Coherent (COHR) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, with voting open until November 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials online or request paper/email copies by October 31, 2024.

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

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five Class One Directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.

• Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation for fiscal year 2024.

• Approval sought for the Amendment and Restatement of the Omnibus Incentive Plan.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nominees for director positions: James R. Anderson, Michael L. Dreyer, Stephen Pagliuca, Elizabeth A. Patrick, and Howard H. Xia.