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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Cognex (CGNX)

Cognex promotes Matthew Moschner to President and COO; bylaws amended

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Cognex named Matthew Moschner, formerly a Senior Vice President, as President and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately, with CEO Robert Willett continuing to lead the company. The board also amended the company's bylaws so the offices of CEO and President may be held by more than one person.

Key points

  • Moschner, 38, joined Cognex in 2017 and will oversee global engineering, products, sales and operations.
  • Annual base salary of $500,000 and target bonus of $500,000, with the opportunity to earn 0-250% of the bonus amount.
  • Promotion grant includes a stock option with an economic value of approximately $1,000,000, vesting in two equal installments on the fourth and fifth anniversaries.
  • Board approved the Second Amended and Restated By-Laws on February 19, 2025, effective immediately.

The filing

CompanyCognex (CGNX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 20, 2025, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-030714

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change5.03 Bylaw / Charter Amendment

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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