Photronics Appoints Jeff Catlin Senior Vice President, Global Sales

Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) announced the appointment of Jeff Catlin as Senior Vice President, Global Sales effective Jan 8, 2026.

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Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) announced the appointment of Jeff Catlin as Senior Vice President, Global Sales effective Jan 8, 2026. Catlin will lead and unify global sales teams and strategy, drawing on more than 20 years of semiconductor industry leadership including over 10 years building and managing global sales organizations. Management cited a focus on high‑end opportunities to drive revenue growth. Catlin noted industry reshoring to the U.S. and increased outsourcing by captive mask shops, and referenced Photronics' organic investments in the U.S. and Korea to support advanced technologies.

Positive

• Appointed Jeff Catlin as SVP, Global Sales effective Jan 8, 2026
• Catlin brings 20+ years semiconductor experience and 10+ years building global sales teams
• Company is making organic investments in the U.S. and Korea to target advanced technologies

Negative

• None.

Argus Jan 8 session

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News Market Reaction – PLAB

On Jan 8, the day this news came out, PLAB closed 8.84% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 8 session.

Market Context

On Jan 8, the day this news came out, the stock closed 8.8% below the previous close. A negative rea...

Analysis

On Jan 8, the day this news came out, the stock closed 8.8% below the previous close. A negative reaction despite constructive leadership news would contrast with the strong upside seen on fundamental catalysts such as the Dec 10, 2025 results, which moved the stock 45.39%. This appointment follows a planned CTO transition announced on Jan 02, 2026, suggesting continued management evolution. Any downside could also be viewed in the context of recent net insider selling and shares trading well above the $22.22 200-day moving average before the announcement.

Key Figures

Leadership experience: more than two decades Global sales experience: over 10 years

Leadership experience

more than two decades

Mr. Catlin’s experience in the semiconductor industry

Global sales experience

over 10 years

Time spent building and managing global sales organizations

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 02

5 events

1. Jan 02

   Leadership transition

   24h Move

   -0.1%

   CTO stepping away as part of a planned leadership transition.

2. Dec 10

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   +45.4%

   Full-year 2025 results and Q1 2026 guidance with detailed revenue metrics.

3. Nov 20

   Earnings date notice

   24h Move

   -1.4%

   Announcement of Q4 2025 results date and conference call details.

4. Nov 11

   Investor conferences

   24h Move

   -2.2%

   Planned participation in two late-2025 investor conferences.

5. Sep 17

   Investor summit

   24h Move

   +2.2%

   Participation in the 17th Annual CEO Investor Summit at Semicon West.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

photomask, semiconductor industry

2 terms

photomask technical

"a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions"

A photomask is a precise glass or quartz plate that acts like a stencil to project microscopic circuit patterns onto silicon wafers during semiconductor manufacturing. It matters to investors because photomasks are critical to making advanced chips—errors or shortages can slow production, raise costs, and affect yields, so demand and quality of photomasks influence equipment suppliers, chipmakers’ profitability, and the broader semiconductor supply chain.

semiconductor industry technical

"more than two decades of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry"

Companies that design, make and sell semiconductor chips — the tiny electronic “brains” and switches inside phones, cars, servers and many other devices. The industry matters to investors because chips underpin a huge swath of modern technology, so its health affects revenue, profit and supply chains across many sectors; it is sensitive to changes in demand, production capacity and new technical breakthroughs, which can drive big swings in company value.

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BROOKFIELD, Conn., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeff Catlin as the company’s Senior Vice President, Global Sales. Mr. Catlin will serve as the head of sales for Photronics, driving a unified strategy that will align all sales teams.

Mr. Catlin brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry, including over 10 years of building and managing global sales organizations that deliver measurable growth. Jeff comes to Photronics having held senior roles spanning SVP of Sales & Marketing, Head of Sales Operations, VP/GM of Patterning Business, and Head of Sales & Business Development, amongst others.

“We are excited that Jeff has joined Photronics to lead global sales,” said George Macricostas, Chairman and CEO of Photronics. “Jeff brings passion, energy and discipline to focus our sales efforts, especially on high end opportunities that can drive revenue growth over the coming years.”

Mr. Catlin added, “This is a fantastic time to join Photronics. The semiconductor industry is diversifying and reshoring production into the U.S. while captive mask shops are looking to outsource more of their photomask needs. Additionally, Photronics is making organic investments in the U.S. and Korea which position the company to capture momentum in advanced technologies.”

About Photronics

Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of integrated circuit (IC) and flat panel display (FPD) photomasks. High precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits, photomasks are a key element in the IC and FPD manufacturing process. Founded in 1969, Photronics has been a trusted photomask supplier for over 56 years. The company operates 11 strategically located manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Additional information can be accessed at www.photronics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” regarding our industry, our strategic position, and our financial and operating results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially. Please refer to Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 and other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results.

For Further Information:
Ted Moreau
VP, Investor Relations
469.395.8175
tmoreau@photronics.com

FAQ

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Who is Jeff Catlin and what role did Photronics (PLAB) appoint him to on Jan 8, 2026?

Jeff Catlin was appointed Senior Vice President, Global Sales and will lead the company's unified global sales strategy.

What experience does Jeff Catlin bring to Photronics (PLAB)?

Catlin brings more than 20 years in the semiconductor industry, including over 10 years building and managing global sales organizations.

How might Photronics' investments in the U.S. and Korea affect PLAB's sales strategy?

Photronics says its organic investments in the U.S. and Korea position the company to capture momentum in advanced technologies and support sales growth.

What market trends did Photronics cite as relevant to its sales outlook in 2026?

Management highlighted semiconductor reshoring to the U.S. and increased outsourcing by captive mask shops as demand drivers.

Will Jeff Catlin change Photronics' sales organization structure?

Photronics announced Catlin will drive a unified strategy to align all sales teams, implying organizational consolidation under his leadership.