Preformed Line (NASDAQ: PLPC) VP disposes 1,244 shares back to company

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Preformed Line Products' vice president of human resources, Timothy O'Shaughnessy, disposed of 1,244 common shares back to the company at $260.34 per share. After this disposition to the issuer, he holds 4,000 common shares directly.

He also has indirect ownership of 92 common shares through a 401(k) plan. In addition, he holds several restricted stock unit awards that are tied to common shares, with underlying amounts of 817, 876, and 493 shares. These restricted stock units vest three years from their respective grant dates, providing potential future share delivery.

Insights

Equity compensation and governance analyst

Routine issuer disposition with meaningful remaining equity stake.

The filing shows Timothy O'Shaughnessy, a vice president at Preformed Line Products, disposing of 1,244 common shares to the issuer at $260.34 per share. This is coded as a disposition to the company rather than an open-market sale, which often reflects administrative or compensation-related activity.

Following the transaction, he still holds 4,000 common shares directly plus 92 shares via a 401(k) plan, indicating an ongoing equity stake. He also retains three restricted stock unit awards linked to 817, 876, and 493 underlying shares, which vest three years from grant. These unvested awards suggest continuing alignment with long-term company performance, and the overall picture is consistent with routine executive equity management.

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^*

O'Shaughnessy Timothy

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	V.P. Human Resources

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/10/2026

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	03/10/2026		D		1,244	D	$260.34	4,000	D
Common shares, $2 par value								92	I	by 401(k) 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							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	817		817	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	876		876	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	493		493	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Caroline S. Vaccariello, by power of attorney	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did PLPC executive Timothy O'Shaughnessy do in this Form 4 filing?

Timothy O'Shaughnessy disposed of 1,244 common shares of Preformed Line Products back to the company at $260.34 per share. This was a disposition to the issuer, not an open-market sale, and he continues to hold a significant number of shares and restricted stock units.

How many PLPC shares does Timothy O'Shaughnessy hold after the transaction?

After the disposition, Timothy O'Shaughnessy directly holds 4,000 common shares of Preformed Line Products. He also has 92 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, plus several restricted stock unit awards tied to additional underlying common shares that may vest in the future.

At what price were Timothy O'Shaughnessy’s PLPC shares disposed of to the issuer?

The 1,244 common shares were disposed of to Preformed Line Products at a price of $260.34 per share. The transaction is coded as a disposition to issuer, indicating the company itself was the counterparty rather than open-market buyers.

What restricted stock units does Timothy O'Shaughnessy hold in PLPC?

He holds three restricted stock unit awards referencing common shares of Preformed Line Products, with underlying amounts of 817, 876, and 493 shares. These units have an exercise price of $0.00 and are structured to vest three years from their respective grant dates.

When do Timothy O'Shaughnessy’s PLPC restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units held by Timothy O'Shaughnessy in Preformed Line Products vest three years from the date of grant. This vesting schedule encourages longer-term service and performance alignment, as the underlying common shares become deliverable only after the three-year vesting period.

Does this PLPC Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling by Timothy O'Shaughnessy?

The filing does not show open-market buying or selling. Instead, it reports a disposition to the issuer of 1,244 common shares at $260.34 per share and updates on existing holdings, including direct shares, 401(k) shares, and restricted stock units that vest over time.