Photronics, Inc.  Q2 2018 Financial Results Conference CallMay 22, 2018 

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 Revenue grew 21% Y/Y and 6% Q/QHigh-end IC biggest growth factor (+83% Y/Y)China revenue doubled Y/Y; up 18% Q/QGross and operating margins expanded on higher revenue and operating leverageNet income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders of $10.7M ($0.15/share)Cash balance of $321M; capex increased to $33M as we invest in growthChina investments on trackConstruction to be completed later this yearProduction to begin first half of 2019  Q2 2018 Summary  3  Investing in long-term, profitable growth to increase shareholder value 

 $M (except EPS)  Q218  Q118  Q/Q  Q217  Y/Y  Revenue  $ 130.8  $ 123.4  6%  $ 108.3  21%  Gross Profit  $ 32.8  $ 27.7  19%  $ 20.2  63%  Gross Margin  25.1%  22.4%  270 bps  18.6%  650 bps  Operating Income  $ 15.4  $ 11.8  30%  $ 5.5  178%  Operating Margin  11.7%  9.6%  210 bps  5.1%  660 bps  Net Income*  $ 10.7  $ 5.9  80%  $ 1.8  493%  Diluted EPS*  $ 0.15  $ 0.09  $ 0.06  $ 0.03  $ 0.12  Higher revenue as we achieved growth in both IC & FPDGross margin improved due to effect of revenue increaseOperating margin increased as higher gross margin and lower R&D offset impact of higher SG&A due to compensationNet income includes foreign exchange gain, net of tax and non-controlling interest, of $1.5M ($0.02/share) in Q218; and a loss of $2.7M ($0.04/share) in Q118Q118 tax expense includes $4.2M ($0.06/share) benefits, primarily for recognition of accumulated AMT credits resulting from the tax reform act  Income Statement Summary  4  *Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders 

 Strong high-end growthHigh-end logic growth driven by Asia foundriesMemory demand from Asia continues to be strongChina revenue more that doubled Y/Y; represents 11% of Q218 IC revenueExpect demand trends to continue in Q3High-end logic improvingHigh-end memory flat to upMainstream stable  $M  Q218  Q118  Q/Q  Q217  Y/Y  High-End*  $ 41.5  $ 33.4  24%  $ 22.7  83%  Mainstream  $ 60.8  $ 62.3  (2%)  $ 59.9  1%  Total  $ 102.3  $ 95.7  7%  $ 82.6  24%  IC Photomask Revenue  5  *28nm and smaller  Total may differ due to rounding 

 High-end down Q/Q primarily due to lower AMOLED demandMainstream strengthened as demand for LTPS LCD displays increasedChina represents 36% of Q218 FPD revenueExpect customers to ramp new AMOLED designs to improve fab utilizationQualifying P-800 in Korea to maintain AMOLED technology leadership  $M  Q218  Q118  Q/Q  Q217  Y/Y  High-End*  $ 18.2  $ 18.8  (3%)  $ 16.8  9%  Mainstream  $ 10.3   $ 9.0  14%   $ 8.9  16%  Total  $ 28.5  $ 27.8  3%  $ 25.7  11%  FPD Photomask Revenue  6  *≥G8 and AMOLED  Total may differ due to rounding 

 $M  Q218  Q118  Q217  Cash  $ 321  $ 349  $ 346  Debt  $ 59  $ 61  $ 65  Net Cash*  $ 262  $ 288  $ 281  Operating Cash Flow  $ 7  $ 31  $ 15  Capital Expenditures  $ 33  $ 11  $ 5  LTM EBITDA  $ 138  $ 122  $ 120  Cash balance lower on higher capex and lower operating cash flowOperating cash flow lower due to increase in net working capital and other current assets, driven by revenue growth2018 capex expected to be ~$250M, primarily for China IC & FPD investmentsBalance sheet able to fund planned investments and strategic M&A opportunities  Select Financial Data  7  *Net cash defined as cash and cash equivalents less long-term borrowings (including current portion), as reported in accordance with GAAP 

 Revenue ($M)  $128 - $136  Taxes ($M)  $2 - $3  EPS  $0.12 - $0.18  Diluted Shares (M)  ~75  High-end demand expectations are positiveHigh-end IC logic up on Asia foundry demandHigh-end IC memory stable to improvingHigh-end FPD mask demand should improve as customers release new designs to maintain utilizationSome high-end litho tools schedule for PM in Q3, limiting revenue growthExpect margin headwinds in H218 as China operations begin to ramp ahead of production in first half of 2019  Q318 Guidance   8 

 Thank you for your interest!  For Additional Information:R. Troy Dewar, CFADirector, Investor Relations203.740.5610tdewar@photronics.com  

 Appendix 

 IC Photomask Revenue  11  Mainstream$250.2M66%  High-End$129.0M34%  High-End: 28nm and smaller; total may differ due to rounding 

 FPD Photomask Revenue  12  Mainstream$36.7M34%  High-End$70.9M66%  High-End: ≥G8 and AMOLED; total may differ due to rounding  Mainstream$32.5M32%  High-End$67.9M68% 

 Non-GAAP Reconciliation 

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