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Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) CEO executes planned stock sale under 10b5-1 plan

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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC (VECO) reported that CEO and director William John Miller sold a total of 200,000 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sales were executed in three tranches at weighted-average prices of $52.85, $54.07, and $54.49 per share, each representing multiple trades within stated price ranges.

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Insider Miller William John
Role CEO
Sold 200,000 shs ($10.84M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1 5,969 $52.85 $315K
Sale Common Stock F2 123,334 $54.07 $6.67M
Sale Common Stock F3 70,697 $54.49 $3.85M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 169,570 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $52.30 to $53.29 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon the request of the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
  2. F2. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $53.36 to $54.36 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon the request of the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
  3. F3. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $54.37 to $54.88 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon the request of the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Total shares sold 200,000 shares Common stock sold by CEO William John Miller on August 17, 2026
Shares sold tranche 1 5,969 shares Common stock at weighted-average price of $52.85 per share
Shares sold tranche 2 123,334 shares Common stock at weighted-average price of $54.07 per share
Shares sold tranche 3 70,697 shares Common stock at weighted-average price of $54.49 per share
Price range tranche 1 $52.30–$53.29 per share Actual sale prices underlying the $52.85 weighted-average price
Price range tranche 2 $53.36–$54.36 per share Actual sale prices underlying the $54.07 weighted-average price
Price range tranche 3 $54.37–$54.88 per share Actual sale prices underlying the $54.49 weighted-average price
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The aff_10b5_one flag indicates trades under 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.
weighted average sale price financial
"Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $52.30 to $53.29"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): details non-derivative stock sale transactions"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

What insider transaction did VECO report for CEO William John Miller on August 17, 2026?
VECO reported that CEO William John Miller sold 200,000 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026. The sales occurred in three tranches at weighted-average prices between $52.85 and $54.49 per share, according to the Form 4 filing.

At what prices were the VECO shares sold by the CEO in this Form 4?
The CEO’s VECO share sales used weighted-average prices of $52.85, $54.07, and $54.49 per share. Footnotes state actual trade prices ranged from $52.30–$54.88 across the three transaction groups.

How many VECO shares did the CEO sell in each tranche reported?
The CEO sold 5,969 VECO shares at a weighted-average price of $52.85, 123,334 shares at $54.07, and 70,697 shares at $54.49. Together, these transactions total 200,000 shares sold on August 17, 2026.

Were the August 17, 2026 VECO insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 for VECO indicates the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This means the trades followed a pre-established plan, which can limit the informational value of their timing.

Does the VECO Form 4 disclose the CEO’s remaining share holdings after these sales?
No specific post-transaction holdings are listed in this VECO Form 4; the relevant fields are blank. The filing focuses on reporting the 200,000 shares sold, their dates, prices, and the Rule 10b5-1 plan designation.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Miller William John
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC.
1 TERMINAL DRIVE
(Street)
PLAINVIEW NEW YORK 11803
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC [ VECO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026		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 Stock08/17/2026S5,969D$52.85(1)363,601D
Common Stock08/17/2026S123,334D$54.07(2)240,267D
Common Stock08/17/2026S70,697D$54.49(3)169,570D
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. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $52.30 to $53.29 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon the request of the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
2. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $53.36 to $54.36 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon the request of the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
3. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $54.37 to $54.88 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon the request of the SEC staff, the issuer or any security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
/s/ Kirk. W. Mackey, Attorney-in-Fact08/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR