Form 4: MKS Instruments CEO John Lee Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


MKS Instruments' CEO, John Tseng-Chung Lee, reports the acquisition and disposal of common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) related to vesting and tax obligations.

Summary

  • John Tseng-Chung Lee, the President and CEO of MKS Instruments, Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's securities.
  • On February 18, 2025, Lee acquired and disposed of common stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • The transactions involved the vesting of RSUs and the subsequent withholding of shares to cover tax obligations.
  • Lee directly owns 147,117.4357 shares of MKS Instruments common stock following the reported transactions.
  • He also holds 90,155.622 RSUs after the transactions.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral report on stock transactions related to executive compensation. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as they primarily reflect internal compensation mechanisms.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 8, 2023Achievement of performance criteria determined for some RSUs.
February 15, 2023Commencement of vesting for some RSUs in three equal annual installments.
February 5, 2024Achievement of performance criteria determined for some RSUs.
February 15, 2024Commencement of vesting for some RSUs in three equal annual installments.
February 10, 2025Achievement of performance criteria determined for some RSUs.
February 15, 2025Commencement of vesting for some RSUs in three equal annual installments.
February 18, 2025Date of the reported transactions involving common stock and RSUs.
February 19, 2025Date of the Form 4 filing.
February 15, 2026Commencement of vesting for some RSUs in three equal annual installments.

Keywords

MKS Instruments, MKSI, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, John Tseng-Chung Lee, CEO, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Stock Transactions, Vesting

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