Cognition Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CGTX) sets $300M shelf and $75M ATM
Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. is establishing a shelf program that would allow it to offer and sell up to
Cognition is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing small‑molecule therapies for age‑related degenerative diseases, led by zervimesine (CT1812) for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and geographic atrophy. Multiple Phase 2 studies have met primary safety and tolerability endpoints and showed signals of clinical and biomarker benefit. As of September 30, 2025, it had 88,268,078 common shares outstanding and remains an emerging growth and smaller reporting company under U.S. securities rules.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Delaware
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13-4365359
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(I.R.S. Employer
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Purchase, NY 10577
(412) 481-2210
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.
2500 Westchester Ave.
Purchase, NY 10577
(412) 481-2210
Justin Platt, Esq.
Goodwin Procter LLP
3025 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(445) 207-7800
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Emerging growth company
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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RISK FACTORS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
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GLOBAL SECURITIES
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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| EXPERTS | | | | | 34 | | |
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Indication
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Study
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NCT Number
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Clinical
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Status
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Key Findings
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| Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) | | |||||||||||||||
| MCI-early | | | COG0203 (START) | | | NCT05531656 | | |
Phase 2
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| | ongoing | | | Up to 540 participants with MCI or early AD. This study has completed enrollment. | |
| mild-moderate | | | COG0201 (SHINE) | | | NCT03507790 | | |
Phase 2 (n=153)
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| | complete | | | Participants treated with zervimesine experienced a cognitive benefit compared to placebo | |
| mild-moderate | | | COG0202 (SEQUEL) | | | NCT04735536 | | |
Phase 2 (n=16)
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| | complete | | | Participants treated with zervimesine exhibited improvement across prespecified EEG parameters | |
| mild-moderate | | | COG0105 (SPARC) | | | NCT03493282 | | |
Phase 1 (n=23)
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| | complete | | | Treatment with zervimesine was assessed using various imaging modalities, including PET imaging and volumetric MRI (vMRI) | |
| mild-moderate | | | COG0104 (SNAP) | | | NCT03522129 | | |
Phase 1 (n=3)
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| | complete | | | Confirmed preclinical findings showing an increase in Aβ oligomers in CSF, suggesting increased off-rate from receptors | |
| Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) | | |||||||||||||||
| mild-moderate | | | COG1201 (SHIMMER) | | | NCT05225415 | | |
Phase 2 (n=130)
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| | complete | | | Participants treated with zervimesine experienced benefits across behavioral, functional, cognitive and motor scales | |
| Mild-moderate | | | COG1202 (EAP) | | | NCT06961760 | | |
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| | ongoing | | | Initially, the EAP will accommodate approximately 30 individuals with DLB. Currently, fully enrolled. | |
| Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Dry AMD | | |||||||||||||||
| GA | | | COG2201 (MAGNIFY) | | | NCT05893537 | | |
Phase 2 (n=100)
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| | concluded | | | Participants treated with zervimesine experienced slower growth of their GA lesions over the course of the study | |
Preferred Stock
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About This Prospectus
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Prospectus Summary
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The Offering
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Risk Factors
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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Use of Proceeds
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Dividend Policy
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Dilution
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Description of Capital Stock
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Plan of Distribution
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Legal Matters
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Experts
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Where You Can Find More Information
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Incorporation by Reference
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Exhibit Index
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Signatures
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Power of Attorney
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Indication
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Study
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NCT Number
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Clinical
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Status
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Key Findings
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| Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) | | |||||||||||||||
| MCI-early | | |
COG0203 (START)
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NCT05531656
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Phase 2
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ongoing
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| | Up to 540 participants with MCI or early AD. This study has completed enrollment. | |
| mild-moderate | | |
COG0201 (SHINE)
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NCT03507790
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Phase 2 (n=153)
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complete
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| | Participants treated with zervimesine experienced a cognitive benefit compared to placebo | |
| mild-moderate | | |
COG0202 (SEQUEL)
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NCT04735536
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Phase 2 (n=16)
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complete
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| | Participants treated with zervimesine exhibited improvement across prespecified EEG parameters | |
| mild-moderate | | |
COG0105 (SPARC)
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NCT03493282
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Phase 1 (n=23)
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complete
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| | Treatment with zervimesine was assessed using various imaging modalities, including PET imaging and volumetric MRI (vMRI) | |
| mild-moderate | | |
COG0104 (SNAP)
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NCT03522129
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Phase 1 (n=3)
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complete
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| | Confirmed preclinical findings showing an increase in Aβ oligomers in CSF, suggesting increased off-rate from receptors | |
| Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) | | |||||||||||||||
| mild-moderate | | |
COG1201 (SHIMMER)
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NCT05225415
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Phase 2 (n=130)
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complete
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| | Participants treated with zervimesine experienced benefits across behavioral, functional, cognitive and motor scales | |
| Mild-moderate | | |
COG1202 (EAP)
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NCT06961760
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n/a
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ongoing
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| | Initially, the EAP will accommodate approximately 30 individuals with DLB. Currently, fully enrolled. | |
| Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Dry AMD | | |||||||||||||||
| GA | | |
COG2201 (MAGNIFY)
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NCT05893537
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Phase 2 (n=100)
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concluded
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| | Participants treated with zervimesine experienced slower growth of their GA lesions over the course of the study | |
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Assumed public offering price per share
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Net tangible book value per share at September 30, 2025
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Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable to new investors purchasing shares in this offering
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As adjusted net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2025, after giving effect to this offering
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Dilution per share to new investors purchasing shares in this offering
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SEC registration fee
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FINRA filing fee
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Fees and expenses of the trustee
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Printing expenses
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Accounting fees and expenses
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Blue Sky, qualification fees and expenses
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Transfer agent fees and expenses
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Miscellaneous
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Exhibit
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Exhibit Description
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1.1*
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| | Form of Underwriting Agreement. | |
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1.2
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| | Open Market Sale AgreementSM, dated December 18, 2025, by and between the registrant and Jefferies LLC (filed herewith). | |
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3.1
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Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 14, 2021).
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3.2
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Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 4, 2023).
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3.3
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Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 20, 2025).
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4.1
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| | Specimen Common Stock Certificate of Registrant (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-257999) filed October 4, 2021). | |
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4.2*
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| | Form of Preferred Stock Certificate. | |
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4.3*
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4.4
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Form of Indenture (filed herewith).
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4.5*
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4.6*
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4.7*
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4.8*
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4.9*
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| | Form of Unit. | |
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4.10*
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| | Form of Subscription Rights Agreement. | |
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5.1
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Opinion of Goodwin Procter LLP (filed herewith).
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5.2
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Opinion of Goodwin Procter LLP relating to the sales agreement prospectus (filed herewith).
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23.1
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Consent of Ernst & Young LLP (filed herewith).
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23.2
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Consent of Goodwin Procter LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
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23.3
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Consent of Goodwin Procter LLP (included in Exhibit 5.2).
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24.1
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Power of Attorney (included on the signature page).
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25.1**
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| | Statement of Eligibility on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of the trustee, as trustee under the indenture filed herewith. | |
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Filing Fee Table (filed herewith).
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/ Lisa Ricciardi
Lisa Ricciardi
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Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
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December 18, 2025
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/s/ John Doyle
John Doyle
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Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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December 18, 2025
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/s/ Jack A. Khattar
Jack A. Khattar
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Director (Chairman of the Board)
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December 18, 2025
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/s/ Aaron G. L. Fletcher, Ph.D.
Aaron G. L. Fletcher, Ph.D.
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Director
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December 18, 2025
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/s/ Brett P. Monia, Ph.D.
Brett P. Monia, Ph.D.
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Director
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December 18, 2025
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/s/ Ellen B. Richstone
Ellen B. Richstone
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Director
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December 18, 2025
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/s/ Peggy Wallace
Peggy Wallace
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Director
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December 18, 2025
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FAQ
What securities can Cognition Therapeutics (CGTX) offer under this new shelf?
Under this shelf, Cognition Therapeutics may offer up to
How large is Cognition Therapeutics’ at-the-market offering program with Jefferies?
The company has a separate sales agreement prospectus covering the offer, issuance and sale of up to
How does Cognition Therapeutics intend to use proceeds from potential offerings?
Cognition states that it will retain broad discretion over the use of any net proceeds. Current plans are to use funds for general corporate purposes, which may include research and development and clinical trial costs for current or future product candidates, working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate needs, with interim investment in short‑term, investment‑grade instruments or U.S. government securities.
What is Cognition Therapeutics’ lead drug candidate and current clinical status?
The company’s lead candidate is zervimesine (CT1812), an oral small molecule targeting the σ‑2 receptor complex for age‑related degenerative diseases. Multiple Phase 2 trials in Alzheimer’s disease (SHINE), dementia with Lewy bodies (SHIMMER) and geographic atrophy (MAGNIFY) have been completed, meeting primary safety and tolerability endpoints and showing cognitive, functional or biomarker benefits compared with placebo, as described in the filing.
How many Cognition Therapeutics shares are currently outstanding and are there warrants?
As of
What is Cognition Therapeutics’ regulatory reporting status under U.S. securities laws?
Cognition is classified as both an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act and a smaller reporting company under SEC rules. This allows it to use certain reduced disclosure and compliance requirements, such as scaled executive compensation disclosures and potentially fewer years of audited financial statements, until it no longer meets the size thresholds described in the document.