UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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☒			Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023


☐			Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

for the transition period from to .

Commission File Number: 001-39375

COHERENT CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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~~PENNSYLVANIA~~Pennsylvania		25-1214948
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

375 Saxonburg Boulevard		16056
Saxonburg,	PA	(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-352-4455

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	COHR	~~Nasdaq Global Select Market~~
~~Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred~~New York Stock ~~no par value~~	~~IIVIP~~	~~Nasdaq Global Select Market~~Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

At February ~~6, 2023, 138,962,661~~2, 2024, 151,813,356 shares of Common Stock, no par value, of the registrant were outstanding.

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COHERENT CORP.

INDEX

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and June 30, ~~2022~~2023 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) – Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of ~~Earnings~~Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three and Six Months Ended December 31, ~~2022 and 2021 (Unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)~~ – ~~Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2022~~2023 and ~~2021~~2022 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and ~~2021~~2022 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of ~~Shareholders’~~ Equity and Mezzanine Equity – Three and Six Months Ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and ~~2021~~2022 (Unaudited)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

3127

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

4036

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

4036

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

~~($000)~~


		December 31, 2022		June 30, 2022
($000)						($000)	December 31, 2023	June 30, 2023
Assets	Assets
Current Assets	Current Assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		$	913,286	$	2,582,371
Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,843 at December 31, 2022 and $4,206 at June 30, 2022		956,674		700,331
Current Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash, current
Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,039 at December 31, 2023 and $8,005 at June 30, 2023
Inventories	Inventories	1,367,375		902,559
Prepaid and refundable income taxes	Prepaid and refundable income taxes	25,266		19,585
Prepaid and other current assets	Prepaid and other current assets	153,799		100,346
Total Current Assets	Total Current Assets	3,416,400		4,305,192
Property, plant & equipment, net	Property, plant & equipment, net	1,875,558		1,363,195
Goodwill	Goodwill	4,426,841		1,285,759
Other intangible assets, net	Other intangible assets, net	4,028,533		635,404

Deferred income taxes	Deferred income taxes	30,860		31,714
Restricted cash, non-current
Other assets	Other assets	330,702		223,582
Total Assets	Total Assets	$	14,108,894	$	7,844,846
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Equity
Current Liabilities	Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt	Current portion of long-term debt	$	74,927	$	403,212
Accounts payable	Accounts payable	428,959		434,917
Accrued compensation and benefits	Accrued compensation and benefits	208,474		172,109
Operating lease current liabilities	Operating lease current liabilities	39,101		27,574
Accrued income taxes payable	Accrued income taxes payable	75,424		29,317
Other accrued liabilities	Other accrued liabilities	306,031		199,830
Total Current Liabilities	Total Current Liabilities	1,132,916		1,266,959
Long-term debt	Long-term debt	4,422,817		1,897,214
Deferred income taxes	Deferred income taxes	825,904		77,259
Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease liabilities	146,537		110,214
Other liabilities	Other liabilities	219,459		109,922
Total Liabilities	Total Liabilities	6,747,633		3,461,568
Mezzanine Equity	Mezzanine Equity
Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, no par value, 5% cumulative; issued - 215,000 and 75,000 shares at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively; redemption value - $2,253,479 and $798,181, respectively		2,182,471		766,803
Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, no par value, 5% cumulative; issued - 215,000 shares at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023; redemption value - $2,368,075 and $2,309,966, respectively
Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, no par value, 5% cumulative; issued - 215,000 shares at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023; redemption value - $2,368,075 and $2,309,966, respectively
Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, no par value, 5% cumulative; issued - 215,000 shares at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023; redemption value - $2,368,075 and $2,309,966, respectively
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders' Equity
Series A preferred stock, no par value, 6% cumulative; issued - 2,300,000 shares at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022		445,319		445,319
Common stock, no par value; authorized - 300,000,000 shares; issued - 153,869,047 shares at December 31, 2022; 120,923,171 shares at June 30, 2022		3,704,259		2,064,552
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		126,130		(2,167)
Series A preferred stock, no par value, 6% cumulative; issued - 0 and 2,300,000 shares at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively
Series A preferred stock, no par value, 6% cumulative; issued - 0 and 2,300,000 shares at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively
Series A preferred stock, no par value, 6% cumulative; issued - 0 and 2,300,000 shares at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively
Common stock, no par value; authorized - 300,000,000 shares; issued - 167,307,654 shares at December 31, 2023; 154,719,413 shares at June 30, 2023
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Retained earnings	Retained earnings	1,192,847		1,348,125
		5,468,555		3,855,829
Treasury stock, at cost; 15,067,831 shares at December 31, 2022 and 13,972,758 shares at June 30, 2022		(289,765)		(239,354)
Total Shareholders' Equity		5,178,790		3,616,475
Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders' Equity		$	14,108,894	$	7,844,846
	5,781,588
Treasury stock, at cost; 15,548,608 shares at December 31, 2023 and 15,135,711 shares at June 30, 2023
Total Coherent Corp. Shareholders’ Equity
Noncontrolling interests (NCI)
Total Equity
Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Equity

See ~~notes~~Notes to ~~condensed consolidated financial statements.~~Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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~~Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) (Unaudited)~~

~~($000, except per share data)~~

Three Months Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
Revenues $ 1,370,285 $ 806,819
Costs, Expenses, and Other Expense (Income)
Cost of goods sold 959,097 495,652
Internal research and development 128,791 95,328
Selling, general and administrative 274,151 117,617
Interest expense 70,904 17,062
Other expense (income), net 3,696 1,806
Total Costs, Expenses, & Other Expense (Income) 1,436,639 727,465
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes (66,354) 79,354
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (21,282) 11,697
Net Earnings (Loss) $ (45,072) $ 67,657
Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock $ 35,889 $ 16,703
Net Earnings (Loss) available to the Common Shareholders $ (80,961) $ 50,954
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ (0.58) $ 0.48
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ (0.58) $ 0.44
~~See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.~~

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Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) (Unaudited)

($000, except per share data)

Six Months Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
Revenues $ 2,714,855 $ 1,601,930
Costs, Expenses, and Other Expense (Income)
Cost of goods sold 1,860,093 984,139
Internal research and development 249,875 184,294
Selling, general and administrative 554,165 240,225
Interest expense 132,793 29,253
Other expense (income), net 35,301 (5,776)
Total Costs, Expenses, & Other Expense (Income) 2,832,227 1,432,135
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes (117,372) 169,795
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (33,602) 27,674
Net Earnings (Loss) $ (83,770) $ 142,121
Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock $ 71,466 $ 33,785
Net Earnings (Loss) available to the Common Shareholders $ (155,236) $ 108,336
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ (1.14) $ 1.02
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ (1.14) $ 0.94


	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Revenues	$	1,131,434	$	1,370,285

Costs, Expenses, and Other Expense (Income)
Cost of goods sold	780,793		959,097
Internal research and development	111,163		128,791
Selling, general and administrative	209,163		274,151
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	(1,570)		—
Interest expense	74,678		70,904
Other (income) expense, net	(5,386)		3,696
Total Costs, Expenses, & Other Expense	1,168,841		1,436,639

Loss Before Income Taxes	(37,407)		(66,354)

Income Tax Benefit	(8,932)		(21,282)

Net Loss	(28,475)		(45,072)
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(1,484)		—
Net Loss Attributable to Coherent Corp.	(26,991)		(45,072)
Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock	30,580		35,889
Net Loss Available to the Common Shareholders	$	(57,571)	$	(80,961)

Basic Loss Per Share	$	(0.38)	$	(0.58)

Diluted Loss Per Share	$	(0.38)	$	(0.58)

See ~~notes~~Notes to ~~condensed consolidated financial statements.~~Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) (Unaudited)

($000, except per share data)


	Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Revenues	$	2,184,517	$	2,714,855

Costs, Expenses, and Other Expense (Income)
Cost of goods sold	1,526,981		1,860,093
Internal research and development	224,651		249,875
Selling, general and administrative	420,860		554,165
Restructuring charges	1,448		—
Interest expense	147,936		132,793
Other (income) expense, net	(11,655)		35,301
Total Costs, Expenses, & Other Expense	2,310,221		2,832,227

Loss Before Income Taxes	(125,704)		(117,372)

Income Tax Benefit	(29,695)		(33,602)

Net Loss	(96,009)		(83,770)
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(1,484)		—
Net Loss Attributable to Coherent Corp.	(94,525)		(83,770)
Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock	60,753		71,466
Net Loss Available to the Common Shareholders	$	(155,278)	$	(155,236)

Basic Loss Per Share	$	(1.03)	$	(1.14)

Diluted Loss Per Share	$	(1.03)	$	(1.14)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)

($000)

Three Months Ended
December 31, Six Months Ended
December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Net earnings (loss) $ (45,072) $ 67,657 $ (83,770) $ 142,121
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments 232,035 2,593 99,664 (11,788)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(92) and $3,360 for
the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, and $2,714 and
$3,448 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively
(334) 9,910 12,270 12,591
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $(1,208) and $4,232 for
the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, and $0 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021
(4,543) — 15,921 —
Pension adjustment, net of taxes of $0 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, and $0 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 403 — 442 —
Comprehensive income (loss) $ 182,489 $ 80,160 $ 44,527 $ 142,924


	Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net Loss	$	(28,475)	$	(45,072)	$	(96,009)	$	(83,770)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	226,788		232,035		118,885		99,664
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(2,194) and $(3,471) for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively; and $(92) and $3,360 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively	(8,013)		(334)		(12,675)		12,270
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $(5,290) and $(3,145) for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively; and $(1,208) and $4,232 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively	(19,316)		(4,543)		(11,716)		15,921
Pension adjustment, net of taxes of $0 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022	57		403		348		442
Comprehensive Income	171,041		182,489		(1,167)		44,527
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(1,484)		—		(1,484)		—
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	1,065		—		1,065		—
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	171,460	$	182,489	$	(748)	$	44,527

See ~~notes~~Notes to ~~condensed consolidated financial statements.~~Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

($000)
Six Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net earnings (loss) $ (83,770) $ 142,121
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 129,227 100,392
Amortization 187,968 40,327
Share-based compensation expense 88,952 40,709
Amortization of discount on convertible debt and debt issuance costs 8,276 4,557
Unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency remeasurements and transactions 3,988 (1,880)
Loss from equity investments (740) (1,393)
Deferred income taxes (86,232) 3,218
Loss on debt extinguishment 6,835 —
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in (net of effect of acquisitions):
Accounts receivable 12,647 55,548
Inventories 96,084 (123,748)
Accounts payable (82,042) 12,752
Contract liabilities 12,078 25,096
Income taxes 24,098 2,598
Accrued compensation and benefits (24,231) (35,288)
Other operating net assets (liabilities) 6,930 (24,924)
Net cash provided by operating activities 300,068 240,085
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant & equipment (245,854) (101,689)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired (5,488,556) —
Other investing activities (2,261) —
Net cash used in investing activities (5,736,671) (101,689)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings of Term A Facility 850,000 —
Proceeds from borrowings of Term B Facility 2,800,000 —
Proceeds from borrowings of Revolving Credit Facility 65,000 —
Proceeds from issuance of Series B Preferred Shares 1,400,000 —
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes — 990,000
Payments on Finisar Notes — (14,888)
Payments on existing debt (1,065,217) (31,025)
Payments on convertible notes (3,561) —
Payments on borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility (65,000) —
Debt issuance costs (126,516) (5,639)
Equity issuance costs (42,000) —
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and purchases of stock under employee stock purchase plan 7,749 8,370
Payments in satisfaction of employees' minimum tax obligations (50,516) (13,823)
Payment of dividends (13,800) (20,708)
Other financing activities (582) (1,415)
Net cash provided by financing activities
3,755,557 910,872
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 16,769 8,556
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (1,664,277) 1,057,824
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period 2,582,371 1,591,892
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period $ 918,094 $ 2,649,716
Cash paid for interest $ 127,039 $ 16,104
Cash paid for income taxes $ 31,853 $ 22,933
Additions to property, plant & equipment included in accounts payable $ 47,060 $ 64,098
~~See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.~~


	Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss	$	(96,009)	$	(83,770)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	132,210		129,227
Amortization	144,168		187,968
Share-based compensation expense	72,465		88,952
Amortization of discount on convertible debt and debt issuance costs	8,803		8,276
Non-cash restructuring charges	2,639		—
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	238		—
Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency remeasurements and transactions	(1,835)		3,988
Loss (earnings) from equity investments	301		(740)
Deferred income taxes	(96,683)		(86,232)

Loss on debt extinguishment	—		6,835
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in (net of effect of acquisitions):
Accounts receivable	53,428		12,647
Inventories	(3,164)		96,084
Accounts payable	62,998		(82,042)
Contract liabilities	(31,451)		12,078
Income taxes	26,877		24,098
Accrued compensation and benefits	11,175		(24,231)
Other operating assets and liabilities	(20,189)		6,930
Net cash provided by operating activities	265,971		300,068
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant & equipment	(153,667)		(245,854)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired	—		(5,488,556)




Other investing activities	(1,978)		(2,261)
Net cash used in investing activities	(155,645)		(5,736,671)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities


Sale of shares to noncontrolling interests	1,000,000		—
Proceeds from borrowings of Term A Facility	—		850,000
Proceeds from borrowings of Term B Facility	—		2,800,000
Proceeds from borrowings of Revolving Credit Facility	—		65,000
Proceeds from issuance of Series B Preferred Shares	—		1,400,000


Payments on existing debt	(107,457)		(1,065,217)
Payments on borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	—		(65,000)
Payments on convertible notes	—		(3,561)
Debt issuance costs	—		(126,516)
Equity issuance costs	(31,840)		(42,000)
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and purchases of stock under employee stock purchase plan	16,143		7,749

Payments in satisfaction of employees' minimum tax obligations	(17,566)		(50,516)
Cash dividends paid	—		(13,800)
Other financing activities	(531)		(582)
Net cash provided by financing activities	858,749		3,755,557
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	14,049		16,769

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Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	983,124		(1,664,277)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	837,566		2,582,371
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	1,820,690	$	918,094
Supplemental Information
Cash paid for interest	$	159,538	$	127,039
Cash paid for income taxes	$	38,142	$	31,853
Additions to property, plant & equipment included in accounts payable	$	71,806	$	47,060
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Conversion of Series A preferred stock to common stock	$	445,319	$	—

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the ~~condensed consolidated balance sheets~~Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the ~~condensed consolidated statements~~Condensed Consolidated Statements of ~~cash flows. Restricted cash, non-current is included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under 'Other Assets'.~~Cash Flows. At December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, we had ~~$21~~$964 million of restricted cash.

Six Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 913,286 $ 2,649,716
Restricted cash, non-current 4,808 —
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows $ 918,094 $ 2,649,716


	December 31,
	2023		2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	856,255	$	896,641
Restricted cash, current	177,077		16,645
Restricted cash, non-current	787,358		4,808
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	1,820,690	$	918,094

~~See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.~~

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Coherent Corp and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of ~~Shareholders’~~ Equity and Mezzanine Equity (Unaudited)

($000, including share amounts)

Common Stock Preferred Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Total Mezzanine Equity
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Preferred Shares Amount
Balance - June 30, 2022 120,923 $ 2,064,552 2,300 $ 445,319 $ (2,167) $ 1,348,125 (13,973) $ (239,354) $ 3,616,475 75 $ 766,803
Share-based and deferred compensation activities 2,398 61,431 — — — — (830) (40,860) 20,571 — —
Coherent Acquisition 22,588 1,207,591 — — — — — — 1,207,591 — —
Convertible debt conversions 7,181 337,940 — — — — — — 337,940 — —
Net Loss — — — — — (38,698) — — (38,698) — —
Foreign currency translation adjustments — — — — (132,371) — — — (132,371) — —
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $3,452 — — — — 12,604 — — — 12,604 — —
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $5,440 — — — — 20,464 — — — 20,464 — —
Issuance of Series B shares — — — — — — — — — 140 1,358,000
Pension adjustment, net of taxes of $0 — — — — 39 — — — 39 — —
Dividends — — — — — (35,577) — — (35,577) — 28,677
Balance - September 30, 2022 153,090 $ 3,671,514 2,300 $ 445,319 $ (101,431) $ 1,273,850 (14,803) $ (280,214) $ 5,009,038 215 $ 2,153,480
Share-based and deferred compensation activities 779 32,745 — — — — (266) (9,551) 23,194 — —
Net Loss — — — — — (45,072) — — (45,072) — —
Foreign currency translation adjustments — — — — 232,035 — — — 232,035 — —
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(92) — — — — (334) — — — (334) — —
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $(1,208) — — — — (4,543) — — — (4,543) — —
Pension adjustment, net of taxes of $0 — — — — 403 — — — 403 — —
Dividends — — — — — (35,931) — — (35,931) — 28,992
Balance - December 31, 2022 153,869 $ 3,704,259 2,300 $ 445,319 $ 126,130 $ 1,192,847 (15,069) $ (289,765) $ 5,178,790 215 $ 2,182,471


	Common Stock			Preferred Stock			AOCI		Retained Earnings		Treasury Stock			NCI		Total		Mezzanine Equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount						Shares	Amount						Pref Shares	Amount
Balance - June 30, 2023	154,721	$	3,781,211	2,300	$	445,319	$	109,726	$	944,416	(15,137)	$	(293,121)	$	—	$	4,987,551	215	$	2,241,415
Share-based and deferred compensation activities	1,804	60,748		—	—		—		—		(366)	(13,932)		—		46,816		—	—
Conversion of Series A preferred stock	10,240	445,319		(2,300)	(445,319)		—		—		—	—		—		—		—	—
Net loss	—	—		—	—		—		(67,534)		—	—		—		(67,534)		—	—
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—		—	—		(107,903)		—		—	—		—		(107,903)		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(1,277)	—	—		—	—		(4,662)		—		—	—		—		(4,662)		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $2,145	—	—		—	—		7,600		—		—	—		—		7,600		—	—
Pension adjustment, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—	—		291		—		—	—		—		291		—	—
Dividends	—	—		—	—		—		(30,173)		—	—		—		(30,173)		—	30,173
Balance - September 30, 2023	166,765	$	4,287,278	—	$	—	$	5,052	$	846,709	(15,503)	$	(307,053)	$	—	$	4,831,986	215	$	2,271,588
Share-based and deferred compensation activities	544	25,184		—	—		—		—		(47)	(3,633)		—		21,551		—	—

Net loss	—	—		—	—		—		(26,991)		—	—		(1,484)		(28,475)		—	—
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—		—	—		225,723		—		—	—		1,065		226,788		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(2,194)	—	—		—	—		(8,013)		—		—	—		—		(8,013)		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $(5,290)	—	—		—	—		(19,316)		—		—	—		—		(19,316)		—	—
Pension adjustment, net of taxes of $0	—	—		—	—		57		—		—	—		—		57		—	—
Dividends	—	—		—	—		—		(30,580)		—	—		—		(30,580)		—	30,580
Sale of shares to noncontrolling interests, net of issuance costs and taxes	—	473,614		—	—		2,871		—		—	—		373,573		850,058		—	—
Balance - December 31, 2023	167,309	$	4,786,076	—	$	—	$	206,374	$	789,138	(15,550)	$	(310,686)	$	373,154	$	5,844,056	215	$	2,302,168

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Common Stock Preferred Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Total Mezzanine Equity
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Preferred Shares Amount
Balance - June 30, 2021 119,127 $ 2,028,273 2,300 $ 445,319 $ 14,267 $ 1,136,777 (13,640) $ (218,466) $ 3,406,170 75 $ 726,178
Share-based and deferred compensation activities 844 30,567 — — — — (200) (12,935) 17,632 — —
Net Earnings — — — — — 74,464 — — 74,464 — —
Foreign currency translation adjustments — — — — (14,381) — — — (14,381) — —
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $734 — — — — 2,681 — — — 2,681 — —
Dividends — — — — — (2,082) — — (2,082) — 10,182
Adjustment for ASU 2020-06 — (56,388) — — — 44,916 — — (11,472) — —
Balance - September 30, 2021 119,971 $ 2,002,452 2,300 $ 445,319 $ 2,567 $ 1,239,075 (13,840) $ (231,401) $ 3,458,012 75 $ 736,360
Share-based and deferred compensation activities 82 16,854 — — — — (13) (806) 16,048 — —
Net Earnings — — — — — 67,657 — — 67,657 — —
Foreign currency translation adjustments — — — — 2,593 — — — 2,593 — —
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $2,714 — — — — 9,910 — — — 9,910 — —
Pension adjustment, net of taxes — — — — — — — — — — —
Dividends — — — — — (16,807) — — (16,807) — 9,803
Balance - December 31, 2021 120,053 $ 2,019,306 2,300 $ 445,319 $ 15,070 $ 1,289,925 $ (13,853) $ (232,207) $ 3,537,413 75 $ 746,163


	Common Stock			Preferred Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Retained Earnings		Treasury Stock			Total		Mezzanine Equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount						Shares	Amount				Preferred Shares	Amount
Balance - June 30, 2022	120,923	$	2,064,552	2,300	$	445,319	$	(2,167)	$	1,348,125	(13,973)	$	(239,354)	$	3,616,475	75	$	766,803
Share-based and deferred compensation activities	2,398	61,431		—	—		—		—		(830)	(40,860)		20,571		—	—


Coherent acquisition	22,588	1,207,591		—	—		—		—		—	—		1,207,591		—	—
Convertible debt conversions	7,181	337,940		—	—		—		—		—	—		337,940		—	—
Net loss	—	—		—	—		—		(38,698)		—	—		(38,698)		—	—
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—		—	—		(132,371)		—		—	—		(132,371)		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $3,452	—	—		—	—		12,604		—		—	—		12,604		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of taxes of $5,440	—	—		—	—		20,464		—		—	—		20,464		—	—
Pension adjustment, net of taxes $0	—	—		—	—		39		—		—	—		39		—	—
Issuance of Series B shares	—	—		—	—		—		—		—	—		—		140	1,358,000
Dividends	—	—		—	—		—		(35,577)		—	—		(35,577)		—	28,677
Balance - September 30, 2022	153,090	$	3,671,514	2,300	$	445,319	$	(101,431)	$	1,273,850	(14,803)	$	(280,214)	$	5,009,038	215	$	2,153,480
Share-based and deferred compensation activities	779	32,745		—	—		—		—		(266)	(9,551)		23,194		—	—

Net loss	—	—		—	—		—		(45,072)		—	—		(45,072)		—	—
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—		—	—		232,035		—		—	—		232,035		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate cap, net of $(1,208)	—	—		—	—		(4,543)		—		—	—		(4,543)		—	—
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes of $(92)	—	—		—	—		(334)		—		—	—		(334)		—	—
Pension adjustment, net of taxes $0	—	—		—	—		403		—		—	—		403		—	—
Dividends	—	—		—	—		—		(35,931)		—	—		(35,931)		—	28,992
Balance - December 31, 2022	153,869	$	3,704,259	2,300	$	445,319	$	126,130	$	1,192,847	(15,069)	$	(289,765)	$	5,178,790	215	$	2,182,471

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements of Coherent Corp. (“Coherent”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) for the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and ~~2021~~2022 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation for the periods presented have been included. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K dated August ~~29, 2022.~~18, 2023. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet information as of June 30, ~~2022~~2023 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation.

Noncontrolling Interests

The Company ~~is closely monitoring~~accounts for noncontrolling interests in accordance with ASC Topic 810-10-45, which requires the ~~ongoing impact~~Company to present noncontrolling interests as a separate component of total shareholders’ equity on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the consolidated net income (loss) attributable to its noncontrolling interests be clearly identified and presented on the face of the ~~COVID-19 pandemic~~Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) and ~~related factors~~Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 11. Noncontrolling Interests for further information on ~~all aspects of~~the noncontrolling interests in our business, including the impact to our employees, suppliers and customers, as well as the impact to our supply chain and the countries and markets in which Coherent operates. In particular, the Company is continuing to focus intensely on mitigating any resulting adverse impacts on our foreign and domestic operations, starting by prioritizing the safety of our employees, suppliers and customers.Silicon Carbide LLC subsidiary.

Note 2. Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards

~~Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of~~In November 2023, the ~~Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting~~

~~In March 2020, theFinancial~~FASB issued Accounting Standards ~~Board (the “FASB”~~Update (“ASU”) ~~issued~~2023-07 - Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU ~~2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of~~improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the ~~Effects of Reference Rate Reform~~impact this will have on ~~Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients to ease~~ the ~~potential burden of accounting for the effects of reference rate reform as it pertains to contract modifications of debt~~Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and lease contracts and derivative contracts identified in a hedging relationship. These amendments are effective immediately and may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated on or before December 31, 2022. disclosures.

In December ~~2022,~~2023, the FASB issued ASU ~~2022-06, Reference Rate Reform~~2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic ~~848)~~740): ~~Deferral~~Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 includes amendments that further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of ~~the Sunset Date of Topic 848, to extend the temporary accounting rules under Topic 848 from~~rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December ~~31, 2022 to December 31, 2024.~~15, 2024, on either a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is ~~in the process of~~currently evaluating the impact of ~~the pronouncement~~ASU 2023-09 on its consolidated financial statements ~~relative to our floating rate debt, our interest rate swap~~ and ~~our interest rate cap.~~

~~Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers~~

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2021-08”), which requires an acquirer to recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, rather than adjust them to fair value at the acquisition date. We have adopted this accounting standard as of July 1, 2022. The acquisition of Coherent, Inc. has been accounted for in accordance with ASU 2021-08, as will any future acquisitions. Results of operations for quarterly periods prior to adoption remain unchanged as a result of the adoption of ASU No. 2021-08. Refer to Note 3. Coherent Acquisition for further information.related disclosures.

~~Note 3. Coherent Acquisition~~

On July 1, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company completed its acquisition of Coherent, Inc. (the “Merger”), a global provider of lasers and laser-based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers, in a combined cash and stock transaction in accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 25, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, and subject to the conditions set forth therein, each share of common stock of legacy Coherent, Inc. (“Legacy Coherent”), par value $0.01 per share (the “Legacy Coherent Common Stock”), issued and outstanding immediately prior to July 1, 2022, was canceled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive $220.00 in cash and 0.91 of a share of Coherent's common stock, no par value (“Coherent Common Stock”).

~~Following the completion of the Legacy Coherent acquisition, the Company announced a new brand identity, including a corporate name change to Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) on September 8, 2022.~~

On the Closing Date, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company, the lenders, and other parties thereto, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, which provides for senior secured financing of $4.0 billion, consisting of a new term loan A credit facility (the “Term A Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of $850 million a new term loan B credit facility (the “Term B Facility”) (and, together with the Term A Facility, the “Term Facilities”) in an aggregate principal amount of $2.8 billion, and a new revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in an aggregate available amount of $350 million, including a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $50 million. For additional information on the credit facility refer to Note 8. Debt.

In order to complete the funding of the Merger, the Company had a net cash outflow of $2.1 billion on July 1, 2022. The Company recorded $10 million and $72 million of acquisition related costs in the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, representing professional and other direct acquisition costs. These costs are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss). Approximately 23 million shares of Coherent Common Stock in the aggregate were issued in conjunction with the closing of the Merger. Total preliminary Merger consideration was $7.1 billion, including replacement equity awards attributable to pre-combination service for certain Legacy Coherent restricted stock units.

~~The preliminary total fair value of consideration paid in connection with the acquisition of Coherent, Inc. consisted of the following (in $000):~~
Shares Per Share Total Consideration
Cash paid for merger consideration — — $ 5,460,808
Shares of COHR common stock issued to Legacy Coherent stockholders 22,587,885 $49.83 1,125,554
Converted Legacy Coherent RSUs attributable to pre-combination service — — 82,037
Payment of Legacy Coherent debt — — 364,544
Payment of Legacy Coherent transaction expenses — — 62,840
$ 7,095,783

The Company allocated the fair value of the preliminary purchase price consideration to the tangible assets, liabilities, and intangible assets acquired, generally based on estimated fair values. The excess preliminary purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. Our valuation assumptions of acquired assets and assumed liabilities require significant estimates, especially with respect to intangible assets, inventories, property, plant & equipment and deferred income taxes. In determining the fair value of intangible assets acquired, the Company must make assumptions about the future performance of the acquired business, including among other things, the forecasted revenue growth attributable to the asset group and projected operating expenses inclusive of expected synergies, future cost savings, and other benefits expected to be achieved by combining the Company and Legacy Coherent. The Company’s intangible assets are comprised of trade names and trademarks, customer relationships, developed technology and backlog. The Company utilized widely accepted income-based, market-based, and cost-based valuation approaches to perform the preliminary purchase price allocation. The estimated fair value of the customer relationships and backlog are determined using the multi-period excess earnings method and the estimated fair value of the trade names and trademarks and developed technology are determined using the relief from royalty method. Both methods require forward looking estimates that are discounted to determine the fair value of the intangible asset using a risk-adjusted discount rate that is reflective of the level of risk associated with future estimates associated with the asset group that could be affected by future economic and market conditions.

The purchase price allocation set forth is preliminary and will be revised as third party valuations are finalized or additional information becomes available during the measurement period, which could be up to 12 months from the Closing Date. Any such revisions or changes may be material. We expect to finalize pushdown accounting as soon as practicable, but no later than twelve months from the Closing Date.

~~Our preliminary allocation of the purchase price of Legacy Coherent, based on the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Closing Date, is as follows (in $000):~~
Preliminary Allocation as of 7/1/2022
Previously Reported September 30, 2022 Measurement Period Adjustments (i) As Adjusted (preliminary)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 393,324 $ — $ 393,324
Accounts receivable 270,928 — 270,928
Inventories (ii) 497,345 66,581 563,926
Prepaid and refundable income taxes (iii) 8,869 (1,592) 7,277
Prepaid and other current assets 41,467 — 41,467
Total Current Assets 1,211,933 64,989 1,276,922
Property, plant & equipment, net (iv) 424,228 16,704 440,932
Deferred income taxes (iii) 1,115 (793) 322
Other assets 102,726 — 102,726
Other intangible assets, net (v) 2,425,454 1,079,546 3,505,000
Goodwill 4,005,727 (910,633) 3,095,094
Total Assets $ 8,171,183 $ 249,813 $ 8,420,996
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 4,504 $ — $ 4,504
Accounts payable 116,754 — 116,754
Accrued compensation and benefits 60,596 — 60,596
Operating lease current liabilities 13,002 — 13,002
Accrued income taxes payable 16,936 — 16,936
Other accrued liabilities (vi) 136,042 702 136,744
Total Current Liabilities 347,834 702 348,536
Long-term debt 22,991 — 22,991
Deferred income taxes (iii) 563,824 249,674 813,498
Operating lease liabilities 43,313 — 43,313
Other liabilities (vi) 97,438 (563) 96,875
Total Liabilities $ 1,075,400 $ 249,813 $ 1,325,213
Preliminary aggregate acquisition consideration $ 7,095,783 $ — $ 7,095,783

(i) The Company recorded measurement period adjustments to its preliminary acquisition date fair values due to the refinement of its valuation models, assumptions and inputs. The following measurement period adjustments were based upon information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized at that date.

(ii) The condensed combined balance sheet has been adjusted to record Legacy Coherent’s inventories at a preliminary fair value of approximately $564 million, an increase of $67 million from the preliminary fair value reported at September 30, 2022 with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. The Condensed Combined Statement of Earnings (Loss) for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 includes cost of goods sold of approximately $112 million and $158 million, respectively, related to the increased basis in the preliminary fair value compared to the carrying value. The $112 million cost of goods sold recognized in the three months ended December 31, 2022 includes an increase of $33 million due to the measurement period adjustment which relates to a previous reporting period. The costs are being amortized over the expected period during which the acquired inventory is sold, the six months ended December 31, 2022, and thus are not anticipated to affect the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) beyond twelve months after the Closing Date.

(iii) The Company has adjusted its prepaid and refundable income taxes, deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability positions as of December 31, 2022, to $7 million, $0 million and $813 million, respectively, as a result of measurement period adjustments.

(iv) The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been adjusted to record Legacy Coherent’s property, plant and equipment (consisting of land, buildings and improvements, equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements) at a preliminary fair value of approximately $441 million, an increase of $17 million from the preliminary fair value reported at September 30, 2022 with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) have been adjusted to recognize additional depreciation expense related to the increased basis. The additional depreciation expense is computed with the assumption that the various categories of assets will be depreciated over their remaining useful lives on a straight-line basis.

(v) Preliminary identifiable intangible assets in the condensed combined balance sheet increased $1.1 billion from the preliminary fair value reported at September 30, 2022 with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. Intangibles amortization recorded in cost of goods sold for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 was $6 million and $43 million, respectively, and included a reduction in the current quarter of $16 million due to the measurement period adjustment which relates to a previous reporting period. Intangibles amortization recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 was $80 million and $105 million, respectively, and included an increase in the current quarter of $27 million due to the measurement period adjustment which relates to a previous reporting period.

~~Preliminary identifiable intangible assets consist of the following and are being amortized over their estimated useful lives in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) (in $000):~~


	Preliminary Fair Value		~~Estimated Useful Life~~
~~Trade names and trademarks~~	$	~~430,000~~	~~N/A~~
~~Customer relationships~~	~~1,830,000~~		~~15 years~~
~~Developed technology~~	~~1,157,500~~		~~13.5 years~~
~~Backlog~~	~~87,500~~		~~1.0 year~~
~~Intangible assets acquired~~	$	~~3,505,000~~

~~(vi) The Company recorded approximately $1 million of increases in other current liabilities and $1 million of decreases in other liabilities as measurement period adjustments.~~

Operating results, including goodwill and intangibles, of Legacy Coherent are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the Closing Date, within the Lasers segment. Revenues and net loss for the Lasers segment for the three months ended December 31, 2022 were $379 million and $171 million, respectively. Revenues and net loss for the Lasers segment for the six months ended December 31, 2022 were $772 million and $299 million, respectively. Goodwill in the amount of $3.1 billion arising from the acquisition is attributed to the expected synergies, including future cost savings, and other benefits expected to be generated by combining Coherent and Legacy Coherent. Substantially all of the goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

~~Supplemental Pro Forma Information~~

The supplemental pro forma financial information presented below is for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have been realized if the acquisition had been completed on the date indicated, does not reflect synergies that might have been achieved, nor is it indicative of future operating results or financial position. The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances.

The following supplemental pro forma information presents the combined results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as if Legacy Coherent had been acquired as of July 1, 2021. The supplemental pro forma information includes adjustments to amortization and depreciation for acquired intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, adjustments to share-based compensation expense, fair value adjustments on the inventories acquired, transaction costs, interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs related to the Senior Credit Facilities (as defined in Note 8. Debt).

~~The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information for the periods presented is as follows (in $000):~~

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue $ 1,370,285 $ 1,191,326
Net Earnings (Loss) 101,349 (65,115)

Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 Six Months Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue $ 2,714,855 $ 2,378,111
Net Earnings (Loss) 211,420 (241,375)

Note 4.3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

~~The Company believes~~We believe that disaggregating revenue by end market provides the most relevant information regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows.

As of July 1, 2022, the Company disaggregates revenue into four end markets: industrial, communications, electronics and instrumentation. All prior period market and segment disclosure information has been reclassified to conform to the current reporting structure.

Effective July 1, 2022, the Company updated the operating segments due to the closing of the Merger. In addition, prior year numbers were recast to reflect the transfer of two entities between the Networking and Materials segments. See Note 13. Segment Reporting for further details.

The following tables summarize disaggregated revenue ~~for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021~~by market ($000):


		Three Months Ended December 31, 2022								Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
		Networking		Materials		Lasers		Total		Networking		Materials		Lasers		Total
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2023																			Three Months Ended December 31, 2023			Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
	Networking																	Networking	Materials	Lasers	Total	Networking	Materials	Lasers	Total
Industrial	Industrial	$	15,926	$	149,454	$	284,851	$	450,231	34,619		293,537		583,092		911,248
Communications	Communications	579,393		20,662		—		600,055		1,142,914		42,539		—		1,185,453
Electronics	Electronics	3,003		196,952		—		199,955		6,825		373,574		—		380,399
Instrumentation	Instrumentation	10,358		15,328		94,358		120,044		20,870		28,390		188,495		237,755
Total Revenues	Total Revenues	$	608,680	$	382,396	$	379,209	$	1,370,285	$	1,205,228	$	738,040	$	771,587	$	2,714,855

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 Six Months Ended December 31, 2021
Networking Materials Total Networking Materials Total
Industrial $ 19,996 $ 166,864 $ 186,860 41,725 321,748 363,473
Communications 483,640 23,562 507,202 982,271 43,437 1,025,708
Electronics 3,360 83,423 86,783 6,328 160,443 166,771
Instrumentation 9,545 16,429 25,974 17,230 28,748 45,978
Total Revenues $ 516,541 $ 290,278 $ 806,819 $ 1,047,554 $ 554,376 $ 1,601,930


	Three Months Ended December 31, 2022								Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
	Networking		Materials		Lasers		Total		Networking		Materials		Lasers		Total
Industrial	$	15,926	$	149,454	$	284,851	$	450,231	$	34,619	$	293,537	$	583,092	$	911,248
Communications	579,393		20,662		—		600,055		1,142,914		42,539		—		1,185,453
Electronics	3,003		196,952		—		199,955		6,825		373,574		—		380,399
Instrumentation	10,358		15,328		94,358		120,044		20,870		28,390		188,495		237,755
Total Revenues	$	608,680	$	382,396	$	379,209	$	1,370,285	$	1,205,228	$	738,040	$	771,587	$	2,714,855

Contract Liabilities

Payments received from customers are based on invoices or billing schedules as established in contracts with customers. Contract liabilities relate to billings in advance of performance under the contract. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when the performance ~~obligation has~~obligations have been ~~performed.~~satisfied. During the six months ended December 31, ~~2022, the Company~~2023, we recognized revenue of $9$48 million related to customer payments that were included as contract liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, ~~2022. The Company~~2023. We had ~~$181~~$119 million of contract liabilities recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, ~~2022. Contract liabilities acquired from the Merger totaled $77 million.~~2023. As of December 31, ~~2022, $114~~2023, $78 million of deferred revenue is included within other accrued liabilities, and ~~$67~~$41 million is included within other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Note 5.4. Inventories

The components of inventories were as follows ($000):
December 31,
2022 June 30,
2022
Raw materials $ 486,649 $ 318,758
Work in progress 608,777 408,405
Finished goods 271,949 175,396
$ 1,367,375 $ 902,559

During the six months ended December 31, 2022, as part of the Merger, a fair value inventory step-up in the amount of $158 million was recorded as part of the preliminary purchase price allocation. The inventory step-up will be amortized to cost of goods sold over the expected period during which the acquired inventory is sold. Refer to Note 3. Coherent Acquisition for additional information. These costs are non-recurring in nature and not anticipated to affect the condensed combined statements of earnings (loss) beyond twelve months after the Closing Date.


	December 31, 2023		June 30, 2023
Raw materials	$	437,259	$	462,436
Work in progress	604,634		549,992
Finished goods	249,741		259,905
Total inventories	$	1,291,634	$	1,272,333

Note 6.5. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consists of the following ($000):
December 31,
2022 June 30,
2022
Land and improvements $ 73,887 $ 19,368
Buildings and improvements 646,228 415,530
Machinery and equipment 1,960,765 1,651,762
Construction in progress 315,965 271,605
Finance lease right-of-use asset 24,999 25,000
3,021,844 2,383,265
Less accumulated depreciation (1,146,286) (1,020,070)
$ 1,875,558 $ 1,363,195

During the six months ended December 31, 2022, as part of the Merger, a fair value step-up in the amount of $145 million was recorded to property, plant and equipment as part of the preliminary purchase price allocation. The step-up will be amortized over the useful lives of the related assets. Refer to Note 3. Coherent Acquisition for additional information.


	December 31, 2023		June 30, 2023
Land and improvements	$	70,229	$	69,639
Buildings and improvements	800,954		780,204
Machinery and equipment	1,967,852		1,879,136
Construction in progress	375,405		287,990
Finance lease right-of-use asset	25,000		25,000
	3,239,440		3,041,969
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,390,321)		(1,259,934)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	1,849,119	$	1,782,035

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Note 7.6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows ($000):


	Six Months Ended December 31, 2023											Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
	Networking									Networking	Materials	Lasers	Total
Balance-beginning of period

		Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
Foreign currency translation
		Networking		Materials		Lasers		Total
Balance-beginning of period		$	1,048,743	$	237,016	$	—	$	1,285,759
Transfer between segments1		(35,466)		35,466		—		—
Goodwill acquired		—		—		3,095,094		3,095,094
Foreign currency translation

Foreign currency translation	Foreign currency translation	(1,633)		786		46,835		45,988
Balance-end of period	Balance-end of period	$	1,011,644	$	273,268	$	3,141,929	$	4,426,841

1 ~~Refer to Note 13. Segment Reporting~~We test goodwill for ~~information regarding~~impairment annually during the ~~segment transfer~~fourth quarter, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that fair value is below carrying value.

As part of our annual assessment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, we determined that the estimated fair value of our Lasers reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 10%. As of December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of goodwill ~~between segments.~~within this reporting unit was $3.3 billion. The reporting unit’s estimated fair value is sensitive to changes in the significant assumptions used in the analysis including forecasted revenues and related gross margins. If the reporting unit does not perform to expected levels and realize the expected benefit from the multi-year synergy and site consolidation plans, or there are adverse changes in certain macroeconomic factors, the related goodwill may be at risk for impairment in the future.

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of ~~the Company’s~~our intangible assets other than goodwill ~~as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022~~ were as follows ($000):


		December 31, 2022						June 30, 2022
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
	December 31, 2023															December 31, 2023			June 30, 2023
	Gross Carrying Amount													Gross Carrying Amount	Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization	Net Book Value
Technology	Technology	$	1,658,893	$	(206,723)	$	1,452,170	$	473,845	$	(144,409)	$	329,436
Trade Names	Trade Names	452,419		(7,866)		444,553		22,536		(7,454)		15,082
Customer Lists	Customer Lists	2,341,807		(255,047)		2,086,760		464,880		(173,994)		290,886
Backlog and Other		90,366		(45,316)		45,050		1,563		(1,563)		—

Total	Total	$	4,543,485	$	(514,952)	$	4,028,533	$	962,824	$	(327,420)	$	635,404
Total
Total

~~Refer to Note 3. Coherent Acquisition for additional information on intangibles acquired in the six months ended December 31, 2022.~~

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Note 8.7. Debt

The components of debt as of the dates indicated were as follows ($000):
December 31,
2022 June 30,
2022
New Term A Facility, interest at LIBOR, as defined, plus 2.00% $ 839,375 $ —
Debt issuance costs, New Term A Facility and New Revolving Credit Facility (20,453) —
New Term B Facility, interest at LIBOR, as defined, plus 2.75% 2,743,000 —
Debt issuance costs, New Term B Facility (72,802) —
1.30% Term loan due 2024 163 —
1.00% State of Connecticut term loan due 2023 2,336 —
Facility construction loan in Germany due 2030 23,433 —
Existing Term A Facility, interest at LIBOR, as defined, plus 1.375% — 995,363
Debt issuance costs, Existing Term A Facility and Existing Revolving Credit Facility — (18,396)
5.000% Senior Notes 990,000 990,000
Debt issuance costs and discount, Senior Notes (7,308) (7,703)
0.25% Convertible Senior Notes — 341,501
Debt issuance costs and discount, 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes — (339)
Total debt 4,497,744 2,300,426
Current portion of long-term debt (74,927) (403,212)
Long-term debt, less current portion $ 4,422,817 $ 1,897,214


	December 31, 2023		June 30, 2023
Term A Facility, interest at adjusted SOFR, as defined, plus 1.750%	$	796,875	$	818,125

Debt issuance costs, Term A Facility and Revolving Credit Facility	(15,865)		(18,149)
Term B Facility, interest at adjusted SOFR, as defined, plus 2.750%	2,482,624		2,566,625
Debt issuance costs, Term B Facility	(57,914)		(63,977)
1.30% Term loan	1,037		1,697

Facility construction loan in Germany	21,228		22,340





5.000% Senior Notes	990,000		990,000
Debt issuance costs and discount, Senior Notes	(6,407)		(6,863)

Total debt	4,211,578		4,309,798
Current portion of long-term debt	(74,569)		(74,836)
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	4,137,009	$	4,234,962

Senior Credit Facilities

On July 1, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), Coherent entered into a Credit Agreement by and among the Company, as borrower (in such capacity, the “Borrower”), the lenders, and other parties thereto, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, which provides for senior secured financing of $4.0 billion, consisting of a term loan A credit facility ~~(“the Term~~(the “Term A Facility”), with an aggregate principal amount of $850 million, a term loan B credit facility ~~(“the Term~~(the “Term B Facility” and, together with the Term A Facility, the “Term Facilities”), with an aggregate principal amount of $2,800 million, and a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), in an aggregate available amount of $350 million, including a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $50 million. ~~The~~On March 31, 2023, Coherent entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Credit

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Agreement, which replaced the adjusted LIBOR-based rate of interest therein with an adjusted SOFR-based rate of interest. As amended, the Term A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility each bear interest at ~~LIBOR~~an adjusted SOFR rate subject to a ~~0.00%~~0.10% floor plus a range of 1.75% to 2.50%, based on the Company’s total net leverage ratio. The Term A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility borrowings bear interest at ~~LIBOR~~adjusted SOFR plus ~~2.00%~~1.75% as of December 31, ~~2022. The~~2023. As amended, the Term B Facility bears interest at ~~LIBOR~~an adjusted SOFR rate (subject to a 0.50% floor) plus 2.75%. In relation to the Term Facilities, the Company incurred interest expense, including amortization of debt issuance costs and the benefit of ~~$61~~the interest rate cap and swap, of $62 million and ~~$114~~$122 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, and $58 million and $106 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, which is included in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss). On July 1, 2023, our interest rate cap became effective, which together with our interest rate swap, reduced interest expense by $12 million and $23 million during the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, and $5 million and $6 million during the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively. The amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest expense was $5 million and $8 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, and $5 million and $8 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively. Debt issuance costs are presented as contra-debt within the long-term debt caption in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On the Closing Date, the Borrower and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries provided a guaranty of all obligations of the Borrower and the other loan parties under the Credit Agreement and the other loan documents, secured cash management agreements and secured hedge agreements with the lenders and/or their affiliates (subject to certain exceptions). The Borrower and the other guarantors have also granted a security interest in substantially all of their assets to secure such obligations.

Proceeds of the loans borrowed under the Term Facilities on July 1, 2022, together with other financing sources (including the net proceeds from Coherent's offer and sale of its 5.000% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”) and cash on hand) were used to fund the cash portion of the Merger consideration, the repayment of certain indebtedness (including the repayment in full of all amounts outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as defined below), and certain fees and expenses in connection with the Merger and otherwise for general corporate purposes.

The Company capitalized approximately $90 million of debt issuance costs during the six months ended December 31, 2022. These capitalized costs are presented as contra-debt within the long-term debt caption in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amortization of debt issuance costs related to the New Term Facilities for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 totaled $5 million and $9 million, respectively, and is included in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss). As of December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the ~~New Term~~Senior Credit Facilities.

Prior Senior Credit Facilities

Through June 30, 2022, the Company had senior credit facilities (the “Prior ~~Senior~~ Credit ~~Facilities”~~Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an L/C Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto.

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~~The credit agreement governing the Senior Credit Facilities (the “Prior Credit Agreement”) provided for senior secured financing of $2.4 billion in the aggregate, consisting of~~

~~(i)Aggregate principal amount of $1,255 million for a five-year senior secured first-lien term A loan facility (the “Prior Term A Facility”),~~

~~(ii)~~Aggregate principal amount of $720 million for a seven-year senior secured term B loan facility (the “Prior Term B Facility” and together with the Prior Term A Facility, the “Prior Term Loan Facilities”), which was repaid in full during the quarter ended September 30, 2020, and

~~(iii)~~Aggregate principal amount of $450 million for a five-year senior secured first-lien revolving credit facility (the “Prior Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Prior Term Loan Facilities, the “Prior Senior Credit Facilities”).

~~The Prior Credit Agreement also provided for a letter of credit sub-facility not to exceed $25 million and a swing loan sub-facility initially not to exceed $20 million.~~

On July 1, 2022, the Company terminated the Prior Credit Agreement and repaid all amounts outstanding ~~thereunder, of which $62 million was recorded as current portion of long-term debt and $933 million was recorded as long-term debt at June 30, 2022.~~

thereunder. Debt extinguishment costs related to the termination of the Prior Credit Agreement of $17 million were expensed in other expense (income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss) during the six months ended December 31, 2022.

Bridge Loan Commitment

Subject to the terms of an amended and restated commitment letter entered into in connection with Coherent entering into the Merger Agreement to complete its acquisition of Coherent, Inc. (the “Merger”), the commitment parties thereto committed to provide, in addition to the Term Facilities and the Revolving Credit Facility, a senior unsecured bridge loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $990 million (the ~~"Bridge~~“Bridge Loan ~~Commitment"~~Commitment”). As a result of the issuance ~~and sale~~ of the Senior Notes, the Bridge Loan Commitment was terminated. During the six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred expenses of $18 million, ~~respectively,~~ related to the termination of the Bridge Loan Commitment, which is included in other expense (income) in the Condensed Consolidated ~~Statements~~Statement of Earnings (Loss). ~~There will be no additional expense related to the Bridge Loan Commitment going forward.~~

Debt Assumed through Acquisition

~~The Company~~We assumed the remaining balances of three term loans with the closing of the Merger. The aggregate principal amount outstanding is ~~$26~~$22 million as of December 31, ~~2022.~~2023. The ~~terms~~term loans assumed consisted of the following: (i) 1.3% Term Loan due 2024, (ii) 1.0% State of Connecticut Term Loan due 2023 (and repaid prior to June 30, 2023), and (iii) Facility construction loan in Germany due 2030. For the Facility construction loan, on December 21, 2020, Coherent LaserSystems GmbH & Co. KG entered into a loan agreement with Commerzbank for borrowings of up to 24 million Euros, which were drawn down by October 29, 2021, to finance a portion of the construction of a new facility in Germany. The term of the loan is 10 years, and borrowings bear interest at 1.55% per annum. Payments are made quarterly.

5.000% Senior Notes due 2029

On December 10, 2021, the Company issued ~~and sold~~ $990 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes pursuant to the indenture, dated as of December 10, 2021 (the ~~"Indenture"~~“Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries that guarantee its obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on December 15 and June 15 of each year, commencing on June 15, 2022, at a rate of 5.000% per annum. The Senior Notes will mature on December 15, 2029.

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On or after December 15, 2024, the Company may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to December 15, 2024, the Company may redeem the Senior Notes, at its option, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium set forth in the Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time and from time to time prior to December 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes using the proceeds of certain equity offerings as set forth in the Indenture, at a redemption price equal to 105.000% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date.

In relation to the Senior Notes, the Company incurred interest expense of $13 million and $25 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, and $13 million and $25 million in the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, which is included in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).

The Indenture contains customary covenants and events of default, including default relating to, among other things, payment default, failure to comply with covenants or agreements contained in the Indenture or the Senior Notes and certain provisions related to bankruptcy events. As of December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Indenture.

~~0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022~~

In August 2017, the Company issued and sold $345 million aggregate principal amount of its 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Convertible Notes”) in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Beginning on June 1, 2022 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2022 (the “Maturity Date”), holders were able to convert their Convertible Notes at any time. For the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, the holders of the Convertible Notes converted $332 million of principal, which was recorded as current portion of long-term debt at June 30, 2022, and received approximately 7 million shares of Coherent Common Stock in settlement of the conversions.

On the Maturity Date, $4 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes remained outstanding, and was repaid in cash, and the Convertible Notes are no longer outstanding. At the Maturity Date, the accrued interest on the Coherent Convertible Notes was immaterial. The total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes was immaterial for both the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Aggregate Availability

The Company had aggregate availability of ~~$350~~$345 million under its Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, ~~2022.~~2023.

Note 9.8. Income Taxes

The Company’s year-to-date effective income tax rate was 24% at December 31, ~~2022 was 29%~~2023 compared to ~~an effective tax rate of 16%~~29% for the ~~same~~ period ~~in 2021.~~ending December 31, 2022. The variations between the Company’s effective tax rate and the U.S. statutory rate of 21% were due to ~~nondeductible expenses and~~ tax rate differentials between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

U.S. GAAP prescribes the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements which includes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. As of December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and June 30, ~~2022,~~2023, the Company’s gross unrecognized income tax benefit, excluding interest and penalties, was ~~$71 million and $37 million, respectively.~~$115 million. The Company has classified the uncertain tax positions as non-current income tax liabilities, as the amounts are not expected to be paid within one year. If recognized, ~~$32~~$91 million of the gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, ~~2022~~2023 would impact the effective tax rate. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the income tax provision in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss). The amount of accrued interest and penalties included in the gross unrecognized income tax benefit was $6$7 million and $3$6 million at December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and June 30, ~~2022,~~2023, respectively.

Fiscal years ~~2019~~2018 and 2020 to ~~2022~~2023 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, fiscal years ~~2018~~2019 to ~~2022~~2023 remain open to examination by certain state jurisdictions, and fiscal years 2011 to ~~2022~~2023 remain open to examination by certain foreign taxing jurisdictions. The Company is currently under examination for certain subsidiary companies in ~~California for the years ended September 30, 2018 through September 30, 2019; Colorado for the years ended September 30, 2018 through September 30, 2021;~~ Vietnam for the years ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018~~2017 through September 30, 2021; ~~India for the year ended March 31, 2016;~~ Singapore for the year ended September 30, 2020; Korea for the year ended September 30, 2021; Italy for the year ended September 30, 2019; Spain for the years ended September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2022; and Germany for the years ended September 30, 2011 through June 30, ~~2012 through September 30, 2020.~~2022. The Company believes its income tax reserves for these tax matters are adequate.

Note ~~10.~~9. Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception for arrangements with an initial term of more than 12 months, and classify it as either finance or operating.

Finance leases are generally those that allow us to substantially utilize or pay for the entire asset over its estimated useful life. Finance lease assets are recorded in property, plant and equipment, net, and finance lease liabilities within other accrued liabilities and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance lease assets are amortized in operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term, with the interest component for lease liabilities included in interest expense and recognized using the effective interest method over the lease term.

Operating leases are recorded in other assets and operating lease liabilities, current and non-current on ~~the Company’s~~our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease assets are amortized on a straight-line basis in operating expenses over the lease term.

~~The Company’s~~

Our lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining fixed lease payments, over the lease term, using a discount rate of similarly secured borrowings available to the Company. For the purpose of lease liability measurement, ~~the Company considers~~we consider only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. Any variable payments that depend on an index or rate are expensed as incurred. ~~The Company accounts~~We account for non-lease components, such as common area maintenance, as a component of the lease, and includes it in the initial measurement of our leased assets and corresponding liabilities. ~~The Company’s~~Our lease terms and conditions may include options to extend or terminate. An option is recognized when it is reasonably certain that ~~Coherent~~we will exercise that option.

~~The Company’s~~Our lease assets also include any lease payments made, and exclude any lease incentives received prior to commencement. Our lease assets are tested for impairment in the same manner as long-lived assets used in operations.

The following table presents lease costs, which include leases for arrangements with an initial term of more than 12 months, lease term, and discount rates ($000):

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

Six Months Ended
December 31, 2022

Three Months Ended December 31, 2023

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

417

833

Interest on lease liabilities

284

572

Total finance lease cost

701

1,405

Operating lease cost

13,045

26,311

Total lease cost

13,746

27,716

Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

284

572

Operating cash flows from operating leases

12,354

25,052

Financing cash flows from finance leases

346

688

Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)

Finance leases

9.0

Finance leases

Operating leases

6.8

Weighted-Average Discount Rate

Finance leases

5.6

Operating leases

5.3

Operating leases


		Three Months Ended December 31, 2021		Six Months Ended December 31, 2021
Finance Lease Cost
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2022				Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Amortization of right-of-use assets	Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	418	$	838
Interest on lease liabilities	Interest on lease liabilities	302		609
Total finance lease cost	Total finance lease cost	$	720	$	1,447
Operating lease cost	Operating lease cost	9,176		18,395
Sublease income		143		507
Total lease cost	Total lease cost	$	9,753	$	19,335

Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities	Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases	Operating cash flows from finance leases	$	302	$	609
Operating cash flows from operating leases	Operating cash flows from operating leases	8,850		17,665
Financing cash flows from finance leases	Financing cash flows from finance leases	312		622

Note ~~11.~~10. Equity and Redeemable Preferred Stock

As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors, without the approval of our shareholders, to issue 5 million shares of our preferred stock. As of December 31, 2023, 2.3 million shares of mandatory preferred convertible shares have been authorized, none are outstanding; 75,000 shares of Series B-1

convertible preferred stock, no par value, have been issued and are outstanding; and 140,000 shares of Series B-2 convertible preferred stock, no par value, have been issued and are outstanding.

Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock

In July 2020, the Company issued 2.3 million shares of ~~6.00% Series A~~ Mandatory Convertible Preferred ~~no par value per share (“Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”).~~Stock.

~~Unless previously converted, each~~All outstanding share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert on the Mandatory Conversion Date (as defined in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock) into a number of shares of Coherent Common Stock equal to not more than ~~4.6512~~ ~~shares and not less than~~ ~~3.8760 shares (the~~ “~~Minimum Conversion Rate~~”~~), depending on the applicable market value of the Coherent Common Stock, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments.~~

Other than in the event of one of certain fundamental changes, a holder of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock may, at any time prior to July 1, 2023, elect to convert such holder's shares, in whole or in part, at a Minimum Conversion Rate per share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments.

~~If one of certain fundamental changes occurs on or prior to July 1, 2023, holders of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will have the right to convert their~~ shares of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ~~in whole or in part, into~~were converted to 10,240,290 shares of ~~Coherent~~Company Common Stock on July 3, 2023, at ~~the~~a conversion ~~rate determined in accordance with the terms~~ratio of ~~the~~4.4523, and no shares of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock ~~during the period beginning on,~~are currently issued and including, the effective date of such change and ending on, and including, the date that is 20 calendar days after the effective date of such fundamental change (or, if later, the date that is 20 calendar days after holders receive notice of such fundamental change, but in no event later than July 1, 2023). Holders who convert their shares of the Mandatory Convertible outstanding.

Preferred Stock during that period will also receive a dividend make-whole amount and, to the extent there is any, the accumulated dividend amount, in each case as calculated in accordance with the terms of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.

~~The Company recognized $7 million and $14 million of preferred stock~~ dividends for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, associated with the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company recognized $7 million and $14 million of preferred stock dividends for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, associated with the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The preferred dividends wereare presented as a reduction to retained earnings on the Condensed Consolidated Balance ~~Sheet as of December 31, 2022.~~Sheets.

The following table presents dividends per share and dividends ~~recognized for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:~~
Three Months Ended
December 31, Six Months Ended
December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Dividends per share $ 3.00 $ 3.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00
Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock dividends ($000) 6,900 6,900 13,800 13,800
recognized:


	Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Dividends per share	$	—	$	3.00	$	—	$	6.00
Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock dividends ($000)	—		6,900		—		13,800

Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock

In March 2021, the Company issued 75,000 shares of Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value per share ("(“Series B-1 Preferred ~~Stock"~~Stock”)., for $10,000 per share, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $750 million.

The shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock are convertible into shares of Coherent Common Stock as follows:

•at the election of the holder, at an initial conversion price of $85 per share (as it may be adjusted from time to time, the “Conversion Price”) upon the delivery by Coherent to the holders of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock of an offer to repurchase the Series B-1 Preferred Stock upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock as defined below); and

•at the election of the Company, any time following March 31, 2024, at the then-applicable Conversion Price if the volume-weighted average price of Coherent Common Stock exceeds 150% of the then-applicable Conversion Price for 20 trading days out of any 30 consecutive trading days.

The issued shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock currently have voting rights, voting as one class with the Coherent Common Stock and the Series B-2 Preferred Stock (as defined below), on an as-converted basis, subject to limited exceptions.

On or at any time after March 31, 2031:

•each holder has the right to require the Company to redeem all of their Coherent Series B-1 ~~Convertible~~ Preferred Stock, for cash, at a redemption price per share equal to the sum of the Stated Value (as defined in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock) for such shares plus an amount equal to all accrued or declared and unpaid dividends on such shares that had not previously been added to the Stated Value (such price the “Redemption Price,” and such right the “Put Right”); and

•the Company has the right to redeem, in whole or in part, on a pro rata basis from all holders based on the aggregate number of shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock outstanding, for cash, at the Redemption Price.

In connection with any Fundamental Change (as defined in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock), and subject to the procedures set forth in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock, the Company must, or will cause the survivor of a Fundamental Change to, make an offer to repurchase, at the option and election of the holder thereof, each share of Series B-1 Preferred Stock then-outstanding at a purchase price per share in cash equal to (i) the Stated Value for such shares plus an amount equal to all accrued or declared and unpaid dividends on such shares that had not previously been added to the Stated Value as of the date of repurchase plus (ii) if prior to March 31, 2026, the aggregate amount of all dividends that would have been paid (subject to certain exceptions), from the date of repurchase through March 31, 2026.

If the Company defaults on a payment obligation with respect to the Series B-1 Preferred Stock and such default is not cured within 30 days, the dividend rate will increase to 8% per annum and will be increased by an additional 2% per annum each quarter the Company remains in default, not to exceed 14% per annum.

The Series B-1 Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash outside of the control of the Company upon the exercise of the Put Right, and upon a Fundamental Change, and is therefore classified as mezzanine equity.

The Series B-1 Preferred Stock is initially measured at fair value less issuance costs, accreted to its redemption value over a 10-year period (using the effective interest method) with such accretion accounted for as deemed dividends and reductions to Net Earnings (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders.

Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock

On July 1, 2022, the Company issued 140,000 shares of Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value per share (“Series B-2 Preferred Stock” and, together with the Series B-1 Preferred Stock, the “Series B Preferred Stock”)., for $10,000 per share and an aggregate purchase price of $1.4 billion.

The shares of Series B-2 Preferred Stock are convertible into shares of Coherent Common Stock as follows:

•at the election of the holder the Conversion Price upon the delivery by Coherent to the holders of the Series B-2 Preferred Stock of an offer to repurchase the Coherent Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock); and

•at the election of the Company, any time following July 1, 2025 at the then-applicable Conversion Price if the volume-weighted average price of Coherent Common Stock exceeds 150% of the then-applicable Conversion Price for 20 trading days out of any 30 consecutive trading days.

The issued shares of Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock currently have voting rights, voting as one class with the Coherent Common Stock and the Series B-1 Preferred Stock, on an as-converted basis, subject to limited exceptions.

On or at any time after July 1, 2032:

•each holder has the right to require the Company to redeem all of their Series B-2 Preferred Stock, for cash, at a redemption price per share equal to the sum of the Stated Value for such shares (as defined in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock) plus an amount equal to all accrued or declared and unpaid dividends on such shares that had not previously been added to the Stated Value (such price the “Redemption Price,” and such right the “Put Right”); and

•the Company has the right to redeem, in whole or in part, on a pro rata basis from all holders based on the aggregate number of shares of Series B-2 Preferred Stock outstanding, for cash, at the Redemption Price.

In connection with any Fundamental Change, and subject to the procedures set forth in the Statement with Respect to Shares establishing the Series B Preferred Stock, the Company must, or will cause the survivor of a Fundamental Change to, make an offer to repurchase, at the option and election of the holder thereof, each share of Series B-2 Preferred Stock then-outstanding at a purchase price per share in cash equal to (i) the Stated Value for such shares plus an amount equal to all accrued or declared and unpaid dividends on such shares that had not previously been added to the Stated Value as of the date of repurchase plus (ii) if prior to July 1, 2027, the aggregate amount of all dividends that would have been paid (subject to certain exceptions), from the date of repurchase through July 1, 2027.

If the Company defaults on a payment obligation with respect to the Series B-2 Preferred Stock and such default is not cured within 30 days, the dividend rate will increase to 8% per annum and will be increased by an additional 2% per annum each quarter the Company remains in default, not to exceed 14% per annum.

The Series B-2 Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash outside of the control of the Company upon the exercise of the Put Right, and upon a Fundamental Change, and is therefore classified as mezzanine equity.

The Series B-2 Preferred Stock is initially measured at fair value less issuance costs, accreted to its redemption value over a 10-year period (using the effective interest method) with such accretion accounted for as deemed dividends and reductions to Net Earnings (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders.

~~The Company recognized $29 million and $58 million of preferred~~Preferred stock dividends related to the Series B Preferred Stock for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company recognized $10 million and $20 million of preferred stock dividends related to the Series B Preferred Stock for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively. The preferred stock dividends wereare presented as a reduction to retained earnings on the Condensed Consolidated Balance ~~Sheet as of December 31, 2022.~~Sheets.

The following table presents dividends per share and dividends ~~recognized~~recognized:


	Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Dividends per share	$	142	$	135	$	283	$	268
Dividends ($000)	29,235		27,821		58,109		55,298
Deemed dividends ($000)	1,345		1,168		2,644		2,368

Note 11. Noncontrolling Interests

On December 4, 2023, Silicon Carbide LLC (“Silicon Carbide”), one of the Company’s subsidiaries, completed (i) the sale of 16,666,667 Class A Common Units to Denso Corporation (“Denso”) for $500,000,000 pursuant to an Investment Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2023, by and between Silicon Carbide and Denso and (ii) the ~~three~~sale of 16,666,667 Class A Common Units to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (“MELCO”) for $500,000,000 pursuant to an Investment Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2023, by and ~~six months ended December 31, 2022~~between Silicon Carbide and ~~December 31, 2021:~~MELCO (collectively, the “Equity Investments”).

Three Months Ended
December 31, Six Months Ended
December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Dividends per share $ 134.83 $ 130.71 $ 268.21 $ 266.47
Dividends ($000) 27,821 9,307 55,298 19,011
Deemed dividends ($000) 1,168 496 2,368 974
As a consequence of the Equity Investments, the Company’s ownership interest in the Class A Common Units of Silicon Carbide LLC was reduced to approximately 75%. Denso and MELCO each, individually, own approximately 12.5% of the Class A Common Units of Silicon Carbide LLC.

The Equity Investments in Silicon Carbide will enable Coherent to increase its available free cash flow to provide greater financial and operational flexibility to execute its capital allocation priorities, as the aggregate $1 billion investment, net of transaction costs, will be used to fund future capital expansion of Silicon Carbide.

The following table presents the activity in noncontrolling interests in the Company's Silicon Carbide subsidiary, as discussed above ($000s).


	Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Beginning balance	$	—	$	—
Sale of shares to noncontrolling interests	373,573		—
Share of foreign currency translation adjustments	1,065		—
Net loss	(1,484)		—
Ending balance	$	373,154	$	—

Note 12. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing the diluted earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, as the Company was in a net loss position, there were no ~~dilution was included in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share.~~dilutive shares.

Potentially dilutive shares whose effect would have been anti-dilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share. For the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, diluted earnings (loss) per share excluded the potentially dilutive effect of the performance and restricted shares, calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method, as well as the shares of Coherent Common Stock issuable upon conversion of ~~outstanding convertible debt, the Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and~~ the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (under the If-Converted method), as their effects were anti-dilutive.

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The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations ~~for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 ($000)~~(000, except per share data):

Three Months Ended
December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Numerator
Net earnings (loss) $ (45,072) $ 67,657 $ (83,770) $ 142,121
Deduct Series A preferred stock dividends (6,900) (6,900) (13,800) (13,800)
Deduct Series B dividends and deemed dividends (28,989) (9,803) (57,666) (19,985)
Basic earnings (loss) available to common shareholders $ (80,961) $ 50,954 $ (155,236) $ 108,336
Effect of dilutive securities:
Add back interest on Convertible Notes (net of tax) $ — $ 577 $ — $ 1,079
Diluted earnings (loss) available to common shareholders $ (80,961) $ 51,531 $ (155,236) $ 109,415
Denominator
Weighted average shares 138,623 106,158 135,951 105,960
Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock equivalents — 2,952 — 2,854
Convertible Notes — 7,330 — 7,330
Diluted weighted average common shares 138,623 116,440 135,951 116,144
Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ (0.58) $ 0.48 $ (1.14) $ 1.02
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ (0.58) $ 0.44 $ (1.14) $ 0.94


	Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Numerator
Net loss attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	(26,991)	$	(45,072)	$	(94,525)	$	(83,770)
Deduct Series A preferred stock dividends	—		(6,900)		—		(13,800)
Deduct Series B dividends and deemed dividends	(30,580)		(28,989)		(60,753)		(57,666)
Basic loss available to common shareholders	$	(57,571)	$	(80,961)	$	(155,278)	$	(155,236)




Diluted loss available to common shareholders	$	(57,571)	$	(80,961)	$	(155,278)	$	(155,236)

Denominator






Diluted weighted average common shares	151,564		138,623		150,946		135,951

Basic loss per common share	$	(0.38)	$	(0.58)	$	(1.03)	$	(1.14)

Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.38)	$	(0.58)	$	(1.03)	$	(1.14)

The following table presents potential shares of ~~Coherent Common Stock~~common stock excluded from the calculation of diluted net earnings (loss) per share, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive ~~for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 ($000)~~(000):


		Three Months Ended December 31,		Six Months Ended December 31,
		2022	2021	2022	2021
	Three Months Ended December 31,						Three Months Ended December 31,			Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023					2023		2022	2023		2022
Common stock equivalents	Common stock equivalents	2,827	2	2,295	16
Convertible Notes	Convertible Notes	—	—	2,237	—
Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock	Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock	10,697	8,915	10,149	8,915

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock	Series B Convertible Preferred Stock	26,184	9,105	26,022	9,049
Total anti-dilutive shares	Total anti-dilutive shares	39,708	18,022	40,703	17,980

Note 13. Segment Reporting

The Company reports its business segments using the “management approach” model for segment reporting. This means that ~~the Company determines its~~we determine our reportable business segments based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes business segments within the Company for making operating decisions and assessing financial performance.

On July 1, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of Legacy Coherent. See Note 3. Coherent Acquisition for further information. The operating results of Legacy Coherent are reflected in the Lasers segment.

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~~Effective July 1, 2022, the Company reports its~~We report our financial results in the following three segments: (i) Networking, (ii) Materials, and (iii) Lasers. Previously, financial results had been reported in the following two segments: (i) Photonic Solutions and (ii) Compound Semiconductors. The Networking segment represents the former Photonic Solutions segment and the Materials segment represents the former Compound Semiconductors segment.

~~The Company’s~~Our chief operating decision maker receives and reviews financial information based on these three segments. ~~The Company evaluates~~We evaluate business segment performance based upon segment operating income, which is defined as earnings before income taxes, interest and other income or expense. The segments are managed separately due to the market, production requirements and facilities unique to each segment.

The accounting policies are consistent across each segment. To the extent possible, ~~the Company’s~~our corporate expenses and assets are allocated to the segments. The expenses associated with the Legacy Coherent acquisition for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 are wholly allocated to the Lasers segment. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, the expenses associated with the acquisition

Table of Legacy Coherent were not allocated to an operating segment, and were presented in Unallocated and Other. In addition, prior year numbers were recast to reflect the transfer of two entities between the Networking and Materials segments.Contents

The following tables summarize selected financial information of ~~the Company’s~~our operations by segment ($000):


	Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
	Networking		Materials		Lasers		Unallocated & Other		Total
Revenues	$	524,235	$	253,678	$	353,521	$	—	$	1,131,434
Inter-segment revenues	9,979		96,042		1,205		(107,226)		—
Operating income (loss)	47,488		9,771		(25,374)		—		31,885
Interest expense	—		—		—		—		(74,678)
Other income (expense), net	—		—		—		—		5,386
Income tax benefit	—		—		—		—		8,932
Net loss	—		—		—		—		(28,475)
Net loss attributable to Coherent Corp.	—		—		—		—		(26,991)
Depreciation and amortization	40,771		25,410		71,838		—		138,019
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment	36,374		54,511		585		—		91,470
Segment assets	3,383,786		3,085,302		8,193,792		—		14,662,880
Goodwill	1,036,900		249,290		3,279,820		—		4,566,010

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Networking Materials Lasers Unallocated
& Other Total
Revenues $ 608,680 $ 382,396 $ 379,209 $ — $ 1,370,285
Inter-segment revenues 17,630 85,844 917 (104,391) —
Operating income (loss) 90,039 81,472 (163,265) — 8,246
Interest expense — — — — (70,904)
Other income (expense), net — — — — (3,696)
Income taxes — — — — 21,282
Net loss — — — — (45,072)
Depreciation and amortization 40,241 28,035 101,633 — 169,909
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment 30,383 61,474 15,007 — 106,864
Segment assets 3,518,319 2,248,600 8,341,975 — 14,108,894
Goodwill 1,011,644 273,268 3,141,929 — 4,426,841

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Networking Materials Unallocated
& Other Total
Revenues $ 516,541 $ 290,278 $ — $ 806,819
Inter-segment revenues 24,552 77,094 (101,646) —
Operating income (loss) 50,424 56,538 (8,740) 98,222
Interest expense — — — (17,062)
Other income (expense), net — — — (1,806)
Income taxes — — — (11,697)
Net earnings — — — 67,657
Depreciation and amortization 42,545 28,481 — 71,026
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment 10,620 43,502 — 54,122


	Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
	Networking		Materials		Lasers		Unallocated & Other		Total
Revenues	$	608,680	$	382,396	$	379,209	$	—	$	1,370,285
Inter-segment revenues	17,630		85,844		917		(104,391)		—
Operating income (loss)	90,039		81,472		(163,265)		—		8,246
Interest expense	—		—		—		—		(70,904)
Other income (expense), net	—		—		—		—		(3,696)
Income tax benefit	—		—		—		—		21,282
Net loss	—		—		—		—		(45,072)
Depreciation and amortization	40,241		28,035		101,633		—		169,909
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment	30,383		61,474		15,007		—		106,864

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		Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
		Networking		Materials		Lasers		Unallocated & Other		Total
	Six Months Ended December 31, 2023														Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
	Networking											Networking	Materials	Lasers		Unallocated & Other	Total
Revenues	Revenues	$	1,205,228	$	738,040	$	771,587	$	—	$	2,714,855
Inter-segment revenues	Inter-segment revenues	36,370		180,898		1,083		(218,351)		—
Operating income (loss)	Operating income (loss)	181,021		156,807		(287,106)		—		50,722
Interest expense	Interest expense	—		—		—		—		(132,793)
Other income (expense), net	Other income (expense), net	—		—		—		—		(35,301)
Income taxes		—		—		—		—		33,602
Net earnings		—		—		—		—		(83,770)
Income tax benefit
Net loss
Net loss attributable to Coherent Corp.
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	83,015		54,562		179,618		—		317,195
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment	Expenditures for property, plant & equipment	74,213		136,372		35,269		—		245,854


		Six Months Ended December 31, 2021
		Networking		Materials		Unallocated & Other		Total
	Six Months Ended December 31, 2022												Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
	Networking									Networking	Materials	Lasers		Unallocated & Other	Total
Revenues	Revenues	$	1,047,554	$	554,376	$	—	$	1,601,930
Inter-segment revenues	Inter-segment revenues	56,721		139,857		(196,578)		—
Operating income (loss)	Operating income (loss)	109,863		103,316		(19,907)		193,272
Interest expense	Interest expense	—		—		—		(29,253)
Other income (expense), net	Other income (expense), net	—		—		—		5,776
Income taxes	Income taxes	—		—		—		(27,674)
Net earnings	Net earnings	—		—		—		142,121
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	84,379		56,340		—		140,719
Expenditures for property, plant & equipment	Expenditures for property, plant & equipment	35,416		66,273		—		101,689

Note 14. Share-Based Compensation

Stock Award Plans

The Company’s Board of Directors amended ~~and restated~~ the Coherent Corp. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which originally was approved by the Company's shareholders at the Annual Meeting in November 2018, as the Coherent Corp. Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the ~~"Plan"~~“Plan”). The Plan was approved ~~by the Company's shareholders~~ at the Annual Meeting in November ~~2020.~~2023. The Plan provides for the grant of ~~non-qualified~~ stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, deferred shares, performance shares and performance share units to employees, officers and directors of the Company. The maximum number of shares of Coherent Common Stock authorized for issuance under the Plan is limited to ~~9,550,000~~13,450,000 shares of Coherent Common Stock, not including any remaining shares forfeited under the predecessor plans that may be rolled into the Plan. ~~The~~Certain awards under the Plan ~~has~~have certain vesting provisions predicated upon the death, retirement or disability of the grantee.

On the Closing Date, the Company assumed ~~403,675~~ the Coherent, Inc. Equity Incentive Plant (“Legacy Coherent Plan”) and the Legacy Coherent unvested restricted stock units ("(“Converted ~~RSUs"~~RSUs”)~~. The Converted RSUs~~ that are generally subject to the same terms and conditions that applied to the Converted RSUs immediately prior to the Closing Date. ~~Other than the assumed Converted RSUs, Coherent did not assume any other awards outstanding under Legacy Coherent equity incentive plans. On~~After the Closing Date, ~~Coherent assumed~~ the ~~unused capacity~~Company granted restricted stock units under the Legacy Coherent ~~equity incentive plan, which totaled 10,959,354~~Plan through August 28, 2023. No additional awards will be granted under the Coherent Legacy Plan.

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan whereby eligible employees may authorize payroll deductions of up to 10%, or such other percentage up to 15% that the Company determines, of their regular base salary to purchase shares at the lower of ~~issuable Coherent Common Stock.~~85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of commencement of the offering or on the last day of the six-month offering period.

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Share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated was as follows ($000):


			Three Months Ended December 31,				Six Months Ended December 31,
			2022		2021		2022		2021
		Three Months Ended December 31,										Three Months Ended December 31,			Six Months Ended December 31,
		2023									2023		2022	2023		2022
Stock Options and Cash-Based Stock Appreciation Rights	Stock Options and Cash-Based Stock Appreciation Rights		$	601	$	1,924	$	160	$	2,472
Restricted Share Awards and Cash-Based Restricted Share Unit Awards	Restricted Share Awards and Cash-Based Restricted Share Unit Awards		28,818		13,760		73,470		31,132
Performance Share Awards and Cash-Based Performance Share Unit Awards	Performance Share Awards and Cash-Based Performance Share Unit Awards		3,242		2,058		10,331		5,766

			$	32,661	$	17,742	$	83,961	$	39,370
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Note 15. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The FASB defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous markets for the asset and liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ~~The Company estimates~~We estimate fair value of ~~its~~our financial instruments utilizing an established three-level hierarchy in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date as follows:

•Level 1 ~~–Valuation~~– Valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•Level 2 ~~–Valuation~~– Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.

•Level 3 ~~–Valuation~~– Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurements.

The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement.

~~The Company~~We entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $1,075 million to limit the exposure to ~~its~~our variable interest rate debt by effectively converting it to a fixed interest rate. ~~The Company receives~~Through February 28, 2023, we received payments based on the one-month LIBOR and ~~makes~~made payments based on a fixed rate of 1.52%. ~~The Company receives~~We received payments with a floor of 0.00%. The interest rate swap agreement ~~has~~had an effective date of November 24, 2019, with an expiration date of September 24, 2024. The initial notional amount of the interest rate swap ~~was~~ decreased to $825 million in June 2022, and will remain at that amount through the expiration date. ~~The Company~~On March 20, 2023, we amended our $825 million interest rate swap (“Amended Swap”), effective as of February 28, 2023, to replace the current reference rate (LIBOR) with SOFR, to be consistent with Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement. See Note 7. Debt for further information. Under the Amended Swap, we receive payments based on the one-month SOFR and make payments based on a fixed rate of 1.42%. We receive payments with a floor of 0.10%. We designated this instrument as a cash flow hedge, and deemed the hedge relationship effective at inception of the contract and the amended contract.

The fair value of the interest rate swap of $43$21 million and $37 million is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet within prepaid and other current assets ~~and other assets~~ as of December 31, ~~2022.~~2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Changes in fair value are recorded within accumulated other comprehensive ~~loss~~income (loss) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance ~~Sheet~~Sheets and reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated ~~Statement~~Statements of Earnings (Loss) as interest expense in the period in which the underlying transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from hedging activities are reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in the same classification as the hedged item, generally as a component of cash flows from operations. The fair value of the interest rate swap is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques and reflects the contractual terms of the interest rate swap including the period to maturity, and while there are no quoted prices in active markets, it uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair value analysis also considers a credit valuation adjustment to reflect nonperformance risk of both the Company and the single counterparty. The interest rate swap is classified as a Level 2 item within the fair value hierarchy.

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On February 23, 2022, ~~the Company~~we entered into an interest rate cap ~~("the Cap"~~(the “Cap”) with an effective date of July 1, 2023. On March 20, 2023, we amended the Cap to replace the current reference rate (LIBOR) with SOFR, to be consistent with Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement. See Note 7. Debt for further information. The Cap manages ~~the Company's~~our exposure to interest rate movements on a portion of ~~the Company's~~our floating rate debt. The Cap provides ~~the Company~~us with the right to receive payment if one-month ~~LIBOR~~SOFR exceeds ~~1.85%~~1.92%. Beginning in July 2023, ~~the Company will begin~~we began to pay a fixed monthly premium based on an annual rate of 0.853% for the Cap. The Cap will carry a notional amount ranging from $500 million to $1,500 million. The fair value of the interest rate cap of $38$32 million and $46 million is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet within prepaid and other current assets and other assets as of December 31, ~~2022.~~2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

The Cap, as amended, is designed to mirror the terms of the Credit Agreement as ~~of the effective date, or its direct replacement. The Company~~amended on March 31, 2023. We designated the Cap as a cash flow hedge of the variability of the ~~LIBOR-based~~SOFR based interest payments on the Term ~~Loan~~ Facilities. Every period over the life of the hedging relationship, the entire change in fair value related to the hedging instrument will first be recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Amounts accumulated in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ~~will be~~are reclassified into interest expense in the same period or periods in which interest expense is recognized on the Credit Agreement, or its direct replacement. The fair value of the Cap is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques and reflects the contractual terms of the Cap including the period to maturity, and while there are no quoted prices in active markets, it uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair value analysis also considers a credit valuation adjustment to reflect nonperformance risk of both the Company and the single counterparty. The Cap is classified as a Level 2 item within the fair value hierarchy.

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~~The Company~~We estimated the fair value of the Senior Notes based on quoted market prices as of the last trading day prior to December 31, ~~2022;~~2023; however, the Senior Notes have only a limited trading volume and as such this fair value estimate is not necessarily the value at which the Senior Notes could be retired or transferred. ~~The Company~~We concluded that this fair value measurement should be categorized within Level 2. The carrying value of the Senior Notes is net of unamortized discount and issuance costs. See Note 8.7. Debt for details on ~~the Company’s~~our debt facilities.

The fair value and carrying value of the ~~Convertible Notes and~~ Senior Notes were as ~~followed~~follows ($000):


	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2023			June 30, 2023
	Fair Value									Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value		Carrying Value
		December 31, 2022				June 30, 2022
		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Convertible Notes		$	—	$	—	$	382,601	$	341,162
Senior Notes	Senior Notes	$	857,142	$	982,692	$	865,527	$	982,297
Senior Notes
Senior Notes

~~The fair values of cash and cash equivalents are considered Level 1 among the fair value hierarchy and approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The Company’s~~Our borrowings, including ~~its~~our lease obligations and the Senior Notes, are considered Level 2 among the fair value hierarchy and their principal amounts approximate fair value.

Cash and cash equivalents are considered Level 1 among the fair value hierarchy and approximate fair value.

At December 31, 2023, total restricted cash of $964 million includes $959 million of cash in Silicon Carbide LLC that is restricted for use only by that subsidiary and $5 million of cash restricted for other purposes in other entities. At June 30, 2023, total restricted cash of $16 million consisted of cash restricted for other purposes in other entities. The ~~Company,~~restricted cash is invested in money market accounts and time deposits, with maturities of one year or less, that are held-to-maturity, are considered Level 1 among the fair value hierarchy and approximate fair value. Restricted cash that is expected to be spent and released from restriction after 12 months is classified as non-current on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We, from time to time, ~~purchases~~purchase foreign currency forward exchange contracts that permit itus to ~~transact~~sell specified amounts of these foreign currencies for pre-established U.S. dollar amounts at specified dates that represent assets or liabilities on the balance sheets of certain subsidiaries. These contracts are entered into for the purpose of limiting translational exposure to changes in currency exchange rates and which otherwise would expose ~~the Company's~~our earnings, on the revaluation of ~~its~~our aggregate net assets or liabilities in respective currencies, to foreign currency risk. At December 31, ~~2022, the Company~~2023, we had foreign currency forward contracts recorded at fair value. The fair values of these instruments were measured using valuations based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets (Level 2) and are valued by reference to similar financial instruments, adjusted for credit risk and restrictions and other terms specific to the contracts. Realized gains related to these contracts for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 were $14 million and $3 million, respectively, and the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 were $28 million and $5 million, respectively, and were included in other expense (income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).

Note 16. Share Repurchase Programs

In August 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to purchase up to $50 million of ~~Coherent Common Stock~~its common stock through a share repurchase program (the “Program”) that calls for shares to be purchased in the open market or in private transactions from time to time. The Program has no expiration and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Shares purchased by the Company are retained as treasury stock and available for general corporate purposes. ~~The Company~~We did not repurchase any shares pursuant to this Program during the quarter ended December 31, ~~2022.~~2023. As of December 31, ~~2022, the Company has~~2023, we have cumulatively purchased 1,416,587 shares of Coherent ~~Common Stock~~common stock pursuant to the Program for approximately $22 million. ~~The dollar value of shares as of December 31, 2022 that may yet be purchased under the Program is approximately $28 million.~~

Note 17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) by component, net of tax, for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 were as follows ($000):


		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Interest Rate Swap		Interest Rate Cap		Defined Benefit Pension Plan		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
AOCI - June 30, 2022		$	(34,572)	$	11,735	$	14,306	$	6,364	$	(2,167)
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment											Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Cap	Defined Benefit Pension Plan	Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI - June 30, 2023
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	99,664		17,973		15,921		442		134,000
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—		(5,703)		—		—		(5,703)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	99,664		12,270		15,921		442		128,297
AOCI - December 31, 2022		$	65,092	$	24,005	$	30,227	$	6,806	$	126,130
Reclass related to sale of shares to noncontrolling interests
AOCI - December 31, 2023

Note 18. Restructuring and Synergy and Site Consolidation Plans

Restructuring Plan

On May 23, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the Company’s May 2023 Restructuring Plan which includes site consolidations, facilities moves and closures, as well as the relocation and requalification of certain manufacturing facilities. These restructuring actions are expected to be accompanied by other cost reductions, and are intended to realign our cost structure as part of a transformation to a simpler, more streamlined, resilient and sustainable business model. We evaluate restructuring charges in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations (ASC 420), and ASC 712, Compensation-Nonretirement Post-Employment Benefits (ASC 712).

In the three months ended December 31, 2023, these activities resulted in $2 million of net recoveries primarily for adjustments to employee termination costs partially offset by acceleration of depreciation and site move costs. In the six months ended December 31, 2023, these activities resulted in $1 million of charges primarily for employee termination costs as well as site move costs, write-off of property and equipment and acceleration of depreciation. In fiscal 2023, these activities resulted in $119 million of charges primarily for employee termination costs and the write-off of property and equipment, net of $65 million from reimbursement arrangements. We expect the restructuring actions to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2025. However, the actual timing and costs associated with these restructuring actions may differ from our current expectations and estimates and such differences may be material.

The following table presents our current and non-current liability as accrued for restructuring charges on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The table sets forth an analysis of the components of the restructuring charges and payments and other deductions made against the accrual for the first two quarters in fiscal 2024 ($000):


	Severance		Asset Write-Offs		Other		Total Accrual
Balance - June 30, 2023	$	64,379	$	—	$	—	$	64,379
Restructuring charges	2,050		269		699		3,018


Payments	(7,930)		—		—		(7,930)
Asset write-offs and other	—		(269)		(699)		(968)
Balance - September 30, 2023	58,499		—		—		58,499
Restructuring charges (recoveries)	(4,848)		54		3,224		(1,570)


Payments	(2,103)		—		—		(2,103)
Asset write-offs and other	—		(54)		(3,224)		(3,278)
Balance - December 31, 2023	$	51,548	$	—	$	—	$	51,548

At December 31, 2023, $13 million and $38 million of accrued severance related costs were included in other accrued liabilities and other liabilities, respectively, and are expected to result in cash expenditures through fiscal 2028. The current year severance related costs are primarily comprised of severance pay for employees being terminated due to the consolidation of certain manufacturing sites, with severance recorded in accordance with ASC 712. At December 31, 2023, a $20 millionreceivable under a reimbursement arrangement is recorded in prepaid and other current assets.

By segment, for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, $2 million and $7 million, respectively, of restructuring costs were incurred in the Materials segment, partially offset by $3 million and $5 million, respectively, of restructuring recoveries in the Networking segment. Restructuring charges and recoveries are recorded in Restructuring Charges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).

Synergy and Site Consolidation Plan

On May 20, 2023, the Company announced that it has accelerated some of the actions planned as part of its multi-year synergy and site consolidation efforts following the acquisition of Coherent, Inc., including site consolidations and relocations to lower cost sites. These relocations and other actions are expected to result in the Company achieving its previously announced $250 million synergy plan, which includes savings from supply chain management, internal supply of enabling materials and components, operational efficiencies in all functions due to scale, global functional model efficiencies and consolidation of corporate costs. We evaluate severance and other site consolidation costs in accordance with ASC 420 and ASC 712. In the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, the acceleration of these activities resulted in $9 million and $16 million, respectively, of charges primarily for overlapping labor related to transition of manufacturing operations to other sites, shut down costs, accelerated depreciation, and employee termination costs. In fiscal 2023, the acceleration of these activities resulted in $20 million of charges primarily for employee termination costs, the write-off of inventory for products that are being exited and shut down costs.

At December 31, 2023, $6 million and $5 million of accrued severance related costs were included in other accrued liabilities and other liabilities, respectively, and are expected to result in cash expenditures through fiscal 2025. The current year severance related costs are primarily comprised of severance pay for employees being terminated due to the exit or consolidation of certain manufacturing sites.

For the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, the $9 million and $16 million, respectively, of synergy and site consolidation costs were incurred in the Lasers segment. Costs related to the synergy and site consolidation efforts are recorded in cost of goods sold ($7 million and $13 million) and IR&D ($2 million and $3 million) in three and six months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss).

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of Coherent’s financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included under Item 1 of this quarterly report. Coherent’s MD&A is presented in seven sections:

•Forward-Looking Statements

•Overview

•~~Acquisition~~Restructuring and ~~Background of Coherent, Inc.~~Site Consolidation

•Silicon Carbide Investment

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•~~COVID-19 Update~~

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources

Forward-looking statements in Item 2 may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those projected (refer to Part II Item 1A for discussion of these risks and uncertainties).

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in the ~~Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations~~MD&A are forward-looking statements as defined by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding projected growth rates, markets, product development, financial position, capital expenditures and foreign currency exposure. Forward-looking statements are also identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “plans,” “projects” or similar expressions.

Although our management considers the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based to have a reasonable basis, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs or projections as expressed in the forward-looking statements will actually occur or prove to be correct. In addition to general industry and global economic conditions, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to: (i) the failure of any one or more of the expectations or assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based to prove to be correct; and (ii) the risks relating to forward-looking statements and other “Risk Factors” discussed in Item 1A in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, ~~2022~~2023 and in the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or developments, or otherwise.

In addition, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment; new risk factors can arise, and it is not possible for management to anticipate all such risk factors, or to assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any individual risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this Report. We do not assume any obligation, and do not intend, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by the securities laws. Investors should, however, consult any further disclosures of a forward-looking nature that the Company may make in its subsequent Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, or other disclosures filed with or furnished to the SEC.

Investors should also be aware that, while the Company does communicate with securities analysts from time to time, such communications are conducted in accordance with applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that the Company agrees with any statement, conclusion of any analysis, or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report.

Overview

Coherent Corp. (“Coherent”, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a global leader in materials, networking and lasers, is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops, manufactures and markets engineered materials, optoelectronic components and devices, and lasers for use in the industrial, ~~materials processing, optical~~ communications, ~~aerospace~~electronics, and ~~defense, consumer electronics, semiconductor capital equipment, medical diagnostics and life sciences, automotive applications, machine tools, consumer goods and medical device manufacturing.~~instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. Coherent produces a wide variety of lasers, along with application-specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to enable its customers.

~~The Company generates~~

We generate almost all of our revenues, earnings and cash flows from developing, manufacturing and marketing a broad portfolio of products and services for our end markets. We also generate revenue, earnings and cash flows from ~~government-funded~~externally-funded research and development contracts relating to the development and manufacture of new technologies, materials and products.

Our customer base includes original equipment ~~manufacturers,~~manufacturers; laser ~~end users,~~end-users; system integrators of high-power ~~lasers,~~lasers; manufacturers of equipment and devices for industrial, optical communications, ~~consumer~~ electronics, ~~security~~ and ~~monitoring applications, U.S. government prime contractors, and various U.S. government agencies.~~instrumentation markets.

As we grow, we are focused on scaling our Company and deriving the continued benefits of vertical integration as we strive to be a ~~best in class competitor~~best-in-class player in all of our highly competitive markets. ~~The Company~~We may elect to change the way in which ~~the Company operates~~we operate or isare organized in the future to enable the most efficient implementation of our strategy.

~~Acquisition~~Restructuring and ~~Background~~Site Consolidation

Restructuring Plan

On May 23, 2023, the Board of ~~Coherent, Inc.~~Directors approved the Company’s May 2023 Restructuring Plan which includes site consolidations, facilities moves and closures, as well as the relocation and requalification of certain manufacturing facilities. These restructuring actions are expected to be accompanied by other cost reductions and are intended to realign our cost structure as part of a transformation to a simpler, more streamlined, resilient and sustainable business model. In the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, these activities resulted in a net recovery of $2 million and charges of $1 million, respectively, primarily for employee termination costs and accelerated depreciation. In fiscal 2023, these activities resulted in $119 million of charges primarily for employee termination costs and the write-off of property and equipment, net of $65 million from reimbursement arrangements. We expect the restructuring actions to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2025. However, the actual timing and costs associated with these restructuring actions may differ from our current expectations and estimates and such differences may be material. See Note 18. Restructuring and Synergy and Site Consolidation Plan to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

~~The~~Synergy and Site Consolidation Plan

On May 20, 2023, the Company announced that it has accelerated some of the actions planned as part of its multi-year synergy and site consolidation efforts following the acquisition of Coherent, Inc., including site consolidations and relocations to lower cost sites. These relocations and other actions are expected to result in the Company achieving its previously announced $250 million synergy plan, which includes savings from supply chain management, internal supply of enabling materials and components, operational efficiencies in all functions due to scale, global functional model efficiencies and consolidation of corporate costs. In the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, the acceleration of these activities resulted in $9 million and $16 million, respectively, of charges primarily for employee termination, overlapping labor related to transition of manufacturing operations to other sites, shut down costs and accelerated depreciation. In fiscal 2023, the acceleration of these activities resulted in $9 million of charges primarily for employee termination costs, the write-off of inventory for products that are being exited and shut down costs. See Note 18. Restructuring and Synergy and Site Consolidation Plan to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

Silicon Carbide Investment

On May 10, 2023, the Company announced that it has commenced a review of strategic alternatives for its Silicon Carbide business. On December 4, 2023, Silicon Carbide LLC (“~~Legacy Coherent”~~Silicon Carbide”), one of the ~~world's leading providers~~Company’s subsidiaries, completed the sale of ~~laser~~Class A Common Units to Denso Corporation (“Denso”) and ~~optics-based product solutions, closed on July 1, 2022. For~~Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (“MELCO”), under which they collectively invested an aggregate of $1 billion in Silicon Carbide LLC (collectively, the ~~full fiscal year 2023, Legacy~~“Equity Investments”). As a consequence of the Equity Investments, the Company’s ownership interest in the Class A Common Units of Silicon Carbide LLC was reduced to approximately 75%. Denso and MELCO each, individually, own approximately 12.5% of the Class A Common Units of Silicon Carbide LLC. The Equity Investments in Silicon Carbide will enable Coherent to increase its available free cash flow to provide greater financial and operational flexibility to execute its capital allocation priorities, as the aggregate $1 billion investment will be used to fund future capital expansion of Silicon Carbide. See Note 11. Noncontrolling Interests included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on the ~~combined company and rebranded as the Lasers Segment. Legacy Coherent’s lasers and optics products serve industrial customers~~noncontrolling interests in ~~semiconductor and display capital equipment, precision manufacturing and aerospace & defense, as well as instrumentation customers in life science and scientific instrumentation.~~our Silicon Carbide LLC (“Silicon Carbide”) subsidiary.

Legacy Coherent delivers systems to the world's leading brands, innovators, and researchers, all backed with a global service and support network. Since inception in 1966, Legacy Coherent has grown through internal organic expansion and through strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses, technologies, intellectual property, manufacturing processes, and product offerings.

The word "laser" is an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers emit an intense output of light with unique and highly useful properties, of which its near perfect collimation (beam like property) is the most commonly known, as well usually being highly monochromatic at a precise wavelength (color). The name Coherent originates from another key property which is related to the synchronization of the phase of the light oscillations, known as Coherence. Therefore, lasers are many orders of magnitude brighter than any other optical source. Lasers also have the ability to be pulsed at almost any repetition rate, even beyond a billion times per second, and are the technology which underpins the global fiber optic communications network, as well as producing the shortest man-made pulses of any technology known.

As a result of their highly collimated beams, the light can be focused to a very small and intense spot or line, useful for applications requiring enough power to modify the target material, with very high precision through processes such as heat treating (annealing), welding or cutting almost any material. The laser's high spatial resolution is also useful for microscopic imaging and inspection applications, where the laser light is essentially a highly precise illumination source. These applications typically operate at lower powers, so as not to alter the physical property of the target material.

Lasers can produce the lasing action in the form of a gas, liquid, semiconductor, solid state crystal or fiber. Lasers can also be classified by their output wavelength: ultraviolet, visible, infrared or wavelength tunable. Legacy Coherent manufactures all of these laser types, in various options such as continuous wave, pulse duration, output power, and beam dimensions. Each application has its own specific requirements in terms of laser performance.

Legacy Coherent's key laser applications include: semiconductor wafer inspection; manufacturing of advanced printed circuit boards; flat panel display manufacturing; metal cutting and welding, including welding of electric vehicle batteries; manufacturing of medical devices; marking; medical; bio-instrumentation and imaging; and research and development. For example, UV lasers are enabling the continuous move towards miniaturization, which drives innovation and growth in many markets. In addition, the advent of industrial grade ultrafast lasers continues to open up new applications for laser processing.

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Legacy Coherent's products are manufactured at sites in California, Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey, and Connecticut in the United States; Germany, Scotland, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Spain in Europe; and South Korea, China, Singapore, and Malaysia in Asia. In addition, Legacy Coherent uses contract manufacturers in southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and the United States for the production of certain assemblies and turnkey solutions.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in its condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.

Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K dated August ~~29, 2022~~18, 2023 describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. ~~Starting in the three months ended September 30, 2022, we assessed business combinations to be one of our critical accounting policies.~~

~~Business Combinations.~~ Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. As such, assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair value, which often involves estimates based on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques, all of which are inherently subjective.

New Accounting Standards

See Note 2. Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated financial statements.

~~COVID-19 Update~~

Our supply chain continues to show signs of improving after various measures were implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In certain cases, our suppliers have not had the materials, capacity or capability to supply us with the components necessary for continuing our manufacturing operations or development efforts at our normal levels or on predictable timing. Similarly, our customers have also experienced, and could continue to experience, disruptions in their operations, which may result in reduced, delayed, or canceled orders, and have increased collection risks, which may adversely affect our results of operations.

The full extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related responses on our operational and financial performance is improving. However, continued improvement will depend on many factors outside our control, including, without limitation, the duration and severity of the pandemic, the imposition of new and additional protective public safety measures, and the impact of the pandemic and related factors on the global economy as a whole and, in particular, demand for our products. Due to these uncertainties, we cannot reasonably estimate the related impact on us at this time.

For additional information regarding the risks that we face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, please see Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part I of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2022. Further, to the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it also may have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the risk factors in Item 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2022.

Results of Operations ($ in millions, except per share data)

The following tables set forth select items from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) for the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 and ~~2021~~2022 ($ in millions):


		Three Months Ended December 31, 2022					Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
					% of Revenues				% of Revenues
	Three Months Ended December 31, 2023																Three Months Ended December 31, 2023						Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
				% of Revenues																							% of Revenues
Total revenues	Total revenues	$	1,370		100	%	$	807	100	%	Total revenues	$	1,131	100		100		%		$	1,370	100			100	%
Cost of goods sold	Cost of goods sold	959			70		496		61
Gross margin	Gross margin	411			30		311		39
Operating expenses:	Operating expenses:
Internal research and development	Internal research and development	129			9		95		12
Internal research and development
Internal research and development
Selling, general and administrative	Selling, general and administrative	274			20		118		15
Restructuring recoveries
Interest and other, net	Interest and other, net	75			5		19		2
Earnings (loss) before income taxes		(66)			(5)	%	79		10
Loss before income taxes
Income taxes	Income taxes	(21)			(2)	%	12		1
Net earnings (loss)		$	(45)		(3)	%	$	68	8	%
Net loss
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to Coherent Corp.											Net loss attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	(27)		(3)		%		$	(45)				(3)	%

Diluted earnings (loss) per share		$	(0.58)				$	0.44
Diluted loss per share
Diluted loss per share
Diluted loss per share

Six Months Ended
December 31, 2022 Six Months Ended
December 31, 2021
% of
Revenues % of
Revenues
Total revenues $ 2,715 100 % $ 1,602 100 %
Cost of goods sold 1,860 69 984 61
Gross margin 855 31 618 39
Operating expenses:
Internal research and development 250 9 184 12
Selling, general and administrative 554 20 240 15
Interest and other, net 168 6 24 1
Earnings (loss) before income taxes (117) (4) % 170 11
Income taxes (34) (1) % 28 2
Net earnings (loss) $ (84) (3) % $ 142 9 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.14) $ 0.94


	Six Months Ended December 31, 2023				Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
			% of Revenues				% of Revenues
Total revenues	$	2,185	100	%	$	2,715	100	%
Cost of goods sold	1,527		70		1,860		69
Gross margin	658		30		855		31
Operating expenses:
Internal research and development	225		10		250		9
Selling, general and administrative	421		19		554		20
Restructuring charges	1		—		—		—
Interest and other, net	136		6		168		6
Loss before income taxes	(126)		(6)		(117)		(4)
Income taxes	(30)		(1)		(34)		(1)
Net loss	(96)		(4)		(84)		(3)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)		—		—		—
Net loss attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	(95)	(3)	%	$	(84)	(3)	%

Diluted loss per share	$	(1.03)			$	(1.14)

Consolidated

Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 70%~~2023 decreased 17% to ~~$1,370~~$1,131 million, compared to ~~$807~~$1,370 million for the same period last fiscal year. Revenues decreased in all four markets, with the largest declines of $111 million (56%) in the electronics market, primarily in the consumer electronics vertical, and $80 million (13%) in the communications market, primarily due to decreased demand in the telecom vertical. In addition, revenues decreased in the industrial market by $27 million, or 6%, due to decreases in the precision manufacturing and semiconductor capital equipment vertical and by $21 million, or 18%, in the instrumentation market due to decreases in the scientific instrumentation vertical. Materials decreased $129 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower demand for sensing products and other consumer applications in the ~~six months ended December 31, 2022 increased 69% to $2,715~~consumer electronics vertical within the electronics market. Networking revenues decreased $84 million ~~compared to $1,602 million for~~year-over-year, with decreases from the ~~same period last fiscal year. The majority of the increase in revenue for both the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 is driven by the Lasers segment, which was acquired~~telecom vertical in our ~~acquisition of Legacy Coherent, with the remaining contributions from both the Materials and Networking segments.~~communications market. Lasers revenue for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 was $379~~2023 decreased $26 million, ~~of which 75% was~~due to lower demand from the scientific instrumentation vertical in the instrumentation market and semiconductor and display capital equipment and precision manufacturing vertical in the industrial end market.

Revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2023 decreased 20% to $2,185 million, compared to $2,715 million for the same period last fiscal year. Revenues decreased in all four markets, with the largest decline, $206 million (17%), in the communications market, primarily due to decreased demand in the telecom vertical. Electronics market revenues decreased $202 million (53%), primarily in the consumer electronics vertical. In addition, revenues decreased in the industrial market by $84 million, or 9%, due to decreases in precision manufacturing and ~~25%~~semiconductor capital equipment verticals and by $39 million, or 17%, in the instrumentation ~~end~~market due to decreases in the life sciences vertical. Materials decreased $240 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower demand for sensing products and other consumer applications in the consumer electronics vertical within the electronics market. Networking revenues decreased $208 million year-over-year, with decreases from the telecom vertical in our communications market. Lasers revenue for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 was $772~~2023 decreased $82 million, ~~of which 76% was~~due to lower demand in the semiconductor and display capital equipment and precision manufacturing verticals in the industrial end market and ~~24%~~the life sciences vertical in the instrumentation ~~end~~ market.

Organic revenue growth was $184 million, or 23%, year-over-year for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Networking increased $92 million year-over-year, with growth in both datacom and telecom. Materials contributed an additional $92 million year-over-year, with $114 million growth in the electronics end market from innovations in sensing products, partially offset by softer sales from the industrial end market.

Organic revenue growth was $341 million, or 21%, year-over-year for the six months ended December 31, 2022. Networking increased $158 million year-over-year, with growth in both datacom and telecom. Materials contributed an additional $184 million year-over-year, with $213 million growth in the electronics end market from innovations in sensing products, partially offset by softer sales from the industrial end market.

Gross margin. Gross margin for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was ~~$411~~$351 million, or ~~30%~~31% of total revenues, compared to ~~$311~~$411 million, or ~~39%~~30% of total revenues, for the same period last fiscal year, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~860~~100 basis points. The increase as a percent of revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 included the favorable impact of $112 million lower expense related to the fair value adjustment on acquired inventory from the acquisition of Coherent, Inc, (“Merger”) and the unfavorable impact of $16 million higher amortization expense related to technology acquired in the Merger. Gross margins, excluding the lower fair value adjustment on acquired inventory and higher amortization, decreased 570 basis points for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower revenues, higher cost product built and capitalized in prior periods being expensed, less favorable sales mix especially in the datacom vertical in the communications market, underutilized operating capacity in several plants, shut down costs related to site consolidations, higher costs related to product lines that are being exited, and the unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Gross margin for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased~~2023 decreased to $658 million, or 30% of total revenues, compared to $855 million, or 31% ~~of total revenues, compared to $618 million, or 39%~~ of total revenues, for the same period last fiscal year, and decreased as a percent of revenue year-over-year by ~~710~~140 basis points. The decrease as a percent of revenue for the ~~three and~~ six months ended December 31, ~~2022 was driven by $112 million and~~2023 included the favorable impact of $158 million ~~respectively, of additional~~lower expense related to the ~~preliminary~~ fair value adjustment on acquired inventory from the ~~acquisition of Legacy Coherent (“Merger”), as well as $6 million and $43 million, respectively, of incremental amortization expense related to technology acquired as a result of the~~ Merger. Gross margins, excluding the lower fair value adjustment on acquired inventory, ~~and incremental amortization were flat~~decreased 719 basis points for ~~both~~ the ~~three and~~ six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 compared to the prior year ~~periods.~~period primarily due to lower revenues, higher cost product built and capitalized in prior periods being expensed, less favorable sales mix especially in the datacom vertical in the communications market, underutilized operating capacity in several plants, shut down costs related to site consolidations, higher costs related to product lines that are being exited, and the unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Internal research and development. Internal research and development (“IR&D”) expenses for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 were $111 million, or 10% of revenues, compared to $129 million, or 9% ~~of revenues, compared to $95 million, or 12%~~ of revenues, for the same period last fiscal year. IR&D for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 36%~~2023 decreased 10% to $225 million, or 10% of revenues, compared to $250 million, or 9% ~~of revenues, compared to $184 million, or 12%~~ of revenues, for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increase~~decrease for the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was in all three segments and was driven by ~~an additional $32 million~~lower costs due to the consolidation of sites and ~~$62 million, respectively, of~~our efforts to control costs. The IR&D expenses ~~from the Lasers segment. As a percent~~are primarily related to our continued investment in new products and manufacturing processes across all of ~~sales, IR&D spend~~our businesses, including significant investments in ~~the Materials segment decreased 4%~~indium phosphide semiconductor lasers, silicon carbide materials, devices for both power electronics and 5%wireless devices, and lasers for ~~the three~~display processing and ~~six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively, compared to the prior year periods due to the launch of new products.~~semiconductor capital equipment.

Selling, general and administrative. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 were $209 million, or 18% of revenues, compared to $274 million, or 20% ~~of revenues, compared to $118 million, or 15%~~ of revenues, for the same period last fiscal year. SG&A expenses for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 were $421 million, or 19% of revenues, compared to $554 million, or 20% ~~of revenues, compared to $240 million, or 15%~~ of revenues, for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increase~~decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 compared to the same period last fiscal year was ~~primarily~~ the result of ~~incremental~~lower amortization expense of ~~$80 million.~~$50 million resulting both from the Merger and lower amortization for tradenames impaired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, and $6 million lower share-based compensation as well as lower costs due to the consolidation of sites and our efforts to control costs, partially offset by the impact of lower revenues. The ~~increase~~decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenue for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 compared to the same period last fiscal year was ~~primarily~~ the result of ~~incremental~~lower amortization expense of ~~$104~~$43 million ~~additional one time-charges~~resulting from both the Merger and lower amortization for tradenames impaired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, lower charges related to the Merger, including ~~$38~~$39 million ~~additional integration and restructuring, $19 million additional~~lower transaction fees and financing, ~~and a~~lower one-time expense of $18 million related to share-based compensation resulting from the ~~Merger.~~Merger, and $12 million lower severance and integration consulting costs as well as lower costs due to the consolidation of sites and our efforts to control costs, partially offset by the impact of lower revenues.

Restructuring charges. Restructuring charges related to our Restructuring Plan for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 were a net recovery of $2 million and net charges of $1 million, respectively, and consist of severance (including cumulative adjustments resulting in a current period recovery), move costs, equipment write-offs and accelerated depreciation due to the consolidation of certain manufacturing sites. See Note 18. Restructuring and Synergy and Site Consolidation Plan included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

Interest and other, net. Interest and other, net for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was expense of ~~$75~~$69 million, compared to expense of ~~$19~~$75 million for the same period last fiscal year, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$56~~$6 million. Included in interest and other, net, ~~was~~were interest expense on borrowings, ~~equity losses from unconsolidated investments,~~ foreign currency gains and losses, amortization of debt issuance costs, equity gains and losses from unconsolidated investments, and interest income on excess cash balances. For the three months ended December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, the ~~increase~~decrease of ~~$56~~$6 million in comparison to the same period last fiscal year was driven by ~~$54~~$7 million ofincremental interest income due to increases in interest rates earned on investments as well as the increase in restricted cash balances, and lower foreign exchange losses partially offset by $4 million incremental interest expense due to ~~the new debt assumed in the financing of the Merger and $7 million incremental foreign currency losses, partially offset by $2 million incremental~~higher interest ~~income.~~rates on our Term facilities. Interest and other, net for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was expense of ~~$168~~$136 million, compared to expense of ~~$24~~$168 million for the same period last fiscal year, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~$145~~$32 million. The ~~increase~~decrease of ~~$145~~$32 million in comparison to the same period last fiscal year was driven by ~~$104 million incremental interest expense due to the new debt assumed in the financing of the Merger,~~ $35 million incurred in the ~~current~~prior year related to financing of the Merger and $9$10 million incremental ~~net foreign currency losses, with a foreign currency gain of $5 million for~~interest income due to increases in interest rates earned on investments as well as the ~~six months ended December 31, 2021 as compared to a foreign currency loss of $4 million for the current six-month period.~~increase in restricted cash balances. The ~~increases~~decreases were partially offset by $2$15 million of incremental interest ~~income.~~expense due to higher interest rates on our Term facilities.

Income taxes. The Company’s year-to-date effective income tax rate at December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was ~~29%~~24% compared to an effective tax rate of ~~16%~~29% for the same period in ~~2021.~~2022. The variations between the Company’s effective tax rate and the U.S. statutory rate of 21% were due to ~~nondeductible expenses and~~ tax rate differentials between U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 was $1 million and represents the noncontrolling interest holders’ shares of losses of Silicon Carbide LLC after the close of the transaction on December 4, 2023. See Note 11. Noncontrolling Interests included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

Segment Reporting

Revenues and operating income for the Company’s reportable segments are discussed below. Operating income differs from net earnings in that operating income excludes certain operational expenses included in other expense (income) – net as reported. Management believes operating income to be a useful measure for investors, as it reflects the results of segment performance over which management has direct control and is used by management in its evaluation of segment performance. See Note 13. Segment Reporting, to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on the Company’s reportable segments and for the reconciliation of the Company’s operating income to net earnings, which is incorporated herein by reference. ~~Effective July 1, 2022, the Company is reporting its~~We report our financial results in the following three designated segments: (i) ~~Materials,~~Networking, (ii) ~~Networking,~~Materials, and (iii) Lasers. Financial results in prior years had been reported in the following two segments: (i) Compound Semiconductors, and (ii) Photonic Solutions. The Materials segment represents the former Compound Semiconductors segment and the Networking segment represents the former Photonic Solutions segment. The Lasers segment represents Legacy Coherent. In addition, prior year numbers were recast to reflect the transfer of two entities between the Networking and Materials segments.

Networking ($ in millions)


		Three Months Ended December 31,				% Increase	Six Months Ended December 31,				% Increase
		2022		2021			2022		2021
	Three Months Ended December 31,																					Three Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)							Six Months Ended December 31,									% Increase (Decrease)
	2023
Revenues
Revenues
Revenues	Revenues	$	609	$	517	18%	$	1,205	$	1,048	15%	$	524			$		$	609			(14)%		(14)%			$	997			$			$	1,205			(17)%		(17)%
Operating income	Operating income	$	90	$	50	79%	$	181	$	110	65%	Operating income		$	47		$			$	90		(47)%		(47)%				$	64		$				$	181		(65)%		(65)%

Revenues for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 18%~~2023 decreased 14% to ~~$609~~$524 million, compared to ~~$517~~$609 million for the same period last fiscal year. Revenues for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 15%~~2023 decreased 17% to ~~$1,205~~$997 million, compared to ~~$1,048~~$1,205 million for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increases~~decrease in revenue of ~~$92 million and $158~~$84 million during the three ~~and six~~ months ended December 31, ~~2022, respectively, were~~2023 was primarily due to ~~increased revenue year-over-year~~decreases in the communications market driven by ~~increased~~decreased revenues in the telecom vertical. The decrease in revenues of $208 million during the six months ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to decreased revenue year-over-year in ~~both~~the telecom ~~and datacom.~~vertical within the communications market.

Operating income for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 79%~~2023 decreased 47% to ~~$90~~$47 million, compared to operating income of ~~$50~~$90 million for the same period last fiscal year. Operating income for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased~~2023 decreased 65% to ~~$181~~$64 million, compared to operating income of ~~$110~~$181 million for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increase~~decrease in operating income for the three months ended months ended December 31, 2023 was driven by $84 million lower revenues as well as lower margin percentage. The margin percentage was lower than the three months ended months ended December 31, 2022 due to less favorable sales mix in datacom applications, the impact of fixed manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenues on lower revenues and higher costs related to products that are being exited. The decrease in operating income for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was driven by ~~strong~~$208 million lower revenues as well as lower margin percentage. The margin percentage was lower than the six months ended months ended December 31, 2022 due to less favorable sales ~~improved~~ mix ~~and~~in the ~~favorable~~datacom vertical, the impact of ~~foreign currency.~~fixed manufacturing costs as a percentage of revenues on lower revenues and higher costs related to products that are being exited.

Materials ($ in millions)


		Three Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)	Six Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)
		2022		2021			2022		2021
	Three Months Ended December 31,																					Three Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)							Six Months Ended December 31,									% Increase (Decrease)
	2023
Revenues
Revenues
Revenues	Revenues	$	382	$	290	32%	$	738	$	554	33%	$	254			$		$	382			(34)%		(34)%			$	498			$			$	738			(32)%		(32)%
Operating income	Operating income	$	81	$	57	44%	$	157	$	103	52%	Operating income		$	10		$			$	81		(88)%		(88)%				$	17		$				$	157		(89)%		(89)%

Revenues for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 32%~~2023 decreased 34% to ~~$382~~$254 million, compared to revenues of ~~$290~~$382 million for the same period last fiscal year. Compared to the three months ended December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, Materials ~~contributed an additional $92~~decreased $129 million year-over-year, with ~~$114~~a decrease of $110 million ~~growth~~ in the electronics ~~end~~ market ~~from innovations~~due to lower demand in ~~sensing products. The growth was~~our consumer electronics vertical, partially offset by ~~softer sales~~higher demand in ~~aerospace and defense~~our automotive vertical driven by electric vehicles, as well as a decrease of $12 million in the ~~United States and slower sales~~industrial market. Demand in ~~industrial China.~~ the instrumentation market also decreased, but to a lesser extent.Revenues for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 33%~~2023 decreased 32% to ~~$738~~$498 million, compared to revenues of ~~$554~~$738 million for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increase~~decrease in revenues of ~~$184~~$240 million during the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 was primarily related to ~~the increase in demand~~a decrease of $198 million in the electronics ~~end~~ market ~~from innovations~~mostly due to lower demand in ~~sensing products.~~our consumer electronics vertical, partially offset by higher demand in our automotive vertical driven by electric vehicles, as well as decreases in demand to a lesser extent in our precision manufacturing vertical in the industrial market.

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Operating income for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 44%~~2023 decreased 88% to ~~$81~~$10 million, compared to operating income of ~~$57~~$81 million for the same period last fiscal year, primarily driven by ~~strong sales,~~$129 million lower revenues and lower margin percentage as well as lower IR&D and SG&A costs due to the ~~launch~~consolidation of ~~a new~~sites and our efforts to control costs. The margin percentage was lower than the three months ended December 31, 2022 due to the unfavorable impact of fixed manufacturing costs with lower revenues, higher cost product built and capitalized in the Consumer market, thereby reducing R&D expense year-over-year. Further, the Company has efficiently used the Corporate Center of Excellence, with corporate resources leveraged across each of our three segments.prior periods being expensed, underutilized operating capacity in several plants and shut down costs related to site consolidations. Operating income for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 increased 52%~~2023 decreased 89% to ~~$157~~$17 million, compared to ~~$103~~$157 million of operating income for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increase~~decrease in operating income for ~~both~~ the ~~three~~six months ended December 31, 2023 was driven by $240 million lower revenues and lower margin percentage. The margin percentage was lower than the six months ended December 31, 2022 ~~was driven by strong sales, the launch~~due to unfavorable impact of ~~a new~~fixed manufacturing costs with lower revenues, higher cost product built and capitalized in ~~the Consumer market~~prior periods being expensed, underutilized operating capacity in several plants and ~~improved operating expenses.~~shut down costs related to site consolidations.

Lasers ($ in millions)


		Three Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)	Six Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)
		2022		2021			2022		2021
	Three Months Ended December 31,																					Three Months Ended December 31,				% Increase (Decrease)							Six Months Ended December 31,									% Increase (Decrease)
	2023
Revenues
Revenues
Revenues	Revenues	$	379	$	—	N/A	$	772	$	—	N/A	$	354			$		$	379			(7)%		(7)%			$	689			$			$	772			(11)%		(11)%
Operating income	Operating income	$	(163)	$	—	N/A	$	(287)	$	—	N/A	Operating income		$	(25)		$			$	(163)		84%		84%				$	(70)		$				$	(287)		76%		76%

Revenues for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 were~~2023 decreased 7% to $354 million, compared to revenues of $379 million ~~with 75% of revenues from~~for the same period last fiscal year. The decrease was primarily due to a $13 million drop in the industrial ~~end~~ market due to lower demand in our semiconductor and ~~25% from~~display capital equipment and precision manufacturing verticals, as well as $12 million lower shipments to the instrumentation ~~end~~ market. Revenues for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 were~~2023 decreased 11% to $689 million, compared to revenues of $772 million ~~with 76% of revenues from~~for the same period last fiscal year. The decrease was primarily due to a $56 million drop in the industrial ~~end~~ market due to lower demand in our semiconductor and ~~24% from~~display capital equipment and precision manufacturing verticals, as well as $26 million lower shipments to the instrumentation ~~end~~ market.

Operating loss for the three months ended December 31, ~~2022 was~~2023 decreased 84% to $25 million, compared to an operating loss of $163 ~~million.~~million for the same period last fiscal year. The lower operating loss was driven by $141 million lower costs in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter related to the Merger, including $112 million oflower amortization of the preliminary fair value step-up on acquired inventory ~~$86~~and $33 million oflower amortization expense related to the ~~preliminary~~ fair value of intangible assets acquired ~~and $12~~partially offset by $4 million oflower integration costs. Excluding the lower Merger related costs, operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2023 decreased $3 million primarily due to lower revenues and lower gross margin percentage due to less favorable mix within the industrial market and the unfavorable impact of fixed manufacturing costs with lower revenues. Operating loss for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022 was~~2023 decreased 76% to $70 million, compared to an operating loss of $287 ~~million.~~million for the same period last fiscal year. The lower operating loss was driven by $262 million lower costs in the current year compared to the prior year related to the Merger, including $158 million oflower amortization of the preliminary fair value step-up on acquired inventory, ~~$149~~$41 million oflower amortization expense related to the ~~preliminary~~ fair value of intangible assets acquired, ~~one-time charges of~~ $39 million ~~for~~lower transaction fees and financing, ~~$35 million of integration costs, and~~ $18 million oflower nonrecurring share based ~~compensation.~~compensation and $6 million lower integration costs. Excluding the lower Merger related costs, operating income for the six months ended December 31, 2023 decreased $45 million primarily due to lower revenues and lower gross margin percentage due to less favorable mix within the industrial market and the unfavorable impact of fixed manufacturing costs with lower revenues.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, our primary sources of cash have been from operations, long-term borrowings, and advance funding from customers. Other sources of cash include proceeds from the issuance of equity, proceeds received from the exercises of stock options, and sale of equity investments and businesses. Our historic uses of cash have been for business acquisitions, capital expenditures, investment in research and development, payments of principal and interest on outstanding debt obligations, payments of debt and equity issuance costs to obtain financing and payments in satisfaction of employees’ minimum tax obligations. Supplemental information pertaining to our sources and uses of cash for the periods indicated is presented as follows:

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Sources (uses) of cash (millions):


		Six Months Ended December 31,
		2022		2021
	Six Months Ended December 31,									Six Months Ended December 31,
	2023							2023			2022
Net cash provided by operating activities	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	300	$	240
Net proceeds from debt and equity issuances, including noncontrolling interest holders						Net proceeds from debt and equity issuances, including noncontrolling interest holders	968		1,358
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and purchases of stock under employee stock purchase plan						Proceeds from exercises of stock options and purchases of stock under employee stock purchase plan	16		8
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and other items						Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and other items	14		17
Proceeds from long-term borrowings and revolving credit facility	Proceeds from long-term borrowings and revolving credit facility	3,715		—
Net proceeds from debt and equity issuances		1,358		990
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and other items		17		9
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and purchases of stock under employee stock purchase plan		8		8
Other items		(3)		(2)
Payments on Convertible Debt		(4)		(15)
Payments on Convertible Debt and Finisar Notes						Payments on Convertible Debt and Finisar Notes	—		(4)

Payment of dividends	Payment of dividends	(14)		(21)
Payments in satisfaction of employees' minimum tax obligations		(51)		(14)

Payment of dividends

Payment of dividends							—		(14)
Debt issuance costs	Debt issuance costs	(127)		(6)		Debt issuance costs	—		(127)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired						Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired	—		(5,489)
Other items						Other items	(3)		(3)
Payments in satisfaction of employees’ minimum tax obligations						Payments in satisfaction of employees’ minimum tax obligations	(18)		(51)
Payments on existing debt						Payments on existing debt	(108)		(1,130)
Additions to property, plant & equipment	Additions to property, plant & equipment	(246)		(102)		Additions to property, plant & equipment	(154)		(246)
Payments on existing debt		(1,130)		(31)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired		(5,489)		—

Operating activities:

Net cash provided by operating activities was ~~$300~~$266 million for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 compared to ~~$240~~$300 million of net cash provided by operating activities for the same period last fiscal year. The ~~increase~~ decreasein cash flows provided by operating activities during the six months ended December 31, ~~2022~~2023 compared to the same period last fiscal year was primarily due to higher losses net of non-cash adjustments and was partially offset by improved management of working capital ~~accounts.~~accounts, in particular accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Investing activities:

Net cash used byin investing activities was ~~$5,737~~$156 million for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, compared to net cash used of ~~$102 million~~$5.7 billion for the same period last fiscal year. In the three months ended September 30, 2022, $5.5 billion was used to fund the Merger. Cash used to fund capital expenditures ~~increased~~decreased by ~~$144~~$92 million ~~year-over-year, to continue to increase capacity to meet the growing demand for the Company’s product portfolio.~~year-over-year.

Financing activities:

Net cash provided by financing activities was ~~$3,756~~$859 million for the six months ended December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of ~~$911 million~~$3.8 billion for the same period last fiscal year. Financing inflows in the current year period included the $1.0 billion contribution from noncontrolling interests, partially offset by payments on existing debt and equity issuance costs related to the contribution from noncontrolling interests. Cash inflow for the ~~current~~prior year-to-date period was from borrowings under the ~~New~~ Term Facilities, defined below, as well the net proceeds from the issuance of ~~Coherent's~~Coherent’s Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock. Financing outflows for the prior year-to-date period included payments to settle the ~~Company's~~Company’s existing senior credit facilities.

~~Senior Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2022~~

~~On July 1, 2022, the amounts outstanding under the Company's prior senior credit facilities were repaid in full using proceeds from the New Term Facilities (defined below).~~

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New Senior Credit Facilities

On July 1, 2022, Coherent entered into a Credit Agreement by and among the Company, the lenders, and other parties thereto, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, which provides for senior secured financing of $4.0 billion, consisting of a term loan A credit facility (the “Term A Facility”), with an aggregate principal amount of $850 million, a term loan B credit facility (the “Term B Facility” and, together with the Term A Facility, the “Term Facilities”), with an aggregate principal amount of $2,800 million, and a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Term Facilities, the “Senior Credit Facilities”), in an aggregate available amount of $350 million, including a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $50 million. ~~The~~On March 31, 2023, Coherent entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement, which replaced the adjusted LIBOR-based rate of interest therein with an adjusted Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) based rate of interest. As amended, the Term A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility each bear interest at ~~LIBOR~~an adjusted SOFR rate subject to a ~~0.00%~~0.10% floor plus a range of 1.75% to 2.50%, based on the Company’s total net leverage ratio. The Term A Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility borrowings bear interest at ~~LIBOR~~adjusted SOFR plus ~~2.00%~~1.75% as of December 31, ~~2022. The~~2023. As amended, the Term B Facility bears interest at ~~LIBOR~~an adjusted SOFR rate (subject to a 0.50% floor) plus 2.75%. In relation to the Term Facilities, the Company incurred expense of ~~$61~~$62 million and ~~$114~~$122 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022, respectively,~~2023, which is included in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss). ~~The definitive documentation for~~On July 1, 2023, our interest rate cap became effective, which together with our interest rate swap, reduced interest expense by $12 million and $23 million, respectively, during the ~~Senior Credit Facilities includes customary LIBOR replacement provisions.~~three and six months ended December 31, 2023.

During the six months ended December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, the Company made payments of ~~$68~~$105 million for the Term Facilities, including a voluntary ~~prepayment~~payment of ~~$50~~$70 million. We expect aggregate debt repayment of $225 million ~~and we expect~~ to ~~pay down another $75~~$275 million ~~in total during the rest~~for all of ~~this~~ fiscal ~~year.~~2024.

As of December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. ~~We repaid the $65 million that was borrowed in the three months ended September 30, 2022.~~

Our cash position, borrowing capacity and debt obligations are as follows (in millions):

December 31, 2022 June 30, 2022
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 913 $ 2,582
Available borrowing capacity under New Revolving Credit Facility 350 450
Total debt obligations 4,498 2,300


	December 31, 2023		June 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	856	$	821
Restricted cash, current	177		12
Restricted cash, non-current	787		4
Available borrowing capacity under Revolving Credit Facility	345		348
Total debt obligations	4,212		4,310

Other Liquidity

On ~~July 1, 2022,~~December 4, 2023, the Company ~~utilized $2.1~~consummated two investment agreements under which Silicon Carbide LLC, a Company subsidiary received $1.0 billion of cash ~~cash equivalents, and restricted cash as part~~in exchange for 25% of the ~~funding required~~equity of that entity. Such funds will be used primarily to ~~complete~~fund future capital expansion, including the previously-announced capital that Coherent ~~acquisition.~~ intended to invest in its silicon carbide business. As a result, the transaction will enable Coherent to allocate the capital it had intended to invest in this business unit to other corporate purposes, thus increasing its available free cash flow which will provide greater financial and operational flexibility. See Note 11. Noncontrolling Interests included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

The Company believes existing cash, cash flow from operations, and available borrowing capacity from its Senior Credit Facilities will be sufficient to fund its needs for working capital, capital expenditures, repayment of scheduled long-term borrowings and lease obligations, investments in ~~internal research and development,~~IR&D, and internal and external growth objectives at least through ~~fiscal year 2023.~~the next twelve months.

~~The Company’s~~Our cash and cash equivalent balances are generated and held in numerous locations throughout the world, including amounts held outside the United States. As of December 31, ~~2022~~2023, the Company held approximately ~~$653~~$725 million of cash, ~~and~~ cash equivalents and restricted cash outside of the United States. ~~Cash~~Generally, cash balances held outside the United States could be repatriated to the United States.

At December 31, ~~2022,~~2023, we had ~~$21~~$964 million of restricted ~~cash.~~cash, which includes $959 million at our Silicon Carbide LLC that is restricted for use by only that subsidiary.

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISKS

~~The Company is~~We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In the normal course of business, ~~the Company uses~~we use a variety of techniques and derivative financial instruments as part of ~~its~~our overall risk management strategy, which is primarily focused on its exposure in relation to the Chinese Renminbi, Euro, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, Korean Won and ~~Korean Won.~~Malaysian Ringgit. No significant changes have occurred in the techniques and instruments used.

Interest Rate Risks

As of December 31, ~~2022, the Company’s~~2023, our total borrowings include variable rate borrowings, which expose ~~the Company~~us to changes in interest rates. OnIn November ~~24,~~ 2019, ~~the Company~~we entered into an interest rate swap contract, amended on March 20, 2023, to limit the exposure of ~~its~~our variable interest rate debt by effectively converting ita portion of interest payments to fixed interest rate debt. On February 23, 2022, we entered into an interest rate cap (the “Cap”), amended on March 20, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2023. If ~~the Company~~we had not effectively hedged ~~its~~our variable rate debt, a change in the interest rate of 100 basis points on these variable rate borrowings would have resulted in additional interest expense of ~~$12~~$8 million ~~for both the three~~ and ~~six months ended December 31, 2022, respectively.~~

On February 23, 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate cap (the "Cap"), with an effective date of July 1, 2023. As the Cap is not effective until July 2023, there is no impact on variable rate borrowings from the Cap$17 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended December 31, ~~2022.~~2023.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company’s disclosure controls were designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. However, the controls have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the controls’ stated goals. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In July 2022, we completed the acquisition of Legacy Coherent. We are in the process of integrating Legacy Coherent into our systems and control environment as of December 31, 2022. We believe that we have taken the necessary steps to monitor and maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting during this integration. Other than the impact of this business acquisition, noNo changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) were implemented during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Legacy Coherent’s operations are included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the entire period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 and represented 59% of the Company’s consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2022 and 28% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

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Part II – Other Information

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company and its subsidiaries are involved from time to time in various claims, lawsuits, and regulatory proceedings incidental to its business. The resolution of each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that these matters may be resolved unfavorably to the Company. Management believes, after consulting with legal counsel, that the ultimate liabilities, if any, resulting from these legal and regulatory proceedings will not materially affect the Company’s financial condition, liquidity or results of operations.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, ~~2022,~~2023, any of which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Those risk factors are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

On December 7, 2023, Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, adopted a written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) with a duration through December 31, 2024 with respect to (x) the exercise of stock options and sale of up to 128,620 shares of underlying Company stock and (y) the additional sale of up to 65,000 Company shares.

On December 14, 2023, Walter R. Bashaw II, the Company’s President, adopted a written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) with a duration through September 5, 2024 with respect to (x) the exercise of stock options and sale of up to 3,620 shares of underlying Company stock and (y) the additional sale of up to 6,000 Company shares.

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

Incorporated herein by reference

Exhibit No.

Form

Exhibit No.

Filing Date

File No.

10.01

Investment Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2023 by and between Silicon Carbide LLC and Denso Corporation

8-K

10.1

October 10, 2023

001-39375

10.02

Investment Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2023 by and between Silicon Carbide LLC and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

8-K

10.2

October 10, 2023

001-39375

10.03

Coherent Corp. Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

10.1

November 13, 2023

001-39375

10.04

Coherent Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

8-K

10.2

November 13, 2023

001-39375

10.05*

Form of Restricted Share Unit Settled in Shares Award Agreement under the Coherent Corp. Omnibus Incentive Plan

10.06*

Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (Cash Flow; Share-Settled) under the Coherent Corp. Omnibus Incentive Plan

10.07*

Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (Relative TSR; Share-Settled) under the Coherent Corp. Omnibus Incentive Plan

10.08*

Coherent Corp. Executive Severance Plan

10.09*

Form of Participation Agreement for the Coherent Corp. Executive Severance Plan

31.01*

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.02*

Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.01*

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.02*

Certification of the Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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~~Exhibit Numbers~~

~~Form~~

~~Exhibit No.~~

~~Filing Date~~

~~File No.~~

31.01*

~~Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002~~

31.02*

~~Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002~~

32.01*

32.02*

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	Coherent Corp.
	(Registrant)

Date: February ~~8, 2023~~6, 2024	By:	/s/ Vincent D. Mattera, Jr.
		Vincent D. Mattera, Jr Chief Executive Officer

Date: February ~~8, 2023~~6, 2024	By:	/s/ ~~Mary Jane Raymond~~ Richard Martucci
		~~Mary Jane Raymond~~Richard Martucci Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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	Shares	Per Share	Total Consideration
Cash paid for merger consideration	—	—	$	5,460,808
Shares of COHR common stock issued to Legacy Coherent stockholders	22,587,885	$49.83	1,125,554
Converted Legacy Coherent RSUs attributable to pre-combination service	—	—	82,037
Payment of Legacy Coherent debt	—	—	364,544
Payment of Legacy Coherent transaction expenses	—	—	62,840
			$	7,095,783



	Preliminary Allocation as of 7/1/2022
	Previously Reported September 30, 2022		Measurement Period Adjustments (i)		As Adjusted (preliminary)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	393,324	$	—	$	393,324
Accounts receivable	270,928		—		270,928
Inventories (ii)	497,345		66,581		563,926
Prepaid and refundable income taxes (iii)	8,869		(1,592)		7,277
Prepaid and other current assets	41,467		—		41,467
Total Current Assets	1,211,933		64,989		1,276,922
Property, plant & equipment, net (iv)	424,228		16,704		440,932
Deferred income taxes (iii)	1,115		(793)		322
Other assets	102,726		—		102,726
Other intangible assets, net (v)	2,425,454		1,079,546		3,505,000
Goodwill	4,005,727		(910,633)		3,095,094
Total Assets	$	8,171,183	$	249,813	$	8,420,996
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	$	4,504	$	—	$	4,504
Accounts payable	116,754		—		116,754
Accrued compensation and benefits	60,596		—		60,596
Operating lease current liabilities	13,002		—		13,002
Accrued income taxes payable	16,936		—		16,936
Other accrued liabilities (vi)	136,042		702		136,744
Total Current Liabilities	347,834		702		348,536
Long-term debt	22,991		—		22,991
Deferred income taxes (iii)	563,824		249,674		813,498
Operating lease liabilities	43,313		—		43,313
Other liabilities (vi)	97,438		(563)		96,875
Total Liabilities	$	1,075,400	$	249,813	$	1,325,213

Preliminary aggregate acquisition consideration	$	7,095,783	$	—	$	7,095,783


	Three Months Ended December 31, 2022		Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue	$	1,370,285	$	1,191,326
Net Earnings (Loss)	101,349		(65,115)


	December 31, 2022		June 30, 2022
New Term A Facility, interest at LIBOR, as defined, plus 2.00%	$	839,375	$	—

Debt issuance costs, New Term A Facility and New Revolving Credit Facility	(20,453)		—
New Term B Facility, interest at LIBOR, as defined, plus 2.75%	2,743,000		—
Debt issuance costs, New Term B Facility	(72,802)		—
1.30% Term loan due 2024	163		—
1.00% State of Connecticut term loan due 2023	2,336		—
Facility construction loan in Germany due 2030	23,433		—
Existing Term A Facility, interest at LIBOR, as defined, plus 1.375%	—		995,363

Debt issuance costs, Existing Term A Facility and Existing Revolving Credit Facility	—		(18,396)


5.000% Senior Notes	990,000		990,000
Debt issuance costs and discount, Senior Notes	(7,308)		(7,703)
0.25% Convertible Senior Notes	—		341,501
Debt issuance costs and discount, 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes	—		(339)

Total debt	4,497,744		2,300,426
Current portion of long-term debt	(74,927)		(403,212)
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	4,422,817	$	1,897,214