BROOKS STEVEN D 4

What Happened
Steven D. Brooks, a director of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI), was issued 3,445 shares on June 30, 2026 as a director compensation award. The Form 4 reports an acquisition (code A) at $0.00 per share (total shown as $0), reflecting the quarterly director payment for Q2 2026 rather than an open-market purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-30; Form 4 filed: 2026-07-01 (Accession: 0001227882-26-000006).
• Shares acquired: 3,445; reported price: $0.00 per share (award/compensation).
• Shares owned after transaction: not explicitly stated on the form; footnote indicates all shares reported are owned directly by Mr. Brooks.
• Footnote: Quarterly payment to directors for Q2 2026; all shares are owned directly by Mr. Brooks (F1).
• Filing timeliness: Filed the next business day after the transaction date (within the normal Form 4 reporting window).

Context
This was a routine director compensation grant (award), which is usually administrative rather than a market signal of insider buying or selling. For retail investors, purchases or open-market acquisitions can be more indicative of insider sentiment; awards primarily reflect standard compensation practices.