of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On August 5, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 20, 2026.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On May 6, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share. The dividend is payable on June 4, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2026.

Head of Mergers and Acquisitions — Joerg Kuechen: Mr. Kuechen's role has evolved, and he is no longer considered an executive officer but will continue in a new position.

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant On October 29, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company notified GT, the Company’s then independent registered public accounting firm, that the Audit Committee selected KPMG as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to completion of KPMG’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter. GT was previously engag…

Director — Dr. Sami Atiya and Mr. Chris Donato: Two new directors were appointed to the Board of Directors.

Other Events On February 11, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2026, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2026. Additionally, on February 11, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500,000,000 of the Company’s common stock through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant On October 29, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Cognex Corporation (the “Company”) notified Grant Thornton LLP (“GT”), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, that the Audit Committee selected KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to the completion of KPMG’s standard client ac…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On October 29, 2025, t he Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share. The dividend is payable on November 28, 2025, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2025.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On July 30, 2025, t he Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on August 28, 2025, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2025.

CEO — Robert Willett: The CEO is retiring with a pre-annamed internal successor (President/COO) and an orderly transition plan, indicating a planned succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On April 30, 2025, t he Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2025, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2025.

COO — Matthew Moschner: The filing discloses the internal promotion of a Senior Vice President to President and Chief Operating Officer, which is a positive organizational development rather than a departure.

Other Events On February 12, 2025, t he Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2025, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2025.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On October 30, 2024, t he Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on November 29, 2024, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2024.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Other Events On July 31, 2024, t he Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on August 29, 2024, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2024.

Other Events On May 2, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on May 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2024.