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Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ: LWLG) shareholders back board slate and 2026 auditor

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Lightwave Logic, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 21, 2026. As of April 6, 2026 the company had 150,610,710 shares of common stock outstanding, and 79,045,985 shares were represented in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum of approximately 52.4%.

Shareholders elected Laila Partridge and Thomas Connelly, Jr. as directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting. They received 35,317,887 and 37,034,752 votes for, respectively, with broker non-votes recorded. Shareholders also approved the ratification of Stephano Slack LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 with 78,101,889 votes for, 66,274 against, and 877,822 abstentions.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Shares outstanding 150,610,710 shares Common stock outstanding as of April 6, 2026
Shares represented 79,045,985 shares Shares present or by proxy at 2026 Annual Meeting
Quorum percentage 52.4% Percentage of outstanding voting stock represented
Votes for Partridge 35,317,887 votes Election of director Laila Partridge
Votes for Connelly Jr. 37,034,752 votes Election of director Thomas Connelly, Jr.
Votes for auditor 78,101,889 votes Ratification of Stephano Slack LLP for fiscal 2026
Votes against auditor 66,274 votes Opposition to auditor ratification
Abstentions on auditor 877,822 votes Abstain votes on auditor ratification
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc."
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Broker Non-votes financial
"Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm financial
"Ratify Stephano Slack LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
quorum financial
"79,045,985 shares were represented at the meeting by proxy and in person, representing approximately 52.4% of the outstanding voting stock; accordingly, a quorum was constituted."
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 21, 2026

 

Lightwave Logic, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Nevada   001-40766   82-0497368

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

369 Inverness Parkway, Suite 350, Englewood, CO 80112

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

 

(720) 340-4949

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

         
Title of each class  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   LWLG   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 

  

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 21, 2026. As of the close of business on April 6, 2026, the Company had outstanding 150,610,710 shares of common stock, of which 79,045,985 shares were represented at the meeting by proxy and in person, representing approximately 52.4% of the outstanding voting stock; accordingly, a quorum was constituted. The matters voted upon and the final results of the voting were as follows:

 

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

 

The following persons were elected to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified:

       
Name

Votes

For

Votes

Withheld

Broker

Non-votes

Laila Partridge 35,317,887 4,722,836 39,005,262
Thomas Connelly, Jr. 37,034,752 3,005,971 39,005,262

 

Proposal 2: Ratify Stephano Slack LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2026

 

The following votes were cast with respect to Proposal 2. The proposal was approved.

       
For Against Abstain

Broker

Non-votes

78,101,889 66,274 877,822 -

 

 

 

 

 
 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  

  LIGHTWAVE LOGIC, INC.  
       
Dated: May 27, 2026  By: /s/ Yves LeMaitre  
  Name:    

Yves LeMaitre

  
  Title:

Chief Executive Officer

  

 

 

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What was the main purpose of Lightwave Logic (LWLG)'s 2026 Annual Meeting?

The main purpose was to elect directors and ratify the independent auditor. Shareholders chose two directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting and approved Stephano Slack LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for Lightwave Logic’s fiscal year 2026.

How many Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares were eligible and represented at the 2026 meeting?

As of April 6, 2026, 150,610,710 common shares were outstanding and eligible to vote. At the meeting, 79,045,985 shares were represented in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum of approximately 52.4% of the outstanding voting stock.

Which directors were elected at Lightwave Logic (LWLG)'s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders elected Laila Partridge and Thomas Connelly, Jr. to the Board of Directors. They will serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified, reflecting shareholder support for the existing board leadership.

What were the vote results for the Lightwave Logic (LWLG) director elections?

Laila Partridge received 35,317,887 votes for and 4,722,836 withheld, with 39,005,262 broker non-votes. Thomas Connelly, Jr. received 37,034,752 votes for and 3,005,971 withheld, also with 39,005,262 broker non-votes recorded in the election results.

Did shareholders approve the auditor for Lightwave Logic (LWLG) for fiscal year 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified Stephano Slack LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The proposal received 78,101,889 votes for, 66,274 votes against, and 877,822 abstentions, indicating strong overall support for the auditor selection.

Was there a quorum at Lightwave Logic (LWLG)'s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

Yes, a quorum was present at the meeting. Of 150,610,710 outstanding common shares as of April 6, 2026, a total of 79,045,985 shares were represented by proxy and in person, representing approximately 52.4% of the company’s outstanding voting stock.

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