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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Photronics (PLAB)

Photronics CTO Christopher Progler steps down effective December 29, 2025

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Photronics said Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Christopher Progler stepped down effective December 29, 2025, as part of a planned leadership transition after more than 20 years of service. Under his employment agreement, he is entitled to a $445,805 payment and 360 days of medical and dental coverage, conditioned on signing a release, and he is considering an advisory role with the company.

Key points

  • Progler stepped down as EVP and Chief Technology Officer effective December 29, 2025
  • Severance equal to 12 months of base salary: $445,805, paid in 26 equal installments, conditioned on a release agreement
  • Medical and dental coverage continues for 360 days
  • Progler is considering an advisory engagement with the company; CEO George Macricostas thanked him for his service

The filing

CompanyPhotronics (PLAB)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 2, 2026, 4:15 PM ET
Accession number0001140361-26-000196

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:57 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on January 02, 2026.

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