Vishay (VSH) CEO receives 172,106-share restricted stock grant under 2023 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smejkal Joel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Vishay Intertechnology reported that President and CEO Joel Smejkal received an equity award of 172,106 restricted stock units of common stock on February 25, 2026 under the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units vest in equal installments over three years, encouraging multi‑year retention and alignment with shareholders.

If Smejkal’s employment ends before the three-year period, vesting will instead follow the terms of his employment agreement. After this grant, he directly holds 505,449 shares or share-equivalent units of Vishay common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Smejkal Joel

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	172,106	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 505,449 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Smejkal Joel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.

63 LANCASTER AVE

(Street)

MALVERN PA 19355

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC [ VSH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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 Stock	02/25/2026		A		172,106(1)	A	$0	505,449	D

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. Represents the number of restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on February 25, 2026 as part of the Registrant's 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The 172,106 restricted stock units vest ratably over a three year period. In the event that the services of the Reporting Person cease prior to the expiration of such three-year period, the restricted stock units will vest in accordance with the terms of the Reporting Person's employment agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock.

	/s/ David L. Tomlinson as attorney-in-fact for Joel Smejkal	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Vishay Intertechnology disclosed that President and CEO Joel Smejkal received 172,106 restricted stock units of common stock as an equity award on February 25, 2026, granted under the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, with multi‑year vesting conditions attached.

How many shares did Vishay CEO Joel Smejkal acquire in this VSH Form 4?

Joel Smejkal was granted 172,106 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Vishay common stock. The award is classified as a grant or other acquisition, not an open‑market purchase, and is part of the company’s long‑term executive compensation program.

How do the 172,106 restricted stock units for VSH CEO vest over time?

The 172,106 restricted stock units granted to Vishay’s CEO vest ratably over a three-year period. That means a portion of the award becomes earned each year, tying his realized compensation to continued service and the company’s long‑term performance during that timeframe.

What happens to the VSH restricted stock units if the CEO leaves early?

If Joel Smejkal’s services with Vishay Intertechnology end before the three-year vesting period is complete, the restricted stock units will vest according to his employment agreement terms, rather than the standard equal annual vesting schedule described in the grant footnote.

How many Vishay (VSH) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the restricted stock unit grant, Joel Smejkal is reported to directly own 505,449 shares or share-equivalent units of Vishay common stock. This total reflects his updated beneficial ownership after accounting for the newly awarded restricted stock units.

Is this VSH Form 4 transaction a market buy or a compensatory grant?

This Form 4 reflects a compensatory grant, not a market purchase. The transaction code "A" identifies it as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 172,106 restricted stock units issued at no cash price as part of Vishay’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan.