Cognex removes Joerg Kuechen as executive officer; shareholders approve 4.6M share plan increase

COGNEX CORP

Joerg Kuechen no longer deemed executive officer as role evolves; remains Head of M&A.
Shareholders approved amendment to 2023 Stock Option Plan, increasing authorized shares by 4.6M.
All three director nominees elected: Moschner (136.6M for), Papadimitriou (121.3M for), Donato (134.2M for).
Ratification of KPMG as independent auditor for FY2026 approved with 153.6M votes for.
Advisory say-on-pay approved with 109.6M for vs 29.7M against (78.7% of votes cast).

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Role change

Joerg Kuechen

Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

CGNX · COGNEX CORP

Filed: April 30, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

determined that, based on the evolution of his role with the Company, Joerg Kuechen will no longer be deemed an "executive officer" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 3b-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or an "officer" within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Joerg Kuechen changed role as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at COGNEX CORP.

Action: no longer deemed an executive officer
Role: Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Exact text from the filing

determined that, based on the evolution of his role with the Company, Joerg Kuechen will no longer be deemed an "executive officer" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 3b-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or an "officer" within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act.

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