Coherent Corp. to Unveil PhotonLink™ Platform at ECOC on September 21, 2026

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Coherent (NYSE: COHR) will unveil its new PhotonLink™ integrated optics platform at the 2026 European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC). The event will be held at the Gran Hotel Miramar in Málaga, Spain, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET.

PhotonLink™ is described by Coherent as a platform covering the full optical signal chain, from light generation and beam shaping through transmission, detection, and conversion back to electrical signals, supporting CPO, NPO, and other optical integration approaches. Presentations by CEO Jim Anderson, EVP & CTO Dr. Julie Eng, and EVP Dr. Beck Mason will be available in person and via live webcast through the company’s investor relations website, with in-person attendance subject to limited seating and prior confirmation.

Market Context

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COHR has an active S-3ASR registration covering resale of 9,775,846 shares, while recent insider activity was Net Selling with 4,000 shares sold by the CFO. Subsequent platform details and commercialization evidence remain key watch items.

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Unveiling date: September 21, 2026 Event time: 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET Countries of operation: More than 20 countries +1 more

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 18 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 18	Leveraged ETF launch	Neutral	-12.8%	Tradr launched 2X long and inverse single-stock ETFs including COHR exposure.
Aug 17	SiC customer sampling	Positive	-12.8%	Coherent began sampling 300mm SiC substrates with leading AI semiconductor partners for evaluation.
Aug 13	IPWR earnings report	Neutral	-8.0%	IPWR reported Q2 revenue growth, losses, financing proceeds, and commercial supply progress.
Aug 13	Leveraged ETF plan	Neutral	-8.0%	Tradr announced planned Cboe listings for 2X long or inverse technology-stock ETFs.
Aug 12	FY26 earnings report	Positive	-8.0%	Coherent reported FY26 growth, margins, EPS improvement, cash, and Q1 guidance.

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COHR's five recent historical entries all had negative 24-hour reactions, including entries describing earnings and customer sampling.

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SAXONBURG, Pa., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) (“Coherent,” “We,” or the “Company”), a global leader in photonics, announced today that it will unveil Coherent PhotonLink™ at the 2026 European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC), Europe's largest and most prestigious event for optical communications, fiber optics, and photonics.

Coherent PhotonLink™ is an unparalleled new platform for integrated optics spanning the complete optical signal chain from light generation and beam shaping through transmission, detection, and conversion back to an electrical signal for the xPU or switch chip. Coherent PhotonLink™ supports CPO, NPO, and other forms of optical integration. The groundbreaking new platform leverages the breadth of Coherent’s photonic technology portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to enable next-generation datacenter architectures that use optical links to achieve new levels of bandwidth, performance, and energy efficiency.

Event: Coherent PhotonLink™ Unveiling at ECOC 2026

Location: Gran Hotel Miramar, Paseo de Reding 22, 29016 Málaga, Spain

Date: Monday, September 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET

In-Person Registration: In-Person (Please note that in-person attendance is subject to availability due to limited seating. Submitting the RSVP form does not guarantee admission. Confirmed attendees will receive a separate confirmation.)

Webcast Registration: Webcast

Presentations by Coherent’s CEO Jim Anderson; EVP, Optical Components and CTO Dr. Julie Eng; and EVP, Semiconductor Devices Dr. Beck Mason will be delivered in person and via live webcast accessible through Coherent’s Investor Relations website at coherent.com/company/investor-relations.

About Coherent

Coherent is the global photonics leader. We harness photons to drive innovation. Industry leaders in the datacenter, communications, and industrial markets rely on Coherent’s world-leading technology to fuel their own innovation and growth.

Founded in 1971 and operating in more than 20 countries, Coherent brings the industry’s broadest, deepest technology stack; unmatched supply chain resilience; and global scale to help its customers solve their toughest technology challenges. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.

Contact:

Paul Silverstein
Senior VP, Investor Relations
investor.relations@coherent.com

FAQ

What is Coherent PhotonLink™ and what does it do for datacenters?

Coherent PhotonLink™ is an integrated optics platform that spans the full optical signal chain for datacenters. According to Coherent, it supports CPO, NPO, and other optical integration to enable architectures using optical links for higher bandwidth, performance, and energy efficiency in next-generation datacenter designs.

When will Coherent (NYSE: COHR) unveil PhotonLink™ at ECOC 2026?

Coherent plans to unveil PhotonLink™ on Monday, September 21, 2026, during ECOC 2026. According to Coherent, the event starts at 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET at the Gran Hotel Miramar in Málaga, Spain, with both in-person and webcast participation options.

Where is the Coherent PhotonLink™ unveiling event being held during ECOC 2026?

The PhotonLink™ unveiling will be held at the Gran Hotel Miramar, Paseo de Reding 22, 29016 Málaga, Spain. According to Coherent, this event is part of ECOC 2026 and will feature senior executives presenting in person, with a simultaneous live webcast for remote attendees.

How can investors and analysts access the Coherent PhotonLink™ unveiling webcast?

Investors and analysts can access the live webcast via Coherent’s investor relations website at coherent.com/company/investor-relations. According to Coherent, presentations by the CEO and senior executives will be streamed, offering remote participants real-time insight into the PhotonLink™ platform announcement and related strategy.

Is in-person attendance for the Coherent PhotonLink™ ECOC 2026 event guaranteed?

In-person attendance is not guaranteed and is subject to limited seating. According to Coherent, submitting the RSVP form does not ensure admission; only confirmed attendees who receive a separate confirmation will have reserved access to the PhotonLink™ unveiling at ECOC 2026.

Who from Coherent’s leadership will present at the PhotonLink™ unveiling on September 21, 2026?

Presentations will be delivered by CEO Jim Anderson, EVP Optical Components and CTO Dr. Julie Eng, and EVP Semiconductor Devices Dr. Beck Mason. According to Coherent, these executives will present both in person and via live webcast during the PhotonLink™ unveiling event.