Veeco Instruments (VECO) director awarded 2,945 restricted shares in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

JACKSON KEITH D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Veeco Instruments director Keith D. Jackson received an equity award of 2,945 shares of restricted common stock. The shares were granted at no cash cost as consideration for his services as a director under the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.

Following this grant, Jackson directly holds 86,154 shares of Veeco common stock. The restrictions on the awarded shares will lapse on the earlier of the date immediately preceding Veeco’s 2027 Annual Meeting of stockholders or the first anniversary of the award date.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine director equity grant modestly increases Veeco board member’s holdings.

Director Keith D. Jackson was granted 2,945 shares of restricted common stock for his board service, with no cash paid per share. This is a standard equity-based compensation practice under the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.

The award raises his direct holdings to 86,154 shares, indicating ongoing alignment with shareholders through equity ownership. The restrictions will lapse either just before the 2027 Annual Meeting or on the first anniversary of the award, creating a clear near-term vesting horizon tied to his continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider JACKSON KEITH D

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,945	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 86,154 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 2,945 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Total shares after grant: 86,154 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted shares granted 2,945 shares Restricted common stock award to director Keith D. Jackson

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Equity award granted as compensation, no cash paid

Total shares after grant 86,154 shares Direct holdings of Keith D. Jackson following the award

Plan year 2019 Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan

Reference year for meeting 2027 Restrictions lapse by the 2027 Annual Meeting or earlier

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, Annual Meeting of stockholders

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"These shares were awarded as restricted stock pursuant to the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2019 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan in consideration of services as a director"

Annual Meeting of stockholders financial

"shall lapse on the earlier to occur of the date immediately preceding the date of the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of stockholders"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

JACKSON KEITH D

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/08/2026		A		2,945(1)	A	$0	86,154	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. These shares were awarded as restricted stock pursuant to the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan in consideration of services as a director. These shares are subject to certain restrictions which shall lapse on the earlier to occur of: (i) the date immediately preceding the date of the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of stockholders and (ii) the first anniversary of the award date.

	/s/ Kirk W. Mackey, Attorney-in-Fact	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Veeco Instruments (VECO) disclose for director Keith D. Jackson?

Veeco Instruments reported that director Keith D. Jackson received 2,945 shares of restricted common stock as an equity award. The shares were granted as consideration for his board service under the company’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing his direct holdings to 86,154 shares.

How many Veeco Instruments (VECO) shares does Keith D. Jackson hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Keith D. Jackson directly holds 86,154 shares of Veeco Instruments common stock. This total includes the new 2,945 restricted shares awarded for his director services, reflecting his ongoing equity stake and alignment with the company’s long-term performance.

What type of shares did Keith D. Jackson receive from Veeco Instruments (VECO)?

Keith D. Jackson received restricted common stock from Veeco Instruments, totaling 2,945 shares. These shares were granted under the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan as compensation for his role as a director and are subject to specified vesting restrictions over time.

When do the restrictions on Keith D. Jackson’s Veeco (VECO) restricted stock award lapse?

The restrictions on the 2,945 restricted shares granted to Keith D. Jackson lapse on the earlier of two dates: immediately before Veeco’s 2027 Annual Meeting of stockholders, or the first anniversary of the award date, tying vesting to both time and governance milestones.

Did Keith D. Jackson pay cash for the new Veeco Instruments (VECO) shares reported on Form 4?

No, Keith D. Jackson did not pay cash for these Veeco shares. The 2,945 restricted common shares were granted at a reported price of $0.0000 per share as an equity award for his services as a director, rather than as a market purchase.