---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-000196"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PLAB"
cik: "0000810136"
company_name: "PHOTRONICS INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:52:08.844688+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Photronics CTO Dr. Christopher Progler steps down effective Dec 29; considering advisory role

## Summary
- Dr. Progler entitled to $445,805 severance (12 months base salary) plus 360 days medical/dental coverage.
- Progler served as EVP and CTO for more than 20 years; departure is part of planned transition.
- Company exploring an advisory engagement with Progler to support strategic continuity.
- No successor named; Photronics reaffirms focus on operational execution and technology investment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-000196
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PLAB
- cik: 0000810136
- company_name: PHOTRONICS INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810136/000114036126000196/0001140361-26-000196-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/810136/000114036126000196/ef20062241_8k.htm

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