Taranto Eric Robert 4

What Happened
Eric Robert Taranto, EVP & GM, VSD at MKS Inc. (MKSI), reported a sale of 1,452.73 shares on 2026-02-20. The shares were sold at $247.55 each for total gross proceeds of $359,623. The filing lists the transaction as an open market or private sale (code S), which is a disposition rather than a purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-20
• Price per share: $247.55
• Shares sold: 1,452.73
• Total proceeds: $359,623 (gross)
• Reported method: Open market or private sale (Form 4 sale code S)
• Filing date: 2026-02-23 — filing appears timely (filed within the SEC’s reporting window)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided summary of the filing
• Footnotes/plan disclosures: None disclosed in the provided data (no 10b5-1 plan or tax-withholding annotation noted)

Context: Insider sales are common and can reflect routine needs (diversification, taxes, personal liquidity) rather than a judgment on company fundamentals. Purchases typically carry stronger signals about insider confidence. For full details (including post-transaction holdings and any footnotes), retail investors should review the complete Form 4 filing (Accession No. 0001049502-26-000042) and monitor additional insider activity.