Form 4: Cognizant EVP Kathryn Diaz Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Kathryn Diaz, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cognizant, reports the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax withholding.

Summary

  • Kathryn Diaz, EVP and Chief People Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions, reported changes in beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock on June 6, 2024.
  • The transactions involved the vesting of 934 restricted stock units (RSUs) and the withholding of 330 shares to cover applicable taxes at a price of $66.31.
  • Following these transactions, Diaz directly owns 12,660 shares of Class A Common Stock and 4,677 RSUs.
  • The RSUs were originally granted on September 6, 2023, and vest in ten successive quarterly installments.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC for corporate insiders, providing transparency into their stock transactions. It reflects standard compensation practices involving stock-based awards.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect standard executive compensation practices.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/06/2023Date of original grant of 8,415 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
12/06/2023Commencement of RSU vesting in quarterly installments
06/06/2024Date of transaction: Vesting of 934 RSUs and tax withholding of 330 shares
03/06/2026Final vesting date for the RSUs

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