DAKTRONICS INC

Daktronics designs and manufactures electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large screen video displays for sports, commercial, and transportation uses. The company provides both standard display products and custom-designed, integrated systems, ranging from small scoreboards and electronic displays to large multimillion-dollar video display systems, along with related control, timing, and sound systems. Daktronics is recognized for its ability to design, market, manufacture, install, and service complete integrated systems that display real-time data, graphics, animation, and video. Its activities include marketing and sales, engineering and product design and development, manufacturing, technical contracting, professional services, and customer service and support. Founded in 1968 by Dr. Aelred Kurtenbach and Dr. Duane Sander, professors at South Dakota State University, the company initially designed and manufactured electronic voting systems. In 1971, Daktronics developed the patented Matside® wrestling scoreboard. The company became publicly traded in 1994. During fiscal 2025, Daktronics formed a Business Transformation Office ("BTO") to review its business, strategy, and operations and develop strategic initiatives, supported by its digital transformation. Daktronics employs 2,702 people globally and is headquartered at 201 Daktronics Dr., Brookings, SD 57006.