Summary
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) filed an 8-K on November 7, 2016, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The filing primarily includes a press release that details the company's performance during the period. Investors should note that the information provided in this item and the attached press release is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities and is not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing announces the release of Cognizant's Q3 2016 financial results.
- 2The primary content of the filing is a press release detailing these financial results.
- 3The press release was issued on November 7, 2016.
- 4The financial results pertain to the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
- 5The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the full text of the press release.
- 6Information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 7This furnishing of information does not subject the company to liabilities under Section 18, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, the information provided in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is specifically stated as being furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly referenced.
The press release reporting these financial results was issued on November 7, 2016.