Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (“Cogent” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CCOI) concerning whether the board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

IF YOU ARE A COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. (CCOI) SHAREHOLDER, CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Happened?

In August 2025, JPMorgan and RBC Capital seized $82 million in Cogent shares that had been pledged by CEO Dave Schaeffer as collateral for loans.

Our investigation concerns whether the Company’s board of directors breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders and/or grossly mismanaged the Company in connection with the above alleged misconduct.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you still hold Cogent shares purchased before August, 2025 and wish to discuss this matter with us, or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,

3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,

Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,

Telephone: (215) 638-4847

Email: howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com

Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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