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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) CEO nets more shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding

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Cognizant Technology Solutions CEO Ravi Kumar Singisetti reported routine equity compensation activity tied to restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting. On June 1, 2026, RSUs vested into 15,092 shares of Class A Common Stock, while 8,202 shares were withheld to cover applicable taxes at $55.76 per share.

The vested shares came from two RSU awards granted on February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2026 under the 2023 Incentive Award Plan, each vesting in 1/12 increments quarterly over three years. Following these transactions, Singisetti directly holds 128,103 shares of Class A Common Stock and 15,928 RSUs.

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Insider Singisetti Ravi Kumar
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 5,309 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 9,783 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 5,309 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 9,783 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 8,202 $55.76 $457K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 15,928 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 118,320 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company") received from the vesting of 1/12th of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award granted on February 28, 2024. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock. Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company received from the vesting of 1/12th of the RSU award granted on February 25, 2026. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes. A total of 63,710 RSUs were originally granted on February 28, 2024 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2024, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2027). A total of 117,397 RSUs were originally granted on February 25, 2026 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2026, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2029).
RSUs vested into shares 15,092 shares Class A Common Stock received from RSU vesting on June 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 8,202 shares Shares of Class A Common Stock withheld at $55.76 to pay taxes
Tax withholding price $55.76 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of 8,202 shares
Shares held after transactions 128,103 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings following June 1, 2026 activity
RSUs held after transactions 15,928 RSUs Restricted Stock Units remaining after reported conversions
Original 2024 RSU grant 63,710 RSUs Granted February 28, 2024, vesting quarterly to March 1, 2027
Original 2026 RSU grant 117,397 RSUs Granted February 25, 2026, vesting quarterly to March 1, 2029
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation received from the vesting of 1/12th of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award"
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
2023 Incentive Award Plan financial
"originally granted on February 28, 2024 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan"
quarterly vesting date financial
"began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2024, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Singisetti Ravi Kumar
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock06/01/2026M5,309(1)A(2)118,320D
Class A Common Stock06/01/2026M9,783(3)A(2)128,103D
Class A Common Stock06/01/2026F8,202(4)D$55.76119,901D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)06/01/2026M5,309 (5) (5)Class A Common Stock5,309$015,928D
Restricted Stock Units(2)06/01/2026M9,783 (6) (6)Class A Common Stock9,783$0107,614D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company") received from the vesting of 1/12th of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award granted on February 28, 2024.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock.
3. Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company received from the vesting of 1/12th of the RSU award granted on February 25, 2026.
4. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes.
5. A total of 63,710 RSUs were originally granted on February 28, 2024 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2024, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2027).
6. A total of 117,397 RSUs were originally granted on February 25, 2026 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2026, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2029).
Remarks:
/s/ Melissa Glass, on behalf of Ravi Kumar Singisetti, by Power of Attorney06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Cognizant (CTSH) CEO Ravi Kumar Singisetti report in this Form 4?

The CEO reported RSU vesting and related share activity. RSUs converted into common stock, and some shares were withheld for taxes. These transactions reflect routine compensation events, not open-market buying or selling of Cognizant stock.

How many Cognizant (CTSH) shares were withheld for taxes in this filing?

A total of 8,202 shares of Cognizant Class A Common Stock were withheld to pay applicable taxes. The withholding price was $55.76 per share, reflecting a non-market tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary open-market sale.

How many new Cognizant (CTSH) shares did the CEO receive from RSU vesting?

RSU vesting converted into 15,092 shares of Cognizant Class A Common Stock. These came from two RSU awards granted in 2024 and 2026, each vesting quarterly in 1/12 increments over three years under the company’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan.

What are the CEO’s Cognizant (CTSH) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the CEO directly holds 128,103 shares of Cognizant Class A Common Stock. He also holds 15,928 restricted stock units (RSUs), representing additional shares that will be delivered as they vest over future quarterly dates.

What RSU grants for Cognizant (CTSH) are described in the footnotes?

Footnotes describe two RSU grants: 63,710 RSUs granted on February 28, 2024 and 117,397 RSUs granted on February 25, 2026. Each grant vests quarterly over three years, with final vesting dates on March 1, 2027 and March 1, 2029, respectively.

Is this Cognizant (CTSH) Form 4 an open-market stock sale by the CEO?

No, the filing shows RSU vesting and tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. The F code indicates shares were surrendered to cover taxes, while M codes reflect derivative exercises converting RSUs into common stock for the CEO.