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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2014)

Filed November 5, 2014For Securities:CTSH

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation filed a Form 8-K on November 5, 2014, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The report includes a press release detailing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information presented in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings, unless specifically stated otherwise. This filing serves as notification of the company's performance during the specified period. While the 8-K itself does not provide a detailed breakdown of the financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for that information. The key takeaway for investors is that Cognizant has officially announced its third-quarter 2014 financial performance. For a comprehensive understanding, interested parties would need to review the content of the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, profit, and operational metrics, as well as any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2014.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing officially announces the company's Q3 2014 financial performance.
  • 5Information in the 8-K's Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6This means the information is not subject to the liabilities of that section and generally not incorporated into other filings unless expressly referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2014, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for specific figures and commentary.

No, the information furnished in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

These financial results cover the third fiscal quarter of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, which ended on September 30, 2014.