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Coherent COHRThe company said CEO Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr. informed the board on February 17, 2024 of his intent to retire as CEO following the appointment of his successor or otherwise at the end of calendar 2024. The company said Dr. Mattera's intention to retire does not reflect a dispute or disagreement with the company.
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AI summaryThe company said CEO Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr. informed the board on February 17, 2024 of his intent to retire as CEO following the appointment of his successor or otherwise at the end of calendar 2024. The company said Dr. Mattera's intention to retire does not reflect a dispute or disagreement with the company.
The company said the board has retained a leading executive search firm to immediately begin a comprehensive search process, which includes evaluating internal and external candidates. It said a board sub-committee is overseeing the search.
The company said Dr. Mattera will continue to serve as CEO and board chair until a new CEO starts work. He may elect to end his service as CEO on December 31, 2024 if a new CEO has not started work or accepted the position by November 15, 2024.
Under the Letter Agreement, the company said Dr. Mattera's annual cash incentive for fiscal year 2024 will be no less than the target amount. It also said that when the CEO Service Period ends, his departure will be treated as a termination for "Good Reason" under the Employment Agreement, entitling him to severance benefits.
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CEO retirement notice given on February 17, 2024
The company said CEO Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr. informed the board on February 17, 2024 of his intent to retire as CEO following the appointment of his successor or otherwise at the end of calendar 2024. The company said Dr. Mattera's intention to retire does not reflect a dispute or disagreement with the company.
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Search process for successor CEO
The company said the board has retained a leading executive search firm to immediately begin a comprehensive search process, which includes evaluating internal and external candidates. It said a board sub-committee is overseeing the search.
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Key terms of CEO Succession and Retirement Agreement
The company said Dr. Mattera will continue to serve as CEO and board chair until a new CEO starts work. He may elect to end his service as CEO on December 31, 2024 if a new CEO has not started work or accepted the position by November 15, 2024.
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Compensation during service and retirement benefits
Under the Letter Agreement, the company said Dr. Mattera's annual cash incentive for fiscal year 2024 will be no less than the target amount. It also said that when the CEO Service Period ends, his departure will be treated as a termination for "Good Reason" under the Employment Agreement, entitling him to severance benefits.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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