Director at Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) granted 279 RSUs vesting in 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coherent Corp. director Xia Howard H. reported acquiring 279 shares of common stock through a restricted stock unit award at a grant price of $0 per share on February 11, 2026. After this award, Xia beneficially owns 50,298 shares of Coherent common stock held directly.

The footnote explains that this award will vest on the day immediately prior to Coherent’s next annual meeting of stockholders, which is expected to be November 11, 2026. Vesting is contingent on Xia’s continued service to the company through that date, meaning the shares are subject to forfeiture if service conditions are not met.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Xia Howard H.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COHERENT CORP.

375 SAXONBURG BOULEVARD

(Street)

SAXONBURG PA 16056

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

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

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

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

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	02/11/2026		A		279(1)	A	$0	50,298	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:

1. The shares represent a restricted stock unit award granted to the reporting person. The award will vest on the day immediately prior to the issuer's next annual meeting of the stockholders, which is expected to be November 11, 2026, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer through such date.

	/s/ Christopher M. Forrester, Attorney-in-Fact	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Coherent Corp. (COHR) report for Xia Howard H.?

Coherent Corp. reported that director Xia Howard H. acquired 279 shares of common stock via a restricted stock unit award. The grant was recorded at $0 per share, reflecting a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase of COHR stock.

How many Coherent Corp. (COHR) shares does Xia Howard H. own after this Form 4?

Following the reported award, Xia Howard H. beneficially owns 50,298 shares of Coherent Corp. common stock. The Form 4 indicates these shares are held with direct ownership, consolidating existing holdings plus the newly granted restricted stock units.

What type of equity award did Coherent Corp. (COHR) grant to Xia Howard H.?

The filing shows Coherent granted restricted stock units (RSUs) representing 279 shares of common stock to director Xia Howard H.. RSUs are share-based compensation that convert into actual shares upon meeting vesting conditions, rather than an immediate cash or stock purchase.

When do the new restricted stock units at Coherent Corp. (COHR) vest?

The 279 restricted stock units will vest immediately before Coherent’s next annual stockholder meeting, expected on November 11, 2026. Vesting is conditioned on Xia Howard H.’s continued service to the company through that expected meeting date.

Did Xia Howard H. buy Coherent Corp. (COHR) shares on the open market?

No. The Form 4 describes a grant, award, or other acquisition coded as “A,” not an open-market purchase. The 279 shares were received as a restricted stock unit compensation award with a grant price of $0 per share.

What role does Xia Howard H. hold at Coherent Corp. (COHR) according to the Form 4?

According to the filing, Xia Howard H. serves as a director of Coherent Corp. and is not listed as an officer or 10% owner. The equity award reflects typical director compensation in the form of restricted stock units.