Cognex CEO vests 4,999 RSUs, withholds shares for tax
COGNEX CORP CEO and President Matthew Moschner reported equity compensation activity on August 7, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COGNEX CORP CEO and President Matthew Moschner reported equity compensation activity on August 7, 2026. 4,999 restricted stock units were exercised into the same number of common shares, with 2,218 shares withheld at $66.89 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. He continues to hold multiple non-qualified stock option grants and restricted stock units covering substantial additional shares of Cognex common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
4,999 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
20 txns
Insider
Moschner Matthew
Role
CEO & President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F3 | 4,999 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,999 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F1 | 2,218 | $66.89 | $148K |
| 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 | 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 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 82,338 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 19,246 shares (Direct);
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 697,280 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. This disposition represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the restricted stock units that vested on August 7, 2026 and are reported herein.
- F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognex Corporation common stock.
- F3. The restricted stock units vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date (August 7, 2023), respectively.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 4,999 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,218 shares
Tax withholding price: $66.89 per share
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6 metrics
RSUs exercised
4,999 shares
Restricted stock units converted into Cognex common stock on August 7, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
2,218 shares
Common shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested RSUs
Tax withholding price
$66.89 per share
Value used for shares withheld to cover tax obligations on August 7, 2026
Largest option grant underlying shares
279,070 shares
Non-qualified stock option for Cognex common stock at $27.99, expiring May 5, 2035
Largest RSU holding underlying shares
56,928 shares
Restricted stock units for Cognex common stock expiring February 17, 2029
Highest option exercise price
$86.38 per share
Non-qualified stock option exercise price expiring August 9, 2031
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy), tax withholding obligations, contingent right
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"This disposition represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the restricted stock units"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) with underlying Cognex common stock and stated exercise prices"
tax withholding obligations financial
"shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the restricted stock units that vested"
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
FAQ
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What equity award did Cognex (CGNX) CEO Matthew Moschner vest on August 7, 2026?
On August 7, 2026, Matthew Moschner exercised 4,999 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of Cognex common shares. These RSUs were part of a grant that vests 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first three anniversaries of the August 7, 2023 grant date.
Was the August 7, 2026 Cognex (CGNX) Form 4 transaction a market sale by the CEO?
The Form 4 reports no open-market sale by the CEO. Instead, shares were acquired through RSU vesting, and 2,218 shares were disposed of only to cover tax withholding obligations, not as discretionary market transactions.
What stock options does Cognex (CGNX) CEO Matthew Moschner still hold after this filing?
Moschner continues to hold multiple non-qualified stock options, including options over 279,070 shares at an exercise price of $27.99 expiring in 2035, plus several other grants at exercise prices from the low $30s to mid $80s with expirations through 2036.
What remaining restricted stock units does the Cognex (CGNX) CEO hold?
The filing lists remaining restricted stock units covering 5,071, 20,339, and 56,928 underlying shares of Cognex common stock. These RSUs have exercise prices of $0.00 and expire between 2027 and 2029 according to the reported schedules.
Does the Cognex (CGNX) CEO’s August 7, 2026 Form 4 involve a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for these transactions. The reported activity reflects RSU vesting and tax withholding, with no disclosure that it occurred under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
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