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Cogent Communications (CCOI) director granted 3,445 shares

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FERGUSON Lewis H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cogent Communications Holdings director Lewis H. Ferguson received 3,445 shares of common stock as a quarterly payment for his Q2 2026 board service. These shares were granted at no cash cost and are owned directly, bringing his direct holdings to 24,539 shares.

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Insider FERGUSON Lewis H
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award common stock 3,445 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 24,539 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 3,445 shares Quarterly payment for Q2 2026 director service
Post-transaction holdings 24,539 shares Common stock held directly after grant
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity compensation, no cash paid by director
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
quarterly payment to directors financial
"The shares of common stock reported reflects a quarterly payment to directors for Q2 2026 service."
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
"The shares of common stock reported reflects a quarterly payment to directors for Q2 2026 service."
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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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
FERGUSON Lewis H
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
common stock06/30/2026A3,445(1)A$024,539D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares of common stock reported reflects a quarterly payment to directors for Q2 2026 service. All shares are owned directly by Mr. Ferguson, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
/s/ Lewis Ferguson06/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did CCOI director Lewis H. Ferguson report?

Lewis H. Ferguson reported receiving 3,445 shares of Cogent Communications common stock. The shares were granted as compensation for his Q2 2026 board service, not purchased in the open market, and are held directly in his name.

Was the CCOI insider transaction a purchase or a grant of shares?

The CCOI insider transaction was a grant of 3,445 shares, not a market purchase. The Form 4 shows a code A transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition as compensation, with a reported price per share of zero dollars.

How many CCOI shares does Lewis H. Ferguson hold after this grant?

After the grant, Lewis H. Ferguson holds 24,539 shares of Cogent Communications common stock. The Form 4 indicates these shares are owned directly, reflecting his updated post-transaction position as a director of the company.

What period of service does the CCOI share grant to Lewis H. Ferguson cover?

The share grant to Lewis H. Ferguson covers his Q2 2026 service as a director. The footnote explains that the 3,445 common shares represent a quarterly payment to directors for that period, functioning as equity-based board compensation.

Did Lewis H. Ferguson pay cash for the 3,445 CCOI shares he received?

Lewis H. Ferguson did not pay cash for the 3,445 shares. The reported transaction price per share is zero, and the filing describes the award as a quarterly payment in stock for his Q2 2026 director service at Cogent Communications.