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COHERENT CORP. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Sep 8, 2022)

Filed September 8, 2022For Securities:COHR

Summary

COHERENT CORP. (formerly II-VI Incorporated) has officially changed its name to Coherent Corp. and its stock ticker symbol to COHR, effective September 8, 2022. This name change follows a previously announced strategic decision and is now legally enacted through an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State. This rebranding signifies a new chapter for the company and aims to align its corporate identity with its evolving business operations. Investors should note that while the name and ticker symbol have changed, this filing does not disclose any new financial performance data or material business developments beyond the name and symbol update. The company has also updated its Amended and Restated Bylaws to reflect the new corporate name.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company name officially changed from II-VI Incorporated to Coherent Corp. effective September 8, 2022.
  • 2Stock ticker symbol changed from IIVI to COHR on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, effective September 8, 2022.
  • 3The name change was formally implemented via an amendment to the company's Articles of Incorporation.
  • 4Amended and Restated Bylaws were adopted to reflect the new corporate name.
  • 5The company issued a press release on September 8, 2022, announcing these changes.
  • 6This filing primarily documents administrative and branding changes, not new financial results or strategic initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company changed its name to Coherent Corp. to align its corporate identity with its evolving business and strategic direction. This rebranding signifies a new chapter for the company.

Your existing shares will automatically be reflected under the new ticker symbol COHR on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. There is no action required from shareholders. The change is primarily administrative and symbolic, reflecting the company's new branding.

No, this 8-K filing primarily reports on the official name and ticker symbol change. It does not contain new financial statements, results of operations, or disclosures of material business developments beyond the rebranding.

The official documentation includes the Articles of Amendment (Exhibit 3.1) and the Amended and Restated Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) filed with this 8-K. A press release dated September 8, 2022 (Exhibit 99.1) also details these announcements.