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    ABOUT COGNIZANT

    Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

    Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.59feiche.com or follow us @Cognizant.

     
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    • Company Information
      About Cognizant

      Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process services. Cognizant’s single-minded passion is to dedicate our global technology and innovation know-how, our industry expertise and worldwide resources to working with clients to make their businesses stronger. The company delivers high-quality, cost effective, full lifecycle solutions to complex software development and management problems. Its expertise extends across a wide range of services and technologies encompassing application development and management, business and technology consulting, complex system integration, business process outsourcing and IT Infrastructure management, as well as legacy and client/server applications. Cognizant's industry experience spans several information-intensive businesses such as financial, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, retail, communications and information services.

      When was Cognizant founded?

      Founded in 1994 and publicly listed in 1998 (Nasdaq: CTSH), Cognizant started as a division of Dun & Bradstreet focused on full lifecycle software projects (unlike other offshore firms which began life as providers of staff supplementation services). This background enables Cognizant to provide 24x7 project management, backed by a world class R&D organization that helps clients manage through rapid technological change.

      Where is Cognizant located?

      Headquartered in Teaneck, N.J., Cognizant has over 35 sales and client relationship offices; and 100 development and delivery centers around the world.

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      How many people are employed at Cognizant?

      As of March 31, 2019, Cognizant employed approximately 285,800 employees.

    • Stock Information
      Stock information

      Cognizant common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol CTSH.

      How can I buy Cognizant stock?

      Shares of Cognizant common stock can be purchased on the open market through any stock brokerage firm. Cognizant does not offer a direct stock purchase plan.

      What is Cognizant's CUSIP number?

      Cognizant's CUSIP number is 192446102.

      How many shares are outstanding?

      As of March 31, 2018, there were 585,898,903 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding.

      Dividends

      Cognizant pays a quarterly cash dividend on its Class A common stock. This dividend payment was initiated in Q2 2017.

      Stock splits

      On February 4, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend on the Company’s Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding as of February 21, 2014.  The dividend distribution occurred on March 7, 2014, and the Company’s Class A Common Stock began trading on a post-split basis on March 10, 2014. 

      Issuers of corporate securities are required to complete Internal Revenue Service Form 8937 to report organizational actions, including nontaxable distributions that affect the basis of the securities involved in the organizational action.  See Form 8937. The information in this document does not constitute tax advice.  Each shareholder should consult a tax advisor as to the particular consequences of the distribution under U.S. federal, state and local and foreign tax law.  

      On September 17, 2007 the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split on its capital stock in the form of a stock dividend. Stockholders of record as of October 1, 2007 were entitled to one additional share of common stock for each share held on the record date. The stock dividend distribution occurred on October 16, 2007; the company's Class A Common Stock began trading on a post-split basis the business day following the distribution date.

      On May 26, 2004 Cognizant stockholders approved an increase in the number of authorized shares of Class A common stock. As a result of the increase, Cognizant's previously announced conditional two-for-one stock split on its Class A Common stock in the form of a stock dividend proceeded as planned. Stockholders of record as of May 27, 2004 received one additional share of common stock for each share held.

      On March 5, 2003, the Cognizant Board of Directors declared a 3-for-1 stock split effected by a stock dividend payable on April 1, 2003 to stockholders.

      On February 11, 2000, the Cognizant Board of Directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split effected by a 100% dividend payable on March 16, 2000 to stockholders.

      Stock certificates and changes of address

      For stock held in “street name”, your broker will be able to provide assistance. For stocks held individually, you should contact the transfer agent listed below for assistance.

      Earnings release information

      All shareholders automatically receive Cognizant's annual report through e-mail. Quarterly earnings information is posted under Earnings on the day of the release and may be received by mail or e-mail if requested. Select the Contacts link to be added to the mailing list.

    • Investor Information
      Which financial analysts follow Cognizant?  
      Broker Analyst
      Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jason Kupferberg
      Barclays Ramsey El-Assal
      Berenberg Georgios Kertsos
      Bernstein Research Harshita Rawat
      BMO Financial Group Keith Bachman
      Cantor Fitzgerald Joseph D. Foresi
      Citi Ashwin Shirvaikar
      Cowen & Company Bryan Bergin
      Credit Suisse Charles Brennan
      Deutsche Bank Securities Bryan Keane
      Evercore ISI David Togut
      Goldman Sachs James Schneider
      J.P. Morgan Tien-Tsin Huang
      KeyBanc Capital Markets Arvind Ramnani
      Loop Capital Joseph Vafi
      Morgan Stanley Brian Essex
      Needham & Company Mayank Tandon
      Nomura Securities Intl Ashwin Mehta
      Oppenheimer & Co. Glenn Greene
      Pivotal Research Group Lou Miscioscia
      RBC Capital Markets Daniel Perlin
      Robert W. Baird & Company David Koning
      Societe Generale Richard Nguyen
      SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Frank Atkins
      Susquehanna Financial Group James E. Friedman
      UBS Diviya Nagarajan
      Wedbush Securities Moshe Katri
      Wells Fargo Securities Edward S. Caso
      William Blair & Company, L.L.C. Maggie Nolan
      Wolfe Research Darrin Peller

      Who are Cognizant's independent auditors?

      PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P.
      1301 Avenue of the America's
      New York, NY 10019

      Who is Cognizant's transfer agent?

      American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
      59 Maiden Lane
      New York, NY 10038
      1-800-937-5449

    • How to request materials

      Cognizant's annual report is a comprehensive overview of the Company. Additional information about Cognizant, such as company history, can be found under About Us, and information on Cognizant's service offerings may be found under Services or Industries. You may request an investor kit by calling 1-201-498-8801 or selecting the appropriate link on the Investors page.

    INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

    Katie Royce, CFA

    Head of Investor Relations

    Cognizant Technology Solutions
    500 Frank W. Burr Blvd.
    Teaneck, NJ 07666


    201-678-2739

    Katie.Royce@cognizant.com
    TRANSFER AGENT

    American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
    59 Maiden Lane
    New York, NY 10038
    1-800-937-5449
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