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Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ: LWLG) boosts at-the-market stock program

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Lightwave Logic, Inc. amended its existing sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners to increase the amount of common stock that may be sold under the program to $51,404,500. This at-the-market style arrangement allows the company to issue shares from time to time through the sales agent.

Since the original sales agreement was put in place, Lightwave Logic has already offered and sold 8,079,319 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $35 million. All shares sold under this agreement are covered by the company’s effective Form S-3 shelf registration and related base and supplemental prospectuses.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
ATM program capacity $51,404,500 Maximum amount of common stock that may be sold under amended sales agreement
Shares sold to date 8,079,319 shares Common stock already offered and sold under the sales agreement
Gross proceeds to date approximately $35 million Proceeds from 8,079,319 shares sold under the sales agreement
Shelf registration file File No. 333-281059 Form S-3 shelf registration covering issuance of shares under sales agreement
Sales Agreement financial
"entered into an amendment to its sales agreement (as amended, the “Sales Agreement”) with Roth Capital Partners"
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.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"registered pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-281059)"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
Form S-3 regulatory
"effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-281059)"
Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.
prospectus supplement financial
"base prospectus included in the Registration Statement, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement filed on August 9, 2024"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
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) April 20, 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 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On April 20, 2026, Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment to its sales agreement (as amended, the “Sales Agreement”) with Roth Capital Partners, LLC, as sales agent, to, among other things, increase the amount of shares of common stock that may be sold under the Sales Agreement to $51,404,500. 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.

 

The issuance of the shares under the Sales Agreement have been registered pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-281059) (the “Registration Statement”), and the related base prospectus included in the Registration Statement, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement filed on August 9, 2024 and a prospectus supplement filed on April 21, 2026. The legal opinion of Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. relating to the legality of the issuance and sale of the shares under the Sales Agreement is attached as Exhibit 5.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of the Company’s common stock, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of shares of the Company’s common stock in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
5.1   Legal Opinion of Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
     
10.1   Amendment to Sales Agreement by and between the Company and Roth Capital Partners, LLC, dated April 20, 2026.
     
23.1   Consent of Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5.1).
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 
 

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: April 21, 2026  By: /s/ Snizhana Quan  
  Name:    

Snizhana Quan

 
  Title:

Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Lightwave Logic (LWLG) change in its stock sales program?

Lightwave Logic amended its sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners to increase the amount of common stock that can be sold to $51,404,500. This provides additional capacity to raise funds over time through at-the-market issuances under its existing Form S-3 shelf registration.

How many shares has Lightwave Logic (LWLG) already sold under the sales agreement?

Lightwave Logic has offered and sold 8,079,319 shares of common stock under the sales agreement. These sales generated gross proceeds of approximately $35 million, all issued under the company’s effective Form S-3 shelf registration and related base and supplemental prospectuses.

Which registration statement covers Lightwave Logic’s stock sales program?

The company’s issuances under the sales agreement are registered on its effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-281059. A base prospectus and prospectus supplements dated August 9, 2024 and April 21, 2026 govern these at-the-market common stock offerings.

Who acts as sales agent for Lightwave Logic’s at-the-market stock program?

Roth Capital Partners, LLC serves as sales agent under the amended sales agreement. It facilitates sales of Lightwave Logic’s common stock, up to a total program capacity of $51,404,500, as registered on the company’s Form S-3 shelf registration statement and related prospectuses.

Does the 8-K indicate an offer to sell Lightwave Logic (LWLG) stock?

The filing explicitly states it does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy Lightwave Logic common stock. Any actual offers, solicitations, or sales must occur only where properly registered or qualified under applicable state and federal securities laws.

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