Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) director Tyson reports grant and sale trades

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc. director Mitchell G. Tyson reported two equity transactions in company stock. On January 3, 2026, he received 1,272 restricted stock units of common stock at $0, granted under Photronics’ 2025 equity incentive compensation plan. These restricted stock units vest 100% on April 3, 2026. On January 6, 2026, he sold 5,000 shares of Photronics common stock at a price of $35.21 per share. Following these transactions, Tyson directly beneficially owned 43,199 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 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^*

TYSON MITCHELL G

(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)	48,199	D
COMMON STOCK	01/06/2026		S		5,000	D	$35.21	43,199	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 Mitchell G. Tyson	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Photronics (PLAB) director Mitchell G. Tyson report?

He reported receiving 1,272 restricted stock units on January 3, 2026, and selling 5,000 shares of common stock on January 6, 2026 at $35.21 per share.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does Mitchell G. Tyson own after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Mitchell G. Tyson directly beneficially owned 43,199 shares of Photronics common stock.

What equity award did Mitchell G. Tyson receive from Photronics (PLAB)?

He received 1,272 restricted stock units of Photronics common stock, granted under the company’s 2025 equity incentive compensation plan.

When do Mitchell G. Tyson’s restricted stock units in Photronics (PLAB) vest?

The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 3, 2026, according to the footnotes in the filing.

Was the sale by Photronics (PLAB) director Mitchell G. Tyson a purchase or a disposition of shares?

The Form 4 shows that on January 6, 2026 he disposed of (sold) 5,000 shares of Photronics common stock at $35.21 per share.

Is Mitchell G. Tyson an officer or a director of Photronics (PLAB)?

The Form 4 identifies Mitchell G. Tyson as a director of Photronics Inc. and not as an officer or 10% owner.