PLPC (PLPC) Executive Chairman reports equity award and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Preformed Line Products' Executive Chairman Robert G. Ruhlman reported equity award activity and updated holdings in company stock. On February 4, 2026, he acquired 13,386 common shares at $0 as restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis based on performance goals. On the same date, 5,924 common shares were disposed of at $245.42 per share in a transaction coded "F," reflecting shares withheld to cover taxes on the award. Following these transactions, he directly holds 288,173 common shares and has additional indirect holdings through various trusts, a spouse, a Roth IRA, a 401(k) plan, and a rabbi trust for a deferred compensation plan.

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 ROBERT G

(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	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Chairman

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		13,386	A	$0(1)	294,097	D
Common shares, $2 par value	02/04/2026		F		5,924	D	$245.42	288,173	D
Common Shares, $2 par value per share								60,000	I	by trust
Common shares, $2 par value								40,500	I	by spouse
Common shares, $2 par value								574.71	I	By Roth IRA
Common shares, $2 par value								6,272.18	I	by 401(k) plan
Common shares, $2 par value								134,769	I	by trust
Common shares, $2 par value								156,648	I	by rabbi trust for deferred compensation plan
Common shares, $2 par value								137,411	I	by trust
Common shares, $2 par value								405,200	I	by trust

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

Explanation of Responses:

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

Remarks:

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

What insider transactions did PLPC Executive Chairman Robert G. Ruhlman report on February 4, 2026?

Robert G. Ruhlman reported receiving 13,386 common shares as a stock award and disposing of 5,924 shares in a tax-related transaction. These moves updated his direct and indirect holdings in Preformed Line Products common shares as of February 4, 2026.

How many PLPC shares did Robert G. Ruhlman directly hold after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the February 4, 2026 transactions, Robert G. Ruhlman directly held 288,173 Preformed Line Products common shares. This reflects both the 13,386-share equity award and the 5,924 shares withheld for taxes, as reported on the Form 4 filing.

What does the 13,386-share award to PLPC’s Executive Chairman represent?

The 13,386-share award represents restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Conversion depends on achieving specified performance goals, aligning Robert G. Ruhlman’s compensation with company performance at Preformed Line Products.

What is the significance of the transaction code F in Ruhlman’s PLPC Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates shares used to satisfy tax withholding on an equity award. In this filing, 5,924 Preformed Line Products shares at $245.42 per share were withheld for taxes related to Robert G. Ruhlman’s restricted stock unit conversion.

What indirect holdings in PLPC stock are reported for Robert G. Ruhlman?

The Form 4 shows indirect holdings in Preformed Line Products common shares through multiple trusts, his spouse, a Roth IRA, a 401(k) plan, and a rabbi trust for a deferred compensation plan, each listed with separate share amounts and ownership descriptions.

What roles does Robert G. Ruhlman hold at Preformed Line Products (PLPC)?

Robert G. Ruhlman is reported as a director, Executive Chairman, and a more-than-10% owner of Preformed Line Products. These roles are disclosed in the Form 4, alongside his direct and indirect beneficial ownership in the company’s common shares.