Conduent (NASDAQ: CNDT) ends CTO Mark Prout’s employment without cause

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Conduent Incorporated reported a change in its senior leadership. The employment of Mark Prout, who served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer, was terminated without cause, effective March 24, 2026. Under this separation, he will receive compensation and benefits in line with the company’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy, indicating that his departure is being handled according to existing executive severance arrangements.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2026

 CONDUENT INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

New York

001-37817

81-2983623

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Campus Drive,						Suite 200,
Florham Park,			New Jersey
07932
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (844) 663-2638

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			CNDT			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The employment of Mark Prout, Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer of Conduent Incorporated (the “Company"), was terminated without cause, effective March 24, 2026. In connection with his termination, Mr. Prout will be entitled to receive compensation and benefits consistent with the Company’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized.

Date: March 25, 2026

 

CONDUENT INCORPORATED
By:						/s/ MICHAEL FISHERMAN
						Michael Fisherman
						Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Conduent (CNDT) disclose in this 8-K?

Conduent disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer Mark Prout’s employment was terminated without cause, effective March 24, 2026. This represents a senior leadership change in the company’s technology and information functions.

When did the Conduent (CNDT) executive termination become effective?

The termination of Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer Mark Prout became effective on March 24, 2026. This date marks the official end of his employment with Conduent under the terms described in the company’s report.

Will Conduent’s former CTO receive severance benefits after termination?

Yes. Following his termination without cause, former Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer Mark Prout will receive compensation and benefits consistent with Conduent’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy, indicating application of the company’s standard executive severance framework.

Did Conduent (CNDT) state the termination was for cause or without cause?

Conduent stated that the employment of Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer Mark Prout was terminated without cause. This wording is important because it ties his separation to eligibility for benefits under the company’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy.

Which executive role is affected by this Conduent (CNDT) 8-K filing?

The affected role is Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer of Conduent. The company reported that the individual in this position, Mark Prout, had his employment terminated without cause, effective March 24, 2026, triggering severance-consistent treatment.

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