Coherent CEO granted 30,564 RSUs, shares withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

For COHERENT CORP. (COHR), CEO and director James Robert Anderson reported two equity-related transactions on August 28, 2026. He received a grant of 30,564 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units, with one-third vesting on August 28, 2027 and the remaining two-thirds vesting in eight equal quarterly installments beginning November 28, 2027. On the same date, 11,958 shares of Common Stock were withheld by the company at $295.39 per share to satisfy tax obligations, which the company states does not constitute an open market sale. The report also notes that his holdings include 243 shares acquired through Coherent Corp.'s employee stock purchase plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 18,606 shares

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider ANDERSON JAMES ROBERT

Role CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	30,564	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	11,958	$295.39	$3.53M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 185,287 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: 30,564 shares of Common Stock RSU vesting date (initial tranche): August 28, 2027 Remaining RSU vesting pattern: Two-thirds in eight equal quarterly installments +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 30,564 shares of Common Stock Grant to CEO James Robert Anderson on August 28, 2026

RSU vesting date (initial tranche) August 28, 2027 One-third of the 30,564 restricted stock units vest on this date

Remaining RSU vesting pattern Two-thirds in eight equal quarterly installments Installments begin on November 28, 2027

Shares withheld for taxes 11,958 shares of Common Stock Withheld by Coherent Corp. on August 28, 2026 to discharge tax obligations

Withholding reference price $295.39 per share Per-share value used for the 11,958 shares withheld for tax obligations

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

Key Terms

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

4 terms

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.

vest financial

"One-third (1/3) of the restricted stock units will vest on August 28, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

employee stock purchase plan financial

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

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

What equity award did COHR CEO James Robert Anderson receive on August 28, 2026?

He received a restricted stock unit award for 30,564 shares of Coherent Corp. Common Stock. One-third vests on August 28, 2027, and the remaining two-thirds vest in eight equal quarterly installments starting November 28, 2027.

How many COHR shares were withheld for James Robert Anderson’s taxes?

Coherent Corp. withheld 11,958 shares of Common Stock at $295.39 per share to discharge James Robert Anderson’s tax obligations. The company states this does not constitute an actual sale or open market transaction.

Were James Robert Anderson’s August 28, 2026 transactions in COHR stock open market trades?

No. The Form 4 reports a restricted stock unit grant and shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations. The company specifies that the withholding does not constitute an actual sale or other open market transaction.

What is the vesting schedule of the new RSUs reported for COHR’s CEO?

For the 30,564 restricted stock units, one-third vests on August 28, 2027, and the remaining two-thirds vest in eight equal quarterly installments beginning on November 28, 2027.

Does the Form 4 mention COHR shares acquired through an employee stock purchase plan?

Yes. The filing notes that the CEO’s holdings include 243 shares acquired in non-reportable transactions through Coherent Corp.'s employee stock purchase plan.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 09:04 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 09:04 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

ANDERSON JAMES ROBERT

(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)

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

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		30,564(1)	A	$0	197,245(2)	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		F		11,958(3)	D	$295.39	185,287	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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)