PLAB insider sale: Mary Paladino disposes 42,750 shares for $24

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mary Paladino, a director of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB), reported the sale of 42,750 shares of common stock on 10/02/2025 at a price of $24 per share. After the transaction, she is reported to beneficially own 33,798 shares. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/06/2025.

Positive

• Director retains 33,798 shares after the sale, indicating continued ownership interest
• Transaction price disclosed at $24, providing clear transparency

Negative

• Director sold 42,750 shares, which may attract investor attention as an insider disposition

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director sale reduces holdings but leaves a meaningful residual stake.

The sale of 42,750 shares at $24 on 10/02/2025 is a reported, routine insider disposition by a board member. Such transactions are common and can reflect personal liquidity needs rather than a change in company outlook.

Risks include potential short-term market perception effects when directors sell; monitor subsequent filings or multiple insider sales within 30 days to assess pattern.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 42,750 shares ($1,026,000)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Paladino Mary

Role Director

Sold 42,750 shs ($1.03M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	COMMON STOCK	42,750	$24.00	$1.03M

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 33,798 shares (Direct)

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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^*

Paladino Mary

(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)
10/02/2025

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	10/02/2025		S		42,750	D	$24	33,798	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:

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Mary Paladino	10/06/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What did Photronics (PLAB) director Mary Paladino report on Form 4?

Mary Paladino reported selling 42,750 shares of common stock on 10/02/2025 at $24 per share and owning 33,798 shares after the sale.

When was the Form 4 for Mary Paladino signed?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/06/2025.

Does the filing show any derivative transactions for Mary Paladino?

No. The filing lists only a non-derivative sale of common stock; Table II for derivatives shows no entries.

Was the transaction reported as direct or indirect ownership change?

The filing indicates the ownership form as Direct for the non-derivative common stock transaction.

How can investors interpret an insider sale on a Form 4?

Insider sales can reflect personal liquidity needs or portfolio management; this filing provides the exact $24 sale price and post-sale holdings for transparency.