Preformed Line SEC Filings

Preformed Line Products’ executive chairman reported an internal transfer of 60,000 common shares. On December 10, 2025, the reporting person’s spouse transferred 60,000 common shares for no consideration to the Ruhlman 2025 Spousal Dynasty Trust, where the executive chairman serves as trustee. The move is recorded as a disposition by the spouse and an acquisition by the trust, both at a stated price of $0 per share.

After these transactions, the executive chairman beneficially owns PLPC common shares through a mix of direct and indirect holdings, including 280,711 shares held directly, 40,500 shares held by a spouse, 60,000 shares held by the Ruhlman 2025 Spousal Dynasty Trust, smaller positions in a Roth IRA and 401(k) plan, and additional trust and deferred compensation plan accounts.

Preformed Line Products reported an insider equity transaction by an officer who serves as VP, US Manufacturing. On 12/12/2025, the officer exercised employee stock options to acquire 1,000 common shares at $132.4 per share and disposed of 1,000 common shares at $207.23 per share, resulting in no directly held common shares after the transactions.

After these transactions, the officer held 6,500 employee stock options with a $132.4 exercise price and 681 restricted stock units. The options relate to a 7,500-option grant on December 11, 2024, of which 3,750 vested on December 11, 2025, with additional tranches of 1,875 vesting on December 11, 2026, and 1,875 on December 11, 2027. The options expire 10 years from the grant date, and the restricted stock units vest three years from their grant dates.

Preformed Line Products Company has approved a modest increase in its shareholder payout. The Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash dividend by 5%, moving it from $0.20 per share to $0.21 per share.

The higher dividend will be paid on January 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2026. This change is notable because it is described as the company’s first quarterly dividend increase since 2001, the year its shares were listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, indicating a small but meaningful step-up in ongoing cash returns to shareholders.

Preformed Line Products (PLPC) reported an insider transaction by its V.P. Human Resources. On 11/10/2025, the officer sold 1,000 common shares at $221.26 per share. Following the sale, the officer beneficially owns 4,000 shares directly and 92 shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan.

The filing also lists restricted stock units outstanding for 817, 1,058, and 876 underlying common shares, which vest 3 years from the date of grant.

Preformed Line Products (PLPC): Insider transaction reported. An Executive Vice President disposed of 1,110 common shares on 11/05/2025 at $211.85 per share from a 401(k) plan, leaving 0 shares in that plan. Following the transaction, the insider held 7,712 common shares directly and 532 shares indirectly via a rabbi trust.

Derivative holdings include restricted stock units covering blocks of 1,015, 1,088, and 1,462 common shares. The filing notes that restricted stock units vest 3 years from the date of grant.

Preformed Line Products (PLPC) CEO filed a Form 4 reporting a disposition of 1,987 common shares at $211.85 on November 5, 2025.

Following the transaction, reported holdings include 5,125 common shares held directly and 24,535 held indirectly via a rabbi trust; the 401(k) plan shows 0 shares after the transaction. The filing also lists 2,308 restricted stock units that vest three years from grant. A note states the unitized 401(k) fund represented 1,411 share-equivalents as of November 5, 2025.

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.