BROOKS STEVEN D 4

What Happened
Steven D. Brooks, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI), was issued 3,445 shares on March 31, 2026 as an award/acquisition reported at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0). This transaction reflects a routine quarterly director payment, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-31
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A) — acquisition of common stock reported at $0.00 per share
• Shares received: 3,445
• Reported total value: $0
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the filing (footnote states all shares are owned directly by Mr. Brooks)
• Footnote: The shares reflect a quarterly director payment for Q1 2026; all shares are owned directly by Mr. Brooks.
• Filing timeliness: Filed with period date 2026-03-31; no late filing indicated in the report.

Context
Director share awards like this are typically compensation for board service and do not necessarily indicate the director is buying or selling based on company outlook. Such grants are common and usually intended to align director and shareholder interests.