Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ: LWLG) ups ATM to $51.4M; $49.3M available

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lightwave Logic, Inc. amends its prospectus supplement to state that up to $49,326,334 of common stock may be offered and sold from time to time under an amended sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners. The company increased the Sales Agreement capacity to $51,404,500 and reports that it has previously sold 8,079,319 shares for gross proceeds of approximately $35 million. The prospectus supplement notes the Nasdaq last sale price of $12.54 per share as of April 17, 2026.

Key Figures

Aggregate offering available: $49,326,334 Sales Agreement capacity (amended): $51,404,500 Shares previously sold: 8,079,319 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Aggregate offering available $49,326,334 available for offer and sale under the Sales Agreement

Sales Agreement capacity (amended) $51,404,500 increased capacity per Sales Agreement amendment on April 20, 2026

Shares previously sold 8,079,319 shares offered and sold since entry into the Sales Agreement

Gross proceeds from prior sales $35 million approximate gross proceeds from shares sold under the Sales Agreement

Last reported sale price $12.54 per share Nasdaq last reported sale price as of April 17, 2026

Key Terms

Sales Agreement, Sales Agent, aggregate offering price, Prospectus Supplement No. 1

4 terms

Sales Agreement regulatory

"entered into an amendment to the Sales Agreement to increase the amount"

A sales agreement is a written contract that sets out the terms for selling goods, services, or assets, specifying price, delivery, payment schedule and responsibilities of each side. For investors it matters because it creates a predictable stream of revenue or cash obligations, clarifies timing and risk, and can change a company’s value or forecasts much like a signed order turns a customer’s verbal intent into a firm commitment.

Sales Agent financial

"Roth Capital Partners, LLC (the “Sales Agent”)"

A sales agent is an individual or firm authorized to sell a company’s products or services on its behalf, typically paid by commission or fees rather than a fixed salary. For investors, who a company uses to reach customers and how well those agents perform affects revenue growth and profit margins — like hiring local independent sellers to expand into new neighborhoods without building stores — so agent quality and cost matter to future cash flow and valuation.

aggregate offering price financial

"shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $49,326,334"

The aggregate offering price is the total dollar amount that will be raised if all the securities in an offering are sold at the stated offering price, before fees or expenses are taken out. Investors use it to gauge the size of the fundraising and its potential effects—such as how much cash the company will get and how much existing ownership might be reduced—similar to totaling every item’s price in a shopping cart to see the full bill.

Prospectus Supplement No. 1 regulatory

"This prospectus supplement (“Prospectus Supplement No. 1”) amends and supplements"

Offering Details

ATM

Offering

Offering Type ATM

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)
Registration No. 333-281059

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
(To Prospectus dated August 5, 2024 and

Prospectus Supplement dated August 9, 2024)

Lightwave Logic, Inc.

Up to $49,326,334 of Common Stock

This prospectus supplement (“Prospectus Supplement No. 1”) amends and supplements the information in the prospectus supplement dated August 9, 2024 (the “Prospectus Supplement”) relating to the offer and sale of shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value per share (“common stock”), pursuant to a sales agreement (as amended, the “Sales Agreement”) with Roth Capital Partners, LLC (“Roth Capital Partners”, or the “Sales Agent”).

On April 20, 2026, we entered into an amendment to the Sales Agreement to increase the amount of shares of common stock that may be sold under the Sales Agreement to $51,404,500. Accordingly, as of the date of this Prospectus Supplement No. 1, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $49,326,334 are available for offer and sale pursuant to the Sales Agreement, the Prospectus Supplement and this Prospectus Supplement No. 1, which we may offer and sell from time to time through the Sales Agent, acting as sales agent or principal.

Since our entry into the Sales Agreement, we have offered and sold 8,079,319 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $35 million.

This Prospectus Supplement No. 1 is not complete without and may only be delivered or utilized in connection with the Prospectus Supplement, the accompanying base prospectus, and any future amendments or supplements thereto.

Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “LWLG.” On April 17, 2026, the last reported sale price for our common stock was $12.54 per share.

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should read the Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying prospectus carefully before you make your investment decision. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-7 of the Prospectus Supplement, as well as the documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are incorporated by reference in the Prospectus Supplement and in the accompanying prospectus, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, for more information.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if the Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Roth Capital Partners

The date of this Prospectus Supplement No. 1 is April 20, 2026. 

FAQ

What does the Lightwave Logic (LWLG) prospectus supplement change?

It increases the Sales Agreement capacity and confirms availability of up to $49,326,334 of common stock for sale. The amendment states the Sales Agreement was increased to $51,404,500 on April 20, 2026.

How many shares has Lightwave Logic already sold under the Sales Agreement?

The company has offered and sold 8,079,319 shares under the Sales Agreement. Those sales generated approximately $35 million in gross proceeds, as reported in the supplement.

How much common stock is currently available under the supplement?

As of this supplement, shares of common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $49,326,334 are available for offer and sale under the Sales Agreement and prospectus supplement.

Who is the sales agent for Lightwave Logic's offering?

Roth Capital Partners, LLC serves as the Sales Agent under the amended Sales Agreement and may act as agent or principal in sales of the company's common stock.

What was Lightwave Logic's last reported Nasdaq sale price in the filing?

The prospectus supplement reports a last reported sale price of $12.54 per share on April 17, 2026, as stated in the supplement.