Alpha Cognition (ACOG) director awarded new shares and 8,437 options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alpha Cognition Inc. director Kenneth Anthony Cawkell reported new equity awards in the form of common shares and stock options. On January 14, 2026, he received 7,241 common shares at a price of $0, described as restricted stock units that vest one year from the grant date. Following this grant, he directly held 107,740 common shares.

On the same date, he was also granted 8,437 common share options with an exercise price of $6.56 per share, which will vest one year from the grant date and expire on January 14, 2036. The filing also notes indirect holdings of 50,000 common shares through Cawbro Holdings Ltd. and 67,977 common shares through CMI Cornerstone Management Corp., and states that he disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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^*

CAWKELL KENNETH ANTHONY

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/14/2026

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	01/14/2026		A		7,241(1)	A	$0	107,740	D
Common Shares								50,000	I	by Cawbro Holdings. Ltd.(2)
Common Shares								67,977	I	by CMI Cornerstone Management Corp.(2)

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	01/14/2026		A		8,437		(3)	01/14/2036	Common Shares	8,437	$0	8,437	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units that vest one year from date of grant.

2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

3. The options will vest one year from date of grant.

	/s/ Kenneth Anthony Cawkell	01/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Alpha Cognition (ACOG) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that director Kenneth Anthony Cawkell received 7,241 common shares (restricted stock units) and 8,437 common share options on January 14, 2026, both granted at $0 cost to him.

How many Alpha Cognition shares does Kenneth Anthony Cawkell hold directly after these grants?

After the reported transaction, Kenneth Anthony Cawkell directly held 107,740 common shares of Alpha Cognition Inc.

What are the key terms of the stock options granted to Kenneth Anthony Cawkell by Alpha Cognition?

The grant consists of 8,437 common share options with an exercise price of $6.56 per share. The options will vest one year from the January 14, 2026 grant date and will expire on January 14, 2036.

What are the vesting terms of the restricted stock units reported by Alpha Cognition (ACOG)?

The 7,241 common shares are identified as restricted stock units that vest one year from the date of grant, which is January 14, 2026.

Does Kenneth Anthony Cawkell have indirect holdings of Alpha Cognition shares?

Yes. The Form 4 shows 50,000 common shares held indirectly through Cawbro Holdings Ltd. and 67,977 common shares held indirectly through CMI Cornerstone Management Corp.

What does the Form 4 say about Cawkells beneficial ownership of indirectly held Alpha Cognition shares?

The filing states that he disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirectly held securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in them, and that their inclusion should not be considered an admission of full beneficial ownership.

What is Kenneth Anthony Cawkells role at Alpha Cognition Inc. according to this filing?

According to the Form 4, Kenneth Anthony Cawkell is a director of Alpha Cognition Inc. and is not listed as an officer or 10% owner in this report.