Coherent Corp. (COHR) director granted 279 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coherent Corp. director Michael L. Dreyer reported an equity award of 279 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units, granted at a price of $0 per share. Following this grant, he beneficially owns 12,364 common shares directly.

The restricted stock unit award will vest on the day immediately prior to Coherent’s next annual stockholder meeting, which is expected to be on November 11, 2026, provided Dreyer continues to serve the company through that date.

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 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^*

Dreyer Michael L

(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	12,364	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 Michael L. Dreyer?

Coherent Corp. reported that director Michael L. Dreyer received a grant of 279 restricted stock units of common stock at a price of $0 per share. This is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition under transaction code “A.”

How many Coherent Corp. (COHR) shares does Michael L. Dreyer own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported restricted stock unit grant, Michael L. Dreyer beneficially owns 12,364 shares of Coherent Corp. common stock. These shares are reported as directly held, reflecting his updated ownership position following the February 11, 2026 equity award.

What are the vesting terms of Michael L. Dreyer’s 279 restricted stock units at Coherent Corp. (COHR)?

The 279 restricted stock units granted to Michael L. Dreyer will vest immediately before Coherent Corp.’s next annual stockholder meeting, expected on November 11, 2026, contingent on his continued service to the company through that vesting date.

On what date did the reported insider equity award occur at Coherent Corp. (COHR)?

The restricted stock unit grant to director Michael L. Dreyer occurred on February 11, 2026. This date is listed as the transaction date for the acquisition of 279 shares of common stock through the stock-based award reported on Form 4.

Is the Michael L. Dreyer Form 4 transaction at Coherent Corp. (COHR) a purchase or an equity award?

The transaction is an equity award, not a market purchase. It is coded “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, reflecting 279 restricted stock units granted at $0 per share as compensation rather than an open-market buy.

What role does Michael L. Dreyer hold at Coherent Corp. (COHR) in this Form 4 filing?

In this filing, Michael L. Dreyer is identified as a director of Coherent Corp. He is not listed as an officer or 10% owner, and the reported transaction reflects director-level equity compensation through restricted stock units.