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Foley says it advised Cognex on approximately $500 million RealSense acquisition agreement
Foley & Lardner said it represented Cognex in a definitive agreement to acquire RealSense for approximately $500 million. The firm described RealSense as a provider of depth cameras and perception technology for robotics and said the transaction was expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Key points
- Foley said RealSense originated within Intel in 2014 and became an independent company in 2025.Foley & Lardner
- The firm identified Jon Gabriel as the leader of its transaction team.Foley & Lardner
- Foley named Christopher Bourne, Sean Aguirre and Sarah McGrath among the lawyers on the team.Foley & Lardner
- The announcement identified Evercore as Cognex’s financial adviser.Foley & Lardner