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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC · May 7, 4:19 PM ET

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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC 8-K

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Veeco Instruments Holds 2026 Annual Meeting; Directors Elected, Proposals Approved

What Happened
Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) filed an 8-K on May 7, 2026 reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held that day. As of the record date there were 60,391,991 shares of common stock outstanding. All director nominees up for election were elected, the amendment to Veeco’s 2019 Stock Incentive Plan was approved, the advisory vote on executive compensation passed, and KPMG LLP was ratified as auditor.

Key Details

  • Record date shares outstanding: 60,391,991.
  • Directors elected (vote totals):
    • Kathleen A. Bayless: For 52,298,202; Withheld 481,801; Broker non-votes 3,857,802.
    • Gordon Hunter: For 51,471,239; Withheld 1,308,764; Broker non-votes 3,857,802.
    • Lena Nicolaides, Ph.D.: For 52,061,628; Withheld 718,375; Broker non-votes 3,857,802.
  • Other directors whose terms continued after the meeting: Richard A. D’Amore; Keith D. Jackson; Mary Jane Raymond; Sujeet Chand, Ph.D.; William J. Miller, Ph.D.; Thomas St. Dennis.
  • Proposal voting results:
    • Amendment to 2019 Stock Incentive Plan: For 52,097,302; Against 657,797; Abstain 24,904; Broker non-votes 3,857,802.
    • Advisory vote on executive compensation: For 52,497,685; Against 255,778; Abstain 26,540; Broker non-votes 3,857,802.
    • Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor: For 56,517,160; Against 100,344; Abstain 20,301; Broker non-votes 0.
  • The company’s proxy statement for the meeting was filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026.

Why It Matters
The meeting results confirm board continuity and shareholder approval for Veeco’s governance items. Approval of the amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan and the favorable advisory vote on executive compensation affect equity-based incentives and how management pay is viewed by shareholders. Ratifying KPMG ensures continuity in Veeco’s external audit relationship, which matters for financial reporting and oversight. These outcomes are routine but material governance signals for investors monitoring board composition, compensation practices, and audit stability.

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