Photronics Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

PHOT proxy filed - vote on directors & auditors.

AI Summary

Photronics, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on February 14, 2025, for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing outlines the proposals to be voted on, including the election of directors and the ratification of the appointment of its independent registered public accounting firm. The company is seeking shareholder approval for these routine corporate governance matters.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it details the agenda for the annual meeting, allowing them to make informed decisions on company leadership and oversight.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing that outlines standard corporate governance proposals.

Key Players & Entities

• PHOTRONICS INC (company) — Registrant
• 20250214 (date) — Filing Date
• 20250402 (date) — Conformed Period of Report

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — f the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), represe
• $40 billion — ver 100 transactions, representing over $40 billion in aggregate transaction value. Prior t

Filing Documents

• ea0230677-01.htm (DEF 14A) — 1827KB
• tbarchart_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 307KB
• tbarchart_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 322KB
• timage_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 211KB
• tlinechart_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 197KB
• tpiechart_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 214KB
• tproxy_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 1206KB
• tproxy_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 1307KB
• 0001213900-25-014346.txt ( ) — 11814KB
• plab-20250408.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 13KB
• plab-20250408_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 7KB
• plab-20250408_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 43KB
• plab-20250408_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 10KB
• ea0230677-01_htm.xml (XML) — 443KB

From the Filing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington , D.C. 20549 ___________________ Schedule 14A ( Rule 14a-101 ) ___________________ INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a -6 (e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a -12 PHOTRONICS, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) _________________________________________________________________ (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (check all boxes that apply): No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a -6 (i)(1) and 0 -11 . PHOTRONICS, INC. 15 Secor Road Brookfield, Connecticut 06804 (203) 775-9000 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 2, 2025 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF PHOTRONICS, INC.: Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the holders of common stock of Photronics, Inc. (the "Shareholders" or "you") as of the record date specified herein will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 8:30 am Eastern Time (the "Annual Meeting"). The Annual Meeting will be held in person at the offices of Photronics, Inc., 15 Secor Road, Building 1, Brookfield, CT 06804 and in live virtual format by means of remote communication at https://web.viewproxy.com/plab/2025 . Shareholders will be allowed to participate in the meeting in person or virtually by voting their shares and submitting questions in person or electronically during the meeting. We have designed the format of the Annual Meeting to provide Shareholders attending virtually the same rights and opportunities to participate as they would have at an in -person meeting. The live audio webcast of the Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 am Eastern Time. You should ensure that you have a strong internet connection to participate in the Annual Meeting, and you should allow plenty of time to log in to ensure that you can hear the streaming audio prior to the start of the Annual Meeting. To attend the meeting virtually, you must first register at https://web.viewproxy.com/plab/2025 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 1, 2025. After registering, you will receive an e -mail containing a unique link and password that will enable you to attend the meeting and vote at the meeting and at any adjournment or postponement thereof. Shareholders may submit questions for the Annual Meeting after logging in. If you wish to submit a question, you may do so by logging into the virtual meeting platform using your unique link and password, typing your question into the "Questions/Chat Panel" field, and clicking "Submit." Please submit any questions before the start time of the meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held for the following purposes: 1) To elect eight members of the Board of Directors; 2) To approve the 2025 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan; 3) To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025; and 4) To approve, by non -binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers. The Shareholders will also act on any other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. The Board of Directors has fixed February 7, 2025, as the record date for determining the holders of common stock entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting. A list of those Shareholders entitled to vote will be available for inspection by any of our Shareholders for any purpose germane to the Annual Meeting, during regular business hours at the principal executive offices of Photronics, Inc., for twenty (20) days prior to the Annual Meeting. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. ALL SHAREHOLDERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY. TO ENSURE YOUR REPRESENTATION AT THE MEETING, YOU ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE OR AUTHORIZE THE VOTING OF YOUR SHARES BY INTERNET OR TELEPHONE PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED ON YOUR PROXY CARD. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED FOR MAILING IN THE UNITED STATES. We thank you for your continued support. By Order of the Board of Directors, /s/ Christopher J. Lutzo Christopher J. Lutzo Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary PHOTRONICS, INC. 15 Secor Road Brookfield, Connecticut 06804 (203) 775-9000 PROXY STATEMENT For the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 2, 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION The enclosed proxy is solicited by th

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