Coherent Corp

1. 1

   Election of Class Three Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Election of Joseph J. Corasanti, Patricia Hatter, Stephen A. Skaggs, and Sandeep Vij as Class Three directors, each for a three-year term expiring in 2029.

2. 2

   Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Named Executive Officer Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation paid to Coherent’s named executive officers for fiscal year 2026 as disclosed in the proxy statement.

   More detail

   Proposal 2 asks shareholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Coherent’s named executive officers for fiscal year 2026. The resolution covers the compensation discussion and analysis, compensation tables, and related disclosures in the proxy statement rather than any single pay element. Management is seeking approval under Section 14A’s say-on-pay requirements and frames the program as pay-for-performance. The program emphasizes variable and at-risk compensation, including annual cash incentives tied equally to revenue and adjusted EBITDA and long-term equity incentives consisting primarily of performance stock units and restricted stock units. Fiscal 2026 performance produced a 190% payout under the Employee Incentive Program, while the company also reported record revenue and significant margin expansion. The program maintains a 60% performance stock unit and 40% restricted stock unit long-term incentive mix, with performance stock units tied to relative total shareholder return. The Board argues that the structure aligns executives with shareholders, supports retention, and helps attract high-caliber leadership. The vote is advisory and will not bind the Board or Compensation and Human Capital Committee, although the Committee will consider the outcome in future compensation decisions. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the resolution.

3. 3

   Ratification of the Selection of Ernst & Young LLP

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratification of the Audit and Risk Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as Coherent’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

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When is the Coherent Corp 2026 annual meeting?

Coherent Corp (COHR) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

What is the record date for the Coherent Corp 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Coherent Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, September 21, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Coherent Corp's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Coherent Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Coherent Corp 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Coherent Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.