Cognizant Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

Teaneck, New Jersey (ots/PRNewswire) -

- Exceeds Revenue and Earnings Expectations

- Raises Outlook for Full Year 2006

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (Nasdaq: CTSH), a
leading provider of IT services, today announced its financial
results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006.

Highlights - Second Quarter 2006
- Quarterly revenue increased to US$336.8 million, up 59% from the
year-ago quarter.
- Quarterly diluted EPS on a GAAP basis was US$0.37.
- Quarterly diluted EPS on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of
stock-based compensation expense, was US$0.41, compared to US$0.25 in
the year-ago quarter.

Revenue for the second quarter increased to US$336.8 million, up
18% sequentially from US$285.5 million in the first quarter of 2006,
and up 59% from US$211.7 million in the second quarter of 2005. GAAP
net income was US$55.1 million, or US$0.37 per diluted share. Net
income for the second quarter increased to US$61.0 million on a
non-GAAP basis, or US$0.41 per diluted share, compared to US$36.0
million, or US$0.25 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2005.
GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 18.0%. Non-GAAP operating
margin was 20.0%, at the high end of the Company's targeted 19-20%
range. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP operating income,
net income, and EPS are included at the end of this release.

"We are very pleased with our strong second quarter results,
driven by significant revenue growth across an expanding range of
industries, service-offerings and geographies," said Lakshmi
Narayanan, President and CEO of Cognizant. "As expected, our
leadership in financial services, healthcare and life sciences,
combined with our competitive expertise in newer verticals, allowed
us to generate significant growth from our continually expanding
client base. During the quarter we continued to experience strong
demand for our full range of service offerings, particularly ERP and
CRM, advanced solutions development, testing, data warehousing and
infrastructure management. We are also pleased with the considerable
traction we have gained in Europe, where the growth rate exceeded
that of the rest of the Company this quarter."

Mr. Narayanan continued, "As Cognizant accelerates past the
one-billion dollar revenue mark, our focus continues to be on
preparing the Company for steadfast growth in 2007 and beyond. Today
we have announced an organizational change that we believe will
provide a strong foundation for managing that growth, including the
appointment of Francisco D'Souza to President and Chief Executive
Officer, effective as of January 1, 2007. Cognizant's strength lies
in its operational excellence, and by enhancing the depth of our
senior management team with leadership from seasoned Cognizant
veterans, we are focused on maintaining our industry-leading strategy
for growth well into the future."

2006 Outlook - Third Quarter & Full Year

Based on current visibility, the Company is now providing the
following guidance:

- Third quarter 2006 revenue anticipated to be at least US$363 million.
- Third quarter 2006 diluted EPS expected to be approximately US$0.38 on
a GAAP basis, and US$0.42 on a non-GAAP basis, which excludes the
impact of stock-based compensation expense.
- Fiscal 2006 revenue now anticipated to be at least US$1.37 billion.
- Fiscal 2006 diluted EPS expected to be at least US$1.45 on a GAAP
basis.
- Fiscal 2006 diluted EPS expected to be at least US$1.62 on a non-GAAP
basis, which excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense.
- Total headcount by end of 2006 expected to exceed 36,000.

"Our strong financial results are clearly the product of our
strategic investments to differentiate Cognizant in the marketplace
and in the eyes of our clients," said Gordon Coburn, Chief Financial
Officer of Cognizant. "Our success in anticipating customer demand
through ahead-of-the-curve investments in vertical expertise and
service-area capabilities continues to generate high levels of client
satisfaction and provide additional drivers of future growth. During
the quarter, we also invested further in campus recruitment and
training programs for staff members at all levels to ensure that
Cognizant continues to attract a superior quality of employees and
cultivate their development. As a result of our strong performance
over the first half of the year, our confidence in our reinvestment
strategy and the growing demand environment, we have increased our
revenue and earnings expectations for Fiscal 2006."

Conference Call

Cognizant will host a conference call today, August 2, at 9:00
a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company's quarterly results. To listen to
the call please dial +1-888-652-6834 domestically or +1-706-679-3288
internationally. The call will also be broadcast live via the
Internet at Cognizant's web site, www.cognizant.com. Please go to the
web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register,
download and install any necessary audio software. A replay will be
made available on the web site at www.cognizant.com or by calling
+1-800-642-1687 for domestic callers and +1-706-645-9291 for
international callers and entering "3072892" from two hours after the
end of the call until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on August 9, 2006.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading provider of IT services.
Focused on delivering strategic information technology solutions that
address the complex business needs of its clients, Cognizant uses its
own on-site/offshore outsourcing model to provide applications
management, development, integration, and reengineering;
infrastructure management; business process outsourcing; and numerous
related services, such as enterprise consulting, technology
architecture, program management, and change management.

Cognizant's more than 31,000 employees are committed to
partnerships that sustain long-term, proven value for customers by
delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions through its
development centers in India and on-site client teams. Cognizant
maintains P-CMM and SEI-CMM Level 5 assessments from an independent
third-party assessor, was recently named one of Forbes' Best Small
Companies in America for the fourth consecutive year, and ranked
among the top information technology companies in BusinessWeek's Hot
Growth Companies. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100 Index. Find
additional information about Cognizant at www.cognizant.com.

This press release includes statements which may constitute
forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks,
uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove
to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied include general economic
conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Form 10-K and
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cognizant
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In thousands of US$, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2006 2005 2006 2005
Revenues $336,836 $211,711 $622,315 $393,392
Cost of revenues 188,320 117,768 346,908 215,762
Gross profit 148,516 93,943 275,407 177,630
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 80,044 46,126 146,749 87,536
Depreciation and amortization
expense 7,801 5,449 14,831 10,539
Income from operations 60,671 42,368 113,827 79,555
Other income (expense):
Interest income 3,853 2,061 7,290 3,901
Other income / (expense), net 1,508 (595) 1,467 (719)
Total other income / (expense) 5,361 1,466 8,757 3,182
Income before provision for
income taxes 66,032 43,834 122,584 82,737
Provision for income taxes 10,961 7,802 20,349 14,727
Net income $55,071 $36,032 $102,235 $68,010
Basic earnings per share $0.39 $0.27 $0.73 $0.50
Diluted earnings per share $0.37 $0.25 $0.68 $0.47
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 140,542 135,687 140,103 135,086
Weighted average number of
common and dilutive
shares outstanding 150,493 146,554 149,924 146,187
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2006 2005
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $203,105 $196,938
Short-term investments 265,095 227,063
Trade accounts receivable, net of
allowances of $2,962
and $2,325, respectively 227,985 153,971
Unbilled accounts receivable 38,274 22,725
Deferred income tax assets, net 50,833 42,752
Other current assets 26,298 19,974
Total Current Assets 811,590 663,423
Property and equipment, net 179,277 146,982
Goodwill 18,430 18,223
Other Intangible assets, net 15,414 16,277
Deferred income tax assets, net 10,779 17,247
Other assets 10,576 7,741
Total Assets $1,046,066 $869,893
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $24,871 $16,420
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 144,449 137,375
Total Current Liabilities 169,320 153,795
Other noncurrent liabilities 2,553 1,953
Total Liabilities 171,873 155,748
Stockholders' Equity 874,193 714,145
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity $1,046,066 $869,893
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months
Ended
Three Months Ended June 30, June 30,
2006 2006 2006 2005
US GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP US GAAP
Revenues $336,836 $- $336,836 $211,711
Cost of revenues 188,320 (3,332)(a) 184,988 117,768
Gross profit 148,516 3,332 151,848 93,943
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 80,044 (3,437)(a) 76,607 46,126
Depreciation and
amortization expense 7,801 - 7,801 5,449
Income from operations 60,671 6,769 67,440 42,368
Total other income /
(expense) 5,361 - 5,361 1,466
Income before provision
for income taxes 66,032 6,769 72,801 43,834
Provision for income
taxes 10,961 842(a) 11,803 7,802
Net income $55,071 5,927 $60,998 $36,032
Diluted earnings
per share $0.37 $0.04 $0.41 $0.25
Weighted average number
of common and dilutive
shares outstanding 150,493 150,493 146,554
Six Months
Ended
Six Months Ended June 30, June 30,
2006 2006 2006 2005
US GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP US GAAP
Revenues $622,315 $- $622,315 $393,392
Cost of revenues 346,908 (6,479)(a) 340,429 215,762
Gross profit 275,407 6,479 281,886 177,630
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 146,749 (7,892)(a) 138,857 87,536
Depreciation and
amortization expense 14,831 - 14,831 10,539
Income from operations 113,827 14,371 128,198 79,555
Total other income /
(expense) 8,757 - 8,757 3,182
Income before provision
for income taxes 122,584 14,371 136,955 82,737
Provision for income
taxes 20,349 1,975(a) 22,324 14,727
Net income $102,235 12,396 $114,631 $68,010
Diluted earnings
per share $0.68 $0.08 $0.76 $0.47
Weighted average number
of common and dilutive
shares outstanding 149,924 149,924 146,187

In addition to its reported operating results in accordance with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Cognizant has
included in the table above non-GAAP operating measures that the
Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial
measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial
measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported
results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors
analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results.
The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not
be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures
calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results
calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those
financial statements should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP
column above for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006
reflects the following adjustment:

(a) To exclude stock-based compensation expense under FAS 123R, and
related income tax benefit, recorded during the three and six months
ended June 30, 2006.

For 2006, the weighted average number of common and dilutive
shares outstanding were calculated taking into account the
requirements of FAS 123R.

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