Form 4: MKS Instruments Executive Acquires Restricted Stock Units

Eric Robert Taranto, an EVP & GM at MKS Instruments, reported the acquisition of restricted stock units that vest over three years.

Summary

• Eric Robert Taranto, an Executive Vice President and General Manager at MKS Instruments, Inc., filed a Form 4.
• The filing reports the acquisition of 1,044.913 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on February 10, 2025.
• These RSUs are subject to performance criteria that were determined on February 10, 2025.
• The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2025, or the next business day if February 15th is not a business day.
• Following the reported transaction, Taranto beneficially owns 11,251.405 shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral regulatory filing. It doesn't convey any specific positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance or prospects.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, common for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the compensation and equity ownership of company executives.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transaction increases the executive's alignment with shareholder interests through equity ownership.

Key Dates

Keywords

MKS Instruments, MKSI, Form 4, Insider Trading, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Executive Compensation, Beneficial Ownership, Eric Robert Taranto