Bruker EVP Munch gets new equity grants, sells 2,000 shares

BRUKER CORP (BRKR) reported multiple equity compensation and trading transactions by executive vice president Mark Munch.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BRUKER CORP (BRKR) reported multiple equity compensation and trading transactions by executive vice president Mark Munch. On August 15, 2026, he received a grant of 11,708 stock options with an exercise price of $57.70 per share, vesting in four equal annual installments, and a grant of 14,443 Restricted Stock Units that also vest in four equal annual installments. That same day, 2,984 shares of common stock were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of previously granted RSUs. On August 14, 2026, he exercised 2,000 stock options at $22.19 per share, received 2,000 shares of common stock, and sold 2,000 shares at $57.60 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 2,000 shares ($71K approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 6 txns

Insider Munch Mark

Role EXEC VP&PRES BRUKER NANO INC.

Sold 2,000 shs ($115K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $115K

Approx. exercise cost $44K

Approx. pre-tax spread $71K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Purchase) F5	11,708	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock F2	14,443	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	2,984	$57.70	$172K
Exercise	Stock Option (Right to Purchase) F4	2,000	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,000	$22.19	$44K
Sale	Common Stock F1	2,000	$57.60	$115K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Purchase) — 13,708 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 134,806 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.
2. F2. The Restricted Stock Units granted to the Reporting Person on August 15, 2026 (the "Original Grant Date") vest in equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.
3. F3. Represents shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person.
4. F4. The Stock Options granted to the Reporting Person on October 4, 2016 (the "Original Grant Date") vests on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.
5. F5. The Stock Options granted to the Reporting Person on August 15, 2026 (the "Original Grant Date") vest in equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.

Key Figures

Stock options granted: 11,708 shares Option exercise price: $57.70 per share RSUs granted: 14,443 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Stock options granted 11,708 shares Stock Options granted August 15, 2026, exercise price $57.70, expire August 15, 2036

Option exercise price $57.70 per share Exercise price of Stock Option grant on August 15, 2026

RSUs granted 14,443 shares Restricted Stock Units granted August 15, 2026, vesting over four years

Shares withheld for taxes 2,984 shares Common shares withheld at $57.70 per share to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting

Options exercised 2,000 shares Stock options exercised August 14, 2026 at $22.19 per share

Shares sold 2,000 shares Common shares sold August 14, 2026 at $57.60 per share under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Options, exercise or conversion of derivative security

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The Restricted Stock Units granted to the Reporting Person on August 15, 2026"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Stock Options financial

"The Stock Options granted to the Reporting Person on August 15, 2026"

Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"Transaction code M described as Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

FAQ

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What new stock options did Mark Munch receive from BRKR?

Mark Munch received 11,708 stock options with an exercise price of $57.70 per share. These options vest in four equal annual installments starting from August 15, 2026, and expire on August 15, 2036.

What Restricted Stock Units were granted to Mark Munch at BRKR?

Mark Munch was granted 14,443 Restricted Stock Units on August 15, 2026. According to the disclosure, these RSUs vest in equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the original grant date.

How many BRKR shares were withheld to cover Mark Munch’s taxes?

The company withheld 2,984 shares of BRKR common stock at a value of $57.70 per share. The filing states these shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to vesting of previously granted restricted stock units.

Did Mark Munch sell any BRKR shares and at what price?

Yes. On August 14, 2026, Mark Munch sold 2,000 shares of BRKR common stock at $57.60 per share. The sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the reporting person.

What option exercise did Mark Munch report for BRKR?

On August 14, 2026, he exercised 2,000 stock options with an exercise price of $22.19 per share. The exercise converted derivative securities into 2,000 shares of common stock, which were then sold the same day under a trading plan.

Were Mark Munch’s BRKR share sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing specifies the 2,000-share sale on August 14, 2026 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-arrange trades, reducing the informational significance of the transaction’s timing.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Munch Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BRUKER CORPORATION

40 MANNING ROAD

(Street)

BILLERICA MASSACHUSETTS 01821

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BRUKER CORP [ BRKR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EXEC VP&PRES BRUKER NANO INC.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/14/2026		M		2,000	A	$22.19	125,347	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		S		2,000(1)	D	$57.6	123,347	D
Common Stock	08/15/2026		A		14,443(2)	A	$0	137,790	D
Common Stock	08/15/2026		F		2,984(3)	D	$57.7	134,806	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Purchase)	$22.19	08/14/2026		M			2,000	(4)	10/04/2026	Common Stock	2,000	$0	2,000	D
Stock Option (Right to Purchase)	$57.7	08/15/2026		A		11,708		08/15/2027(5)	08/15/2036	Common Stock	11,708	$0	11,708	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.

2. The Restricted Stock Units granted to the Reporting Person on August 15, 2026 (the "Original Grant Date") vest in equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.

3. Represents shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person.

4. The Stock Options granted to the Reporting Person on October 4, 2016 (the "Original Grant Date") vests on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.

5. The Stock Options granted to the Reporting Person on August 15, 2026 (the "Original Grant Date") vest in equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the Original Grant Date.

	/s/ Michael Simone, Attorney-in-Fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)