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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report (May 28, 2004)

Filed May 28, 2004For Securities:CTSH

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) announced on May 26, 2004, that its stockholders approved an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation. This amendment increases the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock, paving the way for the company's previously announced conditional two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend. This development is significant for investors as it directly impacts share count and potential future equity financing. Stockholders of record as of May 27, 2004, will receive one additional share of Class A Common Stock for every share they own. The stock dividend is expected to be distributed around June 17, 2004, with trading on a post-split basis commencing the following business day.

Key Highlights

  • 1Shareholders approved an amendment to increase authorized Class A Common Stock.
  • 2The approved amendment allows for a previously announced two-for-one stock split.
  • 3The stock split will be executed as a stock dividend.
  • 4Record date for the stock dividend is May 27, 2004.
  • 5Shareholders will receive one additional share for each share held on the record date.
  • 6Expected distribution date for the stock dividend is June 17, 2004.
  • 7Trading on a post-split basis is anticipated to begin the business day after the distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event was the approval by Cognizant's stockholders of an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock. This approval enables the company to proceed with its planned two-for-one stock split.

The stock split will be in the form of a stock dividend. If you are a stockholder of record as of May 27, 2004, you will receive one additional share of Class A Common Stock for every share you hold on that date, effectively doubling your share count.

The stock dividend distribution is expected to occur on or about June 17, 2004. The company anticipates that its Class A Common Stock will begin trading on a post-split basis on the business day following the distribution date.

The increase in authorized shares was necessary to facilitate the previously announced two-for-one stock split, which is being executed as a stock dividend. This allows the company to issue the additional shares required for the split.