Equity grant gives Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) director 1,272 RSUs

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Photronics Inc. director Constantine S. Macricostas reported a grant of 1,272 shares of common stock on January 3, 2026. The filing notes this represents restricted stock units awarded under the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan at a stated price of $0 per share.

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on April 3, 2026, after which they can convert into common shares. Following this grant, Macricostas beneficially owns 460,895 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MACRICOSTAS CONSTANTINE S

(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)	460,895	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 Constantine S. Macricostas	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Photronics (PLAB) report in this Form 4?

The report shows that director Constantine S. Macricostas received 1,272 shares of Photronics common stock, representing restricted stock units granted under the 2025 equity incentive compensation plan on January 3, 2026.

At what price were the Photronics (PLAB) restricted stock units granted?

The restricted stock units reported as common stock were granted at a stated price of $0 per share, consistent with an equity incentive award rather than an open-market purchase.

When do the newly granted Photronics (PLAB) restricted stock units vest?

The filing states that the restricted stock units vest 100% on April 3, 2026, meaning the entire award becomes fully vested on that date.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Constantine S. Macricostas own after this grant?

After the reported grant, Constantine S. Macricostas beneficially owns 460,895 shares of Photronics common stock in direct ownership.

What role does the reporting person hold at Photronics (PLAB)?

The reporting person, Constantine S. Macricostas, is identified in the filing as a director of Photronics Inc.

Under which plan were the Photronics (PLAB) restricted stock units granted?

The filing explains that the 1,272 restricted stock units were granted pursuant to the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.