Lightwave Logic, Inc. shareholders approved Ratify Stephano Slack LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Ratify Stephano Slack LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2026 The following votes were cast with respect to Proposal 2. The proposal was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-votes 78,101,889 66,274 877,822 -”
Shareholder Votes
Lightwave Logic, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-21 meeting.
“The following persons were elected to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified: Name Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-votes Laila Partridge 35,317,887 4,722,836 39,005,262 Thomas Connelly, Jr. 37,034,752 3,005,971 39,005,262”
Auditor Changes
Lightwave Logic, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.
“On January 16, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”), following consultation with management, concluded that the Company’s previously issued financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 should no longer be relied upon due to the Company having incorrectly expensed a portion of the value of the net shares issued by the Company in non-cash stock option exercises as compensation expense.”
Material Agreements
Lightwave Logic, Inc. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Titan Partners Group LLC, a division of American Capital Partners, LLC valued at approximately $32.8 million (effective 2025-12-15).
“entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Titan Partners Group LLC, a division of American Capital Partners, LLC, as the underwriter (the “Underwriter”), relating to an underwritten public offering of 11,666,667 shares of the Company’s common stock”
Material Agreements
Lightwave Logic, Inc. terminated Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC valued at up to $30 million (effective 2025-12-12).
“On December 12, 2025, Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the "Company") delivered notice to Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC ("Lincoln Park") terminating the Purchase Agreement, dated March 17, 2025 (the "Purchase Agreement"), with Lincoln Park effective December 15, 2025 (the "Termination Date").”
Fred Leonberger was appointed as Member of the Advisory Board at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On January 1, 2025, Dr. Leonberger became a member of the Company’s Advisory Board.”
Fred Leonberger resigned as Member of the Board of Directors at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On December 27, 2024, Fred Leonberger tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”) effective December 31, 2024 in connection with his retirement.”
Thomas M. Connelly, Jr. was appointed as Class III director at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On September 4, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Thomas M. Connelly, Jr. to the Board to serve as a Class III director to fill a vacancy created by an increase in the size of the Board from eight members to nine members, effective September 4, 2024.”
Yves Le Maitre was elected as Class I member of the Board at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “ Company ”) elected Yves Le Maitre to serve as a Class I member of the Board.”
Laila Partridge was elected as Class III Director at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “ Company ”) elected Laila Partridge to serve as a Class III member of the Board.”
Laila Partridge was elected as Class III member of the Board at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On July 17, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Laila Partridge to serve as a Class III member of the Board.”
Shareholder Votes
Lightwave Logic, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the amendment to the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Approval of the amendment to the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan The following votes were cast with respect to Proposal 3. The proposal was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-votes 16,722,181 7,616,694 929,386 25,054,574”
Shareholder Votes
Lightwave Logic, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Morison Cogen LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“Ratification of the appointment of Morison Cogen LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2023 The following votes were cast with respect to Proposal 2. The proposal was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-votes 49,667,197 230,193 425,445 —”
Shareholder Votes
Lightwave Logic, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-25 meeting.
“The following persons were elected to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified: Name Votes For Votes Withheld Abstain Broker Non-votes James S. Marcelli 18,652,367 6,615,894 — 25,054,574”
Material Agreements
Lightwave Logic, Inc. entered into Sales Agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC valued at $35,000,000 (effective 2022-12-09).
“On December 9, 2022, Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Roth Capital Partners, LLC, as agent (the “Sales Agent”).”
Dr. Michael Lebby was elected as Chair of the Board at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On August 25, 2022, the Board elected Dr. Michael Lebby to serve as Chair of the Board effective October 1, 2022.”
Thomas E. Zelibor resigned as Chair of the Board at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On August 24, 2022, Thomas E. Zelibor tendered his resignation as Chair of the Board of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “Company”) effective October 1, 2022.”
Dr. Craig Ciesla was elected as Director at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On January 17, 2022, the Board elected Dr. Craig Ciesla to serve as a member of the Board.”
Dr. Joseph A. Miller resigned as Director at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On January 11, 2022, Dr. Joseph A. Miller tendered his resignation as a director of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “ Company ”) to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) effective January 17, 2022.”
Dr. Craig Ciesla was elected as Director at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On January 17, 2022, the Board elected Dr. Craig Ciesla to serve as a member of the Board.”
Dr. Joseph A. Miller resigned as Director at Lightwave Logic, Inc..
“On January 11, 2022, Dr. Joseph A. Miller tendered his resignation as a director of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (the “ Company ”) to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) effective January 17, 2022.”
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