<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950170-23-018878.txt : 20230508
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950170-23-018878
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	144
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230508
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230508

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MKS INSTRUMENTS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001049502
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823]
		IRS NUMBER:				042277512
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		144
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-23621
		FILM NUMBER:		23898435

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2 TECH DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 201
		CITY:			ANDOVER
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01810
		BUSINESS PHONE:		978-645-5500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2 TECH DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 201
		CITY:			ANDOVER
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01810

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Carlyle Partners VI Cayman Holdings, L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001838776
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		144

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O WALKERS CORPORATE LIMITED
		STREET 2:		CAYMAN CORPORATE CENTRE, 27 HOSPITAL RD.
		CITY:			GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-9008
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(201) 541-2121

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O WALKERS CORPORATE LIMITED
		STREET 2:		CAYMAN CORPORATE CENTRE, 27 HOSPITAL RD.
		CITY:			GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			KY1-9008
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<relationshipToIssuer>Owner</relationshipToIssuer>
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<securitiesInformation>
<securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock</securitiesClassTitle>
<brokerOrMarketmakerDetails>
<name>Barclays Capital Inc.</name>
<address>
<street1 xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">745 7th Ave</street1>
<city xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">New York</city>
<stateOrCountry xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">NY</stateOrCountry>
<zipCode xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">10019</zipCode>
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<noOfUnitsSold>1221311</noOfUnitsSold>
<aggregateMarketValue>108110449.72</aggregateMarketValue>
<noOfUnitsOutstanding>66767385</noOfUnitsOutstanding>
<approxSaleDate>05/08/2023</approxSaleDate>
<securitiesExchangeName>NASDAQ</securitiesExchangeName>
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<securitiesToBeSold>
<securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock</securitiesClassTitle>
<acquiredDate>08/17/2022</acquiredDate>
<natureOfAcquisitionTransaction>Acquired upon exchange of common shares of Atotech Limited for per share consideration of cash and shares of Common Stock of the issuer.</natureOfAcquisitionTransaction>
<nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>Acquired directly from issuer</nameOfPersonfromWhomAcquired>
<isGiftTransaction>N</isGiftTransaction>
<amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>5180030</amountOfSecuritiesAcquired>
<paymentDate>08/17/2022</paymentDate>
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<nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>Y</nothingToReportFlagOnSecuritiesSoldInPast3Months>
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<noticeDate>05/08/2023</noticeDate>
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