LWLG Director Vesting Schedule: 40,322 RSU-Equivalent Interest

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ronald A. Bucchi, a director of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG), reported transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock. On 09/30/2025 he was granted 20,161 RSUs under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan; those RSUs vest in part on 07/15/2025 and in equal installments with 20,161 shares vesting on 09/30/2025, 12/31/2025, and 03/31/2026, subject to continued service. The Form 4 shows 23,511 shares previously issued under the 2016 plan and 3,931 restricted shares that vested on 06/18/2024, with remaining vesting schedules noted. On 10/02/2025 Mr. Bucchi disposed of 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $3.967 to cover tax obligations from RSU vesting. Following the reported transactions, he beneficially owns 185,583 shares directly and 3,000 indirectly through his spouse, with 40,322 shares represented by outstanding RSUs.

Positive

• 20,161 RSUs granted under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, providing retention incentives
• Director retains a substantial combined stake: 185,583 shares direct plus 40,322 RSU-equivalents

Negative

• 10,000 shares sold at a weighted average price of $3.967 (tax-covering disposition)
• Several equity awards remain subject to forfeiture if continued service conditions are not met

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director received RSUs and sold shares to cover taxes; significant ongoing equity stake.

What it means: The director was granted 20,161 RSUs, increasing potential future ownership and aligning his compensation with shareholder outcomes. The RSUs vest on specified dates through 03/31/2026 and remain subject to forfeiture if service ends.

Why it matters: Ongoing vesting schedules create retention incentives and future share issuance. The director's current direct beneficial ownership of 185,583 shares plus 40,322 RSU-equivalents signals a meaningful equity holding that may influence alignment with long-term strategy.

Insider Transactions Specialist

Sale of 10,000 shares at a weighted avg of $3.967 covers tax from vesting; transaction is routine.

What it means: The sale on 10/02/2025 was executed to satisfy tax obligations tied to RSU vesting rather than a discretionary cash‑raising sale, as explicitly stated.

Why it matters: Such tax‑covering sales are common after equity compensation events and do not necessarily indicate a change in view on company prospects; the reporting person remains a substantial shareholder with continuing vesting awards.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 10,000 shares ($39,670)

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider Bucchi Ronald A

Role Director

Sold 10,000 shs ($40K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	10,000	$3.967	$40K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	20,161	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	20,161	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 185,583 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Unit — 40,322 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting of the RSU, one share of the Issuer's common stock. Includes 23,511 shares of common stock issued pursuant to a restricted stock award pursuant to the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, 3,931 shares of restricted stock vested on June 18, 2024, with the remaining restricted stock awards vesting in 10 equal quarterly installments beginning on July 1, 2024, subject to continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. Any unvested portion of this award is subject to forfeiture, The sale reported in this Form 4 was to cover tax obligations associated with the vesting of RSUs also reported herein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $3.92 to $3.98, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Lightwave Logic, Inc., any security holder of Lightwave Logic, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth above. Represents a grant of RSUs under the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. 20,162 RSU's vest on July 15, 2025, with remaining vesting as follows: 20,161 shares vest on each of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, subject to continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. Unvested shares are subject to forfeiture.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bucchi Ronald A

(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)
09/30/2025

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	09/30/2025		M		20,161	A	(1)	195,583(2)	D
Common Stock	10/02/2025		S(3)		10,000	D	$3.967(4)	185,583(2)	D
Common Stock								3,000	I	By Spouse

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	09/30/2025		M			20,161	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	20,161	$0.00	40,322	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting of the RSU, one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. Includes 23,511 shares of common stock issued pursuant to a restricted stock award pursuant to the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, 3,931 shares of restricted stock vested on June 18, 2024, with the remaining restricted stock awards vesting in 10 equal quarterly installments beginning on July 1, 2024, subject to continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. Any unvested portion of this award is subject to forfeiture,

3. The sale reported in this Form 4 was to cover tax obligations associated with the vesting of RSUs also reported herein.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $3.92 to $3.98, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Lightwave Logic, Inc., any security holder of Lightwave Logic, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth above.

5. Represents a grant of RSUs under the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. 20,162 RSU's vest on July 15, 2025, with remaining vesting as follows: 20,161 shares vest on each of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, subject to continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. Unvested shares are subject to forfeiture.

	/s/ James S. Marcelli, Attorney-in-fact for Ronald A. Bucchi	10/02/2025
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FAQ

What RSU grant did Lightwave Logic (LWLG) report for Ronald A. Bucchi?

The filing reports a grant of 20,161 RSUs under the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, with vesting beginning 07/15/2025 and additional scheduled vesting on 09/30/2025, 12/31/2025, and 03/31/2026.

How many shares did Bucchi sell and at what price (LWLG)?

On 10/02/2025 he sold 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of $3.967; the sale was to cover tax obligations from RSU vesting.

What is Ronald Bucchi's beneficial ownership after the reported transactions (LWLG)?

Following the transactions, he beneficially owns 185,583 shares directly and 3,000 indirectly via his spouse; there are 40,322 RSU-related shares reported as outstanding.

Are any previously granted shares described in the filing (LWLG)?

Yes; the filing notes 23,511 shares issued under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan and 3,931 restricted shares that vested on 06/18/2024.

Do the new RSUs have forfeiture conditions (LWLG)?

Yes; the RSUs vest subject to continued service and any unvested portion is subject to forfeiture per the filing.