{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"125428","rtpr_id":"nPn4hxsXSa","ticker":"PLAB","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["PLAB"],"title":"Photronics, Inc. Investor Alert: Contact SBS by September 4, 2026 for Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-24T05:46:00.017Z","article_body":"Photronics, Inc. Investor Alert: Contact SBS by September 4, 2026 for Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit\n\nPR Newswire\n\nLOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026\n\nLOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schall Brown & Schwartz LLP\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=3264329493&u=https%3A%2F%2Fschallfirm.com%2F&a=Schall+Brown+%26+Schwartz+LLP)\n, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class\naction lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. (\"Photronics\" or \"the Company\")\n(NASDAQ: PLAB\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=1260484311&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fquote%2FPLAB%2F&a=PLAB)\n) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\nand Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange\nCommission.\n\nIf you purchased Photronics, Inc. securities you may be entitled to\ncompensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees or costs. Shareholders\nwho purchased shares of PLAB during the class period listed are encouraged to\ncontact SBS to find out if they are eligible to recover their losses or lead\nthis lawsuit. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any\nrecovery. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other\nclass members in directing the litigation.\n\nCLASS PERIOD: December 10, 2025 to May 27, 2026\n\nDEADLINE: September 4, 2026\n\nIf you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=1900274798&u=https%3A%2F%2Fschallfirm.com%2Fcases%2Fphotronics-inc-2%2F&a=click+here+to+participate)\n.\n\nDetails of the Case: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and\nmisleading statements to the market. Photronics led investors to believe that\nit could accurately project its revenue and growth. The Company's optimistic\nstatements were not in line with the reality of its operations, such as its\nhigh-end chip design release pipeline suffering from severe bottlenecks. Based\non these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially\nmisleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth\nabout Photronics, investors suffered damages.\n\nWe encourage investors to contact Brian Schall and David Schwartz of Schall\nBrown & Schwartz, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA\n90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also\nreach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=992885116&u=http%3A%2F%2Fpr.report%2FmIwBkOrU&a=www.schallfirm.com)\n, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com (mailto:bschall@schallfirm.com) .\n\nThe class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification\noccurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no\naction, you can remain an absent class member.\n\nJoin the case\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=2155576370&u=https%3A%2F%2Fschallfirm.com%2Fcases%2Fphotronics-inc-2%2F&a=Join+the+case)\n to recover your losses\n\nWhy SBS: Schall Brown & Schwartz represents investors around the world,\nspecializing in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights\nlitigation. SBS brings together the extensive experience and diverse skillsets\nof founding partners Brian Schall, Andrew Brown, and David Schwartz. SBS\nattorneys and their ci-counsel are responsible for recovering over a billion\ndollars for violations of securities laws and corporate misfeasance.\n\nThis press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some\njurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of\nethics.\n\nCONTACT:\n\nSchall Brown & Schwartz LLP\n\nBrian Schall, Esq.,\n\nAndrew Brown, Esq.,\n\nDavid Schwartz, Esq.,\n\nwww.schallfirm.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=4047245219&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schallfirm.com%2F&a=www.schallfirm.com)\n\nOffice: 310-301-3335\n\ninfo@schallfirm.com (mailto:info@schallfirm.com)\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/photronics-inc-investor-alert-contact-sbs-by-september-4-2026-for-opportunity-to-lead-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302857888.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/photronics-inc-investor-alert-contact-sbs-by-september-4-2026-for-opportunity-to-lead-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302857888.html)\n\nSOURCE Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn4hxsXSa","title":"Photronics, Inc. Investor Alert: Contact SBS by September 4, 2026 for Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"PLAB","created":"2026-08-24T05:46:00.017Z","tickers":["PLAB"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Photronics, Inc. Investor Alert: Contact SBS by September 4, 2026 for Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit\n\nPR Newswire\n\nLOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026\n\nLOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schall Brown & Schwartz LLP\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=3264329493&u=https%3A%2F%2Fschallfirm.com%2F&a=Schall+Brown+%26+Schwartz+LLP)\n, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class\naction lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. (\"Photronics\" or \"the Company\")\n(NASDAQ: PLAB\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=1260484311&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fquote%2FPLAB%2F&a=PLAB)\n) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\nand Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange\nCommission.\n\nIf you purchased Photronics, Inc. securities you may be entitled to\ncompensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees or costs. Shareholders\nwho purchased shares of PLAB during the class period listed are encouraged to\ncontact SBS to find out if they are eligible to recover their losses or lead\nthis lawsuit. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any\nrecovery. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other\nclass members in directing the litigation.\n\nCLASS PERIOD: December 10, 2025 to May 27, 2026\n\nDEADLINE: September 4, 2026\n\nIf you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=1900274798&u=https%3A%2F%2Fschallfirm.com%2Fcases%2Fphotronics-inc-2%2F&a=click+here+to+participate)\n.\n\nDetails of the Case: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and\nmisleading statements to the market. Photronics led investors to believe that\nit could accurately project its revenue and growth. The Company's optimistic\nstatements were not in line with the reality of its operations, such as its\nhigh-end chip design release pipeline suffering from severe bottlenecks. Based\non these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially\nmisleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth\nabout Photronics, investors suffered damages.\n\nWe encourage investors to contact Brian Schall and David Schwartz of Schall\nBrown & Schwartz, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA\n90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also\nreach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=992885116&u=http%3A%2F%2Fpr.report%2FmIwBkOrU&a=www.schallfirm.com)\n, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com (mailto:bschall@schallfirm.com) .\n\nThe class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification\noccurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no\naction, you can remain an absent class member.\n\nJoin the case\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=2155576370&u=https%3A%2F%2Fschallfirm.com%2Fcases%2Fphotronics-inc-2%2F&a=Join+the+case)\n to recover your losses\n\nWhy SBS: Schall Brown & Schwartz represents investors around the world,\nspecializing in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights\nlitigation. SBS brings together the extensive experience and diverse skillsets\nof founding partners Brian Schall, Andrew Brown, and David Schwartz. SBS\nattorneys and their ci-counsel are responsible for recovering over a billion\ndollars for violations of securities laws and corporate misfeasance.\n\nThis press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some\njurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of\nethics.\n\nCONTACT:\n\nSchall Brown & Schwartz LLP\n\nBrian Schall, Esq.,\n\nAndrew Brown, Esq.,\n\nDavid Schwartz, Esq.,\n\nwww.schallfirm.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4757847-1&h=4047245219&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schallfirm.com%2F&a=www.schallfirm.com)\n\nOffice: 310-301-3335\n\ninfo@schallfirm.com (mailto:info@schallfirm.com)\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/photronics-inc-investor-alert-contact-sbs-by-september-4-2026-for-opportunity-to-lead-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302857888.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/photronics-inc-investor-alert-contact-sbs-by-september-4-2026-for-opportunity-to-lead-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302857888.html)\n\nSOURCE Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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