Cognizant SVP sells 144 shares at $63.34

Q: What insider transaction did CTSH disclose for Alina Kerdman?

CTSH disclosed that Alina Kerdman sold 144 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 31, 2026, at $63.34 per share, leaving her with 848 shares held directly after the transaction.

Q: Was the CTSH insider sale by Alina Kerdman under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Alina Kerdman on August 19, 2025.

Q: How many CTSH shares did Alina Kerdman own after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, Alina Kerdman directly owned 848 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A Common Stock.

Q: What was the total value of Alina Kerdman’s CTSH shares sold?

Based on the reported price of $63.34 per share and 144 shares sold, the transaction value was approximately $9,120.96.

Q: What role does Alina Kerdman hold at CTSH?

Alina Kerdman is reported as SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.

Cognizant’s SVP, Controller & CAO reported a small 10b5-1 plan sale of Class A shares, retaining a direct holding afterward.

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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CTSH) reported that Alina Kerdman, its SVP, Controller & CAO, sold 144 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 31, 2026, at $63.34 per share. After this sale, she directly holds 848 shares. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 19, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 144 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Kerdman Alina

Role SVP, Controller & CAO

Sold 144 shs ($9K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock ^F1	144	$63.34	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 848 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. The sales reported on this Form 4 were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on August 19, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 144 shares Sale price per share: $63.34 per share Transaction value: $9,120.96 +2 more

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Shares sold 144 shares Class A Common Stock sold on August 31, 2026

Sale price per share $63.34 per share Price for the August 31, 2026 Class A Common Stock sale

Transaction value $9,120.96 Approximate value of 144 shares sold at $63.34 per share

Shares held after transaction 848 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings after August 31, 2026 sale

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date August 19, 2025 Trading plan under which the reported sale was executed

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Class A Common Stock, Form 4

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sales reported on this Form 4 were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Class A Common Stock financial

"security title is listed as Class A Common Stock in the transaction"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

Form 4 regulatory

"The sales reported on this Form 4 were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

What insider transaction did CTSH disclose for Alina Kerdman?

CTSH disclosed that Alina Kerdman sold 144 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 31, 2026, at $63.34 per share, leaving her with 848 shares held directly after the transaction.

Was the CTSH insider sale by Alina Kerdman under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Alina Kerdman on August 19, 2025.

How many CTSH shares did Alina Kerdman own after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, Alina Kerdman directly owned 848 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A Common Stock.

What was the total value of Alina Kerdman’s CTSH shares sold?

Based on the reported price of $63.34 per share and 144 shares sold, the transaction value was approximately $9,120.96.

What role does Alina Kerdman hold at CTSH?

Alina Kerdman is reported as SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.

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Available on EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 04:17 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 04:16 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kerdman Alina

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.

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

(Street)

TEANECK

NEW JERSEY

07666

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, Controller & CAO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	08/31/2026		S⁽¹⁾		144	D	$63.34	848	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported on this Form 4 were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on August 19, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Melissa Glass, on behalf of Alina Kerdman, by Power of Attorney	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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