2024, the Board approved a Second Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024 (the "Second Amendment "). The Second Amendment amends the Rights Agreements dated as of November 16, 2018 (the "Original Rights Agreement") between the Company and the Rights Agent, as amended by the First Amendment to Rights Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2021 (the "First Amendment," and collectively with the Original Right Agreement and the Second Amendment, the "Rights Agreement"). The Second Amendment extends the “Final Expiration Date” (as that term is defined in the Rights Agreement) of the rights (the “Rights”) from the close of business on November 19, 2024 to the close of business on November 19, 2025. The Second Amendment also changes the “Exercise Price” (as that term is defined in the Rights Agreement) to $40.00 per Right.The Second Amendment provides for the addition of the defined terms “Triggering Percentage,” which is defined to mean 15.00 percent, and “13G Triggering Percentage,” which is defined to mean 20.00 percent.

The terms of the Rights are more fully described in Item 1.01 of the Company's Current Report 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024, including the First Amendment filed as Exhibit 4.3 to such Current Report on Form 8-K.
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Estimates used in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements include, among others, revenue recognition, future warranty expenses, the fair value of long-term debt, the fair value of investments in affiliates, income tax expenses, and stock-based compensation. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results in future periods may differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Adopted
There are no significant Accounting Standard Updates ("ASU") issued that were adopted in the six months ended October 26, 2024.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The Company is required to adopt ASU 2023-07 for its annual reporting in fiscal year 2025 and for interim period reporting beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 on a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-07 on our segment disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires the disclosure of specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and to provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require disaggregation of income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company is required to adopt this guidance for its annual reporting in fiscal year 2026 on a prospective basis. Early adoption and retroactive application are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on our income tax disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) ("ASU 2024-03"), requiring disclosure in the notes to the financial statements for specified information about certain costs and expenses. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027; however early adoption is permitted and can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our expense disaggregation disclosures.
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the totals of the same amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Restricted cash consists of cash and cash equivalents held in bank deposit accounts to secure certain issuances of foreign bank guarantees.
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
April 27,
2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $64,740 $81,299 
Restricted cash— 8,246 379 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$134,352 $72,986 $81,678 
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the totals of the same amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Restricted cash consists of cash and cash equivalents held in bank deposit accounts to secure certain issuances of foreign bank guarantees.
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
April 27,
2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $64,740 $81,299 
Restricted cash— 8,246 379 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows$134,352 $72,986 $81,678 
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following is a reconciliation of the net income and common share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended October 26, 2024 and October 28, 2023:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Earnings per share - basic
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average shares outstanding46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Basic earnings per share$0.46 $0.05 $0.35 $0.47 
Earnings per share - diluted
Net income$21,406 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Change in fair value of convertible note(10,304)— — — 
Interest expense on convertible note, net of tax418 — — — 
Diluted net income$11,520 $2,165 $16,460 $21,361 
Weighted average common shares outstanding46,796 46,030 46,576 45,838 
Dilution associated with stock compensation plans882 675 931 616 
Dilution associated with convertible note4,037 — — — 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution51,715 46,705 47,507 46,454 
Diluted earnings per share$0.22 $0.05 $0.35 $0.46 
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our disaggregation of revenue by segments:
Three Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$9,506 $57,289 $8,284 $13,046 $4,392 $92,517 
Limited configuration27,838 11,640 36,246 6,924 11,455 94,103 
Service and other6,095 8,278 3,541 1,508 2,289 21,711 
$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$30,728 $15,167 $36,523 $7,820 $12,919 $103,157 
Goods/services transferred over time12,711 62,040 11,548 13,658 5,217 105,174 
$43,439 $77,207 $48,071 $21,478 $18,136 $208,331 
Six Months Ended October 26, 2024
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$11,768 $151,607 $18,918 $27,582 $7,006 $216,881 
Limited configuration54,138 19,934 71,394 13,533 19,527 178,526 
Service and other11,732 14,274 5,765 2,853 4,388 39,012 
$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$60,241 $25,917 $71,902 $15,381 $22,060 $195,501 
Goods/services transferred over time17,397 159,898 24,175 28,587 8,861 238,918 
$77,638 $185,815 $96,077 $43,968 $30,921 $434,419 
Three Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$9,511 $47,496 $11,539 $11,047 $9,993 $89,586 
Limited configuration28,752 13,771 36,277 8,469 7,302 94,571 
Service and other4,190 6,943 1,126 727 2,226 15,212 
$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$29,379 $15,390 $34,722 $8,592 $7,919 $96,002 
Goods/services transferred over time13,074 52,820 14,220 11,651 11,602 103,367 
$42,453 $68,210 $48,942 $20,243 $19,521 $199,369 
Six Months Ended October 28, 2023
CommercialLive Events
High School
Park and Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$22,429 $124,043 $26,658 $23,631 $18,783 $215,544 
Limited configuration58,665 23,732 76,614 16,536 12,541 188,088 
Service and other8,242 12,434 1,904 1,445 4,243 28,268 
$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$60,397 $26,167 $73,803 $16,859 $13,762 $190,988 
Goods/services transferred over time28,939 134,042 31,373 24,753 21,805 240,912 
$89,336 $160,209 $105,176 $41,612 $35,567 $431,900 
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable
The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and liabilities:
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Dollar
Change
Percent
Change
Contract assets$44,955 $55,800 $(10,845)(19.4)%
Contract liabilities - current62,458 65,524 (3,066)(4.7)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent18,330 16,342 1,988 12.2 
The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 27, 2024 to October 26, 2024 were due to the timing of billing schedules and revenue recognition, which can vary significantly depending on the contractual payment terms and the seasonality of the sports markets. We had no significant impairments of contract assets for the six months ended October 26, 2024.
For service-type warranty contracts, we allocate revenue to this performance obligation, recognize the revenue over time, and recognize costs as incurred. Earned and unearned revenues for these contracts are included in the "Contract assets" and
"Contract liabilities" line items of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in unearned service-type warranty contracts, net were as follows:
October 26,
2024
Balance as of April 27, 2024$32,159 
New contracts sold26,007 
Less: reductions for revenue recognized(21,737)
Foreign currency translation and other(142)
Balance as of October 26, 2024$36,287 
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment
The following table sets forth certain financial information for each of our five reporting segments for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:
Commercial$43,439 $42,453 $77,638 $89,336 
Live Events77,207 68,210 185,815 160,209 
High School Park and Recreation48,071 48,942 96,077 105,176 
Transportation21,478 20,243 43,968 41,612 
International18,136 19,521 30,921 35,567 
208,331 199,369 434,419 431,900 
Gross profit:
Commercial11,138 7,231 18,733 20,000 
Live Events14,970 19,234 40,998 47,174 
High School Park and Recreation17,804 16,420 35,120 37,245 
Transportation8,672 6,780 16,421 13,869 
International3,279 4,534 4,289 7,058 
55,863 54,199 115,561 125,346 
Operating expenses:
Selling14,704 14,653 30,340 27,582 
General and administrative15,550 10,889 27,273 20,488 
Product design and development9,839 9,221 19,462 17,624 
40,093 34,763 77,075 65,694 
Operating income15,770 19,436 38,486 59,652 
Nonoperating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net273 (1,326)202 (2,207)
Change in fair value of convertible note10,304 (10,650)(11,286)(17,910)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net(1,164)(1,303)(1,999)(5,282)
Income before income taxes$25,183 $6,157 $25,403 $34,253 
Depreciation and amortization:
Commercial$1,075 $1,070 $2,157 $2,112 
Live Events1,412 1,604 2,841 3,217 
High School Park and Recreation533 474 1,066 936 
Transportation205 174 407 342 
International550 572 1,112 1,138 
Unallocated corporate depreciation and amortization1,126 931 2,211 1,749 
$4,901 $4,825 $9,794 $9,494 
Schedule of Revenue From External Customers and Long-lived Assets, By Geographical Areas The following table presents information about net sales and property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, in the United States and elsewhere:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
October 26,
2024
October 28,
2023
Net sales:    
United States$184,438 $178,144 $391,657 $392,737 
Outside United States23,893 21,225 42,762 39,163 
$208,331 $199,369 $434,419 $431,900 
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:  
United States$66,770 $64,332 
Outside United States7,045 7,420 
$73,815 $71,752 
v3.24.3
Goodwill (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to each segment with a goodwill balance for the six months ended October 26, 2024 were as follows:
CommercialTransportationTotal
Balance as of April 27, 2024$3,188 $38 $3,226 
Foreign currency translation(25)(7)(32)
Balance as of October 26, 2024$3,163 $31 $3,194 
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments
Long-term debt consists of the following:
October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Mortgage$13,125 $13,875 
Convertible note25,000 25,000 
Long-term debt, gross38,125 38,875 
Debt issuance costs, net(574)(761)
Change in fair value of convertible note27,836 16,550 
Current portion(1,500)(1,500)
Long-term debt, net$63,887 $53,164 
The changes in fair value of the Convertible Note during the six months ended October 26, 2024 are as follows:

Liability Component
(in thousands)
Balance as of April 27, 2024$41,550 
Redemption of convertible promissory note— 
Fair value change recognized11,286 
Balance as of October 26, 2024$52,836 
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
We determined the fair value by using the following key assumptions in the MCS and binomial lattice model as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, respectively:

October 26,
2024
April 27,
2024
Risk-Free Rate (Annual)4.04 %4.78 %
Yield15.81 %16.28 %
Volatility (Annual)55.00 %40.00 %
Dividend Yield (Annual)— %— %
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Aggregate contractual maturities of debt in future fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal years endingAmount
Remainder of 2025$750 
20261,500 
202710,875 
202825,000 
2029— 
Total debt$38,125 
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
Warranties: Changes in our warranty obligation for the six months ended October 26, 2024 consisted of the following:
October 26,
2024
Balance as of April 27, 2024$37,928 
Warranties issued during the period7,779 
Settlements made during the period(7,451)
Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations132 
Balance as of October 26, 2024$38,388 
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values. There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities among the fair value hierarchies presented.
Fair Value Measurements
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Balance as of October 26, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$134,352 $— $— $134,352 
Restricted cash— — — — 
Convertible note— — (52,836)(52,836)
$134,352 $— $(52,836)$81,516 
Balance as of April 27, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$81,299 $— $— $81,299 
Restricted cash379 — — 379 
Convertible note— — (41,550)(41,550)
$81,678 $— $(41,550)$40,128 
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Apr. 29, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 134,352 $ 81,299 $ 64,740  
Restricted cash 0 379 8,246  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $ 134,352 $ 81,678 $ 72,986 $ 24,690
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 134,352 $ 81,299 $ 64,740
Cash and cash equivalents denominated in U.S. dollars 123,981    
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries 5,947    
Additional cash balances denominated in foreign currencies 10,371    
Additional cash balances denominated in foreign currencies, maintained by foreign subsidiaries $ 9,495    
v3.24.3
Investments in Affiliates (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Apr. 27, 2024
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Equity method investments $ 257   $ 257   $ 1,813
Income (loss) from equity method investments (901) $ (771) (1,832) $ (1,461)  
Equity method investment, other-than-temporary impairment 0 212 0 654  
Accounts payable 134 $ 14 134 14  
Amount invested     2,041 2,899  
Purchase of convertible notes $ 16,396   16,396   14,241
Convertible note and investment in affiliates, amount     $ 16,653   16,054
Miortech          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage 55.90%   55.90%    
XdisplayTM          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage 16.40%   16.40%    
Convertible note          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Payments to fund long-term loans to related parties     $ 2,049    
Amount invested         $ 5,050
Product Design and Development          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Related party transaction, amounts of transaction     $ 497 $ 123  
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share ("EPS") - Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Jul. 27, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Jul. 29, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Earnings per share - basic            
Net income $ 21,406 $ (4,946) $ 2,165 $ 19,196 $ 16,460 $ 21,361
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 46,796   46,030   46,576 45,838
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in usd per share) $ 0.46   $ 0.05   $ 0.35 $ 0.47
Earnings per share - diluted            
Net income (loss) $ 21,406 $ (4,946) $ 2,165 $ 19,196 $ 16,460 $ 21,361
Change in fair value of convertible note (10,304)   0   0 0
Interest expense on convertible note, net of tax 418   0      
Diluted net income $ 11,520   $ 2,165   $ 16,460 $ 21,361
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 46,796   46,030   46,576 45,838
Dilution associated with stock compensation plans (in shares) 882   675   931 616
Dilution associated with convertible notes (in shares) 4,037   0   0 0
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution (in shares) 51,715   46,705   47,507 46,454
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in usd per share) $ 0.22   $ 0.05   $ 0.35 $ 0.46
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
May 11, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]          
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 51 521 114 1,039  
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) $ 10.44 $ 10.76 $ 12.10 $ 9.53  
Convertible note          
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]          
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 4,037 4,051   3,806  
Debt instrument, face amount         $ 25,000,000
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 208,331 $ 199,369 $ 434,419 $ 431,900
Goods/services transferred at a point in time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 103,157 96,002 195,501 190,988
Goods/services transferred over time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 105,174 103,367 238,918 240,912
Unique configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 92,517 89,586 216,881 215,544
Limited configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 94,103 94,571 178,526 188,088
Service and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 21,711 15,212 39,012 28,268
Commercial        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 43,439 42,453 77,638 89,336
Commercial | Goods/services transferred at a point in time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 30,728 29,379 60,241 60,397
Commercial | Goods/services transferred over time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 12,711 13,074 17,397 28,939
Commercial | Unique configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 9,506 9,511 11,768 22,429
Commercial | Limited configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 27,838 28,752 54,138 58,665
Commercial | Service and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 6,095 4,190 11,732 8,242
Live Events        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 77,207 68,210 185,815 160,209
Live Events | Goods/services transferred at a point in time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 15,167 15,390 25,917 26,167
Live Events | Goods/services transferred over time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 62,040 52,820 159,898 134,042
Live Events | Unique configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 57,289 47,496 151,607 124,043
Live Events | Limited configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 11,640 13,771 19,934 23,732
Live Events | Service and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 8,278 6,943 14,274 12,434
High School Park and Recreation        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 48,071 48,942 96,077 105,176
High School Park and Recreation | Goods/services transferred at a point in time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 36,523 34,722 71,902 73,803
High School Park and Recreation | Goods/services transferred over time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 11,548 14,220 24,175 31,373
High School Park and Recreation | Unique configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 8,284 11,539 18,918 26,658
High School Park and Recreation | Limited configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 36,246 36,277 71,394 76,614
High School Park and Recreation | Service and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 3,541 1,126 5,765 1,904
Transportation        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 21,478 20,243 43,968 41,612
Transportation | Goods/services transferred at a point in time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 7,820 8,592 15,381 16,859
Transportation | Goods/services transferred over time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 13,658 11,651 28,587 24,753
Transportation | Unique configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 13,046 11,047 27,582 23,631
Transportation | Limited configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 6,924 8,469 13,533 16,536
Transportation | Service and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 1,508 727 2,853 1,445
International        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 18,136 19,521 30,921 35,567
International | Goods/services transferred at a point in time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 12,919 7,919 22,060 13,762
International | Goods/services transferred over time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 5,217 11,602 8,861 21,805
International | Unique configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 4,392 9,993 7,006 18,783
International | Limited configuration        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 11,455 7,302 19,527 12,541
International | Service and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 2,289 $ 2,226 $ 4,388 $ 4,243
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Contract assets $ 44,955 $ 55,800
Contract liabilities - current 62,458 65,524
Contract liabilities - noncurrent 18,330 $ 16,342
Dollar Change    
Contract assets (10,845)  
Contract liabilities - current (3,066)  
Contract liabilities - noncurrent $ 1,988  
Percent Change    
Contract assets (19.40%)  
Contract liabilities - current (4.70%)  
Contract liabilities - noncurrent 12.20%  
Service-type Warranty Contracts    
Changes in Unearned Service-Type Warranty Contract [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 32,159  
New contracts sold 26,007  
Less: reductions for revenue recognized (21,737)  
Foreign currency translation and other (142)  
Balance at ending of period $ 36,287  
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Impairment, contract assets $ 0
Recognized revenue 52,024,000
Revenue, remaining performance obligation 301,525,000
Product  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation 235,982,000
Service  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation 65,543,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-10-27  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation $ 240,423,000
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period 12 months
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 5
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 208,331 $ 199,369 $ 434,419 $ 431,900
Gross profit: 55,863 54,199 115,561 125,346
Selling 14,704 14,653 30,340 27,582
General and administrative 15,550 10,889 27,273 20,488
Product design and development 9,839 9,221 19,462 17,624
Operating expenses: 40,093 34,763 77,075 65,694
Operating income 15,770 19,436 38,486 59,652
Interest (expense) income, net 273 (1,326) 202 (2,207)
Change in fair value of convertible note 10,304 (10,650) (11,286) (17,910)
Other expense and debt issuance costs write-off, net (1,164) (1,303) (1,999) (5,282)
Income before income taxes 25,183 6,157 25,403 34,253
Depreciation and amortization: 4,901 4,825 9,794 9,494
Corporate, non-segment        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization: 1,126 931 2,211 1,749
Commercial        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 43,439 42,453 77,638 89,336
Commercial | Operating segments        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 43,439 42,453 77,638 89,336
Gross profit: 11,138 7,231 18,733 20,000
Depreciation and amortization: 1,075 1,070 2,157 2,112
Live Events        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 77,207 68,210 185,815 160,209
Live Events | Operating segments        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 77,207 68,210 185,815 160,209
Gross profit: 14,970 19,234 40,998 47,174
Depreciation and amortization: 1,412 1,604 2,841 3,217
High School Park and Recreation        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 48,071 48,942 96,077 105,176
High School Park and Recreation | Operating segments        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 48,071 48,942 96,077 105,176
Gross profit: 17,804 16,420 35,120 37,245
Depreciation and amortization: 533 474 1,066 936
Transportation        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 21,478 20,243 43,968 41,612
Transportation | Operating segments        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 21,478 20,243 43,968 41,612
Gross profit: 8,672 6,780 16,421 13,869
Depreciation and amortization: 205 174 407 342
International        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 18,136 19,521 30,921 35,567
International | Operating segments        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 18,136 19,521 30,921 35,567
Gross profit: 3,279 4,534 4,289 7,058
Depreciation and amortization: $ 550 $ 572 $ 1,112 $ 1,138
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Revenue From External Customers, By Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 208,331 $ 199,369 $ 434,419 $ 431,900
United States        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales 184,438 178,144 391,657 392,737
Outside United States        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 23,893 $ 21,225 $ 42,762 $ 39,163
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Revenue From Long-lived Assets, By Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation: $ 73,815 $ 71,752
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation: 66,770 64,332
Outside United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation: $ 7,045 $ 7,420
v3.24.3
Goodwill - Schedule of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance $ 3,226
Foreign currency translation (32)
Ending balance 3,194
Commercial  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance 3,188
Foreign currency translation (25)
Ending balance 3,163
Transportation  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance 38
Foreign currency translation (7)
Ending balance $ 31
v3.24.3
Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Goodwill, impaired, accumulated impairment loss $ 4,576 $ 4,576
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements - Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross $ 38,125 $ 38,875
Debt issuance costs, net (574) (761)
Change in fair value of convertible note 27,836 16,550
Current portion (1,500) (1,500)
Long-term debt, net 63,887 53,164
Mortgage    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross 13,125 13,875
Convertible note    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross $ 25,000 $ 25,000
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements (Details Textual) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jul. 07, 2023
May 11, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Apr. 27, 2024
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Debt issuance costs, net     $ 1,910,000   $ 2,530,000
Debt issuance costs write-off     $ 0 $ 3,353,000  
Convertible note          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, face amount   $ 25,000,000      
Debt instrument, term     2 years    
Interest rate, stated percentage   9.00%      
Conversion price (in usd per share)   $ 6.31      
Interest coverage ratio   1.1      
Debt issuance costs, net   $ 8,195,000      
Debt issuance costs write-off       3,353,000  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     $ 807,000 $ 744,000  
Remaining debt issuance cost     2,484,000    
Convertible note | Minimum          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Interest rate, stated percentage   10.00%      
Convertible note | Maximum          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Interest rate, stated percentage   12.00%      
Credit Agreements | ABL credit facility/prior line of credit          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 75,000,000      
Debt instrument, face amount   15,000,000      
Letters of credit outstanding     $ 5,363,000    
Credit Agreements | Secured Debt          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, face amount $ 15,000,000        
Debt instrument, term 10 years        
Debt instrument, periodic payment $ 125,000        
Interest rate, stated percentage     9.50%    
Credit Agreements | Secured Debt | Minimum          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Interest rate, stated percentage 1.00%        
Credit Agreements | Secured Debt | Maximum          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Interest rate, stated percentage 2.00%        
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreements | ABL credit facility/prior line of credit          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 60,000,000      
Current borrowing capacity     $ 40,758,000    
Long-term line of credit     $ 0    
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreements | ABL credit facility/prior line of credit | Minimum          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate   2.50%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Agreements | ABL credit facility/prior line of credit | Maximum          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate   3.50%      
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements - Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments Fair Value Disclosure (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance     $ 41,550  
Redemption of convertible promissory note     0  
Fair value change recognized $ (10,304) $ 10,650 11,286 $ 17,910
Ending balance $ 52,836   $ 52,836  
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements - Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques (Details) - Convertible note
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Risk-Free Rate (Annual)    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input 0.0404 0.0478
Yield    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input 0.1581 0.1628
Volatility (Annual)    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input 0.5500 0.4000
Dividend Yield (Annual)    
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input 0 0
v3.24.3
Financing Agreements - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2025 $ 750  
2026 1,500  
2027 10,875  
2028 25,000  
2029 0  
Long-term debt, net $ 38,125 $ 38,875
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Product Warranty Liability (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
USD ($)
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]  
Beginning accrued warranty obligations $ 37,928
Warranties issued during the period 7,779
Settlements made during the period (7,451)
Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations 132
Ending accrued warranty obligations $ 38,388
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Guarantor obligations, term 1 year
Credit Agreements | ABL credit facility/prior line of credit  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Letters of credit outstanding $ 5,363
Surety Bond  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Loss contingency accrual $ 17,567
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Oct. 28, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective tax rate 15.00% 64.80% 35.20% 37.60%
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 492   $ 492  
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurement - Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 26, 2024
Apr. 27, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 134,352 $ 81,299
Restricted cash 0 379
Convertible note (52,836) (41,550)
Fair value, net asset (liability), total 81,516 40,128
Level 1    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 134,352 81,299
Restricted cash 0 379
Convertible note 0 0
Fair value, net asset (liability), total 134,352 81,678
Level 2    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Restricted cash 0 0
Convertible note 0 0
Fair value, net asset (liability), total 0 0
Level 3    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Restricted cash 0 0
Convertible note (52,836) (41,550)
Fair value, net asset (liability), total $ (52,836) $ (41,550)
v3.24.3
Share Repurchase Program (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2024
Jun. 17, 2016
Equity [Abstract]    
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount   $ 40,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 0  
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 29,355  
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands
6 Months Ended
May 11, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024
Nov. 30, 2024
Nov. 25, 2024
Jun. 07, 2023
May 15, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Threshold to be considered related party transaction   $ 120,000        
Redemption of convertible promissory note   $ 0        
Convertible note            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount $ 25,000,000          
Convertible Note Offering | Related Party            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Proceeds from convertible debt 25,000,000          
Convertible Note Offering | Related Party | Daktronics            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Shares owner by noncontrolling owner (in shares)         2,293 4,768
Ownership percentage         4.99% 9.99%
Subsidiary, ownership percentage cap   3.00%        
Convertible Note Offering | Related Party | Daktronics | Subsequent Event            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Shares owner by noncontrolling owner (in shares)     1,923      
Ownership percentage     11.15%      
Subsidiary, ownership percentage cap       14.99%    
Subsidiary, convertible shares, noncontrolling owner (in shares)     3,962      
Convertible Note Offering | Convertible note | Related Party            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Convertible debt 25,563,000          
Debt instrument, face amount 25,000,000          
Debt interest expense 563,000          
Redemption of convertible promissory note $ 1,125,000          
Video Display Systems            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Related party transaction, amounts of transaction   $ 150,000        
v3.24.3
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Nov. 11, 2025
Nov. 11, 2024
Nov. 25, 2024
Nov. 19, 2024
Oct. 26, 2024
May 11, 2023
Daktronics | Convertible Note Offering | Related Party            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Subsidiary, ownership percentage cap         3.00%  
Subsequent Event | Minimum            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Warrants or right, outstanding common stock, minimum dilution percentage       15.00%    
Subsequent Event | Maximum            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Warrants or right, outstanding common stock, minimum dilution percentage       20.00%    
Subsequent Event | Preferred Share Purchase Right            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Class of warrant of right, exercise price of warrants or rights (in USD per share)       $ 40.00    
Subsequent Event | Daktronics | Convertible Note Offering | Related Party            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Subsidiary, ownership percentage cap     14.99%      
Convertible note            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Conversion price (in usd per share)           $ 6.31
Convertible note | Subsequent Event            
Subsequent Event [Line Items]            
Debt conversion, converted instrument, amount   $ 7.0        
Conversion price (in usd per share)   $ 6.31        
Debt conversion, converted instrument, shares issued (in shares) 1,109,000,000          

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