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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001157523-22-000286"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CGNX"
cik: "0000851205"
company_name: "COGNEX CORP"
filed_at: "2022-03-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T02:12:45.245402+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cognex authorizes $500M share repurchase program, replacing $200M prior program

## Summary
- Board authorized up to $500M of share repurchases, completing prior $200M program from March 2020.
- Repurchases may be made through open market or privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions.
- Board reauthorized establishment of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans for repurchases during blackout periods.
- Program primarily intended to reduce dilution from equity-based incentive compensation for employees.
- No expiration date given; purchases depend on stock price, share availability, and cash requirements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001157523-22-000286
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CGNX
- cik: 0000851205
- company_name: COGNEX CORP
- filed_at: 2022-03-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000115752322000286/0001157523-22-000286-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000115752322000286/a52589557.htm

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