Coherent (COHR) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, with voting open until November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials online or request paper/email copies by October 30, 2025.

• Meeting will be held virtually, allowing remote participation and voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five Class Two Directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting.

• Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation for fiscal year 2025.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nominees for director positions: Enrico DiGirolamo, David L. Motley, Lisa Neal-Graves, Shaker Sadasivam, and Michelle Sterling.