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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report (Apr 21, 2003)

Filed April 21, 2003For Securities:CTSH

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) filed a Form 8-K on April 21, 2003, to disclose its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. This report includes a press release dated April 21, 2003, which details the company's performance. As per SEC procedural guidance, the information is furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure, meaning it's not considered 'filed' for certain liability purposes but provides crucial updates for investors. Investors should note that this filing primarily serves as a vehicle to disseminate the company's quarterly earnings announcement. The accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of the financial details. The report itself confirms the date of the announcement and the filing's purpose, ensuring timely information dissemination to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation filed a Form 8-K on April 21, 2003.
  • 2The filing's purpose is to announce the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with the detailed financial results.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5This means the information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The report is signed by Wijeyaraj Mahadeva, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
  • 7The filing ensures timely disclosure of material information to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, and to furnish the accompanying press release to the SEC.

The detailed financial results are contained in the press release dated April 21, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The information is being furnished under Item 9 of Form 8-K, which pertains to Regulation FD Disclosure. This ensures the information is broadly disseminated to the public.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a future filing.