American Century group (NASDAQ: PLAB) discloses over 5% Photronics stake on Schedule 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Century entities reported significant passive ownership in Photronics, Inc. common stock. American Century ETF Trust reported beneficial ownership of 3,249,113 shares, representing 5.5% of the outstanding common stock, with sole voting and dispositive power over these shares.

American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research each reported beneficial ownership of 3,387,380 shares, representing 5.7% of the class, all with sole voting and sole dispositive power and no shared power. The shares are held for various investment companies and institutional accounts advised by American Century Investment Management, Inc., and no single client advised by it owns more than 5% of the class. The filing is made jointly by these related entities, with Stowers Institute identified as the control entity of American Century Companies, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares owned by American Century ETF Trust: 3,249,113 shares Ownership percentage of American Century ETF Trust: 5.5% Shares owned by ACIM/ACC/Stowers: 3,387,380 shares +3 more

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Shares owned by American Century ETF Trust 3,249,113 shares Beneficial ownership of Photronics common stock with sole voting and dispositive power

Ownership percentage of American Century ETF Trust 5.5% Percentage of Photronics common stock class held by American Century ETF Trust

Shares owned by ACIM/ACC/Stowers 3,387,380 shares Beneficial ownership of Photronics common stock by each of ACIM, ACC, and Stowers

Ownership percentage of ACIM/ACC/Stowers 5.7% Percentage of Photronics common stock class held by ACIM, ACC, and Stowers

Filing date 08/14/2026 Signature date for joint Schedule 13G filing by American Century entities and Stowers

Issuer Photronics, Inc. Reporting relates to common stock of Photronics, Inc.

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial ownership financial

"respecting the beneficial ownership of the securities which are the subject of this schedule"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Sole Voting Power financial

"5 | Sole Voting Power 3,249,113.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 3,249,113.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory

"an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets rules for people and firms who give investment advice, requiring them to register with regulators, be honest about conflicts, keep records, and follow basic standards of care. It matters to investors because those rules act like licensing and consumer protections — similar to having safety standards for a mechanic — helping ensure advisers act in clients’ financial interests and reducing the risk of fraud or misuse of funds.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"this schedule respecting the beneficial ownership of the securities which are the subject of this schedule"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

FAQ

What percentage of Photronics (PLAB) does American Century ETF Trust own?

American Century ETF Trust reported beneficial ownership of 3,249,113 Photronics shares, representing 5.5% of the common stock. It holds sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these shares.

How many Photronics (PLAB) shares does American Century Investment Management, Inc. report owning?

American Century Investment Management, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 3,387,380 shares of Photronics common stock, equal to 5.7% of the class. It has sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares, with no shared power disclosed.

Which American Century-related entities are included in this Schedule 13G for Photronics (PLAB)?

The filing covers American Century ETF Trust, American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which jointly report beneficial ownership of Photronics common stock.

What stake in Photronics (PLAB) is reported by American Century Companies, Inc. and Stowers Institute?

American Century Companies, Inc. and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research each report beneficial ownership of 3,387,380 shares, or 5.7% of Photronics common stock, all with sole voting and dispositive power and no shared authority.

Do any single American Century advisory clients own more than 5% of Photronics (PLAB)?

The filing states that, for clients advised by American Century Investment Management, Inc., no single client owns more than 5% of Photronics’ common stock, even though the adviser group collectively exceeds 5%.

What is the role of Stowers Institute in the American Century ownership of Photronics (PLAB)?

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is identified as the control entity of American Century Companies, Inc. It jointly files the Schedule 13G and is deemed a beneficial owner of the 3,387,380 Photronics shares reported by the American Century complex.

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Available on EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 02:53 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 02:52 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Photronics, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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

American Century ETF Trust

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,249,113.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,249,113.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,249,113.00

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)

5.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IV

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

1

Names of Reporting Persons

American Century Investment Management, Inc.

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,387,380.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,387,380.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,387,380.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

1

Names of Reporting Persons

American Century Companies, Inc.

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,387,380.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,387,380.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,387,380.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,387,380.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,387,380.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,387,380.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Photronics, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 15 Secor Road, PO Box 5226, Brookfield, Connecticut, 06804
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: American Century ETF Trust American Century Investment Management, Inc. American Century Companies, Inc. Stowers Institute for Medical Research
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 4500 Main Street 9th Floor Kansas City, Missouri 64111
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(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: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: See the response(s) to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
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. Various persons, including the investment companies and separate institutional investor accounts that American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") serves as investment adviser, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities that are the subject of this schedule. Except as may be otherwise indicated if this is a joint filing, not more than 5% of the class of securities that is the subject of this schedule is owned by any one client advised by ACIM.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. This Item identifies each subsidiary of American Century Companies, Inc. ("ACC"), which is controlled by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, that is a beneficial owner of securities that are subject of this schedule (the "Subject Securities"). American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACC and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. Not applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. 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.

American Century ETF Trust

Signature:	American Century ETF Trust
Name/Title:	/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:	08/14/2026

American Century Investment Management, Inc.

Signature:	American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Name/Title:	/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:	08/14/2026

American Century Companies, Inc.

Signature:	American Century Companies, Inc.
Name/Title:	/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:	08/14/2026

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Signature:	Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Name/Title:	/s/ Joselyn Verschelden / Authorized Signer
Date:	08/14/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT Each of the undersigned hereby agrees and consents to the execution and joint filing on its behalf by American Century Investment Management, Inc. of this Schedule 13G respecting the beneficial ownership of the securities which are the subject of this schedule. Dated this 14th day of August, 2026. AMERICAN CENTURY ETF TRUST ("ACETF") AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. ("ACIM") AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. ("ACC") By: __/s/ John Pak___________________ John Pak Senior Vice President, ACETF, ACIM and ACC STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, solely in its capacity as control entity of ACC By:__/s/ Joselyn Verschelden_________ Joselyn Verschelden