Form 4: Cognizant Executive Kathryn Diaz Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


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

Summary

  • Kathryn Diaz, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, reported transactions involving Class A Common Stock.
  • On February 16, 2025, 377 shares were acquired through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 16, 2023.
  • Also on February 16, 2025, 148 shares were disposed of to cover applicable taxes at a price of $90.7 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Diaz directly owns 12,222 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,507 Restricted Stock Units.
  • The RSUs vest in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on May 16, 2023, and will be fully vested by February 16, 2026.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing reflecting standard executive compensation practices; it doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect standard executive compensation practices.
  • The filing provides transparency to stakeholders regarding executive stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 16, 2023Date of original grant of 4,520 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
May 16, 2023Commencement date of quarterly vesting of RSUs.
February 16, 2025Date of reported transactions: vesting of 377 shares and disposal of 148 shares for tax purposes.
February 16, 2026Date when all RSUs will be fully vested.
February 19, 2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Cognizant, Kathryn Diaz, CTSH, Form 4, Stock, RSU, Restricted Stock Units, Vesting, Executive Compensation, Securities

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