8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 23, 2024

PHOTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Connecticut	0-15451	06-0854886
(State or Other Jurisdiction of) Incorporation	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT	06804
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code (203) 775-9000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 par value per share	PLAB	NASDAQ Global Select Market

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 23, 2024, Photronics, Inc. (the “Company”) named Eric Rivera Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rivera previously held the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer since February 2024 and has served as Chief Accounting Officer since 2020. He is the Company’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.

Mr. Rivera will be compensated $350,000 annually for his role as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rivera is also entitled to participate in employee benefit plans and arrangements as established by the Company for similarly situated executives.  Mr. Rivera is also entitled to receive a car allowance in accordance with the Company’s policies.

A press release describing the foregoing was issued on May 28, 2024 and is filed with this current report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated May 28, 2024

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PHOTRONICS, INC.
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Richelle E. Burr

	Name:	Richelle E. Burr
	Title:	Executive Vice President,
		Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
Date:  May 29, 2024

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Further Information: Eric Rivera Vice President & CFO 203.740.5283 erivera@photronics.com

Photronics Announces Chief Financial Officer Appointment

BROOKFIELD, Conn. May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced that Eric Rivera, has been promoted to chief financial officer, effective immediately. Eric previously held the role of interim CFO since February 2024 and served as chief accounting officer since 2020.

“I am pleased to have Eric join our leadership team in this important role as we work together to continue growing profitably and creating shareholder value,” said Frank Lee, chief executive officer. “His experience at Photronics and his overall financial knowledge will be valuable to our finance organization and the entire company. I look forward to partnering with Eric on strategic priorities as we position the company for a successful future.”

Eric Rivera added, “We have a strong team here at Photronics and I am grateful for this opportunity. Working closely with our leadership on strategic priorities, I’m excited to help drive profitable growth and continue focusing on the financial health of the company.”

About Photronics

Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of integrated circuit (IC) and flat panel display (FPD) photomasks. High precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits, photomasks are a key element in the IC and FPD manufacturing process. Founded in 1969, Photronics has been a trusted photomask supplier for over 50 years. As of October 31, 2023, the company had approximately 1,885 employees. The company operates 11 strategically located manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Additional information on the company can be accessed at www.photronics.com.

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