Form 4: MKS Instruments Director, Joseph B. Donahue, Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Director Joseph B. Donahue reports acquisition and disposal of MKS Instruments common stock and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On May 7, 2024, Joseph B. Donahue, a director of MKS Instruments, Inc., reported changes in beneficial ownership.
  • Donahue acquired 1,621.797 shares of common stock.
  • Donahue also disposed of 8,871.406 shares of common stock.
  • The filing also indicates ownership of restricted stock units which vest prior to the first annual meeting of shareholders following the grant date, or 13 months after the grant date if no such meeting occurs.
  • Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of MKS Instruments common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing. The sentiment is neutral as it simply reports transactions.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard disclosures required by the SEC to provide transparency regarding the transactions of company insiders, such as directors and officers, in their company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding the transactions of a company director.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/07/2024Date of transaction involving common stock and restricted stock units.
05/08/2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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