Neuberger Berman Group LLC has filed an updated Schedule 13G/A, revealing its beneficial ownership of Veeco Instruments Inc. The firm now holds 4.9% of Veeco's shares, amounting to 3,029,748 shares. This update is significant as it highlights Neuberger Berman's ongoing investment strategies within the special industry machinery sector.

This recent filing, dated November 5, 2026, indicates that Neuberger Berman Group LLC and its affiliated entities have a shared voting power of 2,561,842 shares and shared dispositive power over the total shares reported. The filing emphasizes that these shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control over Veeco Instruments.

Neuberger Berman Group LLC is based in New York and is known for its investment management services. The company has been actively managing various assets, and this latest filing reflects its strategic approach to investing in the machinery sector, particularly with Veeco Instruments, which specializes in special industry machinery.

The filing may have implications for other players in the special industry machinery market, as Neuberger Berman's increased stake could influence Veeco's business strategies and market positioning. Competitors may need to reassess their strategies in light of this development.

Details regarding future actions or plans related to this ownership update were not specified in the filing. Investors and industry observers will be watching closely to see how this stake affects Veeco Instruments and the broader market.

Neuberger Berman Group LLC has beneficially owned 3,029,748 shares of Veeco Instruments Inc.