Manulife affiliates report ownership of 3,195,268 Veeco shares (5.48%)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Manulife and its investment-management subsidiaries reported beneficial ownership stakes in Veeco Instruments common stock. Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC holds 3,195,268 shares, representing 5.48% of the 58,292,152 shares outstanding cited in the filing. Manulife Investment Management Limited holds 19,763 shares (about 0.03%), and through its parent-subsidiary relationship, Manulife Financial Corporation may be deemed to beneficially own these holdings.

The Schedule 13G/A clarifies voting and dispositive powers: the reporting entities state sole voting and sole dispositive power over the shares listed. The filing is a disclosure of institutional ownership crossing the 5% threshold by MIM (US) and documents the corporate and regulatory identities of the reporting persons.

Positive

• MIM (US) disclosed a material 5.48% ownership in Veeco, holding 3,195,268 shares
• Full disclosure of voting and dispositive power (sole voting and sole dispositive power stated) increases governance transparency
• Filing identifies corporate structure—MIM (US), MIML, and parent MFC—clarifying beneficial-ownership relationships

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: An institutional investor disclosed a material 5.48% stake in Veeco, a notable ownership disclosure but not an operational development.

The filing shows MIM (US) holds 3,195,268 shares (5.48%), which exceeds the 5% Schedule 13G reporting threshold and may affect perceptions of institutional interest and potential shareholder engagement. The report indicates sole voting and dispositive power for the listed shares, which is relevant to governance and voting outcomes on major matters. This disclosure is informational; it does not indicate any change in control or strategic action by the holder.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The filing documents clear ownership and voting authority by Manulife affiliates, useful for governance transparency.

The Schedule 13G/A identifies the reporting entities, their jurisdictions (Canada for MFC/MIML; Delaware for MIM (US)), and the precise share counts and percentages. Notably, the parent-subsidiary relationship means MFC may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by subsidiaries. The filing also includes a certification regarding the comparability of foreign regulatory schemes, which is standard when non-U.S. institutions report under these rules.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Veeco Instruments Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

922417100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922417100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Manulife Financial Corporation

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922417100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Manulife Investment Management Limited

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 19,763.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 19,763.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

19,763.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.03 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

FI

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 922417100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,195,268.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,195,268.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,195,268.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.48 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Veeco Instruments Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1 Terminal Drive, Plainview, NY 11803, United States
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") and MFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC ("MIM (US)") and Manulife Investment Management Limited ("MIML")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The principal business offices of MFC and MIML are located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4W 1E5. The principal business office of MIM (US) is located at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)	Citizenship: MFC and MIML are organized and exist under the laws of Canada. MIM (US) is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 922417100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
	FI
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 3,195,268 shares of Common Stock and MIML has beneficial ownership of 19,736 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US) and MIML, MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)	Percent of class: Of the 58,292,152 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, according to the Form 10-Q filed by the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2025, MIM (US) held 5.48% and MIML held 0.03%.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Incorporated by reference to Item 5 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: Incorporated by reference to Item 6 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Incorporated by reference to Item 7 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Incorporated by reference to Item 8 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Items 3 and 4 above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.	Certifications:
	By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to MIML is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Manulife Financial Corporation

Signature:	/s/ Graham Miller
Name/Title:	Graham Miller / Agent*
Date:	08/06/2025

Manulife Investment Management Limited

Signature:	/s/ Warren Rudick
Name/Title:	Warren Rudick / General Counsel
Date:	08/11/2025

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC

Signature:	/s/ Paul M. Donahue
Name/Title:	Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	08/08/2025

Comments accompanying signature: *Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018 included as Exhibit A to Schedule 13F- NT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Manulife Financial Corporation on January 29, 2018. The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature. NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent. Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

FAQ

How many Veeco (VECO) shares does Manulife Investment Management (US) own?

The filing reports 3,195,268 shares held by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, representing 5.48% of the class.

What percentage of VECO does Manulife Investment Management Limited hold?

Manulife Investment Management Limited holds 19,763 shares, or approximately 0.03% of Veeco's outstanding common stock.

Does Manulife Financial Corporation have beneficial ownership of the reported shares?

Yes. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to the reporting subsidiaries, Manulife Financial Corporation may be deemed to beneficially own the shares disclosed.

What total number of Veeco shares outstanding is cited in the filing?

The filing cites 58,292,152 shares outstanding (as referenced in the issuer's SEC filing).

What voting and disposition rights are reported for the Manulife holdings?

The reporting persons state sole voting power and sole dispositive power for the shares listed on their respective cover-page items.