Cognizant officer plans $8K stock sale on 9/14

Officer Alina Kerdman filed a Form 144 to sell 134 CTSH shares linked to RSUs, alongside recent Rule 10b5-1 plan sales.

Available on EDGAR 09/14/2026 - 04:44 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/14/2026 - 04:39 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (CTSH) is the issuer in a Form 144 notice filed by officer Alina Kerdman, covering a planned sale of 134 shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, with an indicated aggregate value of $8,040.00 as of September 14, 2026.

The shares relate to Restricted Stock Units from the issuer, and the filing also lists prior Rule 10b5-1 plan sales over the preceding three months.

Key Figures

Planned shares to be sold: 134 shares Aggregate value of planned sale: $8,040.00 Prior Rule 10b5-1 sale on August 31, 2026: 144 shares; $9,120.96 +2 more

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Planned shares to be sold 134 shares Common stock covered by the Form 144 notice for Alina Kerdman

Aggregate value of planned sale $8,040.00 Planned sale of 134 CTSH common shares as of September 14, 2026

Prior Rule 10b5-1 sale on August 31, 2026 144 shares; $9,120.96 Common stock sold for Alina Kerdman under Rule 10b5-1

Prior Rule 10b5-1 sale on July 1, 2026 137 shares; $5,455.34 Common stock sold for Alina Kerdman under Rule 10b5-1

Prior Rule 10b5-1 sale on June 15, 2026 133 shares; $6,876.10 Common stock sold for Alina Kerdman under Rule 10b5-1

Key Terms

Rule 144, Restricted Stock Units, Rule 10b5-1

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Common | 06/15/2026 | Restricted Stock Units | Issuer"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd."

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing disclose for CTSH?

The filing discloses that officer Alina Kerdman intends to sell 134 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation common stock, with an indicated aggregate value of $8,040.00, in a transaction dated September 14, 2026 through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

How many CTSH shares are covered by the new Form 144 notice?

The notice covers a planned sale of 134 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation common stock, associated with Restricted Stock Units from the issuer.

What prior sales of CTSH stock by Alina Kerdman are reported?

The filing lists Rule 10b5-1 sales of Cognizant stock: on June 15, 2026 for 133 shares at an aggregate $6,876.10, on July 1, 2026 for 137 shares at $5,455.34, and on August 31, 2026 for 144 shares at $9,120.96.

What is the nature of the CTSH securities to be sold under this Form 144?

The securities are common stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, related to Restricted Stock Units from the issuer, with 134 shares identified as the amount to be sold.

Which broker is handling the planned CTSH share sale?

The planned sale of 134 CTSH shares is to be executed through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services, located at 1 New York Plaza, New York, as indicated in the Form 144 filing.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0002075228
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
SEC File Number	000-24429
Address of Issuer	300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NEW JERSEY 07666
Phone	2018010233
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	ALINA KERDMAN
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004	134	8040.00	450444209	09/14/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	06/15/2026	Restricted Stock Units	Issuer			134	06/15/2026	N/A

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NJ 07666	Common	08/31/2026	144	9120.96
10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NJ 07666	Common	07/01/2026	137	5455.34
10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NJ 07666	Common	06/15/2026	133	6876.10

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	09/14/2026
Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1	08/19/2025
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Alina Kerdman
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)