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Form 4: Bruker CFO reports RSU tax withholding at ~$30.4 per share

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Herman Gerald N., Executive Vice President and CFO of Bruker Corporation, reported the withholding of vested restricted stock units to satisfy tax obligations. The Form 4 shows three withholding transactions over August 9–11, 2025: 1,846 shares on 08/09 at $30.43, 1,380 shares on 08/10 at $30.43, and 1,420 shares on 08/11 at $30.78. The company’s explanatory note states these shares were withheld to cover taxes arising from vesting of previously granted RSUs.

Following the reported transactions, the filing lists beneficial ownership declining across those dates to 79,539, then 78,159, and finally 76,739 shares held directly by the reporting person. These entries are recorded under Transaction Code F and are presented as direct ownership on the Form 4.

Positive

  • Transactions are clearly explained as tax withholding related to vested restricted stock units, providing transparency.
  • Reporting person identified with title (Executive Vice President, CFO), clarifying the filer’s role and direct ownership status.

Negative

  • Beneficial ownership decreased across the reported dates from 79,539 to 76,739 shares due to withheld RSU shares.
  • Multiple withholding events occurred over three consecutive days, creating several line items that require reconciliation for tracking ownership changes.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine tax-withholding of vested RSUs by a senior executive; procedural disclosure, not a market sale.

The reported transactions are described explicitly as shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock units, which is a common compensation-related event. The three withholdings across consecutive days total the reported amounts on 08/09/2025, 08/10/2025 and 08/11/2025 and are recorded with Transaction Code F. From a governance and disclosure standpoint, the filing meets Section 16 reporting requirements and clarifies that these were not open-market dispositions but administrative withholdings tied to compensation vesting.

TL;DR: Insider filings show routine RSU tax withholding; impact on float and executive ownership is minimal.

The Form 4 details three small withholding events totaling the stated share amounts, with per-share prices shown at $30.43 and $30.78. The filing provides the beneficiary counts after each transaction, ending at 76,739 shares directly owned. For investors, these transactions are administrative and do not indicate active selling intent; they simply document the company withholding shares to cover taxes associated with vested RSUs.

Insider Herman Gerald N
Role EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,420 $30.78 $44K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,380 $30.43 $42K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,846 $30.43 $56K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 76,739 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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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*
Herman Gerald N

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O BRUKER CORPORATION
40 MANNING ROAD

(Street)
BILLERICA MA 01821-3915

(City) (State) (Zip)
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)
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/09/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 08/09/2025 F 1,846(1) D $30.43 79,539 D
Common Stock 08/10/2025 F 1,380(1) D $30.43 78,159 D
Common Stock 08/11/2025 F 1,420(1) D $30.78 76,739 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
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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.
/s/ Michael Simone, Attorney-in-Fact 08/12/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 4 for BRKR?

The Form 4 was filed for Herman Gerald N., who is identified as Executive Vice President and CFO of Bruker Corporation.

What transactions are reported on the BRKR Form 4?

Three withholding transactions to satisfy tax obligations on vested RSUs: 1,846 shares (08/09/2025), 1,380 shares (08/10/2025), and 1,420 shares (08/11/2025).

What prices are shown for the withheld shares on the BRKR Form 4?

Per-share amounts shown in the filing are $30.43 for the first two events and $30.78 for the third event.

Did the Form 4 report open-market sales for BRKR?

No. The filing explains the shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock units, not open-market sales.

What was the reporting person’s direct beneficial ownership after the last transaction?

The filing lists direct beneficial ownership of 76,739 shares following the 08/11/2025 transaction.
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