CCOI director granted 3,445 shares in Q1 2026

Kennedy Sheryl Lynn reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/31/2026 - 05:38 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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Kennedy Sheryl Lynn reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. director Sheryl Lynn Kennedy received 3,445 shares of common stock as a grant for Q1 2026 board service. The shares were issued at no stated price per share. Following this award, she directly owns 13,545 shares of Cogent common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,445 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Kennedy Sheryl Lynn

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 13,545 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: common stock, 10,100 to 13,545 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 Ms. Kennedy, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,445 shares Total shares after grant: 13,545 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share +1 more

4 metrics

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

Total shares after grant 13,545 shares Directly owned by Sheryl Lynn Kennedy after transaction

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for compensation grant

Transaction date 2026-03-31 Date of common stock grant to director

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, quarterly payment to directors, common stock

3 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

quarterly payment to directors financial

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

common stock financial

"The shares of common stock reported reflects a quarterly payment"

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.

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What insider transaction did CCOI director Sheryl Lynn Kennedy report?

Sheryl Lynn Kennedy reported receiving 3,445 shares of Cogent common stock as a grant for Q1 2026 director service. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase, and increased her directly held stake in the company.

How many CCOI shares does Sheryl Lynn Kennedy hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Sheryl Lynn Kennedy directly holds 13,545 shares of Cogent common stock. This total reflects the addition of 3,445 shares awarded as a quarterly payment for her service as a director in Q1 2026.

Was the CCOI Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not a market purchase. The Form 4 uses code "A" for a grant, award, or other acquisition, and the footnote clarifies it represents a quarterly payment to directors for Q1 2026 service.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the CCOI Form 4 filing?

In this CCOI Form 4, code "A" signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock. It indicates the shares were received as compensation rather than bought or sold in the open market, consistent with the Q1 2026 director payment footnote.

Are Sheryl Lynn Kennedy’s reported CCOI shares held directly or indirectly?

All reported CCOI shares are held directly by Sheryl Lynn Kennedy. The Form 4 marks ownership as direct and the footnote states that all shares of common stock are owned directly by her as a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

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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^*

Kennedy Sheryl Lynn

(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	13,545	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 Ms. Kennedy, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

	/s/ Sheryl Kennedy	03/31/2026
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