Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) director trims stake with 1,400-share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Veeco Instruments director Thomas St. Dennis reported an open-market sale of common stock. On May 11, 2026, he sold 1,400 shares of Veeco Instruments common stock at $61.93 per share. After this transaction, he continues to directly hold 61,697 shares, indicating he retained a substantially larger position in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,400 shares ($86,702)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider St Dennis Thomas

Role null

Sold 1,400 shs ($87K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,400	$61.93	$87K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 61,697 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,400 shares Sale price: $61.93 per share Shares held after transaction: 61,697 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 1,400 shares Open-market sale of common stock on May 11, 2026

Sale price $61.93 per share Price for 1,400 Veeco common shares sold

Shares held after transaction 61,697 shares Direct holdings of Thomas St. Dennis after sale

Sell transactions 1 transaction Net-sell activity in this Form 4

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transaction"

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative" for the common stock sale"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): insider transaction summary"

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.

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

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^*

St Dennis Thomas

(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)
05/11/2026

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	05/11/2026		S		1,400	D	$61.93	61,697	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:

	/s/ Kirk W. Mackey, Attorney-in-Fact	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Veeco Instruments (VECO) report?

Veeco Instruments reported that director Thomas St. Dennis sold 1,400 shares of common stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at $61.93 per share, and the filing shows his updated direct holdings after the sale.

How many Veeco (VECO) shares did Thomas St. Dennis sell and at what price?

Thomas St. Dennis sold 1,400 shares of Veeco Instruments common stock at $61.93 per share. The transaction was classified as an open-market sale of non-derivative common stock according to the Form 4 filing.

How many Veeco Instruments (VECO) shares does Thomas St. Dennis hold after the sale?

Following the reported sale, Thomas St. Dennis directly holds 61,697 shares of Veeco Instruments common stock. This post-transaction figure comes from the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct ownership after selling 1,400 shares.

Was the Veeco (VECO) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The Veeco Instruments insider transaction was a sell. The Form 4 lists transaction code “S” and describes it as an open-market sale of 1,400 shares of common stock by director Thomas St. Dennis at $61.93 per share.

Did the Veeco Instruments (VECO) Form 4 include any derivative transactions?

The Form 4 did not show any derivative transactions. All reported activity involved non-derivative common stock, with one open-market sale of 1,400 shares and no remaining derivative positions listed in the derivative summary section.