Flora Growth Corp

Director Nominations.*** ***The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may solicit recommendations for the Board of Directors from any or all of the following sources: non-management directors, the Chief Executive Officer, other executive officers, third-party search firms, or any other source it deems appropriate, including shareholders. The Committee will evaluate all such proposed director candidates in the same manner, with no regard to the source of the initial recommendation of such proposed director candidate. In identifying and evaluating proposed director candidates, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considers, in addition to the minimum qualifications and other criteria for Board of Directors membership, all facts and circumstances that it deems appropriate or advisable, including, among other things:

1. The skills of the proposed director candidate.

2. His or her depth and breadth of business experience.

3. Whether the nominee would help achieve a mix that represents a diversity of background and experience, inclusive of gender, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression, persons with disabilities and sexual orientation or other background characteristics.

4. His or her independence.

5. The needs of the Board of Directors.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider candidates recommended by the Company's shareholders who are eligible to serve as directors in accordance with the Company's Bylaws and the OBCA.

Although we have not adopted a formal policy regarding the consideration of Board of Directors candidates recommended by our shareholders, the Board of Directors believes that the procedures set forth in our Bylaws are currently sufficient and that the establishment of a formal policy is not necessary. Without limiting the requirements contained in our Bylaws, the recommendation must set forth (i) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (A) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (B) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (C) the class and number of Common Shares that are owned beneficially or of record by the person, (D) a description of all arrangements or understandings between the shareholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) and (E) any other information relating to the person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (ii) as to the shareholder giving the notice (A) the name and record address of such shareholder as they appear on the Company's books, (B) the class and number of Common Shares that are owned beneficially and of record by such shareholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made and (C) any material interest of the shareholder in such nomination. Such notice must be accompanied by a written consent of each proposed nominee to being named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected.** **

While we do not have a formal diversity policy with respect to Board of Directors composition, the Board of Directors believes it is important for the Board of Directors to have diversity of knowledge base, professional experience and skills, and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee takes these qualities into account when considering director nominees for recommendation to the Board of Directors. We believe diversity of perspectives and experience enhances our effectiveness. Given our commitment to diversity and related considerations in our appointment, hiring, and promotion practices, we have not adopted a formal diversity policy or specific diversity targets for determining Board of Directors membership or executive appointments. However, the Board of Directors remains committed to monitoring best practices and corporate governance developments in this area.

Communications with the Company and the Board of Directors.** **All interested parties, including shareholders, may communicate with the Company or our Board of Directors by letter addressed to Flora Growth Corp. Attention: Chief Financial Officer, 3406 SW 26 th Terrace, Suite C-1, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312.

Overview

This section discusses the material components of our executive compensation program for our named executive officers ("Named Executive Officers") during our fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As a "smaller reporting company," we are required to provide executive compensation information for the following individuals:(i) all individuals who served as the Company's principal executive officer ("PEO"), during the last completed fiscal year, regardless of compensation; (ii) the two most highly compensated executive officers (other than the PEO) who were serving as executive officers of the Company at the end of the last completed fiscal year and whose total compensation was greater than $100,000; and (iii) up to two additional persons who served as executive officers (other than as the PEO) during the last completed fiscal year but were not serving in that capacity at the end of the fiscal year if their total compensation is higher than any of the other two Named Executive Officers in the preceding group.

In 2023, our Named Executive Officers and their positions were as follows:

• Clifford Starke, our Chief Executive Officer;

• Dany Vaiman, our Chief Financial Officer;

• Luis Merchan, our former Chief Executive Officer;

• Hussein Rakine, our former Chief Executive Officer;

• Matthew Cohen, our former General Counsel;

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets out the compensation for the Named Executive Officers for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

(1) Salary amounts represent actual amount of base salary earned by each Named Executive Officer in the applicable year.

(2) Bonus amounts for 2022 and 2023 represent the actual amount of cash bonuses earned during 2022 and 2023, respectively, under the Company's annual bonus program. All such bonuses have been paid. Refer to "Annual Bonus/Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation" below.

(3) Value based on trading price of the Common Shares on the date of the respective grants. These grants include grants of restricted Common Shares. See "Narrative to the Summary Compensation Table-Equity-Based Compensation-Equity Awards to Named Executive Officers during 2022 and 2023."forinformation regarding these grants. Mr. Rakine forfeited the share awards granted to him in 2023 upon his resignation.

(4) Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of options granted to each Named Executive Officer, calculated in accordance with the Black Scholes method.

(5) For Messrs. Merchan and Cohen, respectively, in the form of a monthly stipend pursuant to the terms of their respective employment agreements, which included reimbursement payments in connection with health insurance premiums paid during fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Mr. Vaiman's amount includes vacation accrued but not taken for a total of $21,618 as well as health and dental benefits totaling $1,834. Mr. Vaiman's 2022 other compensation includes a change of control payment earned in 2022 due to the Company's acquisition of Franchise Global Health Inc. - of which Mr. Vaiman was the Chief Executive Officer at the time of the closing of the acquisition.

Narrative to the Summary Compensation Table

Base Salaries

We use base salaries to recognize the experience, skills, knowledge, and responsibilities required of all our employees, including our Named Executive Officers. Base salaries are reviewed annually, typically in connection with our annual performance review process, and adjusted from time to time to realign salaries with market levels after taking into account individual responsibilities, performance, and experience.

Annual Bonus/Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

For 2023, our Named Executive Officers were eligible to earn a cash bonus under the Company's annual bonus program based upon achievement of both corporate and individual goals determined by the Board of Directors based on a target percentage of annual base salary. For 2022, the bonus targets as a percentage of base salaries were 100% for Mr. Merchan, and 50% for Mr. Cohen. For 2023, Mathew Cohen received a cash bonus of $60,000.

Equity-Based Compensation

Certain of the Company's Named Executive Officers received grants of restricted Common Shares and options under the Company's option plan and 2022 Plan during 2022 and 2023.

Company Stock Option Plan

The Company has a stock option plan whereby it may grant options for the purchase of Common Shares to any director, consultant, employee or officer of the Company or its subsidiaries. The aggregate number of shares that may be issuable pursuant to options granted under the Company's stock option plan will not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of the Company. The options are non-transferable and non-assignable and may be granted for a term not exceeding five-years. The exercise price of the options is determined by the Board of Directors at the time of grant, but in the event that the Common Shares are traded on any stock exchange, may not be less than the closing price of such shares on such exchange on the trading date immediately precedent the date of grant, subject to all applicable regulatory requirements. The Company no longer makes any new grants under the stock option plan.

2022 Plan

The 2022 Plan was adopted by the Company following shareholder approval at the Company's 2022 annual meeting (the "Shareholder Approval Date") and amended at the Company's 2023 annual meeting.

The purpose of the 2022 Plan is to assist the Company and its subsidiaries and other designated affiliates, which we refer to herein as "Related Entities", in attracting, motivating, retaining and rewarding high-quality executives and other employees, officers, directors consultants and other persons who provide services to the Company or its Related Entities, by enabling such persons to acquire or increase a proprietary interest in the Company in order to strengthen the mutuality of interests between such persons and the Company's shareholders, and providing such persons with performance incentives to expend their maximum efforts in the creation of shareholder value.

Shares Available for Awards

Under the 2022 Plan, the total number of Common Shares reserved and available for delivery under the 2022 Plan ("Awards") at any time during the term of the Plan shall be equal to 950,000 Common Shares. Awards issued in substitution for awards previously granted by a company acquired by the Company or a Related Entity, or with which the Company or any Related Entity combines, do not reduce the limit on grants of Awards under the 2022 Plan. The maximum aggregate number of Common Shares that may be delivered under the 2022 Plan as a result of the exercise of stock options shall be 850,000 Common Shares.

If Proposal No. 3 included in the proxy statement for the Company’s 2024 Annual and Special Meeting of Stockholders is approved, the total number of Common Shares reserved and available for delivery under the 2022 Plan will be increased to 2 million Common Shares.

Subject to adjustment as provided in the 2022 Plan, in any fiscal year of the Company during any part of which the 2022 Plan is in effect, no participant who is a member of the Board of Directors but is not also an employee or consultant to the Company or Related Entity may be granted any Awards that have a "fair value" as of the date of grant, as determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 (or any other applicable accounting guidance) that exceeds $250,000 in the aggregate.

The committee designated and empowered by the Board of Directors to administer the 2022 Plan ("Committee") is authorized to adjust the limitations described in the preceding paragraph and is authorized to adjust outstanding Awards (including adjustments to exercise prices of stock options and other affected terms of Awards) in the event that a dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, Common Share or other property), recapitalization, forward or reverse split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, repurchase, share exchange or other similar corporate transaction or event affects the Common Shares so that an adjustment is appropriate. The Committee is also authorized to adjust performance conditions and other terms of Awards in response to these kinds of events or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles.

Eligibility

The persons eligible to receive Awards under the 2022 Plan are the officers, directors, employees, consultants and other persons who provide services to the Company or any Related Entity. The foregoing notwithstanding, only employees of the Company, or any parent corporation or subsidiary company of the Company (as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), respectively), are eligible for purposes of receiving any incentive stock options ("ISOs"). An employee on leave of absence may be considered as still in the employ of the Company or a Related Entity for purposes of eligibility for participation in the 2022 Plan.

Administration

The 2022 Plan is to be administered by the Committee; provided, however, that except as otherwise expressly provided in the 2022 Plan, the Board of Directors may exercise any power or authority granted to the Committee under the 2022 Plan. Subject to the terms of the 2022 Plan, the Committee is authorized to select eligible persons to receive Awards, determine the type, number and other terms and conditions of, and all other matters relating to, Awards, prescribe Award agreements (which need not be identical for each person who has been granted an Award under the 2022 Plan which remains outstanding (a "Participant")), and the rules and regulations for the administration of the 2022 Plan, construe and interpret the 2022 Plan and Award agreements, correct defects, supply omissions or reconcile inconsistencies therein, and make all other decisions and determinations as the Committee may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the 2022 Plan.

Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

The Committee is authorized to grant stock options, including both ISOs, which can result in potentially favorable tax treatment to the participant, and non-qualified stock options, and stock appreciation rights entitling the participant to receive the amount by which the fair market value of a Common Share on the date of exercise exceeds the grant price of the stock appreciation right. The exercise price per share subject to an option and the grant price of a stock appreciation right are determined by the Committee but may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a Common Share on the date the award is granted. An option granted to a person who owns or is deemed to own stock representing 10% or more of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any parent company (sometimes referred to as a "10% owner") will not qualify as an ISO unless the exercise price for the option is not less than 110% of the fair market value of a Common Share on the date such ISO is granted.

For purposes of the 2022 Plan, the term "fair market value" means the fair market value of Common Shares, Awards or other property as determined by the Committee or under procedures established by the Committee. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the fair market value of a Common Share as of any given date shall be the closing price of a Common Share on the business day that immediately precedes the date as of which the value is being determined as quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market or such other national or regional securities exchange or market system constituting the primary market on which a Common Share is traded, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Company deems reliable or, if there is no sale on that date, then on the last previous day on which a sale was reported. The maximum term of each option or stock appreciation right, the times at which each option or stock appreciation right will be exercisable, and provisions requiring forfeiture of unexercised options or stock appreciation rights at or following termination of employment, generally are fixed by the Committee, except that no option or stock appreciation right may have a term exceeding ten years, and no ISO granted to a 10% shareholder (as described above) may have a term exceeding five years (to the extent required by the Code at the time of grant). Methods of exercise and settlement and other terms of options and stock appreciation rights are determined by the Committee. The Committee thus may permit the exercise price of options awarded under the 2022 Plan to be paid in cash, shares, other Awards or other property (including loans to participants).

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

The Committee is authorized to grant restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock is a grant of Common Shares which may not be sold or disposed of, and which is subject to such risks of forfeiture and other restrictions as the Committee may impose. A participant granted restricted stock generally has all of the rights of a shareholder of the Company, unless otherwise determined by the Committee. An Award of restricted stock units confers upon a participant the right to receive Common Shares at the end of a specified deferral period, subject to such risks of forfeiture and other restrictions as the Committee may impose. Prior to settlement, an Award of restricted stock units carries no voting or dividend rights, or other rights associated with share ownership, although dividend equivalents may be granted, as discussed below.

Dividend Equivalents

The Committee is authorized to grant dividend equivalents conferring on participants the right to receive, currently or on a deferred basis, cash, Common Shares, other Awards or other property equal in value to dividends paid on a specific number of Common Shares or other periodic payments. Dividend equivalents may be granted alone or in connection with another Award, may be paid currently or on a deferred basis and, if deferred, may be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Common Shares, Awards or otherwise as specified by the Committee.

Bonus Stock and Awards in Lieu of Cash Obligations

The Committee is authorized to grant Common Shares as a bonus free of restrictions, or to grant Common Shares or other Awards in lieu of Company obligations to pay cash under the 2022 Plan or other plans or compensatory arrangements, subject to such terms as the Committee may specify.

Other Stock-Based Awards

The Committee or the Board of Directors is authorized to grant Awards that are denominated or payable in, valued by reference to, or otherwise based on or related to Common Shares. The Committee determines the terms and conditions of such Awards.

Performance Awards

The Committee is authorized to grant performance awards to participants on terms and conditions established by the Committee. The performance criteria to be achieved during any performance period and the length of the performance period is determined by the Committee upon the grant of the performance award. Performance awards may be valued by reference to a designated number of Common Shares or by reference to a designated amount of property including cash. Performance awards may be settled by delivery of cash, Common Shares or other property, or any combination thereof, as determined by the Committee.

Other Terms of Awards

Awards may be settled in the form of cash, Common Shares, other Awards or other property, in the discretion of the Committee. The Committee may require or permit participants to defer the settlement of all or part of an Award in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Committee may establish, including payment or crediting of interest or dividend equivalents on deferred amounts, and the crediting of earnings, gains and losses based on deemed investment of deferred amounts in specified investment vehicles. The Committee is authorized to place cash, Common Shares or other property in trusts or make other arrangements to provide for payment of the Company's obligations under the 2022 Plan. The Committee may condition any payment relating to an Award on the withholding of taxes and may provide that a portion of any Common Shares or other property to be distributed will be withheld (or previously acquired Common Shares or other property be surrendered by the participant) to satisfy withholding and other tax obligations. Awards granted under the 2022 Plan generally may not be pledged or otherwise encumbered and are not transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or to a designated beneficiary upon the participant's death, except that the Committee may, in its discretion, permit transfers subject to any terms and conditions the Committee may impose thereon.

Awards under the 2022 Plan are generally granted without a requirement that the participant pay consideration in the form of cash or property for the grant (as distinguished from the exercise), except to the extent required by law. The Committee may, however, grant Awards in exchange for other Awards under the 2022 Plan, awards under other Company plans, or other rights to payment from the Company, and may grant Awards in addition to and in tandem with such other Awards, rights or other awards.

Acceleration of Vesting; Change in Control

The Committee may, in its discretion, accelerate the exercisability, the lapsing of restrictions or the expiration of deferral or vesting periods of any Award, and such accelerated exercisability, lapse, expiration and if so provided in the Award agreement or otherwise determined by the Committee, vesting shall occur automatically in the case of a "change in control" of the Company, as defined in the 2022 Plan (including the cash settlement of stock appreciation rights which may be exercisable in the event of a change in control). In addition, the Committee may provide in an Award agreement that the performance goals relating to any performance award will be deemed to have been met upon the occurrence of any "change in control."

Amendment and Termination

The Board of Directors may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate the 2022 Plan or the Committee's authority to grant Awards without further shareholder approval, except that shareholder approval must be obtained for any amendment or alteration if such approval is required by law or regulation or under the rules of any stock exchange or quotation system on which Common Shares are then listed or quoted. Thus, shareholder approval may not necessarily be required for every amendment to the 2022 Plan which might increase the cost of the 2022 Plan or alter the eligibility of persons to receive Awards. Shareholder approval will not be deemed to be required under laws or regulations, such as those relating to ISOs, that condition favorable treatment of participants on such approval, although the Board of Directors may, in its discretion, seek shareholder approval in any circumstance in which it deems such approval advisable. Unless earlier terminated by the Board of Directors, the 2022 Plan will terminate at the earliest of (a) such time as no Common Shares remain available for issuance under the 2022 Plan, (b) termination of the 2022 Plan by the Board of Directors, or (c) the tenth anniversary of the Shareholder Approval Date. Awards outstanding upon expiration of the 2022 Plan shall remain in effect until they have been exercised or terminated or have expired.

Equity Awards to Named Executive Officers during 2022 and 2023

Clifford Starke

On December 23, 2022, Mr. Starke received 5,000 Restricted Common Shares, which vested in full on December 23, 2023. On November 10, 2023, Mr. Starke received 327,851 Restricted Common Shares, which vested in full on the same date.

Dany Vaiman

During 2022, Mr. Vaiman did not receive any equity awards. On November 10, 2023, Mr. Vaiman received 149,024 Restricted Common Shares, which vested in full on January 1, 2024.

Hussein Rakine

During 2022, Mr. Rakine received the following equity awards:

On April 16, 2023, Mr. Rakine received 60,000 restricted Common Shares which were set to vest on June 7, 2023.

As a result of his resignation in June 2023, Mr. Rakine forfeited all of these unvested restricted Common Shares as well as the unvested October 5, 2022 options.

Luis Merchan

During 2023 and as part of the Merchan Separation Agreement (as defined below), Mr. Merchan received 80,000 Common Shares of the Company. Further, Mr. Merchan acted in a consulting capacity for which he received 30,000 Common Shares.

During 2022, Mr. Merchan was granted the following restricted Common Share grants:

On October 5, 2022, Mr. Merchan also was granted 18,367 options to purchase Common Shares at an exercise price of $13.40. These options were subject to a vesting schedule that was based on the performance of the Company's Common Share price relative to a designated Cannabis ETF.

As a result of his resignation in April 2023, Mr. Merchan forfeited all of these unvested restricted Common Shares as well the unvested October 5, 2022 options.

Matthew Cohen

During 2022, Mr. Cohen was granted the following restricted Common Share grants:

On May 14, 2023, the Company fully accelerated the vesting of Mr. Cohen's aforementioned Restricted Shares to May 18, 2023. In connection with such vesting, Mr. Cohen agreed to forfeit 90,146 Restricted Shares to the Company in satisfaction of all applicable withholding taxes.

On October 5, 2022, Mr. Cohen was also granted 9,183 options to purchase Common Shares at an exercise price of $13.40. These options vest based on a vesting schedule that was based on the performance of the Company's Common Share price relative to a designated Cannabis ETF.

On January 26, 2022, Mr. Cohen was granted 2,500 options to purchase Common Shares at an exercise price of $29.60. These options vested on February 26, 2022.

Employee Benefits

For 2022 and 2023 certain Named Executive Officers were eligible to participate in such employee benefit plans and programs to the same extent as the Company's other full-time employees, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of those plans.

Hedging and Pledging Company Securities

Our Insider Trading Policy prohibits ourdirectors, officers, employees, family members of such persons and entities controlled by such persons from engaging in hedging, short sales, or trading in publicly traded put or call options with respect to our securities. Additionally, policy prohibits the same persons from purchasing our securities on margin, borrowing against any account in which our securities are held, or pledging our securities as collateral for a loan.

Clawback Policy

Effective as of October 2, 2023, we adopted a clawback policy that provides for the recoupment of excess incentive compensation paid to executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers, in accordance with Nasdaq listing standards and Exchange Act Rule 10D-1. The policy applies to compensation that is granted, earned, or vested based in whole or in part upon the attainment of a financial reporting measure and provides for the reimbursement or forfeiture by the executive officer of the excess portion of the compensation received by the executive officers during the three preceding fiscal years.

Compensation-Related Risk Assessment

Our Compensation Committee assesses and monitors whether any of our compensation policies and programs is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our Company. The Compensation Committee and management do not believe that the Company presently maintains compensation policies or practices that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's risk management or create incentives that could lead to excessive or inappropriate risk taking by employees. In reaching this conclusion, the Compensation Committee considered all components of our compensation program and assessed any associated risks. The Compensation Committee also considered the various strategies and measures employed by the Company that mitigate such risk, including: (i) the overall balance achieved through our use of a mix of cash and equity, annual and long-term incentives and time-and performance-based compensation; (ii) our use of multi-year vesting periods for equity grants; and (ii) the oversight exercised by the Compensation Committee over the performance metrics and results under the Stock Option Plan and the 2022 Plan.

Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End

The following table summarizes the number of outstanding restricted Common Shares and options in the Company held by our Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2023.

(1) The market value of unvested stock awards is based on the closing market price of our Common Shares on December 29, 2023 of $1.35.

(2) See "Narrative to the Summary Compensation Table-Equity-Based Compensation-Equity Awards to Named Executive Officers during 2022 and 2023." for details regarding the vesting schedules of certain NEO options and restricted Common Share awards.

(3) Messrs. Starke and Vaiman were granted Stock Appreciation Rights in connection with entering into a consulting agreement and executive employment agreement, respectively, on December 15, 2023. Such Stock Appreciation Rights grants are subject to forfeiture unless the Company's shareholders approve the grant's at the Company's annual shareholder meeting and therefore are not presented in this table. See "Employment and Consulting Agreements, Arrangements or Plans."

Director Compensation

As a Named Executive Officer of the Company, information regarding the compensation for Mr. Starke for his services as an executive officer in 2023 is set forth in the section titled "Summary Compensation Table" above. Mr. Starke did not receive additional compensation for his service as a director.

The following table provides summary information concerning compensation paid or accrued by us to or on behalf of our directors for services rendered to us during the last fiscal year.

(1) Mr. Merchan was a Named Executive Officer of the Company for 2023. Mr. Merchan did not receive compensation for his service as director in 2023. As a Named Executive Officer of the Company, information regarding compensation for Mr. Merchan for his services as an executive officer in 2023 is set forth in the section titled "Summary Compensation Table" above.

(2) Mr. Starke is a Named Executive Officer of the Company for 2023. Mr. Starke did not receive compensation for his service as director in 2023. As a Named Executive Officer of the Company, information regarding compensation for Mr. Starke for his services as an executive officer in 2023 is set forth in the section title "Summary Compensation Table" above.

(3) During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with Dr. Manalo-Morgan, a then member of our Board of Directors, to serve in the additional capacity as Medical Advisor to the Company. In connection with this agreement, Dr. Manalo-Morgan is responsible for developing and identifying medical applications of cannabinoids for the Company for the treatment of various ailments and (ii) supporting the Company's public relations efforts and assisting the Company with its media engagements. For these services, the Company paid her $15,000 per month for so long as the agreement remains in place. This agreement was terminated in 2023. As a result, Dr. Manalo-Morgan does not receive any compensation in consideration for her service as a director.

(4) Excluded from fees paid in cash is compensation received by Mr. Woo as a change of control payment in relation to his service as President and Chief Operating Officer of Franchise Global Health Inc. - an entity acquired by the Company in December 2022.

(5) Mr. Rakine was a Named Executive Officer of the Company for 2023. Mr. Rakine did not receive compensation for his service as director in 2023. As a Named Executive Officer of the Company, information regarding compensation for Mr. Rakine for his services as an executive officer in 2023 is set forth in the section titled "Summary Compensation Table" above.

(6) Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of restricted stock granted to each Director, calculated in accordance with the closing share price of the Company on the grant date. Messrs. Leslie, Roa, Mastronardi, Konisberg and Ms. Richardson forfeited their share awards upon their resignation from the Company.

(7) Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of options granted to each Director, calculated in accordance with the Black Scholes method.

The table below sets forth the aggregate number of share options of each non-employee director outstanding as of December 31, 2023. The below does not include any grants of restricted Common Shares granted in 2024 in consideration for services rendered in fiscal year 2023.

Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End

The following table summarizes the number of outstanding restricted Common Shares and options in the Company held by our Directors as of December 31, 2023.

(1) The market value of unvested stock awards is based on the closing market price of our Common Shares on December 29, 2023 of $1.35.

(2) See "Narrative to the Summary Compensation Table-Equity-Based Compensation - Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End"* ***for details regarding the vesting schedules of certain Directors options and restricted Common Share awards.

Director Compensation Narrative

From the period from January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023, each independent Board of Directors member received $10,000 per quarter for their services as Board of Directors members. In addition, the chairperson of the Company's Audit Committee received $5,000 per quarter and the chairpersons of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees each received $3,750 per quarter. In addition, non-Chair committee members received $2,000 per quarter for each committee served upon. Subsequent to March 31, 2023, director compensation has been exclusively share-based.

Employment and Consulting Agreements, Arrangements or Plans

The following describes the respective employment or consulting agreements entered into by the Company and its Named Executive Officers that are in effect as of the date hereof.

Clifford Starke Consulting Agreement

Effective December 15, 2023, Mr. Starke and the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the "Starke Agreement"), pursuant to which Mr. Starke will continue to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The term of the Starke Agreement is for an indefinite period, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the agreement.

The Starke Agreement provides for a base salary of $420,000 (as may be increased by the Company's Board of Directors), applied retroactively to the date of appoint as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the opportunity to participate in any equity compensation plan offered to other senior executives of the Company.

The Starke Agreement provides that upon execution thereof, Mr. Starke shall be granted Stock Appreciation Rights valued at 12% of the total outstanding Common Shares of the Company on the grant date, which vest in 12 tranches with each tranche representing 1% of the total outstanding Common Shares of the Company. The exercise price of the Stock Appreciation Rights is the closing share price of the Company's Common Shares on the grant date. The first tranche will vest upon the Company's share price increasing by 50% from the Company's closing share price on the grant date with each tranche thereafter requiring an additional 50% increase in share price to vest in accordance with the following schedule:

The Stock Appreciation Rights expire 10 years from the grant date with a post-termination exercise period of one year. In addition to the foregoing, all Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Starke Agreement remain unexercisable, and subject to forfeiture, unless the Company's shareholders approve such Stock Appreciation Rights grant at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting.

In addition, upon termination of the Starke Agreement without "Cause" or resignation by Mr. Starke for "Good Reason," as those terms are defined in the Starke Agreement, Mr. Starke will, conditioned upon his execution of a separation and release agreement, be eligible to receive the following payments: an aggregate amount equal to 1.5x his base salary at the rate in effect on his last day of service, 50% of which shall be paid in a lump sum on the 3rd business day following the effective date of the separation and release agreement, and the remaining 50% of which shall be paid in 12 equal monthly installments commencing on the effective date of the termination of the Starke Agreement.

In the event Mr. Starke is terminated without "Cause" or Mr. Starke resigns for "Good Reason" three months prior to or following a "Change in Control," as those terms are defined in the Starke Agreement, Mr. Starke will be eligible to receive the payments set forth above.

The foregoing description of the Starke Agreement is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Starke Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on December 21, 2023.

During 2022, Mr. Starke was granted 5,000 restricted Common Shares which vested on December 23, 2023.

During 2023, Mr. Starke was granted 327,851 restricted Common Shares which vested on November 10, 2023.

Dany Vaiman Executive Employment Agreement

Dany Vaiman and the Company, entered into an executive employment agreement on December 15, 2023 (the "Vaiman Agreement"), pursuant to which Mr. Vaiman will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The term of the Vaiman Agreement is for an indefinite period, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the agreement.

The Vaiman Agreement provides for a base salary of $275,000 (as may be increased by the Board of Directors) applied retroactively to the date of Mr. Vaiman's appointment as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, the opportunity to participate in any equity compensation plan of the Company, and other health, benefit and incentive plans offered to other senior executives of the Company. Mr. Vaiman is also entitled to paid time off and holiday pay in accordance with the Company's policies.

The Vaiman Agreement provides that upon execution thereof, Mr. Vaiman shall be granted Stock Appreciation Rights valued at 4% of the total outstanding Common Shares of the Company on the grant date, which vest in 8 tranches with each tranche representing 0.5% of the total outstanding Common Shares of the Company. The exercise price of the Stock Appreciation Rights is the closing share price on the grant date. The first tranche will vest upon the Company's share price increasing by 50% from the closing share price as of the grant date with each tranche thereafter requiring an additional 50% increase in share price to vest in accordance with the following schedule:

The Stock Appreciation Rights expire 10 years from the grant date with a post-termination exercise period of one year. In addition to the foregoing, all Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Vaiman Agreement remain unexercisable, and subject to forfeiture, unless the Company's shareholders approve such grant of Stock Appreciation Rights at the Company's 2024 annual meeting.

In addition, upon termination of the Vaiman Agreement without "Cause" or resignation by Mr. Vaiman for "Good Reason," as those terms are defined in the Vaiman Agreement, Mr. Vaiman will, conditioned upon his execution of a separation and release agreement, be eligible to receive the following payments: an aggregate amount equal to 1.5x his base salary at the rate in effect on his last day of service, 50% of which shall be paid in a lump sum on the 3rd business day following the effective date of the separation and release agreement, and the remaining 50% of which shall be paid in 12 equal monthly installments commencing on the effective date of the termination of the Vaiman Agreement.

In the event Mr. Vaiman is terminated without "Cause" or Mr. Vaiman resigns for "Good Reason" three months prior to or following a "Change in Control," as those terms are defined in the Vaiman Agreement, Mr. Vaiman will be eligible to receive the payments set forth above, payable as set forth above.

The foregoing description of the Vaiman Agreement is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Vaiman Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on December 21, 2023.

During 2023, Mr. Vaiman was granted 149,024 restricted Common Shares which vested on January 1, 2024.