John P Kiernan
CIK 1251708 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: June 21, 2005 · Latest: June 21, 2005
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Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2026 | VECO | S | 20,256 | $50.42 | $1,021,308 | 83,546 Indirect | -19.51% | Disposed | -5.5% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | VECO | S | 10,236 | $51.29 | $525,004 | 73,310 Indirect | -12.25% | Disposed | -7.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | VECO | S | 2,100 | $52.50 | $110,250 | 71,210 Indirect | -2.86% | Disposed | -9.3% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | VECO | S | 800 | $53.44 | $42,752 | 70,410 Indirect | -1.12% | Disposed | -10.9% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | VECO | S | 1,608 | $54.28 | $87,282 | 68,802 Indirect | -2.28% | Disposed | -12.2% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Jan. 10, 2025 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $27.63 | $69,075 | 75,142 Indirect | -3.22% | Disposed | 72.4% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Dec. 10, 2024 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $28.80 | $72,000 | 77,642 Indirect | -3.12% | Disposed | 65.4% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 11, 2024 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $28.67 | $71,675 | 80,142 Indirect | -3.03% | Disposed | 66.2% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Oct. 10, 2024 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $32.63 | $81,575 | 82,642 Indirect | -2.94% | Disposed | 46.0% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Sept. 10, 2024 | VECO | S | 2,500 | $29.04 | $72,600 | 85,142 Indirect | -2.85% | Disposed | 64.0% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $36.48 | $91,200 | 87,642 Indirect | -2.77% | Disposed | 30.6% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| July 10, 2024 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $48.46 | $121,150 | 94,809 Indirect | -2.57% | Disposed | -1.7% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| June 10, 2024 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,500 | $43.39 | $108,475 | 2,167 Direct | -53.57% | Disposed | 9.8% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Dec. 19, 2023 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 4,075 | $31.04 | $126,488 | 65,459 Indirect | -5.86% | Disposed | 53.5% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 8,486 | $31.04 | $263,405 | 69,534 Indirect | -10.88% | Disposed | 53.5% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Dec. 15, 2023 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 2,439 | $31.08 | $75,804 | 78,020 Indirect | -3.03% | Disposed | 53.3% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| Nov. 27, 2023 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 15,000 | $29.02 | $435,300 | 80,459 Indirect | -15.71% | Disposed | 64.2% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| May 11, 2022 | VECO | P | 5,000 | $20.79 | $103,950 | 89,158 Direct | +5.94% | Acquired | 129.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
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P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (4,083) | $0.00 | — | 4,083 | Disposed |
| March 16, 2026 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (4,666) | $0.00 | — | 4,666 | Disposed |
| March 13, 2026 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (3,150) | $0.00 | — | 3,150 | Disposed |
| March 10, 2026 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (42,500) | — | — | 42,500 | Acquired |
| March 14, 2024 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (12,250) | — | — | 12,250 | Acquired |
| March 14, 2024 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (22,750) | — | — | 22,750 | Acquired |
| March 13, 2024 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (3,150) | $0.00 | — | 3,150 | Disposed |
| March 13, 2023 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (9,450) | — | — | 9,450 | Acquired |
| March 13, 2023 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit | common stock (17,550) | — | — | 17,550 | Acquired |
| March 17, 2022 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 26,000 | Acquired |
| Aug. 3, 2020 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 1,760 | Disposed |
| May 7, 2020 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (3,240) | $0.00 | — | 3,240 | Disposed |
| Feb. 6, 2020 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (453) | $0.00 | — | 453 | Disposed |
| Aug. 5, 2019 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (850) | $0.00 | — | 850 | Disposed |
| Aug. 5, 2019 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (850) | $0.00 | — | 850 | Disposed |
| June 14, 2019 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (3,662) | $0.00 | — | 3,662 | Disposed |
| Feb. 21, 2019 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (585) | $0.00 | — | 585 | Disposed |
| Feb. 6, 2019 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (1,107) | $0.00 | — | 1,107 | Disposed |
| March 14, 2018 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 5,164 | Acquired |
| Feb. 21, 2018 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (975) | $0.00 | — | 975 | Disposed |
| July 10, 2017 | VECO | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Common Stock (1,996) | $0.00 | — | 1,996 | Disposed |
| June 16, 2017 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 3,520 | Acquired |
| June 14, 2016 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 4,240 | Acquired |
| June 14, 2016 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 6,220 | Acquired |
| June 14, 2016 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | Common Stock | $0.00 | — | 6,480 | Acquired |
| June 12, 2015 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit | common stock | $0.00 | — | 3,400 | Acquired |
| June 12, 2014 | VECO | Restricted Stock Unit [F4] | common stock (3,120) | $0.00 | — | 3,120 | Acquired |
| June 12, 2014 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (4,620) | $32.67 | June 11, 2021 | 4,620 | Acquired |
| Feb. 21, 2014 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (4,584) | $12.36 | June 28, 2016 | 4,584 | Disposed |
| Feb. 21, 2014 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (4,584) | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 4,584 | Disposed |
| Dec. 13, 2013 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (8,000) | $30.47 | Dec. 12, 2013 | 8,000 | Acquired |
| May 25, 2012 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchae) | common stock (18,500) | $33.00 | May 24, 2022 | 18,500 | Acquired |
| June 30, 2011 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (4,583) | $12.36 | June 28, 2016 | 4,583 | Disposed |
| June 13, 2011 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (5,866) | $34.13 | June 10, 2020 | 5,866 | Disposed |
| June 13, 2011 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (8,334) | $17.48 | June 11, 2015 | 8,334 | Disposed |
| June 9, 2011 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (7,000) | $51.70 | June 8, 2021 | 7,000 | Acquired |
| May 18, 2011 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (4,583) | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 4,583 | Disposed |
| June 29, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (4,583) | $12.36 | June 28, 2016 | 4,583 | Disposed |
| June 18, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (1,667) | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 1,667 | Disposed |
| June 18, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (8,333) | $17.48 | June 11, 2015 | 8,333 | Disposed |
| June 11, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (17,600) | $34.13 | June 10, 2020 | 17,600 | Acquired |
| June 8, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (833) | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 833 | Disposed |
| May 18, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (4,583) | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 4,583 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (2,500) | $23.61 | June 8, 2013 | 2,500 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (7,500) | $16.56 | June 16, 2012 | 7,500 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (833) | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 833 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (15,000) | $21.36 | July 27, 2011 | 15,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 12, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (5,000) | $21.36 | July 27, 2011 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (2,500) | $23.61 | June 8, 2013 | 2,500 | Disposed |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (10,000) | $21.36 | July 27, 2011 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (8,333) | $17.48 | June 11, 2015 | 8,333 | Disposed |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (1,667) | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 1,667 | Disposed |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock (7,500) | $16.56 | June 16, 2012 | 7,500 | Disposed |
| Sept. 9, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (10,000) | $15.48 | March 31, 2010 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| June 29, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (13,750) | $12.36 | June 28, 2016 | 13,750 | Acquired |
| May 18, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (13,750) | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 13,750 | Acquired |
| May 18, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (13,750) | $8.82 | May 17, 2006 | 13,750 | Acquired |
| June 12, 2008 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (25,000) | $17.48 | June 11, 2015 | 25,000 | Acquired |
| June 8, 2007 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (5,000) | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 5,000 | Acquired |
| June 9, 2006 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock (5,000) | $23.61 | June 8, 2013 | 5,000 | Acquired |
| May 5, 2006 | VECO | Employee Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | Common Stock (10,000) | $15.48 | March 31, 2010 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| June 17, 2005 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | Common Stock (15,000) | $16.56 | June 16, 2012 | 15,000 | Acquired |
| July 28, 2004 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock (30,000) | $21.36 | July 27, 2011 | 30,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 10, 2004 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | Common Stock (8,333) | $21.68 | June 24, 2009 | 8,333 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2004 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | Common Stock (5,000) | $24.00 | June 14, 2008 | 5,000 | Disposed |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $315,664 | — | $169,312 | — | — | — | $19,222 | $504,198 |
| 2017 | $300,000 | — | $200,445 | — | $133,965 | — | $18,922 | $653,332 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.