MKS Inc (MKSI) EVP reports RSU grant, conversions and tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MKS Inc EVP, GC & Secretary Kathleen Flaherty Burke reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock. On February 17, 2026, she received a grant of 3,327.755 RSUs, each representing the contingent right to one share of MKS common stock.
On the same date, several RSU awards were exercised or converted, increasing her directly held common stock through multiple transactions labeled as derivative exercises. Following these transactions, she directly owned 63,366.283 shares of common stock and 27,335.120 RSUs.
The filing also shows a disposition of 5,317.798 shares of common stock at a price of $260.7400 per share. According to the disclosure, these shares were withheld by MKS Inc. solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations triggered by RSU vesting and do not represent a discretionary trade by the executive.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
12,206.134 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
14 txns
Insider
Burke Kathleen Flaherty
Role
EVP, GC & Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,327.755 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,450.859 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,787.735 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 562.54 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,576 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,336 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,493 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,450.859 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,787.735 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 562.54 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,576 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,336 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,493 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 5,317.798 | $260.74 | $1.39M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 27,335.12 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 54,611.008 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of MKS Inc. These shares were withheld by MKS Inc. to satisfy the tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of RSUs and do not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2027, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day. These RSUs were subject to performance criteria, the achievement of which was determined on February 5, 2024, and thereafter vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2024, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2024, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day. These RSUs were subject to performance criteria, the achievement of which was determined on February 10, 2025, and thereafter vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2025, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2025, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day. These RSUs were subject to performance criteria, the achievement of which was determined on February 8, 2026, and thereafter vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2026, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2026, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
FAQ
What insider transactions did MKS Inc (MKSI) report for Kathleen Flaherty Burke?
MKS Inc reported that EVP, GC & Secretary Kathleen Flaherty Burke received a grant of 3,327.755 RSUs and exercised multiple RSU awards into common stock. The filing also shows shares withheld to cover tax obligations from RSU vesting.
How many restricted stock units did the MKS Inc (MKSI) executive receive in this Form 4?
The executive received 3,327.755 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of MKS Inc common stock, subject to future vesting conditions and continued service or performance criteria as described in the accompanying footnotes.
What are the executive’s reported MKS Inc (MKSI) holdings after these Form 4 transactions?
After the reported transactions, the executive directly held 63,366.283 shares of MKS Inc common stock and 27,335.120 restricted stock units. These positions reflect both newly granted RSUs and shares received from RSU vesting and derivative exercises on February 17, 2026.
How do the MKS Inc (MKSI) RSU awards for the executive vest over time?
The footnotes explain that various RSU grants vest in three equal annual installments starting on February 15 in specified years. Some grants were subject to performance criteria determined on dates in 2024, 2025, and 2026, then vest annually, typically on or after February 15.
What does the tax-withholding disposition mean in the MKS Inc (MKSI) Form 4?
The tax-withholding disposition labeled with transaction code “F” reflects shares delivered to MKS Inc to pay tax liabilities from RSU vesting. The company clarifies that these withheld shares do not constitute a discretionary trade or investment decision by the reporting executive.