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COHERENT CORP. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 7, 2022)

Reports
Leadership Changes
Filing Date
Filed March 7, 2022
Period End
March 6, 2022
Security
COHR
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K195

COHR filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 195 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’19Mar ’19
  2. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’21Mar ’21
  3. Leadership change8-K · Aug ’26Aug ’26

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 7, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Coherent Corp. (COHR) filed an 8-K on March 7, 2022, primarily to report a key executive leadership change.

Jo Anne Schwendinger, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, retired effective March 6, 2022. Her departure marks the end of a significant tenure, and the company has appointed Ronald Basso to succeed her in these critical roles.

Key Highlights

  1. Jo Anne Schwendinger, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, retired effective March 6, 2022.
  2. Ronald Basso has been appointed as the new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  3. Mr. Basso is an executive officer of the Company.
  4. Mr. Basso joined Coherent Corp. in October 2019 as Vice President, Business Development.
  5. This filing indicates a transition in a key legal and compliance leadership position within the company.
  6. The retirement of Ms. Schwendinger was initially announced in July 2021, with her retirement date to be determined in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who has departed from Coherent Corp.?

    Jo Anne Schwendinger, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, has retired from her position, with her retirement becoming effective on March 6, 2022.

  2. Who is replacing Jo Anne Schwendinger?

    Ronald Basso has been appointed as the new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary.

  3. What is Ronald Basso's prior experience at Coherent Corp.?

    Ronald Basso joined the Company in October 2019 and previously served as its Vice President, Business Development.

  4. Is this a material change for investors?

    The departure and replacement of a Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary is a significant executive change that investors should note, as these roles are crucial for corporate governance and legal oversight.