Veeco Instruments (VECO) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of three directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting, with nominees Kathleen A. Bayless, Gordon Hunter, and Lena Nicolaides, Ph.D. recommended for election.

• Approval sought for an amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing authorized shares by 3,500,000.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers is on the agenda.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 is proposed.

• Other business matters may be considered as appropriate at the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Shareholders are asked to elect three directors, each to serve a term ending at the 2029 Annual Meeting.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• A non-binding advisory vote will be held regarding the compensation of named executive officers.