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Data I/O plans $13.25M private placement and $23M purchase of V-TEK and A&J

Data I/O proposes a private placement of about $13.25 million and signed a deal to acquire V-TEK and A&J. Information cited from TradingView, based on SEC filings.

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what happened

According to TradingView, which relied on documents filed with the SEC, Data I/O has announced a proposed private securities offering of roughly $13.25 million. It combines convertible subordinated debentures with common and preferred shares. The debentures have a five-year term and pay 5% interest in the first year, rising by one percentage point in each later year. About $7.25 million of them would convert at $2.68 per share.

The company has also signed a definitive agreement to buy V-TEK and A&J for about $23 million. Payment will be made in cash plus roughly $3 million in common stock, equal to about 1.12 million shares. Within 120 days after closing, Data I/O plans a special shareholder meeting to approve issuing more than 19.9% of its shares, and it intends to file Form S-1 within 30 days of closing.

why it matters

The deal matters mainly to Data I/O shareholders, since convertible debt and new share issuance could dilute existing holders if conversions occur. For the broader market it is a small story, but it shows how smaller companies fund acquisitions with a mix of debt, preferred equity and stock.

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  1. Data I/O announces $13.25M securities offering and $23M acquisition of V-TEK and AJ — TradingView, 19 October 2026 at 13:03 UTC

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