Lightwave Logic (LWLG) director now holds 263,343 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lightwave Logic director Ronald A. Bucchi reported an equity award of 7,599 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026, received at a price of $0.00 per share. These shares represent common stock underlying restricted stock unit awards that will vest ratably on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026.

Following this award, Bucchi beneficially owns 263,343 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock directly. In addition, 3,000 shares are held indirectly through his spouse. This filing reflects an increase in his equity-based compensation and overall ownership stake in the company.

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 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^*

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)
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	263,343	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

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/ Ronald A. Bucchi	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Lightwave Logic (LWLG) director Ronald A. Bucchi report?

Ronald A. Bucchi reported receiving 7,599 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock as an equity award. The shares were acquired on February 2, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share and are tied to restricted stock unit awards that vest in early 2026.

How many Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares does Ronald A. Bucchi own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Ronald A. Bucchi beneficially owns 263,343 Lightwave Logic common shares directly. The Form 4 also shows an additional 3,000 shares held indirectly through his spouse, reflecting a combination of direct and indirect ownership positions.

What are the vesting dates for Ronald A. Bucchi’s restricted stock units at Lightwave Logic (LWLG)?

The 7,599 Lightwave Logic shares come from restricted stock units that vest on two specified dates. According to the filing, the RSUs will vest ratably on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026, splitting the vesting of the underlying common stock between those dates.

Were any cash payments made for the 7,599 Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares reported by Ronald A. Bucchi?

No cash was paid for the 7,599 Lightwave Logic shares reported by Bucchi. The Form 4 lists the transaction price per share as $0.00, indicating these shares were received as an equity award rather than purchased in the open market or through a cash transaction.

How many Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares are reported as indirectly owned by Ronald A. Bucchi?

The filing reports 3,000 Lightwave Logic common shares as indirectly owned by Ronald A. Bucchi. These 3,000 shares are classified as indirect ownership with the nature of ownership described as “By Spouse,” distinguishing them from his directly held share position.

What role does Ronald A. Bucchi hold at Lightwave Logic (LWLG) according to this Form 4?

Ronald A. Bucchi is identified as a director of Lightwave Logic. The Form 4 checkbox for “Director” is marked, while the boxes for officer, 10% owner, and other roles are not, indicating his relationship to the issuer is solely in a board director capacity.