Veeco (VECO) director Bayless awarded 2,945 restricted shares, now holds 71,580

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BAYLESS KATHLEEN A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Veeco Instruments Inc. director Kathleen A. Bayless received a grant of 2,945 shares of common stock as restricted stock compensation. The award was made at no cash cost per share in consideration of her services as a director under the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.

Following this grant, Bayless directly holds 71,580 shares of Veeco common stock. The restricted stock is subject to vesting conditions and the restrictions will lapse on the earlier of the day immediately before the company’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting or the first anniversary of the award date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BAYLESS KATHLEEN A

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,580 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 2,945 shares Price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares held after grant: 71,580 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 2,945 shares Award of common stock to director on 2026-05-08

Price per share $0.0000 per share Equity award, no cash paid by director

Shares held after grant 71,580 shares Total direct holdings following reported transaction

Vesting end point 2027 Annual Meeting / 1-year Restrictions lapse before 2027 meeting or first anniversary of award

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, Annual Meeting of stockholders, Form 4

4 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: (i) the date immediately preceding the date of the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of stockholders"

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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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 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^*

BAYLESS KATHLEEN A

(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	71,580	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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Veeco (VECO) director Kathleen Bayless report in this Form 4?

Kathleen A. Bayless reported receiving 2,945 shares of Veeco common stock as a restricted stock award. The grant was compensation for her board service and did not involve an open-market purchase or sale, reflecting routine equity-based director compensation under an existing incentive plan.

How many Veeco (VECO) shares does Kathleen Bayless hold after this transaction?

After the restricted stock grant, Kathleen A. Bayless directly holds 71,580 shares of Veeco common stock. This figure includes the newly awarded 2,945 restricted shares and reflects her total direct ownership position as reported in the Form 4 filing for this transaction.

What type of transaction is reported for Veeco (VECO) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition coded as “A,” indicating a grant or award of 2,945 restricted shares. This is a non-derivative equity grant, not an open-market trade, and represents standard stock-based compensation for a director under Veeco’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.

Are the Veeco (VECO) shares granted to Kathleen Bayless immediately vested?

The 2,945 Veeco shares granted to Kathleen Bayless are restricted and subject to vesting conditions. The restrictions lapse on the earlier of immediately before Veeco’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting or the first anniversary of the award date, tying the award to continued board service.

Was there any purchase or sale price for the Veeco (VECO) shares in this Form 4?

The reported transaction shows a price per share of $0.0000, indicating no cash payment by Kathleen Bayless. The 2,945 restricted shares were granted as compensation for her role as a director, rather than being bought or sold in the open market at a trading price.

Under which plan were the Veeco (VECO) restricted shares granted to Kathleen Bayless?

The 2,945 restricted shares were awarded pursuant to the Veeco Instruments Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan authorizes equity-based compensation, and the grant was made in consideration of Bayless’s services as a director, subject to specified time-based vesting conditions described in the Form 4 footnote.