---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-258464"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CGNX"
cik: "0000851205"
company_name: "COGNEX CORP"
filed_at: "2023-10-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-09T22:15:09.401529+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cognex completes acquisition of Moritex for ¥40 billion (~$275M)

## Summary
- Acquisition of Moritex Corporation completed on October 18, 2023.
- Purchase price approximately ¥40 billion (about $275 million).
- Funded from Cognex's existing cash and investments.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-258464
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CGNX
- cik: 0000851205
- company_name: COGNEX CORP
- filed_at: 2023-10-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000119312523258464/0001193125-23-258464-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851205/000119312523258464/d565401d8k.htm

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