Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) CFO logs ESPP buy and tax withholding sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. executive Eric Rivera, EVP and CFO, reported routine equity transactions in company stock. On 10/14/2025, he acquired 882 shares of common stock under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discounted purchase price of $19.83 per share, calculated as 85% of the fair market value on the offering date. On 01/02/2026, multiple transactions coded “F” show shares of common stock withheld at $33.41 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with Restricted Stock Awards. After these transactions, Rivera directly beneficially owned 114,642 shares of Photronics common stock.

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^*

Rivera Eric

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/14/2025

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	10/14/2025		A		882(1)	A	$19.83(2)	120,697	D
COMMON STOCK	01/02/2026		F		686(3)	D	$33.41	120,011	D
COMMON STOCK	01/02/2026		F		1,372(3)	D	$33.41	118,639	D
COMMON STOCK	01/02/2026		F		1,019(3)	D	$33.41	117,620	D
COMMON STOCK	01/02/2026		F		2,978(3)	D	$33.41	114,642	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 shares of Photronics, Inc. common stock purchased under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

2. The purchase price of the shares pursuant to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is 85% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the offering date, which was lower than the fair market value on the purchase date, in accordance with the terms of the plan. The resulting purchase price was $19.83 per share.

3. Shares withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with Restricted Stock Awards.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Eric Rivera	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who is the insider in this Photronics (PLAB) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Eric Rivera, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVP, CFO) of Photronics Inc..

What shares did Photronics (PLAB) CFO Eric Rivera acquire in this filing?

On 10/14/2025, Eric Rivera acquired 882 shares of Photronics common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a purchase price of $19.83 per share.

What does the transaction code "F" mean in this Photronics (PLAB) Form 4?

Transactions coded "F" on 01/02/2026 represent shares withheld to meet tax liabilities associated with Restricted Stock Awards, rather than open-market sales.

At what price were the tax-withheld Photronics (PLAB) shares valued?

The shares withheld for taxes on 01/02/2026 were valued at $33.41 per share, as shown for each "F" transaction in common stock.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares did Eric Rivera own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Eric Rivera directly beneficially owned 114,642 shares of Photronics Inc. common stock.

Is the share purchase in this Photronics (PLAB) Form 4 part of an employee plan?

Yes. The 882-share acquisition on 10/14/2025 was made under Photronics’ Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows purchases at a discounted price.