Data I/O Corp. Files 8-K on Officer/Director Changes
Ticker: DAIO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 5, 2025 · CIK: 351998
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Data I/O Corp (DAIO) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-changes, director-changes, filing
Related Tickers: DAIO
TL;DR
DATA I/O CORP (DAIO) filed an 8-K detailing leadership changes and compensation. Watch for updates.
AI Summary
Data I/O Corp. filed an 8-K on December 5, 2025, reporting events as of December 3, 2025. The filing covers the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. It also includes Regulation FD disclosures and financial statements/exhibits.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential shifts in the leadership and governance structure of Data I/O Corp., which could impact strategic direction and operational oversight.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directors or officers can signal internal shifts that may affect company strategy or performance.
Key Players & Entities
- Data I/O Corp. (company) — Registrant
- December 3, 2025 (date) — Earliest event reported
- December 5, 2025 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
What specific officer or director positions were affected by the changes reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates changes related to 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers,' but the specific names and positions are not detailed in the provided text.
Were there any new compensatory arrangements for officers disclosed in this filing?
The filing lists 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' as an item covered, but the details of these arrangements are not provided in the excerpt.
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing for Data I/O Corp.?
The primary purpose is to report significant corporate events, including changes in directors/officers, elections, appointments, and related compensation, as well as to provide Regulation FD disclosures and financial statements/exhibits.
When was this 8-K report officially filed with the SEC?
The report was filed on December 5, 2025.
What is Data I/O Corp.'s state of incorporation and fiscal year end?
Data I/O Corp. is incorporated in Washington (WA) and its fiscal year ends on December 11 (1211).
Filing Stats: 752 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 11 · Accepted 2025-12-05 16:32:20
Filing Documents
- daio_8k.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- daio_ex991.htm (EX-99.1) — 12KB
- daio_ex991img1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 8KB
- 0001654954-25-013728.txt ( ) — 166KB
- daio-20251203.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 5KB
- daio-20251203_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 14KB
- daio-20251203_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
- daio-20251203_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 9KB
- daio-20251203_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
- daio_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers The Board of Directors has elected Steven Waszak to the Board effective December 3, 2025. Mr. Waszak was also named to the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board. Mr. Waszak has served as the Chief Financial Officer at SMTC Corporation since March 2018. Mr. Waszak has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University and is a CPA with the State of California (inactive). Our Chair of the Board, Edward Smith, was CEO of SMTC Corporation from 2017 to May 2024. Mr. Smith is currently the Executive Chairman of the Board at SMTC Corporation. There were no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which he was selected. There have been no related person transactions. He will receive prorated the Data I/O Director standard retainer compensation and a grant of Restricted Stock Units equivalent to the prorated annual Director grant using the fair value on the date of appointment and vesting as of the next annual meeting of shareholders. Data I/O Corporation has appointed Edward Smith to Chair of the Board, taking the place of Sally Washlow who will remain on the Board and assumes the position of Chair of the Compensation Committee.
01: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure On December 4, 2025, Data I/O Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release titled "Data I/O Announces Strengthening of Board of Directors." A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release: Data I/O Announces Strengthening of Board Directors 2 SIGNATURE 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 hereunto duly authorized. Data I/O Corporation December4, 2025 By: /s/Charles J. DiBona Charles J. DiBona Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3