Bruker CEO granted 71,651 options, 29,463 RSUs
BRUKER CORP (BRKR) reported equity awards and related tax withholding for President & CEO Frank H. Laukien.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BRUKER CORP (BRKR) reported equity awards and related tax withholding for President & CEO Frank H. Laukien. On August 15, 2026, he received a grant of 71,651 stock options with an exercise price of $63.47 per share, vesting in four equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. He also received 29,463 Restricted Stock Units, which vest in four equal annual installments on the same schedule. On that date, 4,760 common shares were withheld at $57.70 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of previously granted RSUs. Indirect holdings include 336,607 common shares held by a daughter.
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Insider Trade Summary
10 transactions reported
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Insider
LAUKIEN FRANK H
Role
PRESIDENT & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) F3 | 71,651 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 29,463 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 4,760 | $57.70 | $275K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Purchase) — 71,651 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 38,507,043 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,056,682 shares (Indirect, By Former Spouse);
Common Stock — 337,359 shares (Indirect, By Son);
Common Stock — 336,607 shares (Indirect, By Daughter);
Common Stock — 273,430 shares (Indirect, As UTMA Custodian for Son)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. 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.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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: 71,651 shares
Option exercise price: $63.47 per share
RSUs granted: 29,463 units
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Stock options granted
71,651 shares
Stock Option (Right to Purchase) granted on August 15, 2026
Option exercise price
$63.47 per share
Exercise price for 71,651 stock options granted August 15, 2026
RSUs granted
29,463 units
Restricted Stock Units granted August 15, 2026, vesting over four years
Shares withheld for taxes
4,760 shares
Common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $57.70 per share
Tax withholding price
$57.70 per share
Price used for shares withheld to cover tax on RSU vesting
Indirect holdings by daughter
336,607 shares
BRKR common shares indirectly owned through daughter
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Stock Options, tax withholding obligations, UTMA Custodian
4 terms
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
UTMA Custodian financial
"nature_of_ownership As UTMA Custodian for Son"
FAQ
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What stock option grant did BRKR CEO Frank H. Laukien receive on August 15, 2026?
On August 15, 2026, Frank H. Laukien received 71,651 stock options to purchase BRKR common stock at an exercise price of $63.47 per share, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant date.
How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to the BRKR CEO in this Form 4?
Frank H. Laukien was granted 29,463 Restricted Stock Units on August 15, 2026. These RSUs vest in four equal installments on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the original grant date, subject to continued service and plan terms.
How do the new equity awards to the BRKR CEO vest over time?
Both the 71,651 stock options and 29,463 RSUs granted to Frank H. Laukien on August 15, 2026 vest in four equal annual installments on each of the first through fourth anniversaries of the original grant date.
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