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0001853867
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001058290
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
000-24429
300 Frank W. Burr Blvd.
Teaneck
NJ
07666
201-801-0233
JOHN KIM
Officer
Common
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services
1 New York Plaza
8th Floor
New York
NY
10004
5000
416650.00
494615514
03/03/2025
NASDAQ
Common
03/16/2021
RSU, PSU & ESPP
Issuer
N
5000
03/16/2021
N/A
Y
The securities to be sold were acquired upon the vesting of restricted, performance stock units and employee stock purchase plan during the period of 3/16/2021 through 3/15/2024.
03/03/2025
09/03/2024
/s/ John Sunshin Kim