Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT)

201 Daktronics Dr.
Brookings, SD 57006-5128 (Map)
Phone: 605-692-0200
Fax: 605-697-4700
Toll Free: 800-843-5843
http://www.daktronics.com

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Overview

Daktronics always knows the score. The company makes electronic displays, audio systems, and timing products. Its products include scoreboards, game timers, shot clocks, and animation displays for sports facilities; billboards and price displays for businesses; and displays used by transportation agencies for motorist alerts. Other applications include airport information, securities trading, and outdoor advertising. Daktronics products use light-emitting diode (LED) technology, which is brighter than other light sources while using less electricity. Its LED displays light up Times Square and Las Vegas. While most sales come from the US, Daktronics has about 30 offices worldwide.

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Company Type Public (NASDAQ: DAKT)
Fiscal Year-End April
2011 Sales (mil.) £265.0
1-Year Sales Growth 12.3%
2011 Net Income (mil.) £8.5
2011 Employees 2,600
1-Year Employee Growth 4.0%
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Chairman Aelred J. (Al) Kurtenbach
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President, CEO, and Director James B. (Jim) Morgan
CFO and Treasurer William R. (Bill) Retterath
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