Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) director awarded 1,272 RSUs vesting in 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. director David A. Garcia reported a stock-based compensation grant. On 01/03/2026, he acquired 1,272 shares of Photronics common stock at a price of $0 per share, in the form of restricted stock units granted under the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on April 3, 2026. After this award, Garcia beneficially owns 11,470 shares of Photronics common stock in direct ownership.

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^*

Garcia David A.

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/03/2026

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	01/03/2026		A		1,272(1)	A	$0(2)	11,470	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) 100% on April 3rd, 2026.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for David A Garcia	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Photronics (PLAB) report for David A. Garcia?

Photronics director David A. Garcia reported the acquisition of 1,272 shares of common stock on 01/03/2026 through a restricted stock unit grant.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the Photronics director?

David A. Garcia was granted 1,272 restricted stock units representing shares of Photronics common stock.

What is the vesting schedule for David A. Garcia’s 1,272 RSUs at Photronics?

The 1,272 restricted stock units granted to David A. Garcia are set to vest 100% on April 3, 2026.

What was the reported price per share for the RSU grant to the Photronics director?

The restricted stock unit grant to David A. Garcia was reported at a price of $0 per share, reflecting a stock-based compensation award.

How many Photronics shares does David A. Garcia own after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, David A. Garcia beneficially owns 11,470 shares of Photronics common stock in direct ownership.

Under which plan were David A. Garcia’s restricted stock units granted?

The 1,272 restricted stock units were granted pursuant to Photronics’ 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.

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How is this insider holding classified in terms of ownership form?

The reported 11,470 shares beneficially owned by David A. Garcia are held in direct ownership, as indicated on the form.