Abdalla Zein 4

What Happened
Abdalla Zein, a Director of Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), was granted 14.664 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 26, 2026. The RSUs were reported as an award (transaction code A) at $0.00 per unit; each RSU is a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock. The units will vest in full on June 3, 2026.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-26 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-03-02).
• Transaction type/code: Award of RSUs (A); reported as a derivative acquisition.
• Quantity and price: 14.664 RSUs @ $0.00 per unit.
• Vesting: Fully vests on June 3, 2026 (footnote: RSUs include dividend equivalent rights accrued on prior RSUs).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided excerpt.
• Timeliness: Filing appears timely (filed within the required two business days after the transaction date).

Context
RSUs are compensation awards that convert into actual shares upon vesting; they are not open-market purchases or sales. Such grants are routine executive/director compensation and should not be read as an immediate buy/sell signal. The award reflects future potential dilution when the RSUs vest and are settled in shares.