Lightwave Logic (LWLG) director granted 7,599 RSU shares at $0

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lightwave Logic director receives stock-based compensation. Director Laila Partridge was granted 7,599 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock on February 2, 2026, at a price of $0.00 per share through restricted stock unit (RSU) awards. After this grant, she beneficially owns 71,562 shares directly.

The RSUs represent common stock that will vest in two installments, ratably on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026. This filing records an equity award to a board member rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Partridge Laila

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	7,599	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,562 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Partridge Laila

(Last) (First) (Middle)

369 INVERNESS PARKWAY

SUITE 350

(Street)

ENGLEWOOD CO 80112

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Lightwave Logic, Inc. [ LWLG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/02/2026		A		7,599(1)	A	$0.00	71,562	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of Common Stock underlying restricted stock unit awards ("RSUs") from the Issuer. The RSUs will vest ratably on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026.

	/s/ Laila Partridge	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did LWLG director Laila Partridge report on this Form 4?

Director Laila Partridge reported receiving 7,599 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock as a restricted stock unit grant. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and represents stock-based compensation rather than an open-market trade or cash purchase.

How many Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares does Laila Partridge own after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Laila Partridge beneficially owns 71,562 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock directly. This total includes the 7,599 shares underlying the newly reported restricted stock units, which are scheduled to vest in two tranches during the first quarter of 2026.

What type of securities did LWLG grant to director Laila Partridge?

Lightwave Logic granted restricted stock units (RSUs) representing 7,599 shares of common stock to director Laila Partridge. RSUs are stock-based awards that convert into actual shares upon vesting, aligning director compensation with the company’s equity over time as vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do Laila Partridge’s restricted stock units in LWLG vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Laila Partridge vest ratably on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026. This means the 7,599 underlying common shares will become fully earned in two scheduled installments across the first quarter of 2026, assuming continued service conditions are satisfied.

Did Laila Partridge pay cash for the 7,599 LWLG shares reported?

No, the 7,599 shares were acquired at a reported price of $0.00 per share through restricted stock unit awards. This indicates the transaction is stock-based compensation from Lightwave Logic to the director, rather than a market purchase involving cash consideration for the shares.

What is the relationship of Laila Partridge to Lightwave Logic (LWLG)?

Laila Partridge is identified as a director of Lightwave Logic. The Form 4 confirms her role on the company’s board and reports the equity compensation she received, reflecting how the company compensates its directors with stock-based awards tied to common shares.