IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION (NASDAQ:IPGP) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 9.01. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On January 23, 2019, the Board of Directors of IPG Photonics Corporation (“IPG”) increased the size of the Board to ten, and elected as a director Gregory P. Dougherty, filling the newly created seat. The election was effective January 23, 2019. Mr. Dougherty will stand for reelection at IPG’s next annual meeting of stockholders in 2019. Also, the Board appointed Mr. Dougherty to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board as well as the Compensation Committee of the Board.
A copy of IPG’s press release announcing the election of Mr. Dougherty is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 relating to Item 9.01 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
| 99.1 |
Press release of the Registrant, dated January 25, 2019 entitled “IPG Photonics Appoints Gregory P. Dougherty to Board of Directors” |
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EX-99.1 2 exhibit991-20190125xgr.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 DocumentExhibit 99.1IPG Photonics Appoints Greg Dougherty to Board of Directors Brings extensive leadership and industry experience to the Board OXFORD,…
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About IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION (NASDAQ:IPGP)
IPG Photonics Corporation is engaged in the design, development, production and distribution of fiber lasers, laser systems, fiber amplifiers and related optical components. The Company offers a line of lasers and amplifiers, which are used in materials processing, advanced communications and medical applications. The Company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and end users. The Company has sales offices in the United States, Germany, Russia, Italy, Turkey, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and India. The Company’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Germany and Russia. The Company also manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads and chillers. In addition, the Company offers laser-based systems for certain markets and applications.