PLPC HR chief gets stock grants, withholds shares for taxes (PLPC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Preformed Line Products V.P. of Human Resources Timothy O'Shaughnessy reported equity compensation activity. On February 4, 2026, he acquired 1,227 common shares at $0, reflecting settlement of restricted stock units.

On the same date, 1,041 common shares were withheld at $245.42 to cover taxes from a prior vesting, leaving him with 5,244 common shares held directly and 92 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan. He also received 493 new restricted stock units, which, along with existing awards of 817 and 876 units, convert one-for-one into common stock and generally vest three years from grant, with some units tied to performance goals.

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)
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		1,227	A	$0(1)	6,285	D
Common shares, $2 par value	02/04/2026		F		1,041(2)	D	$245.42	5,244	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(3)	02/04/2026		A		493		(4)	(4)	Common shares, $2 par value	493	$0	493	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(4)	(4)	Common shares, $2 par value	817		817	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(4)	(4)	Common shares, $2 par value	876		876	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 482 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 convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Caroline S. Vaccariello, by power of attorney	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PLPC V.P. of Human Resources report on February 4, 2026?

Timothy O'Shaughnessy reported receiving 1,227 common shares at $0, reflecting settlement of restricted stock units. He also had 1,041 shares withheld at $245.42 for taxes, and reported updated direct, indirect, and restricted stock unit holdings.

How many PLPC common shares does Timothy O'Shaughnessy hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported transactions, Timothy O'Shaughnessy directly owns 5,244 Preformed Line Products common shares and indirectly holds 92 shares through a 401(k) plan. These positions reflect net holdings following tax-withholding share reductions and equity compensation settlements.

What restricted stock unit activity did PLPC disclose for Timothy O'Shaughnessy?

He received 493 new restricted stock units at $0 on February 4, 2026, each convertible into one common share. The filing also shows existing RSU holdings of 817 and 876 units, which vest three years from grant, with some awards tied to performance goals.

Why were 1,041 PLPC shares reported with transaction code F in this Form 4?

The 1,041 common shares marked with code F were withheld at $245.42 to cover tax obligations. This withholding relates to restricted stock units that vested December 31, 2025, with settlement occurring on February 4, 2026, reducing the executive’s directly held share count.

How do PLPC restricted stock units for Timothy O'Shaughnessy convert into common shares?

The restricted stock units convert into Preformed Line Products common stock on a one-for-one basis. Some units are based on achievement of performance goals, and the RSUs generally vest three years from the date of grant before conversion into common shares.