Cognizant (CTSH) Director Vinita Bali Receives RSU Award

What Happened
Vinita Bali, a director of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH), received a grant of 21.827 restricted stock units (derivative award) on 2026-08-25. The units were granted at $0.00 (no cash paid). Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock; the award will convert to shares upon vesting.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-25; Form 4 filed 2026-08-27 (timely).
• Award: 21.827 restricted stock units (derivative transaction, code A). Grant price reported as $0.00.
• Vesting: The restricted stock units will vest in full on June 2, 2027 (per footnote).
• Footnote: RSUs reflect dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously outstanding RSUs (each RSU = right to one share).
• Shares owned after transaction: not disclosed in the filing.
• Filing timeliness: No indication of a late filing.

Context
RSU awards are a common form of director/executive compensation and do not require an immediate cash outlay; they only convert to actual shares if/when the units vest. Such awards are routine and do not, by themselves, indicate insider buying or selling sentiment.