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IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) backs board, pay and 2026 auditor

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IPG Photonics Corporation reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on May 12, 2026. Stockholders elected ten directors, with each nominee receiving over 36 million votes in favor and sizable broker non-votes recorded for each seat.

Stockholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, with 27,089,325 votes for and 10,719,258 against, along with 159,740 abstentions and 2,089,675 broker non-votes. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 39,419,373 votes for, 614,181 against and 24,444 abstentions.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Directors elected 10 directors Annual meeting on May 12, 2026
Say-on-pay votes for 27,089,325 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 10,719,258 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay abstentions 159,740 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation
Broker non-votes on pay 2,089,675 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for 39,419,373 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 614,181 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions 24,444 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 2,089,675"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
advisory vote financial
"Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
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"Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 12, 2026
 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 (State or Other Jurisdiction
 of Incorporation)
 
 
001-33155
 (Commission File No.)
04-3444218
 (IRS Employer
 Identification No.)
377 Simarano Drive
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(508) 373-1100
(Registrant’s telephone number)

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareIPGPNasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company  ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

IPG Photonics Corporation (the "Company") held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 12, 2026. Below are the final voting results for the Annual Meeting:


1.    Election of ten directors
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
Gregory Beecher37,779,429177,56111,3332,089,675
Jeanmarie Desmond36,184,5291,768,59015,2042,089,675
Gregory Dougherty37,584,921363,40919,9932,089,675
Mark Gitin, Ph.D.37,746,640211,34910,3342,089,675
Kolleen Kennedy36,855,6661,101,01211,6452,089,675
Eric Meurice37,656,036303,5328,7552,089,675
Natalia Pavlova37,641,930307,13919,2542,089,675
John Peeler37,405,513552,74310,0672,089,675
Eugene Scherbakov, Ph.D.37,521,640424,95021,7332,089,675
Agnes Tang37,799,994153,04315,2862,089,675

2.    Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
27,089,32510,719,258159,7402,089,675

3.    Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
39,419,373614,18124,444—






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION
May 15, 2026By:/s/ Angelo P. Lopresti
Angelo P. Lopresti
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did IPG Photonics (IPGP) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected ten directors, approved executive compensation, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026. All proposals received strong support, with large majorities of votes cast in favor of each item presented.

How did IPG Photonics (IPGP) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation with 27,089,325 votes for and 10,719,258 against. There were 159,740 abstentions and 2,089,675 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s pay practices.

Was Deloitte & Touche LLP reappointed as IPG Photonics (IPGP) auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as IPG Photonics’ independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 39,419,373 votes for, 614,181 against, and 24,444 abstentions, reflecting broad support for the existing audit relationship.

Did all IPG Photonics (IPGP) director nominees get elected in 2026?

All ten director nominees were elected, each receiving over 36 million votes for and relatively few votes against. Broker non-votes of 2,089,675 were recorded for each nominee, but these did not affect the successful election outcomes.

What are broker non-votes in the IPG Photonics (IPGP) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not instructed how to vote on specific proposals. For each director and the executive compensation proposal, 2,089,675 broker non-votes were recorded, but these did not count as votes for or against.

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