Robert P Oates
First SEC filing: Aug. 1, 2005 · Latest: Aug. 1, 2005
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Insider transactions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2011 | VECO | A | 6,000 | $51.70 | $310,200 | 6,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 11.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 9, 2011 | VECO | A | 3,100 | · | · | 23,913 Direct | +14.89% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 18, 2011 | VECO | F | 1,208 | $51.64 | $62,381 | 20,813 Direct | -5.49% | Disposed | 11.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 17, 2010 | VECO | S | 16,242 | $42.07 | $683,301 | 22,021 Direct | -42.45% | Disposed | 36.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | M | 6,500 | · | · | 13,500 Direct | -32.50% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | M | 5,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | M | 5,904 | · | · | 13,500 Direct | -30.43% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 17,404 | $35.00 | $609,140 | 38,263 Direct | -31.26% | Disposed | 63.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | M | 5,000 | $18.11 | $90,550 | 55,667 Direct | +9.87% | Acquired | 216.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | M | 6,500 | $12.36 | $80,340 | 50,667 Direct | +14.72% | Acquired | 364.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | M | 5,904 | $8.82 | $52,073 | 44,167 Direct | +15.43% | Acquired | 550.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | M | 35,000 | $17.48 | $611,800 | 73,263 Direct | +91.47% | Acquired | 228.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | M | 596 | $8.82 | $5,257 | 73,859 Direct | +0.81% | Acquired | 550.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 35,596 | $35.00 | $1,245,860 | 38,263 Direct | -48.19% | Disposed | 63.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | M | 596 | · | · | 19,404 Direct | -2.98% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | M | 35,000 | · | · | 18,000 Direct | -66.04% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 11, 2010 | VECO | A | 11,700 | $34.13 | $399,321 | 11,700 Direct | · | Acquired | 68.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 11, 2010 | VECO | A | 1,800 | · | · | 38,263 Direct | +4.94% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 8, 2010 | VECO | F | 2,312 | $31.79 | $73,498 | 36,463 Direct | -5.96% | Disposed | 80.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 18, 2010 | VECO | F | 1,541 | $45.50 | $70,116 | 38,775 Direct | -3.82% | Disposed | 26.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | M | 15,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | M | 30,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 55,000 | $35.00 | $1,925,000 | 40,316 Direct | -57.70% | Disposed | 63.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | M | 15,000 | $21.84 | $327,600 | 95,316 Direct | +18.68% | Acquired | 162.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | M | 30,000 | $21.36 | $640,800 | 80,316 Direct | +59.62% | Acquired | 168.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | M | 10,000 | $23.61 | $236,100 | 50,316 Direct | +24.80% | Acquired | 143.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | M | 30,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | M | 10,000 | · | · | 5,000 Direct | -66.67% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 3,800 | $33.93 | $128,934 | 40,316 Direct | -8.61% | Disposed | 69.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 46,200 | $33.34 | $1,540,308 | 44,116 Direct | -51.15% | Disposed | 72.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | M | 30,000 | $16.56 | $496,800 | 90,316 Direct | +49.74% | Acquired | 246.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | M | 10,000 | $18.11 | $181,100 | 60,316 Direct | +19.87% | Acquired | 216.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 2, 2009 | VECO | M | 10,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 2, 2009 | VECO | S | 10,000 | $29.21 | $292,100 | 50,316 Direct | -16.58% | Disposed | 96.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 2, 2009 | VECO | M | 10,000 | $15.48 | $154,800 | 60,316 Direct | +19.87% | Acquired | 270.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 29, 2009 | VECO | A | 20,000 | $12.36 | $247,200 | 20,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 364.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 9, 2009 | VECO | F | 1,250 | $11.28 | $14,100 | 50,316 Direct | -2.42% | Disposed | 408.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 8, 2009 | VECO | F | 1,874 | $11.00 | $20,614 | 51,566 Direct | -3.51% | Disposed | 421.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 18, 2009 | VECO | A | 20,000 | $8.82 | $176,400 | 20,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 550.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 18, 2009 | VECO | A | 10,000 | · | · | 53,440 Direct | +23.02% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2009 | VECO | M | 10,000 | · | · | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 31, 2008 | VECO | F | 2,254 | $7.36 | $16,589 | 43,440 Direct | -4.93% | Disposed | 679.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 12, 2008 | VECO | A | 53,000 | $17.48 | $926,440 | 53,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 228.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 12, 2008 | VECO | A | 7,500 | · | · | 45,694 Direct | +19.64% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 10, 2008 | VECO | S 10b5-1 | 1,829 | $18.27 | $33,416 | 38,194 Direct | -4.57% | Disposed | 214.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 9, 2008 | VECO | F | 1,127 | $19.48 | $21,954 | 40,023 Direct | -2.74% | Disposed | 194.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 31, 2007 | VECO | F | 2,254 | $18.08 | $40,752 | 41,150 Direct | +5.79% | Acquired | 217.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 11, 2007 | VECO | F | 1,127 | $18.34 | $20,669 | 43,404 Direct | -2.53% | Disposed | 212.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 8, 2007 | VECO | A | 15,000 | $18.11 | $271,650 | 15,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 216.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 8, 2007 | VECO | A | 15,000 | · | · | 44,531 Direct | +50.79% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 31, 2006 | VECO | F | 2,254 | $18.82 | $42,420 | 29,531 Direct | -7.09% | Disposed | 204.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 9, 2006 | VECO | A | 10,000 | $23.61 | $236,100 | 10,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 143.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 9, 2006 | VECO | A | 10,000 | · | · | 31,785 Direct | +45.90% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 31, 2005 | VECO | A | 20,000 | · | · | 21,785 Direct | +1120.45% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2011 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $51.70 | June 8, 2021 | 6,000 | Acquired |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock | $12.36 | June 28, 2016 | 6,500 | Disposed |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| July 2, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 5,904 | Disposed |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 596 | Disposed |
| July 1, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | common stock | $17.48 | June 11, 2015 | 35,000 | Disposed |
| June 11, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $34.13 | June 10, 2020 | 11,700 | Acquired |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock | $21.84 | Sept. 14, 2011 | 15,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 11, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock | $21.36 | July 27, 2011 | 30,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock | $16.56 | June 16, 2012 | 30,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| Dec. 2, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $15.48 | March 31, 2010 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| June 29, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $12.36 | June 28, 2016 | 20,000 | Acquired |
| May 18, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $8.82 | May 17, 2016 | 20,000 | Acquired |
| Feb. 11, 2009 | VECO | Stock Option (right to purchase) | Common Stock | $23.61 | June 8, 2013 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| June 12, 2008 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $17.48 | June 11, 2015 | 53,000 | Acquired |
| June 8, 2007 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $18.11 | June 7, 2014 | 15,000 | Acquired |
| June 9, 2006 | VECO | Stock Option (Right to Purchase) | common stock | $23.61 | June 8, 2013 | 10,000 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 8 holdings
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Common Stock, $.01 par value | 1,785 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 6/15/1998 | 3,334 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 6/23/1999 | 5,334 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 5/23/2000 | 8,000 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 4/1/2003 | 10,000 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 7/28/04 | 30,000 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 9/15/04 | 15,000 | Direct |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | VECO | Stock option granted 6/17/05 | 30,000 | Direct |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $376,102 | · | $88,200 | $208,523 | $612,781 | · | $11,972 | $1,297,578 |
| 2007 | · | · | · | · | $99,194,190,102 | · | $1,145,211,452 | $797,934,754,791 |
| 2006 | $330,154 | $0 | $148,336 | $74,747 | $190,102 | · | $11,452 | $754,791 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.