Veeco (VECO) SVP sells 15,505.6 shares, retains 27,467.925
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC senior vice president of global sales and service Susan Wilkerson reported an open-market sale of 15,505.6 shares of common stock on June 11, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.56, with individual sale prices ranging from $69.45 to $69.90 per share.
After this transaction, Wilkerson directly holds 27,467.925 shares of Veeco common stock. The filing notes that she can provide full details of the number of shares sold at each separate sale price upon request to regulators, the company, or its shareholders.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 15,505.6 shares ($1,078,570)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Wilkerson Susan
Role
SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE
Sold
15,505.6 shs ($1.08M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 15,505.6 | $69.56 | $1.08M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 27,467.925 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 15,505.6 shares
Average sale price: $69.56 per share
Sale price range: $69.45–$69.90 per share
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4 metrics
Shares sold
15,505.6 shares
Open-market sale on June 11, 2026
Average sale price
$69.56 per share
Weighted average for reported trades
Sale price range
$69.45–$69.90 per share
Range of individual transaction prices
Shares held after sale
27,467.925 shares
Direct ownership following transaction
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"described as an open-market sale of common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"Reflects average weighted sale price"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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 Veeco (VECO) disclose for Susan Wilkerson?
Veeco reported that SVP of Global Sales & Service Susan Wilkerson executed an open-market sale of 15,505.6 shares of common stock on June 11, 2026, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report filed with regulators.
What does the price range in Susan Wilkerson’s Veeco (VECO) stock sale mean?
The Form 4 notes the reported $69.56 figure is a weighted average price, with actual sale prices ranging from $69.45 to $69.90 per share. Wilkerson undertakes to provide full details of shares sold at each price level upon request.
Was Susan Wilkerson’s Veeco (VECO) transaction a buy or sell?
The transaction was a sale. The Form 4 identifies the code as “S” and describes it as an open-market sale of common stock, indicating that Wilkerson disposed of shares rather than acquiring additional Veeco stock.