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Veeco Instruments Inc. filings document the regulatory record for a semiconductor process equipment manufacturer serving advanced semiconductor fabrication and packaging applications. Form 8-K reports cover operating and financial results, earnings-release exhibits, material-event disclosures and capital-structure information.
Proxy and annual meeting filings describe Veeco's governance framework, director elections, shareholder voting matters, stock incentive plan proposals, auditor ratification and advisory executive-compensation votes. The filings also provide formal disclosure context for the company's common stock, board oversight, material agreements and risks tied to semiconductor equipment markets and customer demand.
KIERNAN JOHN P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Veeco Instruments senior vice president and chief financial officer John P. Kiernan filed an amended insider report to correct how a prior equity award was shown. The amendment clarifies that 42,500 restricted stock units were reported as a derivative award, each representing one share of Veeco common stock.
The RSUs were granted under the Veeco Instruments 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and vest in three equal annual installments, with vested shares delivered on each vesting date. The filing also updates the totals for common stock and unvested RSUs beneficially owned, including 103,802 common shares held indirectly through a family trust.
Miller William John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Veeco Instruments CEO William John Miller received a grant of 168,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) as equity compensation, reflected in an amended insider report. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Veeco common stock.
The RSU award was granted under the Veeco Instruments 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. Restrictions lapse on one-third of the RSUs on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, with vested shares delivered on each vesting date. After this amendment, Miller directly beneficially owns 519,570 shares of common stock and 215,834 unvested RSUs.
Veeco Instruments Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of stockholders. As of the record date, there were 60,391,991 shares of common stock outstanding, each entitled to one vote. Stockholders elected three directors: Kathleen A. Bayless, Gordon Hunter, and Lena Nicolaides, Ph.D., each receiving over 51 million votes in favor.
Investors also approved an amendment to Veeco’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, with 52,097,302 votes for and 657,797 against, and supported the advisory vote on executive compensation, with 52,497,685 votes for and 255,778 against. The appointment of KPMG LLP as Veeco’s independent registered public accounting firm was ratified with 56,517,160 votes in favor. All proposals received the required level of support.
The issuer filed a Form 144 indicating proposed sale of 100,000 shares of Common stock tied to RSUs granted 10/06/2021. The filing lists a broker Wells Fargo Clearing Services and exchange Nasdaq. The excerpt shows a prior sale by William J. Miller of 50,000 Common shares on 03/03/2026 for $1,580,040.07.
Veeco Instruments reports that FMR LLC beneficially owned 9,072,438.67 shares of Common Stock, representing 15.0% of the class as of the filing. The amendment states FMR LLC has sole dispositive power for 9,072,438.67 shares and sole voting power of 9,041,058.95 shares. The filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment executed under a power of attorney.
Veeco Instruments reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $158.3 million, down 5% from a year earlier, and a small net loss of $0.3 million versus prior net income of $11.9 million. Gross margin narrowed as mix and logistics costs weighed on profitability.
Semiconductor revenue was $109.0 million, or 69% of total, down 12%, driven by a 72% drop in China sales to $20.0 million, partly offset by 51% growth in Rest of APAC to $90.4 million. Compound Semiconductor and Data Storage grew 31% and 52%, respectively, helped by AI and data-center demand.
Veeco ended the quarter with $383.3 million in cash and short-term investments, $230.0 million principal of 2.875% convertible notes due 2029, and an undrawn $250 million revolving credit facility. The all-stock merger with Axcelis Technologies has been approved by both sets of shareholders and awaits final Chinese regulatory approval, with closing expected in the second half of 2026.
Veeco Instruments Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results showing lower sales and earnings but highlighted strong demand tied to AI and high-performance computing. GAAP revenue was $158.3 million versus $167.3 million a year earlier, with a GAAP net loss of $0.3 million compared with net income of $11.9 million. Gross margin declined to 35.3% from 40.9%, reflecting higher costs and $2.0 million of merger expenses.
On a Non-GAAP basis, operating income was $8.6 million and net income $8.9 million, down from $24.3 million and $22.2 million in Q1 2025, with Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.14 versus $0.37. Management cited a “transformational” industry period driven by AI data centers and silicon photonics and reaffirmed guidance, targeting 2026 net sales of $740–$800 million and Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.50–$1.85, with Q2 2026 net sales of $170–$190 million and Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.20–$0.32.
Veeco Instruments Inc reports that Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 3,094,265 shares of Common Stock, equal to 5.12% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filer discloses sole voting power for 449,632 shares and sole dispositive power for 3,094,265 shares.
Axcelis provides an internal update on the proposed merger with Veeco. The company restates that a Form S-4 registration statement was filed and declared effective on December 31, 2025, and that a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus was filed and mailed on or about December 31, 2025. The communication to employees dated April 29, 2026 summarizes preparatory activities and reiterates the risks and forward-looking nature of statements tied to regulatory approvals, integration, and expected synergies.
Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 4,706,562 shares of Veeco Instruments Inc. Common Stock, representing 7.79% of the class as reported on the Schedule 13G. Vanguard reports sole dispositive power over 4,706,562 shares and sole voting power over 22,836 shares. The filing states these holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and client accounts overseen by related Vanguard affiliates.