Cognizant (CTSH) director Vinita Bali receives new RSU grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP director Vinita Bali received a small grant of restricted stock units through dividend equivalent rights on previously outstanding awards. She acquired 14.6635 restricted stock units, bringing her directly held restricted stock unit balance to 2,901.6140 units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s Class A common stock, and these units will fully vest on June 3, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bali Vinita

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	14.664	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,901.614 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects restricted stock units received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously outstanding restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Company. The restricted stock units will vest fully on June 3, 2026.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bali Vinita

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.

300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., STE. 36, 6 FL.

(Street)

TEANECK NJ 07666

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP [ CTSH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/26/2026		A(1)		14.6635		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	14.6635	$0	2,901.614	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects restricted stock units received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously outstanding restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Company.

2. The restricted stock units will vest fully on June 3, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Melissa Glass, on behalf of Vinita Bali, by Power of Attorney	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Cognizant (CTSH) director Vinita Bali report?

Vinita Bali reported acquiring restricted stock units in Cognizant through a grant tied to dividend equivalent rights. The filing shows a routine equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale, reflecting ongoing participation in the company’s stock-based compensation programs.

How many restricted stock units did Vinita Bali receive in this Cognizant (CTSH) Form 4?

She received 14.6635 restricted stock units as part of dividend equivalent rights on existing awards. This incremental grant modestly increases her equity-based exposure to Cognizant without involving any cash purchase, aligning her compensation more closely with future Class A common stock performance.

What is Vinita Bali’s total Cognizant (CTSH) restricted stock unit holding after the transaction?

After this transaction, Vinita Bali directly holds 2,901.6140 restricted stock units in Cognizant. These units represent a contingent right to receive an equal number of Class A common shares, linking a portion of her compensation to the company’s long-term stock performance and value creation.

When do Vinita Bali’s newly granted Cognizant (CTSH) restricted stock units vest?

The newly granted restricted stock units will fully vest on June 3, 2026. Vesting means she will then be entitled to receive Cognizant Class A common shares for these units, assuming she satisfies any applicable service or other conditions through that date.

What does each Cognizant (CTSH) restricted stock unit represent for Vinita Bali?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognizant’s Class A common stock. The units are not shares until they vest, but they align the director’s incentives with shareholder interests through future stock ownership potential upon vesting.

Were the Cognizant (CTSH) restricted stock units granted to Vinita Bali tied to dividend equivalents?

Yes. The Form 4 notes these restricted stock units reflect dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously outstanding restricted stock units. This mechanism credits additional units in lieu of cash dividends, maintaining equivalent economic exposure compared to holding actual Cognizant shares.