Alpha Cognition (ACOG) CEO gets RSUs, options and PSUs awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alpha Cognition Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer and director Michael E. McFadden received multiple equity awards on January 9, 2026. He was granted 190,549 restricted stock units at a price of $0, which vest in three equal parts on January 9, 2027, January 9, 2028, and January 9, 2029. He also received 177,576 common share options with an exercise price of $6.56, vesting one‑third on January 9, 2027 and the rest in equal quarterly installments until expiration on January 13, 2036. In addition, he was granted 76,220 performance share units with a conversion price of $6.56, vesting after a two‑year period if the company’s stock meets specified price levels for at least twenty trading days within rolling thirty‑day periods. Following these grants, he directly beneficially owned 190,549 common shares and held 14,142 common shares indirectly through The Michael and Sherri McFadden Family Trust.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McFadden Michael E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALPHA COGNITION INC.

1200 - 750 WEST PENDER STREET

(Street)

VANCOUVER A1 V6C 2T8

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Alpha Cognition Inc. [ ACOG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	01/09/2026		A		190,549(1)	A	$0	190,549	D
Common Shares								14,142	I	by The Michael and Sherri McFadden Family Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Common Share Options	$6.56	01/09/2026		A		177,576		(2)	01/13/2036	Common Shares	177,576	$0	177,576	D
Performance Share Units	$6.56	01/09/2026		A		76,220		(3)	01/09/2028	Common Shares	76,220	$0	76,220	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units that vest on 1/3 on January 9, 2027, 1/3 on January 9, 2028 and 1/3 on January 9, 2029.

2. The options will vest 1/3 on January 9, 2027 and the remainder to vest in equal installments quarterly thereafter.

3. Performance Share Units vesting at the end of the two-year period based on the Company?s closing stock price equaling or exceeding the applicable price level for at least twenty (20) trading days within any rolling thirty (30) consecutive trading-day period, as reported on the principal securities exchange on which the shares are listed, as follows: 19,550 common shares - $12.00 38,110 common shares - $18.00 57,165 common shares - $24.00 76,220 common shares - $28.00

	/s/ Michael E. McFadden	01/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Alpha Cognition (ACOG) report for its CEO?

Alpha Cognition reported that Chief Executive Officer Michael E. McFadden received new equity awards on January 9, 2026, including restricted stock units, stock options, and performance share units, all granted at a price of $0 per unit.

How many restricted stock units did the Alpha Cognition CEO receive?

Michael E. McFadden was granted 190,549 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal installments on January 9, 2027, January 9, 2028, and January 9, 2029.

What are the terms of the Alpha Cognition CEO stock options granted in 2026?

He received 177,576 common share options with an exercise price of $6.56. One‑third vests on January 9, 2027, with the remainder vesting in equal quarterly installments until the options expire on January 13, 2036.

How do the Alpha Cognition performance share units for the CEO vest?

The 76,220 performance share units vest at the end of a two‑year period if the company’s closing stock price equals or exceeds specified price levels for at least twenty trading days within any rolling thirty‑day period, with tranches tied to $12.00, $18.00, $24.00, and $28.00 price targets.

What is the CEO’s common share ownership after these Alpha Cognition grants?

After the reported transactions, Michael E. McFadden beneficially owned 190,549 common shares directly and 14,142 common shares indirectly through The Michael and Sherri McFadden Family Trust.

Were the Alpha Cognition CEO equity awards reported as direct or indirect holdings?

The restricted stock units, stock options, and performance share units granted on January 9, 2026 were reported as direct holdings, while 14,142 common shares were reported as held indirectly by The Michael and Sherri McFadden Family Trust.