IPG Photonics (IPGP) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, MA, at 10:00 AM EDT.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, email, or in person with a legal proxy.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online, with options for electronic or paper delivery upon request by May 1, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors: Gregory Beecher, Jeanmarie Desmond, Gregory Dougherty, Mark Gitin, Kolleen Kennedy, Eric Meurice, Natalia Pavlova, John Peeler, Eugene Scherbakov, and Agnes Tang.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is on the agenda.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and both proposals.

• Other business may be addressed if properly brought before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board nominees include a mix of experienced professionals and current directors.

• Board provides recommendations on all voting items.