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Director Peter Cannone of MKS (MKSI) awarded 781.959 restricted stock units

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CANNONE PETER III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MKS Inc director Peter Cannone III reported an equity award on Form 4. He received 781.959 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of MKS common stock. These units vest in full just before the first annual shareholder meeting following the grant. After this award, he directly holds 9,144.039 shares of common stock.

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Insider CANNONE PETER III
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 781.959 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,144.039 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These restricted stock units become fully vested on the day prior to the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant (or if no such meeting is held within 13 months after the date of grant, on the 13 month anniversary of the date of grant). Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of MKS Inc.
RSUs granted 781.959 restricted stock units Equity award to director Peter Cannone III
Post-award holdings 9,144.039 shares Common stock held directly after transaction
Grant price $0.0000 per share Stated transaction price for awarded units
Vesting timing Day prior to first annual meeting after grant Full vesting trigger for RSUs
Alternative vesting date 13-month anniversary of grant If no annual meeting within 13 months
restricted stock units financial
"These restricted stock units become fully vested on the day prior to the first annual meeting of shareholders..."
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.
annual meeting of shareholders financial
"become fully vested on the day prior to the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant..."
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock..."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
CANNONE PETER III

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MKS INC.
2 TECH DRIVE

(Street)
ANDOVER MASSACHUSETTS 01810

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MKS INC [ MKSI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/11/2026A(1)781.959A(2)9,144.039D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. These restricted stock units become fully vested on the day prior to the first annual meeting of shareholders following the date of grant (or if no such meeting is held within 13 months after the date of grant, on the 13 month anniversary of the date of grant).
2. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of MKS Inc.
/s/ M. Kathryn Rickards, attorney-in-fact05/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did MKS Inc (MKSI) director Peter Cannone III report?

Director Peter Cannone III reported an equity award on Form 4. He received 781.959 restricted stock units, each tied to one MKS common share, increasing his direct holdings to 9,144.039 shares after the grant.

How many restricted stock units did Peter Cannone III receive from MKS Inc (MKSI)?

Peter Cannone III received 781.959 restricted stock units from MKS Inc. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of common stock, granted at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as part of his director compensation.

When do Peter Cannone III’s MKS Inc restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units become fully vested the day before the first annual meeting of shareholders after the grant date. If no meeting occurs within 13 months, they vest on the 13‑month anniversary of the grant date, according to the award terms.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the MKS Inc (MKSI) Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of MKS Inc common stock. This means the director does not receive the shares immediately but gains them once the vesting conditions described in the award are satisfied.

What are Peter Cannone III’s MKS Inc share holdings after this Form 4 award?

Following the reported grant, Peter Cannone III directly holds 9,144.039 shares of MKS Inc common stock. This total reflects his position after adding the 781.959 restricted stock units reported as an acquisition of common stock in the filing.