Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers' Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On March 5, 2026, Douglas Brown informed Data I/O Corporation (the "Company") that he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders and will serve as a director until the expiration of his current term at that meeting. Mr. Brown's decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.