PHOTRONICS INC — Earnings Release 2010

Dec 7, 2010

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) December 6, 2010

PHOTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Connecticut	0-15451	06-0854886
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification Number)

15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT	06804
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code (203) 775-9000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02
On December 6, 2010, the Company issued a press release reporting fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 results. A copy of the press release is attached to this 8-K.

Item 9.01.		Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)	Exhibits
	99.1	Press Release dated December 6, 2010
	99.2	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	99.3	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
	99.4	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	99.5	Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PHOTRONICS, INC.
(Registrant)

DATE:
Richelle E. Burr
Vice President, General Counsel

PHOTRONICS, INC.