---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-097338"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VECO"
cik: "0000103145"
company_name: "VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC"
filed_at: "2025-10-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T04:23:31.610011+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Veeco says new US Commerce Dept China export rule will not materially impact its China business

## Summary
- US Commerce Dept issued Affiliates Rule on Sept 29, 2025, expanding list-based export restrictions.
- Rule restricts manufacturers' exports of certain products, parts, and services to specific China-based customers.
- Veeco preliminary review concludes no material impact on currently anticipated China-based business.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-097338
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VECO
- cik: 0000103145
- company_name: VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC
- filed_at: 2025-10-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/103145/000110465925097338/0001104659-25-097338-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/103145/000110465925097338/tm2528112d1_8k.htm

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