Form 4: Cognizant Officer's Routine Stock Transactions

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp's CLO, CAO & Corporate Secretary, John Sunshin Kim, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax-related share disposition.

Summary

• John Sunshin Kim, CLO, CAO & Corporate Secretary of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH), reported transactions on December 15, 2025.
• Acquired 1,646 shares of Class A Common Stock through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Disposed of 903 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $83.94 per share to cover applicable taxes.
• Following these transactions, Kim beneficially owns 31,892 shares of Class A Common Stock directly.
• Kim also beneficially owns 14,819 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• The RSUs acquired are part of an award originally granted on March 3, 2025, for 19,758 RSUs, which began vesting quarterly on June 15, 2025, over three years, with full vesting by March 15, 2028.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: This filing reports routine executive compensation events (RSU vesting and tax-related share disposition) which are expected and do not indicate any significant positive or negative operational or financial news for the company.

Positives

• Vesting of 1,646 restricted stock units demonstrates continued alignment of executive interests with shareholder value.
• The RSU award structure, vesting quarterly over three years, encourages long-term commitment from the executive.

Negatives

• Disposition of 903 shares for tax purposes reduces the executive's direct shareholding, though this is a standard practice for RSU vesting.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minor, as it reflects routine executive compensation and alignment of interests.

Next Steps

• Future quarterly vesting installments of the remaining 14,819 Restricted Stock Units until full vesting on March 15, 2028.

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Keywords

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