<p>Attalon, Inc., formerly the Aerospace &amp; Defense business of Coherent Corp., has launched as an independent company following its acquisition by Advent International. Attalon will focus on mission-critical optical and directed energy technologies for next-generation defense applications. The company has appointed John Bergeron as President and CEO to lead its transition and drive innovation in precision optics, directed energy, and survivability solutions. The rebranding to Attalon marks its shift from a subsidiary of Coherent Corp. to an agile, standalone defense technology leader. The company will debut its new brand and showcase its capabilities at Photonics West in San Francisco. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Coherent Corp. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: LN62314) on January 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

Coherent Corp. Sells Aerospace & Defense Unit to Advent International, Launches Attalon