Cognex (CGNX) EVP gets major stock awards and covers tax with shares
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cognex Corporation executive Sheila Marie DiPalma, EVP of Employee Services, reported several equity compensation transactions. On February 17, 2026, she received a grant of 13,557 non-qualified stock options and 13,138 restricted stock units (RSUs), both at a price of $0.00. The options vest in five approximately equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date, while the RSUs vest 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries.
On February 18, 2026, 3,027 RSUs were exercised and converted into common stock at $0.00, increasing her directly held common shares, and 1,022 common shares at $56.72 were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting. After these transactions, she held 8,587 shares of common stock directly and maintained derivative holdings including RSUs and stock options as reported.
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Insider Trade Summary
3,027 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
16 txns
Insider
DiPalma Sheila Marie
Role
EVP, Employee Services
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,027 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,027 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,022 | $56.72 | $58K |
| Grant/Award | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 13,557 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 13,138 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 12,107 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 9,609 shares (Direct);
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 13,557 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This disposition represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the restricted stock units that vested on February 18, 2026 and are reported herein. The options vest in five approximately equal annual installments on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date (February 17, 2026). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognex Corporation common stock. The restricted stock units vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date (February 18, 2025), respectively. The restricted stock units vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date (February 17, 2026), respectively.
FAQ
What equity awards did Cognex (CGNX) EVP Sheila DiPalma receive?
Sheila DiPalma received 13,557 non-qualified stock options and 13,138 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 17, 2026, both at an exercise or grant price of $0.00 as part of her equity compensation.
How do the new Cognex (CGNX) stock options granted to the EVP vest?
The 13,557 stock options granted to the EVP vest in five approximately equal annual installments on the first through fifth anniversaries of the February 17, 2026 grant date, spreading realizable value over several years.
How do the new Cognex (CGNX) RSUs granted to the EVP vest?
The 13,138 RSUs vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the February 17, 2026 grant date, respectively, with each RSU representing a right to receive one common share.
What happened when Cognex (CGNX) RSUs vested on February 18, 2026?
On February 18, 2026, 3,027 RSUs vested and were converted into Cognex common stock at $0.00 per share, increasing the executive’s directly held common shares as reflected in the reported balances after the transaction.
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