Photronics to Report Second Quarter Earnings, Host Public Conference Call and Present at the JP Morgan 37th Annual Technology, Media and Telecom Conference

BROOKFIELD, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative
imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry, will announce
financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Company management will host a public conference call on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss Photronics` quarterly results and business
highlights. During the call, Company management will respond to questions
concerning, but not limited to, the Company`s financial performance, business
conditions and industry outlook. Some of these responses may contain information
that has not been previously disclosed.

Analysts, investors, and the media may participate in the call by dialing
719-325-4779. Participants outside of the United States and Canada can access
the call using the same number. It is suggested that participants call in five
minutes prior to the call`s scheduled start time. This call will also be
broadcasted live on Photronics` website at www.photronics.com.

On Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. Eastern Time, Photronics is scheduled to
present at the J.P. Morgan 37th Annual Technology, Media and Telecom Conference
at The Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Massachusetts. A webcast link will be
posted on www.photronics.com.

Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of photomasks. Photomasks are
high precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic
circuits. A key element in the manufacture of semiconductors and flat panel
displays, photomasks are used to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor
wafers and flat panel substrates during the fabrication of integrated circuits,
a variety of flat panel displays and, to a lesser extent, other types of
electrical and optical components. They are produced in accordance with product
designs provided by customers at strategically located manufacturing facilities
in Asia, Europe, and North America. Additional information on the Company can be
accessed at www.photronics.com.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"
for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Photronics, Inc. and its
subsidiaries (the Company). The forward-looking statements contained in this
press release and other parts of Photronics` web site involve risks and
uncertainties that may affect the Company`s operations, markets, products,
services, prices, and other factors as discussed in filings with the U. S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental, and
technological factors. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company`s
expectations will be realized. The Company assumes no obligation to provide
revisions to any forward-looking statements.

05-2009

Photronics, Inc.
Scott J. Gish, 203-775-9000
Vice President
Corporate Communications
sgish@photronics.com

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