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Photronics (PLAB) CFO trims stake with 41,517-share open-market sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. President and CFO Eric Rivera reported selling 41,517 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The sales took place on April 9, 2026 at a price of $44.00 per share. Following these sales, he continues to directly own 136,173 shares of Photronics common stock.

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Insights

Photronics’ CFO made a moderate open-market share sale while retaining a sizable stake.

Eric Rivera, President and CFO of Photronics Inc., executed two open-market sales totaling 41,517 shares of common stock at $44.00 per share on April 9, 2026. These are discretionary sales, not option exercises or tax withholdings.

After the transactions, Rivera directly holds 136,173 shares, indicating he retains a significant equity position. With no derivative positions listed in this filing and no Rule 10b5-1 language shown, the activity appears as a routine portfolio move rather than a structural change in insider ownership.

Insider Rivera Eric
Role President, CFO
Sold 41,517 shs ($1.83M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale COMMON STOCK 882 $44.00 $39K
Sale COMMON STOCK 40,635 $44.00 $1.79M
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 176,808 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold 41,517 shares Total common shares sold on April 9, 2026
Sale price $44.00 per share Price for each common share sold on April 9, 2026
Shares held after 136,173 shares Direct common stock ownership after reported sales
Number of sale transactions 2 transactions Non-derivative open-market sales on April 9, 2026
Net share change -41,517 shares Net shares sold across reported transactions
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
COMMON STOCK financial
""security_title": "COMMON STOCK""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
transaction code "S" financial
""transaction_code": "S" for non-derivative sale"
net-sell financial
""netBuySellDirection": "net-sell""
President, CFO financial
""officer_title": "President, CFO""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Rivera Eric

(Last)(First)(Middle)
15 SECOR ROAD

(Street)
BROOKFIELD CONNECTICUT 06804

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PHOTRONICS INC [ PLAB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
COMMON STOCK04/09/2026S882D$44176,808D
COMMON STOCK04/09/2026S40,635D$44136,173D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Eric Rivera04/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Photronics (PLAB) CFO Eric Rivera report in this Form 4?

Eric Rivera, President and CFO of Photronics, reported selling 41,517 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The trades occurred on April 9, 2026, at $44.00 per share, and he continues to hold 136,173 shares directly after the sales.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares did the CFO sell and at what price?

The CFO sold a total of 41,517 Photronics common shares in two open-market transactions. Each share was sold at a price of $44.00, according to the Form 4 disclosure for the transactions dated April 9, 2026.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does the CFO still own after these sales?

After completing the open-market sales, Eric Rivera directly owns 136,173 shares of Photronics common stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct holdings as reported in the Form 4, following the April 9, 2026 transactions.

Were the Photronics (PLAB) CFO’s transactions option exercises or open-market trades?

The reported transactions were open-market sales of Photronics common stock, coded as “S” on the Form 4. There were no derivative exercises, conversions, or tax-withholding dispositions disclosed in the filing for these April 9, 2026 trades.

How many separate transactions did the Photronics (PLAB) CFO report on April 9, 2026?

The Form 4 lists two separate non-derivative transactions on April 9, 2026. Both involved sales of Photronics common stock in the open market at $44.00 per share, together totaling 41,517 shares sold by the CFO.