Company: IPGP
Filing Date: 2025-04-07
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001111928-25-000054
Chunk: 17

Company: IPG PHOTONICS CORP
Filing Date: 2025-04-07
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 17
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 full Board would participate in the discussion and consideration of any action with a final decision to be made by the full Board. In the event of a senior executive’s departure, internal and/or external candidates could be considered for permanent appointment to a given role.

22 NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT

#### Board Roles and Responsibilities

#### Role in Ethics
All directors, officers and employees are required to abide by IPG’s Code of Business Conduct to ensure that our business is conducted in a consistently legal and ethical manner. These policies form the foundation of a comprehensive process that includes compliance with corporate policies and procedures and a Company-wide focus on uncompromising integrity in every aspect of our operations. Our Code of Business Conduct covers many topics, including antitrust and competition law, conflicts of interest, financial reporting, protection of confidential information, and compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the conduct of our business. All of our directors and employees receive bi-annual training on our Code of Business Conduct, which can be found on the investor section of our website at investor.ipgphotonics.com in the investor section under " Governance—Governance Documents ." If the Board grants any waivers from our Code of Business Conduct to any directors or executive officers, or if we amend our Code of Business Conduct, we will, if required, disclose these matters via updates on our website. Information on our website does not constitute part of this Proxy Statement.

#### Role in Stockholder Engagement
Accountability to our stockholders is an important component of the Company’s success. We recognize the value of building informed relationships with our investors that promote further transparency and accountability.

While proxy voting is one direct way to influence corporate behavior, proactive engagement with our investors can be effective and impactful. Investor views are continuously communicated to the Board and are instrumental in the development of our governance, compensation and other policies and inform our business strategy. The Board continues to seek investor input on a range of issues and practices in furtherance of enhancing long-term stockholder value.

| Publish Annual Report and Proxy Statement. Speak with investors about topics to be addressed at the annual meeting.                                               |     |                                                                                                                                                 |     | Review results of the annual meeting, governance trends and regulatory developments. Board and committees conduct self-assessments of performance and effectiveness. |
| Outreach to investors regarding our policies and practices. Consider input from investors to enhance disclosures, governance practices and compensation programs. |     | Communicate investor feedback to the Board. Board and committees use self-assessments to