Eric Robert Taranto - 15 Feb 2024 Form 4 Insider Report for MKS INSTRUMENTS INC (MKSI)

Role
EVP & GM, VSD
Signature
/s/ M. Kathryn Rickards, attorney-in-fact
Issuer symbol
MKSI
Transactions as of
15 Feb 2024
Net transactions value
-$206,922
Form type
4
Filing time
16 Feb 2024, 15:21:48 UTC
Previous filing
06 Feb 2024
Next filing
11 Feb 2025
SEC
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Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction MKSI Common Stock Options Exercise +775 +8.6% 9,761 15 Feb 2024 Direct F1
transaction MKSI Common Stock Options Exercise +387 +4% 10,149 15 Feb 2024 Direct F1
transaction MKSI Common Stock Options Exercise +1,118 +11% 11,267 15 Feb 2024 Direct F1
transaction MKSI Common Stock Options Exercise +804 +7.1% 12,071 15 Feb 2024 Direct F1
transaction MKSI Common Stock Options Exercise +1,764 +15% 13,835 15 Feb 2024 Direct F1
transaction MKSI Common Stock Options Exercise +914 +6.6% 14,749 15 Feb 2024 Direct F1
transaction MKSI Common Stock Tax liability $206,922 -1,694 -11% $122.15 13,055 15 Feb 2024 Direct F2

Derivative Securities (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Underlying Class Amount Exercise Price Ownership Footnotes
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Award +2,927 +22% 15,969 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 2,927 Direct F1, F3
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -775 -4.9% 15,194 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 775 Direct F1, F4
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -387 -2.5% 14,806 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 387 Direct F1, F5
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -1,118 -7.6% 13,688 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 1,118 Direct F1, F6
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -804 -5.9% 12,884 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 804 Direct F1, F7
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -1,764 -14% 11,120 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 1,764 Direct F1, F8
transaction MKSI Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise -914 -8.2% 10,206 15 Feb 2024 Common Stock 914 Direct F1, F9
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.

Explanation of Responses:

Id Content
F1 Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of MKS Instruments, Inc.
F2 These shares were withheld by MKS Instruments, Inc. to satisfy the tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of RSUs and do not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person.
F3 These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2025, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
F4 These RSUs were subject to performance criteria, the achievement of which was determined on January 21, 2022, and thereafter vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2022, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
F5 These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2022, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
F6 These RSUs were subject to performance criteria, the achievement of which was determined on February 8, 2023, and thereafter vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2023, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
F7 These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2023, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
F8 These RSUs were subject to performance criteria, the achievement of which was determined on February 5, 2024, and thereafter vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 15, 2024, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.
F9 These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on February 15, 2024, provided that if, in any vesting year, February 15th is not a business day, such vesting shall occur on the next business day.