Independent
Tenure on this board
10.2 yrs
Also a director at
Formfactor Inc (FORM)Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS)
Meeting calendar
VECO · Special meeting · Friday, February 6, 2026
Veeco Instruments Inc
11 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Five proposals are up for vote at the stockholder meetings: Veeco Merger Agreement Proposal, Veeco Compensation Proposal, Veeco Adjournment Proposal, Axcelis Share Issuance Proposal, and Axcelis Adjournment Proposal.
Market cap
$4.3B
1Y TSR
+239.0%
Board grade
A-
Record date
Dec 26, 2025
Filing
DEFM14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 6, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Veeco Merger Agreement Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the merger agreement between Veeco and Axcelis and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger of Merger Sub with Veeco, with Veeco surviving as a subsidiary of Axcelis.
- 2
Veeco Compensation Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORApprove, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will be paid or become payable to Veeco’s named executive officers that is based on or relates to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
- 3
Veeco Adjournment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORAdjourn the Veeco special meeting to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to approve the Veeco merger agreement proposal.
- 4
Axcelis Share Issuance Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the issuance of Axcelis common stock to Veeco equityholders in connection with the merger.
- 5
Axcelis Adjournment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORAdjourn the Axcelis special meeting to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to approve the Axcelis share issuance proposal.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Russell J. Low
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Jorge Titinger
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Axcelis Designee 1
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Axcelis Designee 2
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Axcelis Designee 3
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Axcelis Designee 4
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.9 yrs
Also a director at
Proto Labs Inc (PRLB)Flowserve Corp (FLS)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMR LLC | 12.0% | 7,343,570 | $249M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.9% | 6,666,834 | $226M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.7% | 4,683,726 | $159M |
| 4 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 5.7% | 3,450,662 | $117M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 2,644,633 | $90M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.1% | 2,478,686 | $84M |
| 7 | MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE | 4.0% | 2,471,801 | $84M |
| 8 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.7% | 2,260,370 | $77M |
| 9 | Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 3.6% | 2,169,509 | $73M |
| 10 | WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC | 3.5% | 2,107,647 | $71M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Veeco Instruments Inc 2026 special meeting?
- Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) holds its 2026 special shareholder meeting on Friday, February 6, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Veeco Instruments Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Veeco Instruments Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, December 26, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Veeco Instruments Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Veeco Instruments Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Veeco Instruments Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Veeco Instruments Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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