Photronics (PLAB) SVP/COO sells 10,000 shares, keeps 154,685 stake

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Negative)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PHOTRONICS INC senior executive sells shares in open market. SVP and COO Hsueh-Chun Wang sold a total of 10,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions at prices between $42.00 and $42.15 per share. After these sales, Wang directly holds 154,685 shares of Photronics common stock.

Insights

SVP/COO completes routine open-market sale of 10,000 shares while retaining a large position.

The reporting person, SVP/COO Hsueh-Chun Wang of PHOTRONICS INC, executed three open-market sales totaling 10,000 common shares at prices from $42.00 to $42.15 on April 1, 2026. All transactions involved non-derivative common stock.

Following the sales, Wang directly holds 154,685 shares, indicating that only a portion of the existing equity stake was sold. There are no derivative positions reported as remaining in this filing, and no footnotes describe trading plans or special ownership structures, so these appear as straightforward discretionary sales.

The transactions represent net selling activity in the period, but the executive continues to hold a sizeable share position. Subsequent company filings may provide additional context if further transactions occur or if equity awards are later granted or exercised.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 10,000 shares ($420,831)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Wang Hsueh-Chun

Role SVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm Ops

Sold 10,000 shs ($421K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	COMMON STOCK	4,186	$42.00	$176K
Sale	COMMON STOCK	4,100	$42.14	$173K
Sale	COMMON STOCK	1,714	$42.15	$72K

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 160,499 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Total shares sold: 10,000 shares Shares sold at $42.00: 4,186 shares Shares sold at $42.14: 4,100 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Total shares sold 10,000 shares Aggregate open-market sales of common stock on April 1, 2026

Shares sold at $42.00 4,186 shares First open-market trade of common stock

Shares sold at $42.14 4,100 shares Second open-market trade of common stock

Shares sold at $42.15 1,714 shares Third open-market trade of common stock

Shares owned after transactions 154,685 shares Direct Photronics common stock holdings following final sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, COMMON STOCK, non-derivative, direct ownership

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.

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

direct ownership financial

"ownership_type": "direct""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/03/2026 - 07:34 PM

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)
04/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
COMMON STOCK	04/01/2026		S		4,186	D	$42	160,499	D
COMMON STOCK	04/01/2026		S		4,100	D	$42.14	156,399	D
COMMON STOCK	04/01/2026		S		1,714	D	$42.15	154,685	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Wang Hsueh-Chun	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Photronics (PLAB) executive Hsueh-Chun Wang report in this Form 4 filing?

Hsueh-Chun Wang, SVP and COO of Photronics, reported selling 10,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred at prices between $42.00 and $42.15 per share, and all involved non-derivative common stock directly owned by the executive.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares did the SVP/COO sell and at what prices?

The SVP/COO sold a total of 10,000 Photronics common shares. The sales were executed in three trades: 4,186 shares at $42.00, 4,100 shares at $42.14, and 1,714 shares at $42.15, all classified as open-market sales of common stock.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Hsueh-Chun Wang own after the reported sales?

After the reported transactions, Hsueh-Chun Wang directly owns 154,685 shares of Photronics common stock. This figure reflects the holdings following the final reported open-market sale and represents the remaining direct equity position disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Were the Photronics (PLAB) insider transactions open-market sales or other types of trades?

All reported trades were open-market sales of common stock. The Form 4 classifies each transaction with code “S” and describes them as sales in open market or private transactions, with no derivative exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding entries disclosed in this filing.

Did the Photronics (PLAB) Form 4 filing report any option exercises or derivative positions?

The filing did not report any option exercises or other derivative transactions. The derivativeSummary section is empty, and all three reported transactions involve non-derivative common stock, indicating there are no remaining derivative positions disclosed in this specific Form 4.