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Coherent (NASDAQ: COHR) CEO gets 30,564 RSUs, 11,958 shares withheld for taxes

Coherent Corp. (COHR) CEO James Robert Anderson received 30,564 restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 28, 2026, with a vesting schedule over 2027. Additionally, 11,958 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations at $295.39 per share, totaling $3.53M. The company noted this was not an open market sale. Anderson also holds 243 shares from the employee stock purchase plan.

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Published Sep 2, 2026, 1:10 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$COHR
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$COHR
Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$COHRBullishLow
01

Why it matters

The new RSU award signals confidence in the company's future and may modestly boost the stock, while the tax withholding does not affect market supply.

02

Market read

A primary insider filing with material compensation details; modest relevance for traders monitoring executive compensation trends.

03

What to watch

Potential tax implications for the executive and any upcoming performance targets tied to the RSUs.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑filing Aug 28 2026

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; RSU grants are common compensation tools for executives.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$COHRBullishHigh confidence
Context

CEO James Robert Anderson was granted 30,564 RSUs and had 11,958 shares withheld for taxes on Aug 28, 2026, a new Form 4 filing.

Expected impact

Modest upside pressure as investors view the grant as a sign of confidence in management.

Evidence & confidence

Form 4 disclosures are primary sources; the size of the grant ($3.5 M) is material for a mid‑cap company and can influence sentiment.

Market effects

Sector

None significant; the news is specific to Coherent Corp.

Regional

Limited to US equity markets where COHR trades.

Global

Low

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The grant could be seen as dilution risk if future vesting dilutes existing shareholders.

Key entities

  • Executive
    James Robert Anderson

    CEO and director of Coherent Corp.

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