Veeco SVP sells 35,723 shares at $61.69 each

VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC senior vice president of global sales and service Susan Wilkerson reported an open-market sale of 35,723 shares of common stock at an average price of $61.69 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC senior vice president of global sales and service Susan Wilkerson reported an open-market sale of 35,723 shares of common stock at an average price of $61.69 per share. The filing notes that sale prices ranged from $61.18 to $62.13 per share. After the transaction, she directly holds 42,973.525 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 35,723 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Wilkerson Susan

Role SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE

Sold 35,723 shs ($2.20M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	35,723	$61.69	$2.20M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 42,973.525 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $61.18 to $62.13 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.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 35,723 shares Average sale price: $61.69 per share Sale price range: $61.18–$62.13 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 35,723 shares Open-market sale of common stock

Average sale price $61.69 per share Weighted average sale price

Sale price range $61.18–$62.13 per share Range of individual trade prices

Shares owned after sale 42,973.525 shares Direct holdings following transaction

Transactions classified as sales 1 transaction Form 4 transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average sale price, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale"

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 sale price financial

"Reflects average weighted sale price."

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.

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What insider transaction did VECO executive Susan Wilkerson report?

Susan Wilkerson reported an open-market sale of 35,723 shares of Veeco Instruments (VECO) common stock. The transaction was disclosed on a Form 4 and reflects a direct sale of shares rather than an option exercise, grant, or tax-withholding event.

At what price did VECO insider Susan Wilkerson sell shares?

The filing shows an average sale price of $61.69 per Veeco Instruments (VECO) share. A footnote explains that individual sale prices ranged from $61.18 to $62.13 per share, with full price-by-price details available on request from the issuer or SEC staff.

How many VECO shares does Susan Wilkerson own after this sale?

After the reported transaction, Susan Wilkerson directly holds 42,973.525 shares of Veeco Instruments (VECO) common stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the 35,723-share open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

Was Susan Wilkerson’s VECO transaction a buy or a sell?

The Form 4 classifies Susan Wilkerson’s transaction as a sale of common stock. It is coded as an open-market sale, meaning she disposed of 35,723 Veeco Instruments (VECO) shares rather than acquiring additional shares or exercising derivative securities.

What role does Susan Wilkerson hold at Veeco Instruments (VECO)?

Susan Wilkerson is identified as senior vice president, global sales and service at Veeco Instruments (VECO). Her role as a named officer makes her a reporting person for insider transactions, requiring disclosure of trades like this open-market sale of common stock.

Does the VECO Form 4 mention a 10b5-1 trading plan?

The provided Form 4 details Susan Wilkerson’s sale size, prices, and remaining holdings but does not reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The only footnote explains the weighted average price and offers detailed price breakdowns upon request to the issuer or SEC staff.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/27/2026 - 04:35 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wilkerson Susan

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/26/2026

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	05/26/2026		S		35,723	D	$61.69(1)	42,973.525	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. Reflects average weighted sale price. Actual sale prices ranged from $61.18 to $62.13 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-Fact	05/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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