Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) SVP trims stake with 10,000-share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. senior vice president and COO Hsueh-Chun Wang reported an open-market sale of common stock. On April 8, 2026, Wang sold 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $42.69 per share, executed in multiple trades between $42.66 and $42.75.

After this transaction, Wang directly holds 144,685 shares of Photronics common stock, indicating this was a relatively small reduction in their overall stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 10,000 shares ($426,900)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Wang Hsueh-Chun

Role SVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm Ops

Sold 10,000 shs ($427K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	COMMON STOCK	10,000	$42.69	$427K

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 144,685 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 10,000 shares Weighted average sale price: $42.69 per share Sale price range: $42.66–$42.75 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 10,000 shares Open-market sale on April 8, 2026

Weighted average sale price $42.69 per share Common stock sale on April 8, 2026

Sale price range $42.66–$42.75 per share Multiple transactions, as noted in footnote

Shares held after transaction 144,685 shares Direct ownership following April 8, 2026 sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average, Form 4

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"reported an open-market sale of common stock"

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.

weighted average financial

"The price reported is a weighted average"

A weighted average is a way of calculating an overall number when some items matter more than others by giving each item a different level of importance, or weight. Investors use weighted averages to combine figures like prices, returns or earnings so the result reflects the size or significance of each part — like grading a class where a final exam counts more than a quiz, producing a score that better represents true performance.

Form 4 regulatory

"The sale was disclosed on Form 4"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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)
04/08/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	04/08/2026		S		10,000	D	$42.69(1)	144,685	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $42.66 - $42.75. The price reported is a weighted average. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Wang Hsueh-Chun	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Photronics (PLAB) report for Hsueh-Chun Wang?

Photronics reported that SVP/COO Hsueh-Chun Wang sold 10,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale was disclosed on Form 4 and reflects a routine portfolio move rather than a complete exit from holdings.

At what price did the Photronics (PLAB) insider shares sell on April 8, 2026?

The 10,000 Photronics shares sold by Hsueh-Chun Wang had a weighted average price of $42.69 per share. Trades occurred in multiple transactions within a range from $42.66 to $42.75, as disclosed in the footnote.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Hsueh-Chun Wang hold after the Form 4 sale?

Following the 10,000-share sale, Hsueh-Chun Wang directly holds 144,685 shares of Photronics common stock. This shows Wang maintains a substantial remaining position despite trimming holdings through the disclosed open-market transaction.

What does the Form 4 footnote say about the Photronics (PLAB) insider trade prices?

The footnote explains that the 10,000 shares were sold in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $42.66 to $42.75. The $42.69 figure reported on Form 4 is a weighted average, and full trade-by-trade details are available upon request.

Is the Photronics (PLAB) insider sale a direct or indirect holding transaction?

The Form 4 identifies the 10,000-share sale by Hsueh-Chun Wang as a direct ownership transaction. The ownership code is listed as “D” for direct, with no indication that the shares were held through a separate entity or trust.