Photronics (PLAB) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled virtually for April 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials online and vote electronically, by mail, or by phone.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors is up for shareholder vote.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included.

• Provision to conduct any other business properly brought before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight nominees listed for election to the board, including Michelle Almeida, David A. Garcia, Dr. Frank Lee, Adam Lewis, Daniel Liao, Constantine S. Macricostas, George C. Macricostas, and Mitchell G. Tyson.