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Cognizant (CTSH) SVP reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported an insider equity transaction for officer Alina Kerdman, SVP, Controller & CAO. On 11/16/2025, 235 shares of Class A common stock were issued to her upon the vesting of 1/12th of a restricted stock unit (RSU) award granted on February 16, 2023. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock.

To cover applicable taxes on this vesting, 75 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at a price of $72.62 per share. After these transactions, Kerdman directly owns 805 shares of Class A common stock and 235 RSUs. The original RSU grant totaled 2,817 RSUs that vest in equal quarterly installments over three years, beginning May 16, 2023 and scheduled to be fully vested on February 16, 2026.

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Insider Kerdman Alina
Role SVP, Controller & CAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 235 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 235 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 75 $72.62 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 235 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 880 shares (Direct)
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 16, 2023. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes. A total of 2,817 RSUs were originally granted on February 16, 2023 under the Company's 2017 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on May 16, 2023, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that the RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (February 16, 2026).
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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)
11/16/2025
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
Class A Common Stock 11/16/2025 M 235(1) A (2) 880 D
Class A Common Stock 11/16/2025 F 75(3) D $72.62 805 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (2) 11/16/2025 M 235 (4) (4) Class A Common Stock 235 $0 235 D
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 16, 2023.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock.
3. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes.
4. A total of 2,817 RSUs were originally granted on February 16, 2023 under the Company's 2017 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on May 16, 2023, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that the RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (February 16, 2026).
Remarks:
/s/ Melissa Glass, on behalf of Alina Kerdman, by Power of Attorney 11/18/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CTSH report for Alina Kerdman on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that 235 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A common stock were issued to officer Alina Kerdman on 11/16/2025 upon vesting of a restricted stock unit (RSU) award, with a portion of the shares withheld to cover taxes.

How many CTSH shares vested for Alina Kerdman on 11/16/2025?

On 11/16/2025, 235 RSUs vested for Alina Kerdman, resulting in the issuance of 235 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A common stock.

How many CTSH shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

The filing shows that 75 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A common stock were disposed of through withholding to pay applicable taxes at a price of $72.62 per share.

How many CTSH shares and RSUs does Alina Kerdman own after the transaction?

Following the reported transactions, Alina Kerdman directly owns 805 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A common stock and 235 restricted stock units (RSUs).

What was the size and vesting schedule of Alina Kerdmans original CTSH RSU grant?

The original grant to Alina Kerdman was 2,817 RSUs awarded on February 16, 2023. These RSUs began vesting in equal quarterly installments on May 16, 2023, with 1/12th vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that the award is scheduled to be fully vested on February 16, 2026.

What does each CTSH RSU represent in this Form 4 filing?

Each restricted stock unit (RSU) reported for Cognizant Technology Solutions represents a contingent right to receive one share of the companys Class A common stock.