Dennis Fehr is recorded as CFO at Cognex Corp (CGNX). Earlier roles on record: CFO at Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) until September 14, 2022. Cognex Corp reported in an 8-K filed May 2, 2024 that Dennis Fehr was appointed Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 3, 2024. Fluence Energy, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed September 15, 2022 that Dennis Fehr resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 14, 2022. The proxy statement of Cognex Corp reports total compensation of $3,481,865 for Dennis Fehr in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $428,019. Disclosed compensation is on record for 4 fiscal years. Dennis Fehr has spoken on 12 earnings calls and 3 other investor events across 2 companies, most recently for Cognex Corp on September 16, 2026. Those appearances were for Cognex Corp (CGNX) and Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC). Cognex Corp is classified in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry within the Technology sector. Other companies whose calls Dennis Fehr spoke on are classified in the Utilities sector. Other leadership on record at Cognex Corp includes Matthew Moschner (CEO, COO and Board Member), Anthony Sun (Chairman), John J. Curran (CFO) and 7 others.
“On May 1, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Dennis Fehr as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective May 3, 2024.”
“Mr. Fehr left his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2022, but will remain employed by the Company in a non-executive capacity to support an orderly transition with Mr. Sial through October 15, 2022.”
Fluence Energy, Inc. Form 8-K, filed September 15, 2022
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Dennis Fehr on recent calls
“First of all, thanks a lot for having me. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for being here early morning. Yes, also already introduced by Sean, my name is Dennis Fair, Chief Financial Officer at Cognex.”
“Q2 was a strong financial quarter with record revenue and excellent flow through to the bottom line. Page 7 highlights our performance across three key financial metrics.”
“And thanks, everyone, for your interest in Cognex and for following us. So I think really big picture, right? I think over the last, let's say, 12 to 24 months, two things happened at Cognex.”
“Our strong Q1 performance reflects disciplined execution and continued progress against our profitable growth strategy. You can see this on page 6, which highlights our results across three key financial metrics.”
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Nebreda commenced service with the Company as Chief Executive Officer and President on September 1, 2022. Mr. Sial commenced services with the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on September 15, 2022. —For Ms. Boll and Mr. Fehr, this amount represents a portion of each of Ms. Boll’s and Mr. Fehr’s bonus that was paid in September 2021 which remained subject to a clawback until September 30, 2022. For Mr. Perez Dubuc, this amount represents Mr. Perez Dubuc’s bonus, a portion of which was paid in September 2021, which remained subject to a clawback until September 30, 2022 and a portion of which was paid in March 2022 which remained subject to a clawback until March 30, 2023. In connection with Mr. Perez Dubuc’s termination of employment, the Company waived the clawback requirement and Mr. Perez Dubuc was entitled to retain the full bonus. The amounts in this column reflects the grant date fair value of restricted stock units, phantom units, and stock options as determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Company’s audited financial statements for each year shown included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022. Reflects the fiscal year annual bonus payment. Messrs. Nebreda and Sial were not eligible for fiscal year 2022 annual bonus opportunity and became eligible for the annual bonus effective October 1, 2022 for fiscal year 2023. Ms. Boll and Mr. Fehr were eligible for an annual bonus plan award for fiscal year 2022, reflective of Company performance at 81% with individual performance modifier at 100% each calculated bonus earned. Mr. Perez Dubuc was not eligible for a fiscal year 2022 annual bonus award payment due to the terms and conditions of his severance payment. For Ms. Boll, this amount reflects a matching contribution under the Company’s 401(k) plan. For Mr. Perez Dubuc, this amount reflects (a) payment to Mr. Perez Dubuc of severance of 1,016,351 upon the termination of his employment with the Company, as described below in “─Manuel Perez Dubuc Separation Agreement" and (b) a matching contribution of 14,250 under the Company’s 401(k) plan. For Mr. Fehr, this amount reflects (a) payments to Mr. Fehr of severance of 374,468 and (b) a matching contribution of 14,250 under the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Nebreda commenced service with the Company as Chief Executive Officer and President on September 1, 2022. Mr. Sial commenced services with the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on September 15, 2022. —For Ms. Boll and Mr. Fehr, this amount represents a portion of each of Ms. Boll’s and Mr. Fehr’s bonus that was paid in September 2021 which remained subject to a clawback until September 30, 2022. For Mr. Perez Dubuc, this amount represents Mr. Perez Dubuc’s bonus, a portion of which was paid in September 2021, which remained subject to a clawback until September 30, 2022 and a portion of which was paid in March 2022 which remained subject to a clawback until March 30, 2023. In connection with Mr. Perez Dubuc’s termination of employment, the Company waived the clawback requirement and Mr. Perez Dubuc was entitled to retain the full bonus. The amounts in this column reflects the grant date fair value of restricted stock units, phantom units, and stock options as determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Company’s audited financial statements for each year shown included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022. Reflects the fiscal year annual bonus payment. Messrs. Nebreda and Sial were not eligible for fiscal year 2022 annual bonus opportunity and became eligible for the annual bonus effective October 1, 2022 for fiscal year 2023. Ms. Boll and Mr. Fehr were eligible for an annual bonus plan award for fiscal year 2022, reflective of Company performance at 81% with individual performance modifier at 100% each calculated bonus earned. Mr. Perez Dubuc was not eligible for a fiscal year 2022 annual bonus award payment due to the terms and conditions of his severance payment. For Ms. Boll, this amount reflects a matching contribution under the Company’s 401(k) plan. For Mr. Perez Dubuc, this amount reflects (a) payment to Mr. Perez Dubuc of severance of 1,016,351 upon the termination of his employment with the Company, as described below in “─Manuel Perez Dubuc Separation Agreement" and (b) a matching contribution of 14,250 under the Company’s 401(k) plan. For Mr. Fehr, this amount reflects (a) payments to Mr. Fehr of severance of 374,468 and (b) a matching contribution of 14,250 under the Company’s 401(k) plan.
