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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2013)

Filed November 5, 2013For Securities:CTSH

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation filed an 8-K on November 5, 2013, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. This filing includes a press release with these results, which is crucial for investors seeking to understand the company's performance and financial condition during that period. The report itself is brief, acting as a vessel to furnish the detailed financial information contained within the attached press release. Investors should pay close attention to the financial results disclosed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) as it will contain key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and potentially forward-looking guidance. While the 8-K itself doesn't offer analysis, it officially disseminates the company's reported operational and financial status for the quarter, enabling investors to make informed decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing serves as an official notification of Cognizant's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
  • 2The core of the filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial performance data.
  • 3This report is being made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 4The information provided in this 8-K and its exhibit is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities unless specifically incorporated into other filings.
  • 5The filing date is November 5, 2013, indicating the results were released on this date.
  • 6The company is identified as Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, incorporated in Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, by attaching the relevant press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The information is furnished, not filed. This means that while it's publicly disclosed, it does not subject the company to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC, unless the company explicitly incorporates it into a 'filed' document later.

This 8-K itself does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance. Such information would be found within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is where companies typically disclose their financial results and future outlook.