CTSH: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

2025 vs 2024  ·  SEC EDGAR  ·  2026-06-01
Other years: 2026 vs 2025
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Classification is based on semantic text similarity scoring and may include approximations. “No match” means no high-confidence textual match was found — not necessarily that a section was removed.

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🟢 New in Current Filing We face intense and evolving competition and our service offerings must keep pace with significant technological advances in the rapidly changing markets we compete in. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Cognizant17December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing We face legal, reputational and financial risks if we fail to protect client and/or Cognizant data from cybersecurity incidents. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Cognizant19December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Cognizant20December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Cognizant22December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing If we infringe upon the IP rights of others or our IP rights are infringed upon, our business may be adversely affected. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Cognizant15December 31, 2023 Form 10-K 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Cognizant16December 31, 2023 Form 10-K 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Cognizant18December 31, 2023 Form 10-K 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Failure to comply with data security and privacy regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and operating results. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Cognizant19December 31, 2023 Form 10-K 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Cognizant21December 31, 2023 Form 10-K 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Cognizant22December 31, 2023 Form 10-K 🔒
🟡 Modified We are subject to numerous and evolving legal and regulatory requirements and client expectations in the many jurisdictions in which we operate, and violations of, unfavorable changes in or an inability to meet such requirements or expectations could harm our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified Changes in tax laws or in their interpretation or enforcement, failure by us to adapt our corporate structure and intercompany arrangements or adverse outcomes of tax audits, investigations or proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our effective tax rate, results of operations and financial condition. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our failure to meet specified service levels or milestones required by certain of our client contracts may result in our client contracts being less profitable, potential liability for penalties or damages or reputational harm. 🔒
🟡 Modified We may not be able to achieve our profitability goals and maintain our capital return strategy. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our results of operations could be adversely affected by economic and geopolitical conditions globally and in particular in the markets in which our clients and operations are concentrated. 🔒
🟡 Modified Anti-outsourcing legislation, if adopted, and negative perceptions associated with offshore outsourcing could impair our ability to serve our clients and materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unable to attract, train and retain skilled employees to satisfy client demand, including highly skilled technical personnel and personnel with experience in key AI and digital areas, as well as senior management to lead our business globally, our business and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified Cognizant14December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟡 Modified Cognizant18December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟡 Modified Pandemics, epidemics or other outbreaks of disease have had and may in the future have a material adverse impact upon our business, liquidity, results of operations and financial condition. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our NextGen program and the associated reductions in headcount and consolidation of office space could disrupt our business and may not result in anticipated savings. 🔒
🟡 Modified Failure to meet ESG expectations or standards or achieve our ESG ambitions could adversely affect our business or damage our reputation. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our use of AI technologies may not be successful and may present business, financial, legal, and reputational risks. 🔒
🟡 Modified Cognizant16December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
🟡 Modified Cognizant15December 31, 2024 Form 10-K 🔒
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