| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A of Photronics, Inc. |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
| /s/ PETER S. KIRLIN | |
| Peter S. Kirlin | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
| December 19, 2017 |
