Coherent officer sells 500 shares at $309.32

Coherent’s Chief Strategy & Legal Officer reported a modest open-market sale of 500 shares and now directly holds 51,428 shares.

Available on EDGAR 09/11/2026 - 04:10 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/11/2026 - 04:09 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

COHERENT CORP. (COHR) reported that Chief Strategy & Legal Officer Robert P. Beard sold 500 shares of common stock on September 9, 2026 in a sale described as occurring in the open market or through a private transaction at an average price of $309.32 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 51,428 shares of Coherent common stock, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 500 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Beard Robert P

Role Chief Strategy & Legal Officer

Sold 500 shs ($155K)

Share of Position Sold 0.96%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	500	$309.3206	$155K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 51,428 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 51,928 to 51,428 shares (Direct)

Other Insiders: 5 other insiders reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 500 shares Sale price per share: $309.32 per share Shares held after transaction: 51,428 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 500 shares Common stock sold by Robert P. Beard on September 9, 2026

Sale price per share $309.32 per share Average price for the 500 Coherent common shares sold

Shares held after transaction 51,428 shares Direct holdings of Coherent common stock by Robert P. Beard after the sale

Net shares sold 500 shares Net change in common stock holdings reported in this Form 4

Key Terms

open market, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, directly holds

3 terms

open market market

"sale in the open market or through a private transaction at an average price"

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this sale"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

directly holds financial

"he directly holds 51,428 shares of Coherent common stock"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did COHR report for Robert P. Beard?

Coherent reported that Robert P. Beard, Chief Strategy & Legal Officer, sold 500 shares of common stock on September 9, 2026 at an average price of $309.32 per share in an open-market or private transaction.

How many COHR shares does Robert P. Beard hold after this transaction?

After the reported sale, Robert P. Beard directly holds 51,428 shares of Coherent common stock.

Was the COHR insider sale by Robert P. Beard under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this sale.

What was the price per share in Robert P. Beard’s COHR stock sale?

The 500 Coherent shares were sold at an average price of $309.32 per share in a transaction described as occurring in the open market or through a private transaction.

What is the net effect of this Form 4 on Robert P. Beard’s COHR holdings?

The Form 4 reflects a net sale of 500 shares, leaving Robert P. Beard with 51,428 directly held shares of Coherent common stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Beard Robert P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COHERENT CORP.

375 SAXONBURG BOULEVARD

(Street)

SAXONBURG PENNSYLVANIA 16056

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COHERENT CORP. [ COHR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Strategy & Legal Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/09/2026		S		500	D	$309.3206	51,428	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Christopher M. Forrester, Attorney-in-Fact	09/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)