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Cognizant (CTSH) SVP Alina Kerdman awarded 4,891 RSUs in equity grant

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Kerdman Alina reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cognizant Technology Solutions reported that SVP, Controller & CAO Alina Kerdman received an equity award of 4,891 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 25, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s Class A common stock.

The 4,891 RSUs were granted under the company’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan and are scheduled to vest in twelve quarterly installments. One-twelfth of the award will first vest on June 1, 2026, with additional vesting on each quarterly anniversary, so the RSUs are expected to be fully vested by March 1, 2029.

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Insider Kerdman Alina
Role SVP, Controller & CAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 4,891 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,891 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company"). A total of 4,891 RSUs were granted on February 25, 2026, under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and will vest in twelve successive quarterly installments, with 1/12th of such RSUs first vesting on June 1, 2026, and each quarterly anniversary of such date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2029).
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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).
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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 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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP, Controller & CAO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026
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) 02/25/2026 A 4,891 (2) (2) Class A Common Stock 4,891 $0 4,891 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company").
2. A total of 4,891 RSUs were granted on February 25, 2026, under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and will vest in twelve successive quarterly installments, with 1/12th of such RSUs first vesting on June 1, 2026, and each quarterly anniversary of such 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 Alina Kerdman, by Power of Attorney 02/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Cognizant (CTSH) report for Alina Kerdman?

Cognizant reported that SVP, Controller & CAO Alina Kerdman received a grant of 4,891 restricted stock units. The award represents equity-based compensation tied to the company’s Class A common stock under its 2023 Incentive Award Plan.

How many restricted stock units were granted to Cognizant (CTSH) executive Alina Kerdman?

Alina Kerdman was granted 4,891 restricted stock units. Each RSU gives her a contingent right to receive one share of Cognizant’s Class A common stock, subject to the vesting schedule defined in the company’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan.

When do the newly granted Cognizant (CTSH) RSUs to Alina Kerdman start vesting?

The RSUs granted to Alina Kerdman start vesting on June 1, 2026. One-twelfth of the 4,891 units vests then, with additional installments vesting on each quarterly anniversary date until the award is fully vested.

Over what period will Alina Kerdman’s Cognizant (CTSH) RSU grant fully vest?

The 4,891 RSUs awarded to Alina Kerdman are scheduled to vest over twelve quarterly installments. The vesting begins June 1, 2026 and continues at each quarterly anniversary, with the grant expected to be fully vested by March 1, 2029.

What does each RSU in Alina Kerdman’s Cognizant (CTSH) grant represent?

Each restricted stock unit in Alina Kerdman’s award represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognizant’s Class A common stock. Actual share delivery depends on satisfaction of the vesting conditions over the stated quarterly schedule.

Under which plan were Alina Kerdman’s Cognizant (CTSH) RSUs granted?

The 4,891 RSUs granted to Alina Kerdman were issued under Cognizant’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan. This plan governs the terms of equity awards, including vesting, and links executive compensation to the company’s Class A common stock performance.