Photronics (PLAB) SVP/COO sells 11,875 shares in open-market trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. senior vice president and COO Hsueh-Chun Wang sold common stock in an open-market transaction. On this date, Wang sold 11,875 shares of Photronics common stock at a weighted average price of $44.25 per share and now directly holds 132,810 shares.

The shares were sold in multiple trades at prices ranging from $44.21 to $44.36, with the reported price reflecting the weighted average. Wang has committed to provide full details of the individual trade prices and share amounts within this range upon request by regulators, the company, or any shareholder.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 11,875 shares ($525,469)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Wang Hsueh-Chun

Role SVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm Ops

Sold 11,875 shs ($525K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	COMMON STOCK	11,875	$44.25	$525K

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 132,810 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 11,875 shares Weighted average sale price: $44.25 per share Sale price range: $44.21–$44.36 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 11,875 shares Open-market sale of common stock

Weighted average sale price $44.25 per share Average price across multiple sale transactions

Sale price range $44.21–$44.36 per share Range of prices for individual trades

Shares owned after transaction 132,810 shares Direct common stock holdings following the sale

Net shares sold 11,875 shares Net change in position from this Form 4

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average, Form 4, common stock

4 terms

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.

weighted average financial

"The price reported is a weighted average."

A weighted average is a way of calculating an overall number when some items matter more than others by giving each item a different level of importance, or weight. Investors use weighted averages to combine figures like prices, returns or earnings so the result reflects the size or significance of each part — like grading a class where a final exam counts more than a quiz, producing a score that better represents true performance.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

Wang Hsueh-Chun

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm Ops

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	04/09/2026		S		11,875	D	$44.25(1)	132,810	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. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $44.21 - $44.36. The price reported is a weighted average. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Wang Hsueh-Chun	04/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Photronics (PLAB) report for Hsueh-Chun Wang?

Photronics (PLAB) reported that SVP/COO Hsueh-Chun Wang completed an open-market sale of 11,875 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $44.25 per share. After this transaction, Wang directly owns 132,810 Photronics common shares.

At what price did the Photronics (PLAB) insider shares trade in this Form 4?

The reported weighted average sale price was $44.25 per Photronics (PLAB) share. According to the disclosure, individual trades occurred in a range from $44.21 to $44.36 per share, with the insider willing to provide exact trade breakdowns upon request.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Hsueh-Chun Wang hold after this sale?

Following the reported open-market sale, SVP/COO Hsueh-Chun Wang directly holds 132,810 shares of Photronics (PLAB) common stock. This figure represents Wang’s direct ownership position as disclosed after completing the 11,875-share sale recorded in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Photronics (PLAB) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The Form 4 for Photronics (PLAB) shows a sale transaction. Hsueh-Chun Wang executed an open-market sale of 11,875 shares of common stock, coded as an “S” transaction, which indicates a sale in the open market or a private transaction.

How is the sale price range described in the Photronics (PLAB) Form 4 footnote?

The footnote explains that the shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices between $44.21 and $44.36 per share. The reported $44.25 figure is a weighted average, and detailed trade-by-trade pricing can be provided to regulators, the issuer, or shareholders on request.