Coherent Announces Agreement to Sell Materials Processing Tools Product Division to Bystronic

SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR) ("Coherent," "We," or the "Company"), a global leader in photonics, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its product division that makes and sells tools for materials processing to Bystronic, an international leader in sheet metal processing technology and innovation. Proceeds will be used to reduce debt, which will be immediately accretive to Coherent's EPS.

Based near Munich, Germany, Coherent's tools for materials processing business unit employs approximately 400 people and generates approximately $100 million in annual sales.

"We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Bystronic. This transaction is the result of our portfolio review process, and furthers our strategy to concentrate efforts on core growth markets and products," said Jim Anderson, CEO of Coherent.

Closing Conditions

We expect the transaction to close in early 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

About Coherent

Coherent is the global photonics leader. We harness photons to drive innovation. Industry leaders in the datacenter & communications and industrial markets rely on Coherent's world-leading technology to fuel their own innovation and growth.

Founded in 1971 and operating in more than 20 countries, Coherent brings the industry's broadest, deepest technology stack; unmatched supply chain resilience; and global scale to help its customers solve their toughest technology challenges. Visit our website at coherent.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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