Cogent director granted 3,445 CCOI shares

de Sa Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/31/2026 - 05:30 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

de Sa Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. director Paul de Sa received a grant of 3,445 shares of common stock as compensation for Q1 2026 board service. The award was made at a stated price of $0.00 per share and represents a quarterly payment to directors. Following this grant, he directly owns 30,347 shares of Cogent common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,445 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider de Sa Paul

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	common stock	3,445	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 30,347 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: common stock, 26,902 to 30,347 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The shares of common stock reported reflects a quarterly payment to directors for Q1 2026 service. All shares are owned directly by Mr. De Sa, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,445 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Total holdings after grant: 30,347 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 3,445 shares Quarterly director payment for Q1 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Director stock compensation grant

Total holdings after grant 30,347 shares Direct ownership following Q1 2026 grant

Transaction date March 31, 2026 Effective date of stock grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition

Key Terms

Form 4, common stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, quarterly payment to directors, +1 more

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Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

common stock financial

""security_title": "common stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

quarterly payment to directors financial

"reflects a quarterly payment to directors for Q1 2026 service"

direct ownership financial

"All shares are owned directly by Mr. De Sa"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Cogent Communications (CCOI) report for Paul de Sa?

Cogent Communications reported that director Paul de Sa received 3,445 shares of common stock as a quarterly payment for Q1 2026 board service. The shares were granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of his director compensation.

How many Cogent Communications (CCOI) shares does Paul de Sa hold after this Form 4?

After the Q1 2026 director compensation grant, Paul de Sa directly holds 30,347 shares of Cogent Communications common stock. This total includes the newly granted 3,445 shares received as a quarterly payment for his service as a director.

Was the Cogent Communications (CCOI) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was a grant of 3,445 shares of common stock to director Paul de Sa as a quarterly compensation payment for Q1 2026, at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

How was Paul de Sa’s Q1 2026 director compensation paid at Cogent Communications (CCOI)?

For Q1 2026, Cogent Communications paid part of director Paul de Sa’s compensation in stock, granting him 3,445 shares of common stock. The filing describes this as a quarterly payment to directors, with all shares owned directly by him after the grant.

Does Paul de Sa directly own the Cogent Communications (CCOI) shares reported on this Form 4?

Yes. The filing states that all shares of common stock reported, including the 3,445-share Q1 2026 grant, are owned directly by Mr. de Sa. The ownership type is listed as direct in the Form 4 transaction details.

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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^*

de Sa Paul

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2450 N ST NW

4TH FLOOR

(Street)

WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20037

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. [ CCOI ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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

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

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

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 stock	03/31/2026		A		3,445(1)	A	$0	30,347	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of common stock reported reflects a quarterly payment to directors for Q1 2026 service. All shares are owned directly by Mr. De Sa, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

	/s/ Paul De Sa	03/31/2026
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