PREFORMED LINE (PLPC) president disposes 1,000 shares, updates RSU and trust holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS President Jon Ryan Ruhlman reported updates to his holdings in a Form 4. The filing shows a disposition of 1,000 common shares to the issuer at $360.68 per share, leaving 2,784 common shares held directly.

He also holds common shares indirectly, including 4,379 shares in a rabbi trust for a Deferred Compensation Plan, 650 shares in a Roth IRA, and 79 shares in a 401(k) plan. In addition, he has restricted stock units covering 1,380 and 1,386 underlying common shares, which vest three years from their respective grant dates.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Filing shows a routine share disposition back to the issuer and updated holdings.

The Form 4 for PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS President Jon Ryan Ruhlman records a code D transaction, a disposition to the issuer of 1,000 common shares at $360.68 per share. This is not an open-market sale, but a transfer of shares back to the company.

The filing also details his remaining equity exposure: 2,784 common shares held directly and additional indirect holdings through a rabbi trust, Roth IRA, and 401(k) plan. Two restricted stock unit awards, tied to 1,380 and 1,386 underlying common shares at an exercise price of $0.00, remain outstanding and vest three years from grant, indicating ongoing equity-based compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,000 shares

Net Sell 6 txns

Insider Ruhlman Jon Ryan

Role President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Common shares, $2 par value	1,000	$360.68	$361K
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 — 2,784 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 (1)

1. F1. Restricted stock units vest 3 years from the date of grant.

Key Figures

Shares disposed to issuer: 1,000 shares at $360.68 Direct common shares after disposition: 2,784 shares Rabbi trust holdings: 4,379 shares +4 more

7 metrics

Shares disposed to issuer 1,000 shares at $360.68 Code D disposition of common shares

Direct common shares after disposition 2,784 shares Common shares, $2 par value, direct ownership

Rabbi trust holdings 4,379 shares Common shares held by rabbi trust for Deferred Compensation Plan

Roth IRA holdings 650 shares Common shares held indirectly by Roth IRA

401(k) plan holdings 79 shares Common shares held indirectly by 401(k) plan

RSU underlying shares (grant 1) 1,380 shares Restricted stock units, vest 3 years from grant

RSU underlying shares (grant 2) 1,386 shares Restricted stock units, vest 3 years from grant

Key Terms

Disposition to issuer, Restricted stock units, rabbi trust, Deferred Compensation Plan, +2 more

6 terms

Disposition to issuer financial

"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""

Restricted stock units financial

"security_title": "Restricted stock units""

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

rabbi trust financial

"nature_of_ownership": "by rabbi trust for Deferred Compensation Plan""

A rabbi trust is a special account a company sets up to hold promised future pay for executives, like bonus or retirement money, so those employees can see there are funds earmarked for them. It matters to investors because it signals the company’s commitment to keep key people, but the money is still part of the company’s assets and can be claimed by creditors if the company goes bankrupt—think of it as a labeled jar that isn’t completely off-limits.

Deferred Compensation Plan financial

"by rabbi trust for Deferred Compensation Plan"

A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.

Roth IRA financial

"nature_of_ownership": "by Roth IRA""

A Roth IRA is a retirement savings account you fund with money that’s already been taxed, and withdrawals taken in retirement under the account rules are tax-free. It matters to investors because it shifts the tax bill to today instead of retirement, potentially increasing after-tax income later—think of it like paying for a lifetime subscription now so you can use it without extra charges in the future—helpful for long-term tax planning and flexibility.

401(k) plan financial

"nature_of_ownership": "by 401(k) plan""

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did PLPC President Jon Ryan Ruhlman report?

Jon Ryan Ruhlman reported a disposition of 1,000 PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS common shares to the issuer at $360.68 per share. This code D transaction represents a transfer of shares back to the company rather than an open-market sale to third-party investors.

How many PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS shares does Jon Ryan Ruhlman hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported disposition, Jon Ryan Ruhlman holds 2,784 PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS common shares directly. This direct holding sits alongside several indirect accounts and outstanding restricted stock units, giving him multiple forms of equity exposure to the company.

What indirect PLPC share holdings does Jon Ryan Ruhlman report?

Ruhlman reports 4,379 PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS shares in a rabbi trust, 650 shares in a Roth IRA, and 79 shares in a 401(k) plan. These positions reflect indirect ownership through retirement and deferred compensation arrangements rather than simple personal brokerage holdings.

What restricted stock units does Jon Ryan Ruhlman hold in PLPC?

He holds two restricted stock unit awards tied to 1,380 and 1,386 underlying PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS common shares. These RSUs carry a zero exercise price and, according to the footnote, vest three years from their respective grant dates, aligning compensation with longer-term service.

Does this PLPC Form 4 show any open-market share sales or purchases?

No open-market purchases or sales are reported in this Form 4. The only transactional event is a code D disposition of 1,000 common shares to the issuer, while other entries update direct, indirect, and RSU holdings without indicating market trades.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Ruhlman Jon Ryan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

660 BETA DRIVE

(Street)

CLEVELAND OHIO 44143

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	06/11/2026		D		1,000	D	$360.68	2,784	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							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	1,386		1,386	D
Restricted stock units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common shares, $2 par value	1,380		1,380	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	06/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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