Photronics (PLAB) grants 40,407 restricted stock units to its CFO Rivera

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. executive Eric Rivera, EVP and CFO, received a grant of 40,407 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units on January 3, 2026. These units were granted under the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan at a stated price of $0, reflecting an award rather than a market purchase. After this grant, Rivera beneficially owned 155,049 shares of Photronics common stock in direct form.

The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments of 25% each on January 3, 2027, January 3, 2028, January 3, 2029, and January 3, 2030. This structure ties the award to multi‑year service and performance alignment for the company’s chief financial officer.

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^*

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)
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		40,407(1)	A	$0(2)	155,049	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) 25% on January 3rd, 2027, (ii) 25% on January 3rd, 2028, (iii) 25% on January 3rd, 2029, and (iv) 25% on January 3rd, 2030.

	/s/Brandon DeSocio, attorney-in-fact for Eric Rivera	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Photronics (PLAB) report for Eric Rivera?

Photronics reported that EVP and CFO Eric Rivera received an award of 40,407 restricted stock units of common stock on January 3, 2026.

What is the nature of the 40,407 shares reported for Photronics EVP and CFO?

The 40,407 shares are restricted stock units granted under Photronics’ 2025 equity incentive compensation plan, not open-market purchases.

How do Eric Rivera’s restricted stock units in Photronics vest?

The restricted stock units vest in four tranches: 25% on January 3, 2027, 25% on January 3, 2028, 25% on January 3, 2029, and 25% on January 3, 2030.

What is Eric Rivera’s Photronics share ownership after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the grant, Eric Rivera beneficially owned 155,049 shares of Photronics common stock, held in direct form.

Did Photronics’ CFO pay a purchase price for the 40,407 restricted stock units?

No cash purchase price was reported; the units are shown with a price of $0, indicating they were granted as equity compensation.

What role does Eric Rivera hold at Photronics related to this equity grant?

Eric Rivera is identified as an officer of Photronics, serving as EVP, CFO, and the grant reflects compensation for this role.