Preformed Line SEC Filings

Preformed Line Products (PLPC) reported higher sales but lower GAAP profit for Q3. Net sales rose to $178.1 million from $147.0 million, with growth across PLP‑USA, The Americas, EMEA, and Asia‑Pacific. Operating income increased to $13.1 million. A non‑cash pension termination charge of $11.7 million reduced GAAP results, bringing net income to $2.6 million and diluted EPS to $0.53. Gross profit improved to $52.8 million, while LIFO charges in PLP‑USA raised cost of products sold.

Year‑to‑date, net sales reached $496.2 million and net income was $26.9 million. Cash increased to $72.9 million, supported by $51.5 million operating cash flow; capital spending was $30.0 million, largely for EMEA capacity. The company terminated its U.S. pension via lump‑sum payments of $13.1 million and an annuity purchase of $18.0 million. Liquidity remains solid: a $60.0 million revolver had $52.1 million available, bank debt to equity was 8.3%, and long‑term debt (ex‑current) was $31.3 million. PLPC also acquired Brazil‑based JAP Telecom to bolster communications offerings in The Americas.

Preformed Line Products (PLPC) filed an 8-K announcing two updates. The company issued a press release with earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and posted an investor presentation on its website at plp.com/investor-relations. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, and the cover page Inline XBRL is included as Exhibit 104.

These materials provide the company’s third-quarter 2025 results and related slides; they are furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and are not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act.

Preformed Line Products Company reported the unexpected passing of long-tenured director Michael E. Gibbons on September 14, 2025. He had served on the Board since 2008, chaired the Audit Committee, and was a member of the Compensation Committee, and is recognized for his business acumen, integrity, and leadership.

Following the vacancy, the Board reduced its size to eight directors. The Board appointed Matthew D. Frymier, currently a director and Audit Committee member, as the new Chairman of the Audit Committee. It also appointed R. Steven Kestner, a director and member of the Compensation Committee, to serve as a member and Chairman of the Compensation Committee, replacing Mr. Frymier in that role.

Timothy O'Shaughnessy, Vice President of Human Resources at Preformed Line Products Co. (PLPC), reported transactions on Form 4 related to his beneficial ownership. On 09/12/2025 he disposed of 1,000 common shares at a price of $188.37, leaving 5,000 shares held directly. He also has 92 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The filing shows restricted stock units totaling 2,751 units (817, 1,058 and 876) that are reported as beneficially owned and vest three years from the grant date. The Form 4 was signed by Caroline S. Vaccariello by power of attorney on 09/15/2025.

Caroline S. Vaccariello, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Preformed Line Products Co. (PLPC), reported insider transactions dated 09/12/2025. The filing shows a sale of 3,000 common shares at $188.37 each, leaving her with 1,908 shares directly owned. She also reports indirect beneficial ownership of 479 shares via a 401(k) plan and 16,857 shares held in a rabbi trust for a Deferred Compensation Plan.

The report discloses outstanding restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert to 966, 1,308 and 995 common shares respectively; the filer notes RSUs vest three years from grant. The Form 4 is signed by power of attorney on 09/15/2025. All information is limited to the transactions and holdings stated in the filing.

Morcos Assaad A, Vice President, US Manufacturing of Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), executed a routine option exercise and sale on 08/04/2025. He exercised the final vested tranche of 625 stock options from a 2022 grant at an exercise price of $61.24 per share and subsequently disposed of 625 common shares at $154.28 per share, leaving 0 direct common shares following the transactions. The filing shows he continues to hold 681 restricted stock units and 7,500 outstanding stock options granted on 12/11/2024 with scheduled vesting through 2027. The form lists the specific vesting schedules for the 2022 and 2024 option grants and confirms the transaction was reported by power of attorney.

Klaus Andrew S, Chief Financial Officer of Preformed Line Products Co. (PLPC), reported a sale of 3,000 common shares on 08/04/2025 at a reported price of $154.28 per share. Following the reported transaction the filing shows 15,090 common shares beneficially owned directly.

The filing also discloses 4,947 shares held indirectly via a rabbi trust for a deferred compensation plan and restricted stock units representing 1,139, 1,221 and 1,539 underlying shares (total 3,899 RSUs) that vest three years from the grant date. The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney on 08/11/2025.

Robert G. Ruhlman, Executive Chairman, Director and 10% owner of Preformed Line Products Co. (PLPC), reported a sale of 10,000 common shares on 08/04/2025 at a price of $154.28 per share, leaving 280,711 shares beneficially owned directly after the transaction. The filing also lists indirect beneficial ownership across several accounts: 100,500 shares by spouse, 574.71 by a Roth IRA, 6,272.18 by a 401(k) plan, and multiple trusts totaling 833,028 shares (134,769; 156,648; 137,411; 405,200). The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney on 08/11/2025.