Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On December 16, 2008, Veeco announced that it will eliminate the position of
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Service, currently held by William
A. Tomeo, effective January 1, 2009. The responsibilities previously handled by
this position will be assumed by other executives currently within Veeco. It is
expected that Mr. Tomeo will leave Veeco at the end of December.