A maker of machine vision systems, sensors, software, and industrial barcode readers that help factories and warehouses inspect, measure, and track products automatically — with brands like In-Sight, DataMan, and VisionPro. Founded in 1981 by MIT lecturer Robert Shillman, who coaxed two grad students to join him by offering free bicycles. The name comes from "cognition experts," and employees jokingly call themselves "Cognoids."
Cognex reclassifies Joerg Kuechen as non-executive officer; shareholders elect directors and approve proposals
On April 29, 2026, Cognex's Board determined Joerg Kuechen will no longer be an executive officer or Section 16 officer, but he remains Head of Mergers and Acquisitions.
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At the 2026 Annual Meeting, shareholders elected Matthew Moschner, Angelos Papadimitriou, and Christopher Donato as directors for terms ending in 2029.
Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.
Advisory say-on-pay proposal for named executive officer compensation was approved.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Cognex appoints Sami Atiya and Chris Donato to board, effective March 2, 2026
Atiya will serve in the class expiring at the 2028 annual meeting; Donato in the class expiring at the 2026 annual meeting.
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Dr. Sami Atiya and Mr. Chris Donato were appointed to Cognex's Board of Directors, effective March 2, 2026.
Atiya is expected to join the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee; Donato the Compensation Committee.
Each will receive an annual cash retainer of $50,000, plus committee retainers ($5,000 for Atiya, $8,000 for Donato), and an initial RSU award of approximately $275,000.
Robert Willett and Dr. Dianne Parrotte will retire from the board, effective March 2, 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Cognex selects KPMG as new auditor for FY2026, replacing Grant Thornton
On October 29, 2025, Cognex's Audit Committee notified Grant Thornton LLP that KPMG LLP was selected as the independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to KPMG's client acceptance and engagement letter.
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Grant Thornton remains engaged for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and its reports for 2023 and 2024 were unqualified with no adverse opinions or modifications.
No disagreements or reportable events occurred between Cognex and Grant Thornton during 2023, 2024, or the interim period through October 29, 2025.
Cognex did not consult KPMG on accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events during the same period.
Grant Thornton provided a letter dated November 3, 2025, filed as Exhibit 16.1, agreeing with the statements in the 8-K.
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