Preformed Line (PLPC) CEO awarded shares, with some withheld for taxes

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Preformed Line Products CEO Dennis F. McKenna reported equity compensation changes dated February 4, 2026. He acquired 2,677 common shares at $0 per share, reflecting vested performance-based restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

To cover tax withholding on a prior vesting that occurred on December 31, 2025, 2,223 shares were disposed of at $245.42 per share. After these transactions, McKenna directly holds 7,887 common shares, plus 24,535 common shares held indirectly by a rabbi trust for the Deferred Compensation Plan and 2,308 restricted stock units that generally vest three years from grant.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McKenna Dennis F

(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)
	CEO

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		2,677	A	$0(1)	10,110	D
Common shares, $2 par value	02/04/2026		F		2,223(2)	D	$245.42	7,887	D
Common shares, $2 par value								24,535	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	2,308		2,308	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 1,029 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/Carroline S. Vaccariello, by power of attorney	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did PLPC CEO Dennis F. McKenna report on February 4, 2026?

Dennis F. McKenna reported acquiring 2,677 Preformed Line Products common shares at $0 per share from performance-based restricted stock units. He also disposed of 2,223 shares at $245.42 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to a prior vesting event.

How many PLPC shares does the CEO directly own after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, CEO Dennis F. McKenna directly owns 7,887 Preformed Line Products common shares. This figure reflects both the 2,677-share equity award and the 2,223-share tax withholding disposal reported as of February 4, 2026.

What is the significance of the 2,223 PLPC shares disposed of at $245.42 by the CEO?

The 2,223 shares disposed of at $245.42 represent stock used to cover tax withholding for a vesting that occurred on December 31, 2025, with settlement on February 4, 2026. This indicates a tax-related share disposition rather than an open-market discretionary sale.

How many PLPC shares are held for the CEO in the rabbi trust for the Deferred Compensation Plan?

A total of 24,535 Preformed Line Products common shares are held indirectly for Dennis F. McKenna by a rabbi trust for the Deferred Compensation Plan. These shares are reported as indirectly owned, separate from his directly held 7,887 shares.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) holdings does the PLPC CEO report on this Form 4?

Dennis F. McKenna reports holding 2,308 restricted stock units that convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis. According to the disclosure, these RSUs generally vest three years from the date of grant, based on achievement of performance goals.

How do the PLPC CEO’s restricted stock units convert into common shares?

The restricted stock units convert into Preformed Line Products common shares on a one-for-one basis, subject to performance goals. The filing notes that these RSUs vest three years from the date of grant, aligning the CEO’s equity compensation with multi-year performance.