Celularity Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Jul 30, 2024.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following is a discussion and analysis of compensation arrangements of our named executive officers. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans, considerations, expectations and determinations regarding future compensation programs. The actual compensation programs that we adopt may differ materially from the currently planned programs that are summarized in this discussion. As an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act, we are not required to include a Compensation Discussion and Analysis section and have elected to comply with the scaled disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies.
To achieve our goals, we have designed, and intend to modify as necessary, our compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, incentivize and reward deeply talented and qualified executives who share our philosophy and desire to work towards achieving our goals. We believe our compensation programs should promote the success of our company and align executive incentives with the long-term interests of our stockholders. This section provides an overview of our executive compensation programs, including a narrative description of the material factors necessary to understand the information disclosed in the summary compensation table below.
Our board of directors, with input from our Chief Executive Officer, have historically determined the compensation for our named executive officers. Our named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2023, were Dr. Hariri, our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Haines, our Chief Administrative Officer, and Dr. Kilcoyne, our Chief Medical Officer.
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation of our named executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. We did not provide any non-qualified deferred compensation during the periods presented so we have omitted that column from the table below.
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary($)(1) | Bonus($)(2) | StockAwards($)(3) | OptionAwards($)(3) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | All OtherCompensation ($)(4) | Total($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D. | 2023 | 1,200,000 | — | — | — | — | 34,342 | 1,234,342 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 2022 | 1,200,000 | — | 1,333,337 | 2,666,671 | — | 42,521 | 5,242,529 |
| John Haines | 2023 | 500,000 | — | 281,200 | — | — | 34,615 | 815,815 |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | 2022 | 461,042 | — | 666,669 | 1,333,339 | — | 42,521 | 2,503,571 |
| Adrian Kilcoyne, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. | 2023 | 475,000 | 115,000 | 647,525 | — | — | 540 | 1,238,065 |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer | 2022 | 122,404 | — | — | 145,044 | — | 135 | 267,583 |
Salary amounts represent actual amounts earned during 2023 and 2022. On January 25, 2023, in order to address our current working capital requirements, Dr. Hariri agreed to temporarily reduce payment of his salary to minimum wage level of $35,568 with the remaining salary deferred until December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, $1,087,612 was recorded to accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred amount was not paid to Dr. Hariri on or before December 31, 2023 and remains an outstanding obligation. For Mr. Haines, 2022 reflects an increase in salary effective April 1, 2022 and October 4, 2022. For Mr. Haines, 2022 reflects an increase in salary effective April 1, 2022 and October 4, 2022.
Dr. Kilcoyne was hired September 29, 2022 and received a one-time signing bonus of $115,000 that was earned and paid in 2023.
Amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity awards granted to the named executive officers, computed in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s, or FASB’s, Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, Topic 718. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the equity awards reported in these columns are set forth in Note 13 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8, of this annual report on Form 10-K. This amount does not reflect the actual economic value that may be realized by the named executive officer, which will depend on factors including the continued service of the executive and the future value of our stock.
This column reflects the aggregate value of other categories of payment, consisting of (i) for Dr. Hariri, in 2023, $34,264 for health insurance coverage and $78 for life insurance coverage; and in 2022 $11,600 for 401(k), $30,381 for health insurance coverage and $540 for life insurance coverage (ii) for Mr. Haines, in 2023, $34,264 for health insurance coverage and $351 for life insurance coverage; and in 2022, $11,600 for 401(k), $30,281 for health insurance coverage and $540 for life insurance coverage; and (iii) for Dr. Kilcoyne, in 2023, $540 for life insurance coverage; and in 2022, $135 for life insurance coverage.
Narrative Disclosures to the Summary Compensation Table
Annual Base Salary is provided below.
| Name | 2023 BaseSalary ($) | 2022 BaseSalary ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D. (1) | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| John Haines (2) | 500,000 | 461,042 |
| Adrian Kilcoyne, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. (3) | 475,000 | 122,404 |
Salary amounts represent actual amounts earned during 2023 and 2022. On January 25, 2023, in order to address our current working capital requirements, Dr. Hariri agreed to temporarily reduce payment of his salary to minimum wage level of $35,568 with the remaining salary deferred until December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, $1,087,612 was recorded to accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred amount was not paid to Dr. Hariri on or before December 31, 2023 and remains an outstanding obligation.
Mr. Haines’ salary was increased from $400,000 to $445,000 effective July 16, 2021, the closing date of the business combination, and further increased to $450,000 effective April 1, 2022, and to $500,000 effective October 4, 2022.
Dr. Kilcoyne’s was hired September 29, 2022.
The base salary of our executive officers is generally determined and approved by its compensation committee of our board of directors in connection with the executive officer’s commencement of employment. The annual base salaries of our named executive officers are generally reviewed, determined and approved by our compensation committee periodically in order to compensate our named executive officers for the satisfactory performance of duties to us. Annual base salaries are intended to provide a fixed component of compensation to our named executive officers, reflecting their skill sets, experience, roles and responsibilities.
Bonus Compensation
From time to time the board of directors or compensation committee may approve bonuses for our executive officers based on individual performance, company performance or as otherwise determined appropriate. In 2022, Dr. Hariri was entitled to a target bonus equal to 75% of his base salary. In 2022, Mr. Haines was entitled to a target bonus equal to 50% of his base salary. Our compensation committee and board did not approve any performance-based compensation for 2023. Dr. Kilcoyne was hired September 29, 2022 and received a one-time signing bonus of $115,000 that was earned and paid in 2023.
Equity-Based Incentive Awards
Our equity-based incentive awards are designed to align our interests and those of our stockholders with those of our employees and consultants, including our executive officers. The board of directors is responsible for approving equity grants. As of the date of this annual report on Form 10-K, stock option awards and RSU awards were the only form of equity awards we have granted to any of our executive officers.
We have historically used stock options, and more recently RSUs, as an incentive for long-term compensation to our executive officers because these are “at risk” as the realized value is dependent upon our stock price. Stock options allow our executive officers to profit from this form of equity compensation only if our stock price increases relative to the stock option’s exercise price, which exercise price is set at the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. RSUs provide the recipient with one share of our common stock at a designated issue date following the vesting of that unit, without the payment of an exercise price or other cash consideration for the issued share. We may grant equity awards at such times as our board of directors determines appropriate. Our executives generally are awarded an initial grant in the form of a stock option (and since the business combination, RSUs) in connection with their commencement of employment. Additional grants may occur periodically in order to specifically incentivize executives with respect to achieving certain corporate goals or to reward executives for exceptional performance.
All stock options prior to the July 2021 business combination were granted pursuant to Legacy Celularity’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2017 Plan. We now grant equity incentive awards under our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2021 Plan.
All options are granted with an exercise price per share that is no less than the fair market value of our Class A common stock on the date of grant of such award. Stock option awards generally vest over a four-year period and may be subject to acceleration of vesting and exercisability under certain termination and change in control events. RSUs generally vest over a four-year period, with 25% vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, and the remainder vesting in equal annual installments thereafter so that vested in full on the four-year anniversary of the grant date. At times, the board of directors may approve exceptions to our standard RSU vesting terms. Any unvested shares will generally be forfeited upon termination of services. The fair value of an
RSU is equal to the fair market value price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant. Annual grants to our executive officers are comprised of a mix of 2/3 stock options and 1/3 RSUs. See “— Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”
Agreements with Named Executive Officers and Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment or Change in Control
Each of our named executive officers has entered into an agreement setting forth the terms of their employment with us, the material terms of which are described below. For a discussion of the severance pay and other benefits to be provided in connection with a termination of employment and/or a change in control under the arrangements with our named executive officers, please see the descriptions below that summarize the potential payments provided for in their respective employment agreements.
Robert J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D.
We entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Hariri effective upon the July 2021 closing of the business combination, setting forth the terms of Dr. Hariri’s employment as our Chief Executive Officer. The employment agreement incorporates our Employee Confidential Information, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement, which Dr. Hariri signed in connection with the employment agreement.
Pursuant to the employment agreement, Dr. Hariri is entitled to an initial annual base salary of $1,200,000. Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement also provides for an annual target bonus of up to 75% of his base salary. Receipt of an annual bonus is subject to the achievement of individual and company-wide annual performance goals, as set by us and confirmed by our board of directors. Dr. Hariri is eligible for, and has received, grants of equity awards under our equity compensation plans. Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement provides that he is eligible to participate in our standard benefit plans maintained for the benefit of our similarly situated employees. Effective January 25, 2023, in order to temporarily reduce operation expenses, Dr. Hariri agreed to temporarily decrease his base salary to $35,568 per year and to defer the remaining salary until December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, $1.088 million was deferred. In order to comply with the Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 12, 2024 with Dragasac Limited that Dr. Hariri not be paid the $1,088 million in base salary that was otherwise due to him for the 2023 calendar year unless we raise additional cash through offerings of equity securities with aggregate net proceeds equal or greater to $21.0 million at a valuation at least equal to the valuation, cost per security or exercise/conversion price, as applicable, of the Class A common stock and PIPE Warrant purchased by Dragasac Limited in January 2024 in compliance with the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A, the compensation committee of our board of directors approved a cash bonus program, or bonus program, effective February 16, 2024, pursuant to which Dr. Hariri will be paid 125% of the unpaid base salary upon the satisfaction of the foregoing performance conditions. Accordingly, we entered into a second amendment to Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement implementing the 85% base salary reduction effective as of February 16, 2024 and documenting the bonus program. As a result of the reduction, Dr. Hariri’s annual rate of base salary for the 2024 year will be $180,000. Payment of Dr. Hariri’s base salary at the rate in effect prior to the reduction will resume on January 1, 2025.
Under Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement, if he resigns for “good reason” or we terminate Dr. Hariri’s employment without “cause” (each as defined in the employment agreement, and excluding a termination on account of Dr. Hariri’s death or disability), and if such termination or resignation is not in connection with a “change in control” (as defined in the 2021 Plan), then Dr. Hariri will be eligible to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 24 months following the termination (less applicable tax withholdings), (ii) COBRA premium coverage for up to 18 months, (iii) a prorated bonus for the year of termination paid in a lump sum, and (iv) 24 months’ of accelerated vesting of Dr. Hariri’s unvested time-based equity awards. As a condition to receiving the foregoing severance benefits, Dr. Hariri must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us, return all company property and confidential information in his possession, comply with his post-termination obligations, and resign from any positions held with us.
Under Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement, if he resigns for “good reason” or we terminate Dr. Hariri’s employment without “cause”, and excluding a termination on account of Dr. Hariri’s death or disability), and if such termination or resignation occurs within three months prior to or within 12 months following the effective date of a “change in control”, then Dr. Hariri will be eligible to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 36 months following the termination (less applicable tax withholdings), (ii) COBRA premium coverage for up to 18 months, (iii) 100% of his target bonus for the calendar year of termination paid in a lump sum, and (iv) full acceleration of the vesting of Dr. Hariri’s unvested equity awards. As a condition to receiving the foregoing severance benefits, Dr. Hariri must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us, return all company property and confidential information in his possession, comply with his post-termination obligations, and resign from any positions held with us.
Under Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement, if payments and benefits payable to Dr. Hariri in connection with a change in control are subject to Section 4999 of the Code, then such payments and benefits will equal an amount determined by us in good faith to be the maximum amount that may be provided to Dr. Hariri so that the Section 4999 excise tax does not apply, or the largest portion of the payments after taking into account all applicable taxes, whichever results in Dr. Hariri receiving the greater economic benefit on an after-tax basis notwithstanding that some or all of the payment or benefit may be subject to excise tax.
Under Dr. Hariri’s employment agreement, if Dr. Hariri is terminated on account of his death or “disability” (as defined in the employment agreement), then Dr. Hariri (or his legal representatives, in the event of his death) will be eligible to receive a prorated bonus for the year of termination paid in a lump sum. As a condition to receiving the foregoing payment, Dr. Hariri (or his legal representatives, in the event of his death) must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us.
John Haines
We entered into an employment agreement dated as of the Closing Date, setting forth the terms of Mr. Haines’s employment as our Chief Operating Officer, which was amended and restated in its entirety effective as of April 1, 2022 and further amended in February 2024. Such amended and restated employment agreement, as amended, is applicable to Mr. Haines’s current role as our Chief Administrative Officer. The employment agreement incorporates our Employee Confidential Information, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement, which Mr. Haines signed in connection with the employment agreement.
Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Haines was entitled to an initial annual base salary of $445,000 (which was increased to $500,000 in October 2022 in connection with his promotion to Chief Administrative Officer). Mr. Haines’s employment agreement also provided for an initial annual target bonus of up to 40% (increased to 50% in October 2022) of his base salary. Receipt of an annual bonus is subject to the achievement of individual and company-wide annual performance goals, as set by us and confirmed by our board of directors. Mr. Haines is eligible for, and has received grants of equity awards, under the equity compensation plans as approved by our board of directors. Mr. Haines’ employment agreement provides that he is eligible to participate in our standard benefit plans maintained for the benefit of our similarly situated employees. Effective February 16, 2024, in order to comply with Section 4.15(a) of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 12, 2024 with Dragasac Limited, we entered into amended employment agreement with Mr. Haines, whereby Mr. Haines agreed to decrease his base salary to $425,000 per year through December 31, 2024.
Under Mr. Haines’s employment agreement, if he resigns for “good reason” or we terminate Mr. Haines’s employment without “cause” (each as defined in the employment agreement, and excluding a termination on account of Mr. Haines’s death or disability), and if such termination or resignation is not in connection with a “change in control” (as defined in the 2021 Plan), then Mr. Haines will be eligible to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 12 months following the termination (less applicable tax withholdings), (ii) COBRA premium coverage for up to 12 months, (iii) a prorated bonus for the year of termination paid in a lump sum, and (iv) 12 months’ of accelerated vesting of Mr. Haines’s unvested time-based equity awards. As a condition to receiving the foregoing severance benefits, Mr. Haines must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us, return all company property and confidential information in his possession, comply with his post-termination obligations, and resign from any positions held with us.
Under Mr. Haines’s employment agreement, if he resigns for “good reason” or we terminate Mr. Haines’s employment without “cause”, and if such termination or resignation occurs within three months prior to or within 12 months following the effective date of a “change in control”, then Mr. Haines will be eligible to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 12 months following the termination (less applicable tax withholdings), (ii) COBRA premium coverage for up to 12 months, (iii) 100% of his target bonus for the calendar year of termination paid in a lump sum, and (iv) full acceleration of the vesting of Mr. Haines’s unvested equity awards. As a condition to receiving the foregoing severance benefits, Mr. Haines must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us, return all company property and confidential information in his possession, comply with his post-termination obligations, and resign from any positions held with us.
Under Mr. Haines’s employment agreement, if payments and benefits payable to Mr. Haines in connection with a change in control are subject to Section 4999 of the Code, then such payments and benefits will equal an amount determined by us in good faith to be the maximum amount that may be provided to Mr. Haines so that the Section 4999 excise tax does not apply, or the largest portion of the payments after taking into account all applicable taxes, whichever results in Mr. Haines receiving the greater economic benefit on an after-tax basis notwithstanding that some or all of the payment or benefit may be subject to excise tax.
Under Mr. Haines’s employment agreement, if Mr. Haines is terminated on account of his death or “disability” (as defined in the employment agreement), then Mr. Haines (or his legal representatives, in the event of his death) will be eligible to receive a prorated bonus for the year of termination paid in a lump sum. As a condition to receiving the foregoing payment, Mr. Haines (or his legal representatives, in the event of his death) must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us.
Adrian Kilcoyne, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
We entered into an employment agreement dated as of September 29, 2022, as amended February 16, 2024, setting forth the terms of Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment as our Chief Medical Officer. The employment agreement incorporates our Employee Confidential Information, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement, which Dr. Kilcoyne signed in connection with the employment agreement.
Pursuant to the employment agreement, Dr. Kilcoyne is entitled to an initial annual base salary of $475,000. Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment agreement also provided for a one-time signing bonus of $115,000 and an annual performance bonus with an annual target of up to 45% of his base salary. Receipt of an annual bonus is subject to the achievement of individual and company-wide annual performance goals, as set by us and confirmed by our board of directors. Dr. Kilcoyne is eligible for, and has received grants of equity awards, under the equity compensation plans as approved by our board of directors. Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment agreement provides that he is eligible to participate in our standard benefit plans maintained for the benefit of our similarly situated employees. Effective February 16, 2024, in order to comply with Section 4.15(a) of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated January 12, 2024 with Dragasac Limited, we entered into amended employment agreement with Dr. Kilcoyne, whereby Dr. Kilcoyne agreed to decrease his base salary to $403,750 per year through December 31, 2024.
Under Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment agreement, if he resigns for “good reason” or we terminate Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment without “cause” (each as defined in the employment agreement, and excluding a termination on account of Dr. Kilcoyne’s death or disability), and if such termination or resignation is not in connection with a “change in control” (as defined in the 2021 Plan), then Dr. Kilcoyne will be eligible to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 12 months following the termination (less applicable tax withholdings), (ii) COBRA premium coverage for up to 12 months, (iii) a prorated bonus for the year of termination paid in a lump sum, and (iv) 12 months’ of accelerated vesting of Dr. Kilcoyne’s unvested time-based equity awards. As a condition to receiving the foregoing severance benefits, Dr. Kilcoyne must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us, return all company property and confidential information in his possession, comply with his post-termination obligations, and resign from any positions held with us.
Under Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment agreement, if he resigns for “good reason” or we terminate Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment without “cause”, and if such termination or resignation occurs within three months prior to or within 12 months following the effective date of a “change in control”, then Dr. Kilcoyne will be eligible to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 12 months following the termination (less applicable tax withholdings), (ii) COBRA premium coverage for up to 12 months, (iii) 100% of his target bonus for the calendar year of termination paid in a lump sum, and (iv) full acceleration of the vesting of Dr. Kilcoyne’s unvested equity awards. As a condition to receiving the foregoing severance benefits, Dr. Kilcoyne must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us, return all company property and confidential information in his possession, comply with his post-termination obligations, and resign from any positions held with us
Under Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment agreement, if payments and benefits payable to Dr. Kilcoyne in connection with a change in control are subject to Section 4999 of the Code, then such payments and benefits will equal an amount determined by us in good faith to be the maximum amount that may be provided to Dr. Kilcoyne so that the Section 4999 excise tax does not apply, or the largest portion of the payments after taking into account all applicable taxes, whichever results in Dr. Kilcoyne receiving the greater economic benefit on an after-tax basis notwithstanding that some or all of the payment or benefit may be subject to excise tax.
Under Dr. Kilcoyne’s employment agreement, if Dr. Kilcoyne is terminated on account of his death or “disability” (as defined in the employment agreement), then Dr. Kilcoyne (or his legal representatives, in the event of his death) will be eligible to receive a prorated bonus for the year of termination paid in a lump sum. As a condition to receiving the foregoing payment, Dr. Kilcoyne (or his legal representatives, in the event of his death) must sign and not revoke a general release contained in a separation agreement in the form presented by us.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth information with respect to outstanding equity awards for each of our named executive officers as of December 31, 2023. The table reflects both vested and unvested options and unvested stock awards.
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named Executive Officer · Grant Date · Number ofSecuritiesUnderlyingUnexercisedOptions (#)Exercisable · Number ofSecuritiesUnderlyingUnexercisedOptions (#)Unexercisable · OptionExercisePrice($) · OptionExpirationDate · Number ofShares orUnits of StockThat Have NotVested (#) (3) · Market Valueof Shares orUnits of StockThat Have NotVested ($) (4) | |||||||||
| Robert J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D. | 2/20/2018 | 23,029 | — | $28.70 | 2/20/2028 | ||||
| 12/3/2018 | 17,468 | — | $38.80 | 12/3/2028 | |||||
| 2/6/2020 | 38,430 | — | $37.00 | 2/6/1930 | |||||
| 4/6/2021 | 192,149 | — | $102.10 | 4/6/1931 | |||||
| 9/9/2021 | 215,763 | (1) | 53,245 | $102.30 | 9/9/1931 | ||||
| 4/13/2022 | 16,032 | (2) | 22,448 | $101.60 | 4/13/1932 | ||||
| 4/13/2022 | (3) | — | — | $— | — | 9,842 | $24,310 | ||
| John Haines | 6/2/2017 | 10,261 | — | $2.80 | 6/2/2027 | ||||
| 2/20/2018 | 32,711 | — | $28.70 | 2/20/2028 | |||||
| 12/3/2018 | 6,114 | — | $38.80 | 12/3/2028 | |||||
| 2/6/2020 | 6,114 | — | $37.00 | 2/6/1930 | |||||
| 4/6/2021 | 38,430 | — | $102.10 | 4/6/1931 | |||||
| 9/9/2021 | 30,815 | (1) | 7,615 | $102.30 | 9/9/1931 | ||||
| 4/13/2022 | 8,015 | (2) | 11,225 | $101.60 | 4/13/1932 | ||||
| 4/13/2022 | (3) | — | — | $— | — | 4,922 | $12,157 | ||
| 2/17/2023 | (3) | — | — | $— | — | 40,000 | $98,800 | ||
| Adrian Kilcoyne, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. | 10/3/2022 | 1,931 | (2) | 4,692 | $21.90 | 10/3/2032 | |||
| 2/17/2023 | (3) | — | — | $— | — | 30,000 | $74,100 | ||
| 7/14/2023 | (3) | — | — | $— | — | 87,500 | $216,125 | ||
50% is fully-vested as of the grant date; 50% is subject to time-based vesting over a four-year period from July 16, 2021, with 25% of this tranche vesting on the one-year anniversary of July 16, 2021, and the remainder vesting monthly thereafter so that vested in full on the four-year anniversary of July 16, 2021.
25% vest at one year after grant, and monthly thereafter for three years.
25% vest at one year after grant, and the remainder vesting in equal annual installments thereafter so that vested in full on the four-year anniversary of the grant date, and subject to continuous service on each vesting date.
Based on the $2.47 closing price of our Class A common stock on December 29, 2023, the last trading day of 2023.
Perquisites, Health, Welfare and Retirement Benefits
Our executive officers, during their employment with us, are eligible to participate in our employee benefit plans, including our medical, dental, group term life, disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans, in each case on the same basis as all of our other employees. In addition, We provide a 401(k) plan to our employees, including our executive officers, as discussed in the section below entitled “—401(k) Plan.”
We generally do not provide perquisites or personal benefits to our named executive officer, except in limited circumstances. We do, however, pay the premiums for medical, dental, group term life, disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all of our employees, including our named executive officers. The board of directors may elect to adopt qualified or nonqualified benefit plans in the future if we determine that doing so is in our best interests.
401(k) Plan
We maintain a defined contribution employee retirement plan, or 401(k) plan, for our employees. Our executive officers are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan on the same basis as our other employees. The 401(k) plan is intended to qualify as a tax-qualified plan under Section 401(k) of the Code. The 401(k) plan provides that each participant may contribute up to the lesser of 100% of his or her compensation or the statutory limit, which is $22,500 for 2023 and $20,500 for 2022. Participants that are 50 years or older can also make “catch-up” contributions, which in calendar years 2023 and 2022 may be up to an additional $7,500 and $6,500, respectively, above the statutory limit. Participant contributions are held and invested, pursuant to the participant’s instructions, by the plan’s trustee.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
We do not maintain nonqualified defined contribution plans or other nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The board of directors may elect to provide our officers and other employees with nonqualified defined contribution or other nonqualified deferred compensation benefits in the future if we determine that doing so is in our best interests.
Director Compensation
Our non-employee director compensation policy sets forth the terms upon which non-employee directors will be compensated for their service on our board of directors. Under this policy, non-employee directors are compensated in cash for their board service and service on committees, receive equity and reimbursement for reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending board and committee meetings or performing other services in their capacities as directors. Under the terms of the policy in effect in 2022, each non-employee director received an annual cash retainer of $45,000. Members of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will each receive additional annual cash retainers of $10,000, $8,000 and $5,000, respectively, while the chairs of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee received additional annual cash retainers of $20,000, $16,000 and $10,000, respectively.
Under the terms of the policy, each non-employee member of our board of directors will automatically receive an annual equity award equal to $300,000 as of the date of grant comprised 50% of options and 50% restricted stock units, or RSUs, on the date of the Annual Meeting. Each non-employee director will also receive an initial equity grant equal to $300,000 of options when he or she first joins our board of directors, which options will vest ratably over three years from the grant date. Accordingly, on the date of our 2023 annual stockholders meeting, each non-employee director received an equity grant valued at $300,000, or options to acquire 27,778 shares and 19,992 RSUs.
The aggregate amount of compensation, including both equity compensation and cash compensation, paid to any non-employee director in a calendar year for services as a non-employee director will not exceed $1,000,000 in the first calendar year such individual becomes a non-employee director and $750,000 in any other calendar year. Dr. Hariri does not receive additional compensation for his services as a director.
The following table provides the compensation earned by our non-employee directors in 2023:
| Name | FeesEarned orPaid inCash($) | StockAwards($)(1) | OptionAwards($)(1) | All OtherCompensation($) | Total($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter H. Diamandis, M.D. | 26,500 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 326,501 |
| Dean C. Kehler | 54,750 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 354,751 |
| Marc Mazur | 53,250 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 353,251 |
| Geoffrey Ling, M.D.(2) | — | — | 301,250 | — | 301,250 |
| Diane Parks | 22,500 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 322,501 |
| Lim Kok Thay(3) | 17,500 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 317,501 |
| John Sculley(3) | 32,500 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 332,501 |
| Robin L. Smith, M.D., M.B.A.(3) | 42,500 | — | — | — | 42,500 |
| Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. (3) | 25,000 | 150,000 | 150,001 | — | 325,001 |
Amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity awards granted to the non-employee directors during 2023, computed in accordance with the FASB’s ASC Topic 718. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the stock options reported in this column are set forth in Note 13 to Celularity’s audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. This amount does not reflect the actual economic value that may be realized by the non-employee director, which will depend on factors including the continued service of the executive and the future value of our stock.
Dr. Ling joined our board of directors on September 7, 2023.
Mr. Kok Thay resigned from our board of directors and all committees thereof, effective September 14, 2023, Mr. Sculley resigned from our board of directors and all committees thereof, effective July 31, 2023, Dr. Smith resigned from our board of directors and all committees thereof, effective December 24, 2023, and Dr. von Eschenbach resigned from our board of directors and all committees thereof, effective August 31, 2023.
The table below shows the aggregate numbers of option awards (exercisable and unexercisable) and unvested stock awards held as of December 31, 2023 by each non-employee director who was serving as a member of our board of directors as of December 31, 2023 and who is currently serving as a member of the board of directors.
| Name | Stock Awards | Option Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Peter H. Diamandis, M.D. | 19,992 | 331,713 |
| Dean C. Kehler | 19,992 | 38,798 |
| Marc Mazur | 19,992 | 38,798 |
| Geoffrey Ling, M.D. | - | 125,000 |
| Diane Parks | 19,992 | 37,434 |
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