Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) furnishes press release and investor deck on results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coherent Corp. filed a current report to furnish materials related to its financial results. The company issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, and an investor slide presentation, attached as Exhibit 99.2, for use by senior management in discussions with investors and others.

The furnished information under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is explicitly not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.

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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): February 4, 2026

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 February 4, 2026, 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 February 4, 2026
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: February 4, 2026				By:		/s/ Sherri Luther
						Sherri Luther
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Coherent Corp. (COHR) disclose in its latest 8-K filing?

Coherent Corp. furnished a press release and an investor presentation linked to its financial results. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1, and the investor slide deck as Exhibit 99.2, for use by senior management in discussions with investors and other stakeholders.

How are the Coherent Corp. (COHR) exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 treated legally?

The exhibits are furnished, not filed, under the securities laws. Information in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not incorporated by reference into Coherent Corp.’s Securities Act registration statements.

What is included in Exhibit 99.1 of Coherent Corp.’s February 4, 2026 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated February 4, 2026. It relates to Coherent Corp.’s financial results and is being furnished to provide investors and the market with information, while explicitly not being deemed filed for Exchange Act liability purposes.

What is Exhibit 99.2 in Coherent Corp.’s (COHR) latest 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.2 is an investor presentation prepared for senior management to use when discussing financial results. It is furnished under Item 7.01, treated as not filed under Section 18, and is not incorporated by reference into Coherent’s Securities Act filings.

Why does Coherent Corp. specify that the 8-K information is not "filed"?

Coherent Corp. clarifies that information under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is only furnished. This means it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and will not automatically become part of the company’s Securities Act registration statements.