Preformed Line Products (PLPC) president logs stock grant and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Preformed Line Products president Jon Ryan Ruhlman reported equity compensation-related transactions in company common shares. On February 4, 2026, he acquired 1,785 common shares at $0, reflecting settlement of performance-based restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

On the same date, 1,494 shares were withheld at $245.42 per share to cover taxes for awards that vested on December 31, 2025 and settled on February 4, 2026. Following these transactions, he directly owned 5,784 common shares, in addition to indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan, a Roth IRA, and a deferred compensation rabbi trust, and held multiple tranches of restricted stock units that generally vest three years from grant.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 291 shares

Net Buy 7 txns

Insider Ruhlman Jon Ryan

Role President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common shares, $2 par value	1,785	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common shares, $2 par value	1,494	$245.42	$367K
holding	Restricted stock units	--	--	--
holding	Restricted stock units	--	--	--
holding	Common shares, $2 par value	--	--	--
holding	Common shares, $2 par value	--	--	--
holding	Common shares, $2 par value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common shares, $2 par value — 5,784 shares (Direct); Restricted stock units — 2,766 shares (Direct); Common shares, $2 par value — 79 shares (Indirect, by 401(k) plan); Common shares, $2 par value — 650 shares (Indirect, by Roth IRA); Common shares, $2 par value — 4,379 shares (Indirect, by rabbi trust for deferred compensation plan)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, based on the achievement of performance goals.
2. F2. This transaction includes the payment of 692 shares to cover the tax withholding for the vesting that occurred on December 31, 2025 with settlement not occurring until February 4, 2026.
3. F3. Restricted stock units vest 3 years from the date of grant.

FAQ

What insider transactions did PLPC president Jon Ryan Ruhlman report on February 4, 2026?

On February 4, 2026, Jon Ryan Ruhlman received 1,785 PLPC common shares at $0 from settling performance-based restricted stock units, and 1,494 shares were withheld at $245.42 per share to cover tax obligations tied to earlier vesting.

How many PLPC shares does Jon Ryan Ruhlman own directly after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported equity compensation and tax withholding entries, Jon Ryan Ruhlman directly owns 5,784 PLPC common shares. This figure reflects both the 1,785-share award settlement and the 1,494-share tax withholding adjustment recorded on February 4, 2026.

What indirect PLPC share holdings does Jon Ryan Ruhlman report in this Form 4?

Beyond direct holdings, Ruhlman reports 79 PLPC shares in a 401(k) plan, 650 shares in a Roth IRA, and 4,379 shares held by a rabbi trust for a deferred compensation plan, all categorized as indirect beneficial ownership.

How do restricted stock units affect Jon Ryan Ruhlman’s PLPC ownership?

Ruhlman holds two blocks of PLPC restricted stock units totaling 1,386 and 1,380 units. These units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis, generally vesting three years from the grant date, contingent on meeting specified performance goals.

Was the PLPC insider transaction a market sale of shares by Jon Ryan Ruhlman?

The Form 4 shows 1,494 PLPC shares used to satisfy tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Those shares covered taxes related to awards that vested on December 31, 2025 and were settled on February 4, 2026.

What role does Jon Ryan Ruhlman hold at Preformed Line Products (PLPC)?

In this filing, Jon Ryan Ruhlman is identified as both a director and an officer of Preformed Line Products, serving specifically as President. The reported transactions reflect equity compensation and related tax withholding for his executive role.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 04:42 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Ruhlman Jon Ryan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

660 BETA DRIVE

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 44143

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO [ PLPC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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 shares, $2 par value	02/04/2026		A		1,785	A	$0(1)	7,278	D
Common shares, $2 par value	02/04/2026		F		1,494(2)	D	$245.42	5,784	D
Common shares, $2 par value								79	I	by 401(k) plan
Common shares, $2 par value								650	I	by Roth IRA
Common shares, $2 par value								4,379	I	by rabbi trust for deferred compensation plan

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
Restricted stock units	$0							(3)	(3)	Common shares, $2 par value	1,386		1,386	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(3)	(3)	Common shares, $2 par value	1,380		1,380	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, based on the achievement of performance goals.

2. This transaction includes the payment of 692 shares to cover the tax withholding for the vesting that occurred on December 31, 2025 with settlement not occurring until February 4, 2026.

3. Restricted stock units vest 3 years from the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Caroline S. Vaccariello, by power of attorney	02/06/2026
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