Lightwave Logic (LWLG) director granted 7,599 RSUs as equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lightwave Logic, Inc. director Thomas M. Connelly Jr. reported receiving 7,599 shares of Common Stock on Form 4. These shares represent restricted stock units (RSUs) granted at a price of $0.00 per share and will vest on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026.

Following this equity award, he beneficially owns 65,971 shares of Lightwave Logic Common Stock in direct ownership. This filing reflects routine director equity compensation rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

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^*

CONNELLY THOMAS M JR

(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	65,971	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/ Thomas M. Connelly, Jr.	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Lightwave Logic (LWLG) report in this Form 4 filing?

Lightwave Logic reported that director Thomas M. Connelly Jr. received 7,599 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock units at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 65,971 shares, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction report.

How many Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares did the director acquire?

The director acquired 7,599 shares of Lightwave Logic Common Stock. These shares come from restricted stock unit awards rather than a cash purchase, and they increase his total directly held beneficial ownership position to 65,971 shares after the reported equity compensation transaction.

What type of transaction is disclosed for Lightwave Logic (LWLG) on 02/02/2026?

The transaction on 02/02/2026 is coded “A” for acquisition and reflects restricted stock units converting into 7,599 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share. It is an equity compensation event, not an open‑market buy or sell order.

When do the Lightwave Logic (LWLG) RSUs granted to the director vest?

The restricted stock units underlying the 7,599 Lightwave Logic shares will vest ratably on February 2, 2026 and March 31, 2026. This means the director’s ownership of the related Common Stock solidifies over those two specified vesting dates, subject to the award’s terms.

How many Lightwave Logic (LWLG) shares does the director own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported RSU-related acquisition, director Thomas M. Connelly Jr. beneficially owns 65,971 shares of Lightwave Logic Common Stock. The ownership is listed as direct, indicating the shares are held in his name rather than through an intermediary entity or indirect arrangement.

Was there any cash consideration in the Lightwave Logic (LWLG) Form 4 transaction?

No cash changed hands in this transaction; the Form 4 lists a transaction price of $0.00 per share. The 7,599 shares were issued pursuant to restricted stock unit awards, representing equity compensation rather than a purchase funded with cash in the market.