IPG Photonics director granted 2,436 RSUs

PEELER JOHN R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEELER JOHN R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

IPG Photonics Corp director equity award: Director John R. Peeler received 2,436 shares of common stock as a grant of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this award, he directly holds 18,176 shares of common stock.

The restricted stock units vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders' meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after the prior year's meeting, as long as he continues to serve as a director through the vesting date. This is a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open‑market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,436 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider PEELER JOHN R

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,436	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,176 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Grant of restricted stock units vesting in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders' meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after the prior year's meeting, subject to the Reporting Person's continued services as a director of the Issuer through the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,436 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 18,176 shares

3 metrics

RSUs granted 2,436 shares Restricted stock unit grant to director John R. Peeler

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for the RSU grant

Shares held after grant 18,176 shares Total common stock directly held after the award

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vesting, annual stockholders' meeting

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units vesting in full on the earlier of the first anniversary"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vesting financial

"restricted stock units vesting in full on the earlier of the first anniversary"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

annual stockholders' meeting financial

"or the next annual stockholders' meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after"

FAQ

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What did IPGP director John R. Peeler report in this Form 4?

He reported receiving 2,436 shares of IPG Photonics common stock as a grant of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 18,176 shares after the award.

Is the IPGP Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The transaction is a grant of restricted stock units, not an open‑market purchase. The Form 4 describes it as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 2,436 shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

How many IPGP shares does John R. Peeler hold after this grant?

After the grant, John R. Peeler directly holds 18,176 shares of IPG Photonics common stock. This total includes the 2,436 shares associated with the newly granted restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 filing.

When do the IPGP restricted stock units granted to John R. Peeler vest?

They vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders' meeting held at least 50 weeks after the prior year's meeting, subject to his continued service as a director through that vesting date.

What conditions are attached to John R. Peeler’s IPGP equity award?

The award’s restricted stock units vest only if he continues serving as a director through the vesting date, defined as the earlier of the first grant anniversary or the next annual stockholders’ meeting occurring at least 50 weeks after the previous meeting.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PEELER JOHN R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION

377 SIMARANO DRIVE

(Street)

MARLBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS 01752

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IPG PHOTONICS CORP [ IPGP ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

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	05/12/2026		A		2,436(1)	A	$0	18,176	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. Grant of restricted stock units vesting in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders' meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after the prior year's meeting, subject to the Reporting Person's continued services as a director of the Issuer through the vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Adam N. King, Attorney-in-Fact	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)