Cognex promotes Matthew Moschner to President and COO, effective Feb 20, 2025

COGNEX CORP

Matthew Moschner, formerly SVP, promoted to President and COO, reporting to CEO Robert Willett.
New salary $500K base, target bonus $500K (0-250% based on performance).
Equity grants: options ~$830K (5yr vest), RSU ~$840K (3yr graded), PSU ~$830K (3yr, 0-120%).
Additional option grant ~$1M vesting in years 4-5; bylaws amended to allow CEO and President to be held by more than one individual.

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Matthew Moschner

President and Chief Operating Officer

CGNX · COGNEX CORP

Effective: 2025-02-20
Filed: February 20, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On February 20, 2025, Cognex Corporation (the “Company”) promoted Matthew Moschner, formerly a Senior Vice President of the Company, to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Matthew Moschner changed role as President and Chief Operating Officer at COGNEX CORP.

Action: promoted
Role: President and Chief Operating Officer

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On February 20, 2025, Cognex Corporation (the “Company”) promoted Matthew Moschner, formerly a Senior Vice President of the Company, to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

COGNEX CORP: Amended and restated bylaws to allow CEO and President roles to be held by more than one individual and to add references to CEO alongside President in various sections (effective 2025-02-19).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2025-02-19

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On February 19, 2025, in connection with Mr. Moschner’s appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a second amendment and restatement of the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (as so amended and restated, the “Second A&R By-Laws”), effective immediately.

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