Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) director exercises options and sells 5,000 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PHOTRONICS INC director Lee Kang Jyh exercised stock options and sold shares in a routine transaction. On April 8, 2026, he exercised options to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock at $8.60 per share, then sold 5,000 shares at $43.27 per share. After these transactions, he directly held 385,850 shares of Photronics common stock, indicating he retained the vast majority of his position.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 3 txns

Insider Lee Kang Jyh

Role Director

Sold 5,000 shs ($216K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $216K

Approx. exercise cost $43K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	COMMON STOCK	5,000	$8.60	$43K
Sale	COMMON STOCK	5,000	$43.27	$216K
Exercise	PHOTRONICS STOCK OPTIONS	5,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: PHOTRONICS STOCK OPTIONS — 10,000 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 385,850 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The reported options vested in four equal annual installments, with 25% vested on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, January 2nd, 2018.

Key Figures

Options exercised: 5,000 shares Option strike price: $8.60/share Shares sold: 5,000 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Options exercised 5,000 shares Common stock acquired via option exercise on April 8, 2026

Option strike price $8.60/share Exercise or conversion price for stock options

Shares sold 5,000 shares Open-market sale of common stock on April 8, 2026

Sale price $43.27/share Price per share for the 5,000 common shares sold

Shares held after transactions 385,850 shares Direct common stock holdings following the sale

Option vesting schedule 4 annual installments 25% vested on each anniversary of January 2, 2018

Key Terms

derivative security, stock options, open-market sale, vesting

4 terms

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

stock options financial

"security_title: PHOTRONICS STOCK OPTIONS"

Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

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.

vesting financial

"reported options vested in four equal annual installments"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/10/2026 - 03:26 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What insider transactions did Photronics (PLAB) director Lee Kang Jyh report?

Director Lee Kang Jyh reported exercising options and selling shares. He exercised 5,000 stock options at $8.60 per share, then sold 5,000 shares at $43.27 per share, while maintaining a substantial remaining stake in Photronics.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Lee Kang Jyh hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, director Lee Kang Jyh directly holds 385,850 shares of Photronics common stock. This figure reflects his position following the option exercise and the sale of 5,000 shares on April 8, 2026.

What prices were involved in Lee Kang Jyh’s Photronics (PLAB) option exercise and share sale?

Lee Kang Jyh exercised 5,000 stock options at a strike price of $8.60 per share. He then sold 5,000 shares of Photronics common stock at $43.27 per share in an open-market transaction on April 8, 2026.

What type of transaction is indicated by code M and S in the Photronics (PLAB) Form 4?

In this Form 4, code M indicates an exercise or conversion of a derivative security, here stock options. Code S indicates a sale in the open market or private transaction of Photronics common stock.

Were the Photronics (PLAB) shares held by Lee Kang Jyh reported as directly owned?

Yes. The Form 4 shows the Photronics common stock transactions as direct ownership, marked with ownership code D. The filing does not attribute these holdings to a separate entity such as a trust or LLC.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Lee Kang Jyh

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026

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	04/08/2026		M		5,000	A	$8.6	390,850	D
COMMON STOCK	04/08/2026		S		5,000	D	$43.27	385,850	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
PHOTRONICS STOCK OPTIONS	$8.6	04/06/2026		M			5,000	(1)	01/02/2028	PHOTRONICS INC Common Stock	5,000	$0	10,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported options vested in four equal annual installments, with 25% vested on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, January 2nd, 2018.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Kang Jyh Lee	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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