Coherent legal chief granted 5,373 stock units

Coherent says Beard’s RSU taxes were settled via 1,896 share withholding at $295.39, which it says wasn’t a sale or open-market trade.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

COHERENT CORP. (COHR) reported that Chief Strategy & Legal Officer Robert P. Beard received a grant of 5,373 restricted stock units of common stock on August 28, 2026. One-third of the units will vest on August 28, 2027, with the remaining two-thirds vesting in eight equal quarterly installments beginning November 28, 2027. On the same date, 1,896 shares were withheld by the company at $295.39 per share to discharge his tax obligations, which the company states does not constitute an actual sale or open-market transaction. Beard’s holdings also include 243 shares acquired through Coherent Corp.’s employee stock purchase plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Beard Robert P

Role Chief Strategy & Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	5,373	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	1,896	$295.39	$560K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 51,928 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. These shares represent a restricted stock unit award granted to the reporting person. One-third (1/3) of the restricted stock units will vest on August 28, 2027, and the remaining two-thirds (2/3) of the restricted stock units will vest in eight equal quarterly installments beginning on November 28, 2027.
2. F2. Includes 243 shares acquired in non-reportable transactions through Coherent Corp.'s employee stock purchase plan.
3. F3. These shares were withheld by the company to discharge tax obligations of the reporting person and do not constitute an actual sale or other open market transaction.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 5,373 shares First vesting tranche: 1/3 of 5,373 RSUs Remaining vesting schedule: 2/3 of 5,373 RSUs +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 5,373 shares Award of restricted stock units on August 28, 2026

First vesting tranche 1/3 of 5,373 RSUs Vest on August 28, 2027

Remaining vesting schedule 2/3 of 5,373 RSUs Vest in eight equal quarterly installments beginning November 28, 2027

Shares withheld for taxes 1,896 shares Withheld by company on August 28, 2026 to discharge tax obligations

Tax withholding price per share $295.39 per share Valuation used for the 1,896 shares withheld for taxes

ESPP shares included 243 shares Acquired through Coherent Corp.'s employee stock purchase plan

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, employee stock purchase plan, withheld by the company to discharge tax obligations

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restricted stock unit financial

"These shares represent a restricted stock unit award granted to the reporting"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

employee stock purchase plan financial

"acquired in non-reportable transactions through Coherent Corp.'s employee stock"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

withheld by the company to discharge tax obligations financial

"These shares were withheld by the company to discharge tax obligations"

FAQ

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What equity award did COHR grant to Robert P. Beard on August 28, 2026?

Robert P. Beard received a restricted stock unit award of 5,373 shares of Coherent Corp. common stock on August 28, 2026, as reported in the Form 4.

How will Robert P. Beard’s 5,373 COHR restricted stock units vest?

One-third of the 5,373 restricted stock units will vest on August 28, 2027. The remaining two-thirds will vest in eight equal quarterly installments beginning on November 28, 2027.

Why were 1,896 COHR shares reported as disposed of in Beard’s Form 4?

The 1,896 shares were withheld by Coherent Corp. to discharge tax obligations for the award. The filing states this does not constitute an actual sale or open market transaction.

What price per share was used for the 1,896 COHR shares withheld for taxes?

The 1,896 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations were valued at $295.39 per share, according to the Form 4 transaction details.

Does Robert P. Beard’s Form 4 for COHR involve a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and the footnotes describe the transactions as awards and tax withholdings rather than trades under a trading plan.

How many COHR shares did Robert P. Beard acquire through the employee stock purchase plan?

Beard’s reported holdings include 243 shares acquired in non-reportable transactions through Coherent Corp.’s employee stock purchase plan.

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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)
08/28/2026

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	08/28/2026		A		5,373(1)	A	$0	53,824(2)	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		F		1,896(3)	D	$295.39	51,928	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. These shares represent a restricted stock unit award granted to the reporting person. One-third (1/3) of the restricted stock units will vest on August 28, 2027, and the remaining two-thirds (2/3) of the restricted stock units will vest in eight equal quarterly installments beginning on November 28, 2027.

2. Includes 243 shares acquired in non-reportable transactions through Coherent Corp.'s employee stock purchase plan.

3. These shares were withheld by the company to discharge tax obligations of the reporting person and do not constitute an actual sale or other open market transaction.

	/s/ Christopher M. Forrester, Attorney-in-Fact	09/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)