<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001193125-26-061756.txt : 20260220
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-26-061756
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20260218
FILED AS OF DATE:		20260220
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20260220

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Oldham Paul R
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001421764
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26966
		FILM NUMBER:		26661569

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.
		STREET 2:		1595 WYNKOOP STREET, SUITE 800
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000927003
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, NEC [3679]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	04 Manufacturing
		EIN:				840846841
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ATTN:  PAUL OLDHAM
		STREET 2:		1595 WYNKOOP ST, SUITE 800
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9704076626

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ATTN:  PAUL OLDHAM
		STREET 2:		1595 WYNKOOP ST, SUITE 800
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202
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        <footnote id="F1">Represents the total number of shares vested pursuant to the performance unit award issued under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the &quot;2023 LTI Plan&quot;) and reported voluntarily on 3/3/2023, based on achievement of performance metrics under the 2023 LTI Plan. The shares were approved for a 2/18/2026 release by the Board of Directors.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">In connection with the February 18, 2026 vesting of PSUs previously granted on March 1, 2023, the reporting person's receipt of 15,466 shares of common stock was deferred pursuant to the reporting person's election under the Company's deferred compensation plan (the &quot;Plan&quot;), resulting in the reporting person's receipt of 15,466 shares of phantom stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Represents 3,153 shares of unvested restricted stock units and 21,639 shares of common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">These performance unit awards were issued under the 2023 LTI Plan at 100% of target and reported voluntarily on 3/3/2023. Following the end of the three-year performance period, the awards vested based on achievement of performance metrics under the 2023 LTI Plan.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Each share of phantom stock represents a right to receive one share of common stock or the cash value thereof. Shares of phantom stock become payable in accordance with the reporting person's distribution elections made pursuant to the Plan or upon the reporting person's termination of service, death, or disability. Subject to timing restrictions, the reporting person may transfer some or all of the shares of phantom stock into alternative investments under the terms on the Plan.</footnote>
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        <signatureDate>2026-02-20</signatureDate>
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