Carl Gerst - 20 Feb 2024 Form 4 Insider Report for COGNEX CORP (CGNX)

Role
EVP, Vision & ID Products
Signature
Carl W. Gerst
Issuer symbol
CGNX
Transactions as of
20 Feb 2024
Net transactions value
-$46,768
Form type
4
Filing time
22 Feb 2024, 19:22:47 UTC
Previous filing
23 Feb 2023
Next filing
23 Feb 2024
SEC
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Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction CGNX Common Stock Options Exercise $0 +3,517 +206% $0.000000 5,222 21 Feb 2024 Direct
transaction CGNX Common Stock Tax liability $46,768 -1,181 -23% $39.60 4,041 21 Feb 2024 Direct F1

Derivative Securities (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Underlying Class Amount Exercise Price Ownership Footnotes
transaction CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) Award $0 +126,800 $0.000000 126,800 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 126,800 $39.44 Direct F2
transaction CGNX Restricted Stock Unit Options Exercise $0 -3,517 -20% $0.000000 14,065 21 Feb 2024 Common Stock 3,517 $0.000000 Direct F3, F4
transaction CGNX Restricted Stock Unit Award $0 +22,820 $0.000000 22,820 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 22,820 $0.000000 Direct F3, F5
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 94,298 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 94,298 $47.21 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 80,000 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 80,000 $50.94 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 60,000 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 60,000 $51.49 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 20,000 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 20,000 $56.44 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 74,720 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 74,720 $64.43 Direct
holding CGNX Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 150,000 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 150,000 $65.90 Direct
holding CGNX Restricted Stock Unit 10,343 20 Feb 2024 Common Stock 10,343 $0.000000 Direct
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.

Explanation of Responses:

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F1 This disposition represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the restricted stock units that vested on February 21, 2024 and are reported herein.
F2 The options vest in five approximately equal annual installments on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date (February 20, 2024).
F3 Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognex Corporation common stock.
F4 The restricted stock units vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date (February 21, 2023), respectively.
F5 The restricted stock units vest approximately 20%, 30%, and 50% on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date (February 20, 2024), respectively.