Equity grant to Photronics (PLAB) VP, CAO & Controller disclosed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. executive Rui Zhang reported an equity award of company stock. On February 9, 2026, Zhang acquired 1,467 shares of common stock as a grant described as restricted stock units under Photronics’ 2025 equity incentive compensation plan at a price of $0 per share.

After this award, Zhang beneficially owned 33,387 shares of common stock directly. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments of 25% each on January 12, 2027, January 12, 2028, January 12, 2029, and January 12, 2030.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ZHANG RUI

(Last) (First) (Middle)

15 SECOR ROAD

(Street)

BROOKFIELD CT 06804

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PHOTRONICS INC [ PLAB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, CAO & Corporate Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	02/09/2026		A		1,467(1)	A	$0(2)	33,387	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the company's 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.

2. Restricted stock units vest as follows: (i) 25% on January 12th, 2027, (ii) 25% on January 12th, 2028, (iii) 25% on January 12, 2029, and (iv) 25% on January 12th, 2030.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for RUI ZHANG	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Rui Zhang report for Photronics (PLAB)?

Rui Zhang reported an acquisition of 1,467 shares of Photronics common stock as a restricted stock unit grant. The award was made under the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan and was recorded at a transaction price of $0 per share.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Rui Zhang own after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Rui Zhang beneficially owns 33,387 shares of Photronics common stock directly. This reflects the addition of 1,467 restricted stock units granted on February 9, 2026, as part of the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.

What is the vesting schedule for Rui Zhang’s new Photronics (PLAB) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest in four equal 25% installments on January 12, 2027, January 12, 2028, January 12, 2029, and January 12, 2030. This creates a multi‑year incentive structure tied to continued service and long-term alignment with Photronics.

Was Rui Zhang’s Photronics (PLAB) share transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant, not a market purchase. It is coded as an acquisition from a grant, award, or other acquisition, with 1,467 restricted stock units awarded at a price of $0 per share under the 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.

What role does Rui Zhang hold at Photronics (PLAB) in this Form 4 filing?

Rui Zhang is identified as an officer of Photronics, serving as VP, CAO & Corporate Controller. The Form 4 reports an equity grant of restricted stock units tied to this executive role, reflecting compensation under the company’s 2025 equity incentive plan.