Victory Capital Reports 4.4M Share Stake in MKS Instruments

TL;DR

**Victory Capital still holds over 4.4 million MKS Instruments shares, signaling continued institutional confidence.**

AI Summary

Victory Capital Management Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 7, 2024, disclosing its beneficial ownership in MKS Instruments Inc. As of December 31, 2023, Victory Capital holds sole voting power over 4,409,420 shares of MKS Instruments' Common Stock. This filing indicates a significant institutional stake, which can be a positive signal for investors as it shows a large fund has confidence in the company's prospects.

Why It Matters

This filing shows a major institutional investor, Victory Capital Management Inc., maintains a substantial position in MKS Instruments, which can influence stock stability and investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing indicates a stable institutional holding, which generally reduces volatility and risk for other investors.

Analyst Insight

A smart investor would view this continued significant institutional ownership by Victory Capital Management Inc. as a positive signal, suggesting confidence in MKS Instruments' long-term prospects, and might consider further research into MKS Instruments' fundamentals.

Key Numbers

• 4,409,420 — Shares with Sole Voting Power (Represents Victory Capital Management Inc.'s significant stake in MKS Instruments Inc. as of December 31, 2023.)

Key Players & Entities

• Victory Capital Management Inc. (company) — the reporting person and institutional investor
• MKS Instruments Inc. (company) — the subject company in which shares are held
• 4,409,420 (dollar_amount) — number of shares beneficially owned with sole voting power
• December 31, 2023 (date) — the date of the event requiring the filing
• February 7, 2024 (date) — the filing date of the SC 13G/A

Forward-Looking Statements

• Victory Capital Management Inc. will likely maintain a significant stake in MKS Instruments Inc. for the foreseeable future. (Victory Capital Management Inc.) — medium confidence, target: Q3 2024

FAQ

Filing Documents

• mksinstruments13ga1_123123.htm (SC 13G/A) — 41KB
• 0001040188-24-000037.txt ( ) — 43KB

If this statement is filed

Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a: (a) ¨ Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o). (b) ¨ Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c). (c) ¨ Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c). (d) ¨ Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8). (e) x An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); (f) ¨ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F); (g) ¨ A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); (h) ¨ A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); (i) ¨ A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3); (j) ¨ Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

Ownership

Item 4. Ownership. Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 4,490,779 (b) Percent of class: 6.71% (c) Number of shares as to which the person has: (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,409,420 (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0 (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,490,779 (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0 Instruction . For computations regarding securities which represent a right to acquire an underlying security see §240.13d-3(d)(1).

Ownership of Five Percent

Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class. If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial

Ownership of More than

Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person. The clients of Victory Capital Management Inc., including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and separately managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the class of securities reported herein. No client has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, more than 5% of such class.

Identification and Classification

Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company. Not applicable

Identification and Classification

Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. Not applicable.

Notice of Dissolution

Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group. Not applicable.

Certification

Item 10. Certification. (a) The following certification shall be included if the statement is filed pursuant to §240.13d-1(b): By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. CUSIP No. 55306N104 13G Page 4 of 4 Pages After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. 2/7/2024 Date /s/ Barry Garrett Signature Barry Garrett/ Chief Compliance Officer Name/Title

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