Vanguard disaggregates holdings; reports 0 shares in Photronics (PLAB)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Photronics Inc ownership disclosure: The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 9 to report 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0% of the common stock as reported in this filing dated 03/26/2026. The filing explains an internal realignment on 01/12/2026 that led to disaggregated reporting by Vanguard subsidiaries.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports no beneficial ownership after internal realignment.

The filing states The Vanguard Group holds 0 shares and 0% of the class as of the signature date 03/26/2026. It attributes the change to an internal realignment effective 01/12/2026 and cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 for disaggregated reporting.

The disclosure is administrative: cash‑flow treatment is not applicable and no trading activity is reported here. Subsequent filings from Vanguard subsidiaries may show separate holdings under the same investment strategies.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Realignment clarifies separate reporting by Vanguard entities, reducing aggregated attribution.

The amendment explains that certain Vanguard subsidiaries now report separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538, which changes how beneficial ownership is attributed in SEC records.

This is procedural rather than an economic change to Photronics' capital structure; any investor impact depends on disclosures by the specific Vanguard subsidiary holders in future filings.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

Photronics Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Photronics Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT, 06804
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/26/2026

FAQ

What did Photronics Inc's Schedule 13G/A (PLAB) Amendment No. 9 report?

Direct answer: The filing reports 0 shares beneficially owned and 0% of the class by The Vanguard Group. Additional context: The amendment cites an internal realignment on 01/12/2026 causing Vanguard subsidiaries to report holdings separately under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Why does The Vanguard Group show zero ownership in this filing?

Direct answer: Vanguard states an internal realignment that disaggregated beneficial ownership among subsidiaries. Supporting context: The filing references SEC Release No. 34-39538 and says subsidiaries now report separately, so The Vanguard Group no longer claims beneficial ownership of those securities.

Does this amendment indicate Vanguard sold Photronics shares?

Direct answer: No sale or transaction is reported; the filing shows administrative reallocation of reporting responsibilities. Supporting context: The amendment attributes the change to an internal realignment effective 01/12/2026, not to a disclosed market sale in this excerpt.

Will this filing change Photronics' outstanding share count or ownership structure?

Direct answer: The filing does not change outstanding shares or company capital structure. Supporting context: It only reports Vanguard's beneficial ownership as 0 and explains separate reporting by subsidiaries; no issuance or cancellation of shares is disclosed here.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 9 for Vanguard?

Direct answer: The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration. Supporting context: The signature block includes the title and date 03/26/2026 certifying the amendment's statements regarding beneficial ownership and the internal realignment.