Lightwave Logic (LWLG) director exercises options for 50,000 shares

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Lightwave Logic director Ronald A. Bucchi reported exercising an employee stock option and acquiring additional common shares. On January 23, 2026, he exercised an option for 50,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.68 per share, receiving common stock.

After this transaction, he directly beneficially owns 255,744 shares of common stock, including 23,511 restricted shares granted under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan that vest in quarterly installments through future dates, subject to continued service. In addition, 3,000 shares are held indirectly through his spouse.

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)
01/23/2026

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	01/23/2026		M		50,000	A	$0.68	255,744(1)	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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$0.68	01/23/2026		M			50,000	(2)	01/28/2026	Common Stock	50,000	$0.00	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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 is subject to forfeiture..

2. On February 1, 2016, the reporting person received an option to purchase up to 50,000 shares of company stock that vested pursuant to the following schedule: 20,000 options vested immediately, and the remaining options vested in three equal quarterly installments of 10,000 options per quarter commencing on April 1, 2016.

	/s/ Ronald A. Bucchi	01/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did LWLG director Ronald A. Bucchi report?

Ronald A. Bucchi reported exercising an employee stock option for 50,000 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock. The option was exercised on January 23, 2026, converting derivative rights into directly held common shares.

At what price did Ronald A. Bucchi acquire LWLG shares in this Form 4?

Bucchi acquired 50,000 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock at an exercise price of $0.68 per share. The shares were obtained through the exercise of an employee stock option originally granted on February 1, 2016.

How many LWLG shares does Ronald A. Bucchi own after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction, Bucchi directly beneficially owns 255,744 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock. This total includes restricted stock awards that continue to vest over time, subject to his continued service with the company.

Does the LWLG director hold any shares indirectly through family members?

Yes. The filing shows an additional 3,000 shares of Lightwave Logic common stock held indirectly by Bucchi’s spouse. These shares are reported separately from his direct holdings as indirect beneficial ownership.

What restricted stock awards are included in Bucchi’s LWLG share total?

Bucchi’s direct holdings include 23,511 restricted shares granted under Lightwave Logic’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. 3,931 shares vested on June 18, 2024, with the remainder vesting in ten equal quarterly installments beginning July 1, 2024.

What is the background of the 50,000 LWLG stock options exercised by Bucchi?

The 50,000 options were granted on February 1, 2016. 20,000 vested immediately, and the remaining 30,000 vested in three equal quarterly installments of 10,000 each, starting on April 1, 2016, before being exercised in 2026.