IPG Photonics (IPGP) director Eric Meurice receives 2,436-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meurice Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

IPG Photonics Corp director equity grant: Director Eric Meurice received an award of 2,436 shares of IPG Photonics common stock, reported at a price of $0.00 per share. This reflects a grant or award, not an open-market purchase.

According to the disclosure, these are restricted stock units that 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, subject to his continued service as a director. After this grant, Meurice directly holds 25,239 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Meurice Eric

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,239 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,436 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 25,239 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 2,436 shares Equity award to director on May 12, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported value for equity grant

Shares held after grant 25,239 shares Director’s direct common stock holdings post-transaction

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

"the next annual stockholders' meeting that occurs at least 50 weeks after the prior year's meeting"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Meurice Eric

(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	25,239	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)

FAQ

What did IPG Photonics (IPGP) director Eric Meurice report in this Form 4?

Eric Meurice reported receiving a grant of 2,436 IPG Photonics common shares at $0.00 per share. The award represents equity compensation, not an open-market stock purchase, and increases his directly held stake to 25,239 shares after the transaction.

How many IPG Photonics (IPGP) shares did Eric Meurice acquire?

Eric Meurice acquired 2,436 shares of IPG Photonics common stock through a grant. This award was reported at a per-share price of $0.00, reflecting equity compensation rather than a cash purchase on the open market.

When do Eric Meurice’s new IPG Photonics (IPGP) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholders' meeting at least 50 weeks after the prior year's meeting, provided Meurice continues serving as a director through the vesting date.

How many IPG Photonics (IPGP) shares does Eric Meurice hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Eric Meurice directly holds 25,239 shares of IPG Photonics common stock. This figure reflects his position following the equity award of 2,436 shares disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was cash paid for the IPG Photonics (IPGP) shares granted to Eric Meurice?

No cash changed hands for this grant; the 2,436 common shares were reported at a price of $0.00 per share. The transaction represents equity compensation, consistent with a grant or award to a company director.