Cognizant director Deskus exercises RSUs, gets new grant

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP director Archana Deskus reported routine equity compensation activity.

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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP director Archana Deskus reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 3, 2026, she exercised and vested restricted stock units, receiving 2,919 shares of Class A Common Stock linked to an RSU award granted on June 3, 2025, including RSUs from dividend equivalent rights. A 0.6262 fractional share was settled in cash and the corresponding fractional RSU was cancelled.

Separately, on June 2, 2026 she received a new grant of 4,171 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock, scheduled to vest fully on June 2, 2027. Following these transactions, she directly owns 20,520 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2,919 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Deskus Archana

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,919	$0.00	$0.00
Disposition	Restricted Stock Units	0.6262	$55.14	$34.53
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	2,919	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	4,171	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,171 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 20,520 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company") received in connection with the vesting of 100% of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award granted on June 3, 2025, and the related RSUs received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights; provided, however, that the reporting person was only entitled to receive whole shares and the fractional share related thereto was disposed of separately.
F2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock.
F3. The RSUs will vest fully on June 2, 2027.
F4. 2,863 of the RSUs were originally granted on June 3, 2025, under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan (the "Plan") and subsequent RSUs were granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights. The original RSUs and the related RSUs received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights vested fully on June 3, 2026.
F5. Represents the payment of cash in lieu of a fractional share related to the RSUs described above in accordance with the Plan and the cancellation of the corresponding fractional RSU.

Key Figures

Shares from RSU vesting: 2,919 shares New RSU grant: 4,171 RSUs Shares owned after transactions: 20,520 shares +3 more

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Shares from RSU vesting 2,919 shares Class A Common Stock received on June 3, 2026 from 2025 RSU award

New RSU grant 4,171 RSUs Granted June 2, 2026, vesting fully on June 2, 2027

Shares owned after transactions 20,520 shares Direct holdings of Class A Common Stock after June 2026 activity

Fractional RSU settled 0.6262 RSU Cancelled with cash paid in lieu of fractional share at $55.14

Fractional settlement price $55.14/share Cash paid in lieu of 0.6262 fractional share related to RSUs

Original RSUs granted 2,863 RSUs Part of June 3, 2025 award under 2023 Incentive Award Plan

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, contingent right, 2023 Incentive Award Plan

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Shares of Class A Common Stock ... received in connection with the vesting of 100% 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.

dividend equivalent rights financial

"and the related RSUs received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

2023 Incentive Award Plan financial

"originally granted on June 3, 2025, under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan"

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What insider transactions did Cognizant (CTSH) director Archana Deskus report?

Archana Deskus reported RSU vesting and a new RSU grant. She received 2,919 shares of Class A Common Stock from vested RSUs and was awarded 4,171 new RSUs as part of Cognizant’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan.

How many Cognizant (CTSH) shares does Archana Deskus hold after the latest Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Archana Deskus directly owns 20,520 shares of Cognizant Class A Common Stock. This reflects shares received from RSU vesting and does not include unvested RSUs, which remain as derivative equity awards.

What RSU grant did Archana Deskus receive from Cognizant (CTSH) on June 2, 2026?

On June 2, 2026, Archana Deskus received a grant of 4,171 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one Cognizant Class A share, and the award is scheduled to vest fully on June 2, 2027.

What happened when Archana Deskus’s Cognizant (CTSH) RSUs vested on June 3, 2026?

When RSUs granted June 3, 2025 vested on June 3, 2026, Deskus received 2,919 Cognizant Class A shares. These included units from dividend equivalent rights, while a 0.6262 fractional share was settled in cash and the corresponding fractional RSU cancelled.

How do Archana Deskus’s Cognizant (CTSH) RSUs convert into common stock?

Each restricted stock unit held by Archana Deskus represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognizant Class A Common Stock. Upon vesting, the RSUs convert into shares, subject to settlement terms such as cash in lieu of any fractional share.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/04/2026 - 04:07 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^*

Deskus Archana

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

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	06/03/2026		M		2,919⁽¹⁾	A	⁽²⁾	20,520	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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	06/02/2026		A		4,171		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A Common Stock	4,171	$0	4,171	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	06/03/2026		M			2,919	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Class A Common Stock	2,919	$0	0.6262	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	06/03/2026		D			0.6262⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Class A Common Stock	0.6262	$55.14	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company") received in connection with the vesting of 100% of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award granted on June 3, 2025, and the related RSUs received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights; provided, however, that the reporting person was only entitled to receive whole shares and the fractional share related thereto was disposed of separately.

2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock.

3. The RSUs will vest fully on June 2, 2027.

4. 2,863 of the RSUs were originally granted on June 3, 2025, under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan (the "Plan") and subsequent RSUs were granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights. The original RSUs and the related RSUs received pursuant to dividend equivalent rights vested fully on June 3, 2026.

5. Represents the payment of cash in lieu of a fractional share related to the RSUs described above in accordance with the Plan and the cancellation of the corresponding fractional RSU.

Remarks:

	/s/ Melissa Glass, on behalf of Archana Deskus, by Power of Attorney	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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