Cognizant Technology Solutions SVP & CAO Alina Kerdman Reports Routine RSU Vesting & Tax Withholding

Insider Transaction Analysis: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp ($CTSH)

Executive Summary

On September 1, 2026, Alina Kerdman, Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, executed routine equity settlement transactions:

• RSU Vestings: Acquired a total of 621 shares of Class A Common Stock across three RSU tranches (199, 14, and 408 shares) at $0.00.
• Tax Withholding (Code F): Disposed of 206 shares at a price of $64.58 per share to cover statutory tax liabilities associated with the vesting events, totaling $13,303.48.
• Post-Transaction Holdings: Following these transactions, Kerdman directly holds 1,263 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Transaction Breakdown

• Security: Class A Common Stock
• Gross Shares Acquired: 621 shares (Code M)
• Shares Withheld for Taxes: 206 shares (Code F)
• Net Shares Added: 415 shares
• Effective Price for Withholding: $64.58

Significance & Context

This filing reflects routine quarterly vesting of previously granted equity awards under the company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan, along with standard tax-withholding dispositions. It does not represent discretionary open-market buying or selling activity.