Coherent Corp. (COHR) furnishes earnings release and investor presentation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coherent Corp. filed a current report to note that it has released new financial communications for investors. On November 5, 2025, the company issued a press release about its financial results, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, and an investor slide presentation for use by senior management in discussions with investors, furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The company specifies that these materials are being furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and are not considered filed for liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act or automatically incorporated into other registration statements. The filing is signed by Sherri Luther, the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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): November 5, 2025

Coherent Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania		001-39375		25-1214948
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

375 Saxonburg Boulevard

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania 16056

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(724) 352-4455

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value		COHR		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 5, 2025, Coherent Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release (“Press Release”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished pursuant to Item 9.01, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished pursuant to Item 9.01, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

A slide presentation to be used by senior management of the Company in connection with its discussions with investors and others regarding the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 furnished pursuant to Item 9.01, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 furnished pursuant to Item 9.01, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated November 5, 2025
99.2		Investor Presentation
104.0		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

				Coherent Corp.
Date: November 5, 2025				By:		/s/ Sherri Luther
						Sherri Luther
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Coherent Corp. (COHR) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Coherent Corp. disclosed that it issued a press release about its financial results and prepared an accompanying investor slide presentation, both dated November 5, 2025.

Which exhibits did Coherent Corp. (COHR) include with this 8-K filing?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 5, 2025), Exhibit 99.2 (Investor Presentation), and Exhibit 104.0 (Cover Page Interactive Data File).

How are Coherent Corp.’s press release and investor presentation treated under securities laws?

The press release and investor presentation are furnished, not filed, so they are not subject to Section 18 liabilities of the Exchange Act and are not automatically incorporated into Securities Act filings.

Which items of Form 8-K does Coherent Corp. (COHR) use in this report?

The company uses Item 2.02 for the financial results press release and Item 7.01 for the investor presentation, both referenced as furnished exhibits.

Who signed this Coherent Corp. (COHR) Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Coherent Corp. by Sherri Luther, its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.