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Daktronics, Inc. Strengthens Financial Position By Securing $100 Million In Capital Commitments

PUBLIC · DAKTMay 11, 2023

Amount Raised

$100 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

BrookingsManufacturingE Commerce

Description

Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ-DAKT) (the “Company” or “Daktronics”) today announced it has enhanced its financial position by closing on a new 3-year $75 million senior secured credit facility (the “New Senior Debt Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase (“JPMorgan Chase”) maturing on May 11, 2026. In addition, Daktronics announced it has closed a $25 million convertible debt financing agreement (the “Junior Capital Financing”) with major shareholder Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Alta Fox”). Daktronics’ Board of Directors (the “Board”) believes the completion of these transactions provides the Company with the working capital and liquidity needed to continue executing its business plan and growth strategy.

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Daktronics raised $100 Million in a Funding Round round, dated May 11, 2023. Daktronics is based in Brookings, South Dakota, United States.

How much did Daktronics raise?
Daktronics raised $100 Million in a Funding Round round on May 11, 2023.
What does Daktronics do?
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business..
Where is Daktronics based and how big is it?
Daktronics is based in Brookings, South Dakota, United States. Fundz records about 2,412 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Daktronics?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Daktronics, including the Lead Independent Director. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Daktronics

Location

201 Daktronics Dr.

Brookings, South Dakota, United States

About

Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe.

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