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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2019)

Filed July 31, 2019For Securities:CTSH

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2019, primarily to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. The core of this filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an accompanying investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which provide details on the company's performance during the quarter. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached exhibits contain the crucial financial and operational data that investors need to assess the company's health and outlook. Investors should refer to these exhibits for specific revenue figures, profitability metrics, segment performance, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. It's important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K is generally not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated by reference into other filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cognizant released its Q2 2019 financial results on July 31, 2019.
  • 2Key financial performance data is available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3An investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) offers additional financial details and context for the quarter.
  • 4The filing serves to make the Q2 2019 earnings announcement publicly available.
  • 5Information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless explicitly incorporated elsewhere.
  • 6Investors should consult the press release and investor presentation for specific financial metrics and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide details of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. It includes the press release and an investor presentation that contain this information.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, are found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the investor presentation) attached to this Form 8-K filing.

Generally, the information furnished in this 8-K (Items 2.02, 7.01, and the attached exhibits) is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless the company specifically incorporates it by reference into another filing.

The exhibits, specifically the press release and investor presentation, typically contain key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, profitability, segment performance, and potentially management's commentary on results and future outlook or guidance.