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ZyVersa Therapeutics Inc

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Mar 25, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Mar 25, 2024

ZVSA$0.12+8.7%Stored close · as of Jul 8, 2026

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Item 11. Executive Compensation

As we are an emerging growth company, we have opted to comply with the executive compensation disclosure rules applicable to emerging growth companies. The scaled down disclosure rules are those applicable to “smaller reporting companies,” as such term is defined in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act, which require compensation disclosure for our (i) principal executive officer, (ii) our two most highly compensated executive officers, other than the principal executive officer, whose total compensation for 2023 exceeded $100,000 and who were serving as executive officers as of December 31, 2023, and (iii) any other executive officer that would have been included in item (ii) above but for the fact that they were not an executive officer of the Company at December 31, 2023. We refer to these individuals as “named executive officers,” or “NEOs” Our named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2023, were:

●Stephen C. Glover, our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman;
●Peter Wolfe, our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary;
●Karen A. Cashmere, our Chief Commercial Officer; and
●Nicholas A. Labella, Jr., M.S., our former Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice-President of Research and Development.

Summary Compensation Table

The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth information regarding the compensation paid to, awarded to, or earned by our NEOs in 2023 and 2022 for services rendered in all capacities to us and our subsidiaries during 2023 and 2022.

Name and Principal PositionYearSalary ($)Bonus ($)Option Awards (1) ($)Total Compensation ($)
Stephen C. Glover2023550,000225,000218,217993,217
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer,2022450,500-1,027,9481,478,448
President and Chairman
Karen A. Cashmere2023320,00090,00076,687486,687
Chief Commercial Officer2022300,000-282,622582,622
Peter Wolfe2023395,00082,50095,859573,359
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary2022275,000-282,622557,622
Nicholas A. LaBella, Jr. (2)2023218,576112,00063,904394,480
Former Chief Scientific Officer and Sr.2022325,000-385,394710,394
Vice-President of Research and
Development
(1)The amounts reported represent the aggregate grant date fair value of the stock options awarded to our directors under our 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and 2014 Equity Incentive Plan in the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. See Note 9 to our financial statements for the assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value.
(2)Mr. Labella resigned from all his positions with the Company effective August 18, 2023.

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table

Executive Employment Agreements

Stephen C. Glover

On January 1, 2019, we entered into an employment agreement with Stephen C. Glover (the “Glover Employment Agreement”). Under the terms of the Glover Employment Agreement, he holds the position of Chief Executive Officer and receives a base salary of $450,000 annually, which base salary amount is subject to periodic adjustment by the board of directors or the compensation committee. In addition, Mr. Glover is eligible to receive an annual bonus, with a target amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of Mr. Glover’s base salary. The actual amount of each annual bonus will be based upon the level of achievement of our corporate objectives and Mr. Glover’s individual objectives, in each case, as established by us and Mr. Glover for the calendar year with respect to which the annual bonus relates. The determination of the level of achievement of the corporate objectives and the Mr. Glover’s individual performance objectives for a year shall be made by us in our reasonable discretion. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Glover Employment Agreement, Mr. Glover is eligible to receive, from time to time, equity awards under our existing equity incentive plan, or any other equity incentive plan we may adopt in the future, and the terms and conditions of such awards, if any, will be determined by our board of directors or Compensation Committee, in their discretion. Mr. Glover is also eligible to participate in any executive benefit plan or program we adopt.

Pursuant to the Glover Employment Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Glover’s employment at any time without Cause (as that term is defined in the Glover Employment Agreement) upon 60 days prior written notice to Mr. Glover. Mr. Glover may terminate his employment for Good Reason (as that term is defined in Mr. Glover’s employment agreement) upon 90 days written notice to us, upon which notice we have 30 days to cure the conditions that Mr. Glover considers to be Good Reason, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Glover Employment Agreement.

If Mr. Glover’s employment is terminated without Cause or for Good Reason other than during a Post-Change in Control Period (as defined in the Glover Employment Agreement), Mr. Glover will be entitled to receive (i) the Accrued Obligations (as defined in the Glover Employment Agreement), (ii) severance payments equal to 15 months of Mr. Glover’s base salary (to be paid in a lump sum on the next regular payroll date within 60 days of Mr. Glover’s termination), and (iii) if elected, the Company will reimburse Mr. Glover for certain COBRA health benefits for 15 months.

Notwithstanding the above, if Mr. Glover’s employment is terminated without Cause or he resigns for Good Reason within 12 months after a Change of Control (as defined in the Glover Employment Agreement), Mr. Glover will receive (i) the Accrued Obligations, (ii) severance payments equal to 36 months of Mr. Glover’s base salary (to be paid in bimonthly payments commencing on the next regular payroll date within 60 days of Mr. Glover’s termination), (iii) any deferred compensation due to Mr. Glover, (iv) if elected, the Company will reimburse Mr. Glover for certain COBRA health benefits for 24 months, (v) a payment equal to Mr. Glover’s target annual bonus amount for the calendar year in which the termination occurs, (vi) in lieu of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options granted to Mr. Glover, Mr. Glover shall receive an amount in cash equal to the product of (A) the excess of the closing price of our common stock as reported on Nasdaq (if not so reported, on the basis of the average of the lowest asked and highest bid prices on or nearest the date of termination), over the per share exercise price of each option held by Mr. Glover (whether or not then fully exercisable) plus the amount of any applicable cash appreciation rights, times (B) the number of shares of common stock covered by each such option, and (vii) a payment equal to the amount of any and all legal fees incurred by Mr. Glover as a result of such termination.

Pursuant to the Glover Employment Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Glover’s employment at any time for Cause upon written notice to Mr. Glover. Mr. Glover may voluntarily terminate his employment at any time without Good Reason upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the Company; provided, however, that we reserve the right, upon written notice to Mr. Glover, to accept Mr. Glover’s notice of resignation and to accelerate such notice and make Mr. Glover’s resignation effective immediately, or on such other date prior to Mr. Glover’s intended last day of work as we deem appropriate. If Mr. Glover’s employment is terminated with Cause or without Good Reason, he is entitled to receive (i) his earned but unpaid base salary through the final day of his employment, (ii) his accrued, but unused, vacation, (iii) expenses reimbursable under the employment agreement incurred on or prior to the last day of his employment, and (iv) any amounts or benefits that are vested amounts or benefits that Mr. Glover is entitled to receive under any of our equity compensation plans.

Pursuant to the Glover Employment Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Glover’s employment at any time for Cause upon written notice to Mr. Glover. Mr. Glover may voluntarily terminate his employment at any time without Good Reason upon two weeks prior written notice to us.

On July 20, 2022, we entered into a new executive employment agreement with Stephen C. Glover (the “New Glover Agreement”) that became effective upon consummation of the Business Combination, pursuant to which we agreed to continue to retain Mr. Glover as our Chief Executive Officer following the closing of the Business Combination, subject to the terms and conditions of the New Glover Agreement. The New Glover Agreement has superseded the Glover Employment Agreement. Under the New Glover Agreement, the conditions of Mr. Glover’s employment include, among other things, his agreement and execution of a Proprietary Information & Restrictive Covenant Agreement.

Under the terms of the New Glover Agreement, Mr. Glover will continue to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer and receive a base salary of $550,000 annually, subject to our standard payroll practices. Mr. Glover’s base salary and future increases in compensation are subject to periodic review and approval by the board of directors. In addition, Mr. Glover is eligible to receive an annual performance-based cash bonus, with a target amount equal to fifty-five percent (55%) of Mr. Glover’s base salary, subject to review and adjustment by the board of directors based upon Mr. Glover’s achievement of certain performance goals. Mr. Glover’s receipt of an annual bonus is also contingent upon Mr. Glover’s continued employment with us at the time such bonus is to be paid, otherwise the annual bonus is forfeited. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the New Glover Agreement, Mr. Glover may be eligible for certain grants of equity awards of our common stock, subject to vesting and other terms and conditions of our equity plan to which the award is granted and an agreement to be provided by us and entered into with Mr. Glover. Mr. Glover is also eligible to participate on the same basis as similarly situated employees in our benefit plans in effect from time during his employment.

Pursuant to the New Glover Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Glover’s employment at any time without Cause (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement) upon written notice to Mr. Glover. Provided Mr. Glover has not previously been notified of our intention to terminate his employment, Mr. Glover may resign from his employment with us for Good Reason (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement) upon 60 days written notice to us, upon which notice we have 30 days to cure the conditions that Mr. Glover considers to be Good Reason, subject to certain conditions set forth in the New Glover Agreement. In the event Mr. Glover resigns for Good Reason, and provided that such termination constitutes a Separation from Service (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement), then subject to Mr. Glover’s compliance with his obligations under the New Glover Agreement, Mr. Glover shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement) on the same terms and conditions as he would be entitled for our termination of his employment without Cause.

In the event we terminate Mr. Glover’s employment at any time without Cause, or if Mr. Glover resigns for Good Reason, provided that such termination constitutes a Separation from Service, then Mr. Glover shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement) and, subject to Mr. Glover’s compliance with his obligations under the New Glover Agreement, Mr. Glover shall also be entitled to receive the following Severance Benefits: (i) an amount equal to Mr. Glover’s then current base salary for 24 months, paid in equal instalments on our regularly scheduled payroll dates following the Release Effective Date (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement); (ii) an amount equal to any unpaid bonus earned for the preceding year in which Mr. Glover’s termination occurs, paid in a single lump sum payment within 60 days following Mr. Glover’s termination; (iii) an amount equal to the greater of (a) the bonus paid for the performance year ending prior to Mr. Glover’s termination, and (b) the bonus that Mr. Glover would have earned for the performance year in which such termination occurs, in each case prorated for the period of Mr. Glover’s employment through the date of his termination, paid as a single lump sum payment within 60 days following Mr. Glover’s termination; (iv) any equity awards issued to Mr. Glover that are outstanding as of the date of Mr. Glover’s termination will become 100% vested and any stock options outstanding will remain exercisable until the earliest of (A) 18 months following Mr. Glover’s termination, or (B) the original expiration date for such vested options as provided in the applicable award agreement; and (iv) if elected, we will reimburse Mr. Glover for certain COBRA health benefits for up to 18 months, subject in each case to the terms and conditions of the New Glover Agreement and applicable laws and regulations.

Notwithstanding the above, if we (or any surviving or acquiring corporation) terminate Mr. Glover’s employment without Cause or Mr. Glover resigns for Good Reason within 90 days before and 24 months following the effective date of a Change of Control (as defined in the Glover Employment Agreement), then Mr. Glover will be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations and, subject to Mr. Glover’s compliance with his obligations under the New Glover Agreement, Mr. Glover shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits on the same conditions as he would be entitled for our termination of his employment without Cause; provided, however, that Mr. Glover shall receive a bonus for the year in which his termination occurs equal to fifty-five percent (55%) of Mr. Glover’s base salary; and provided further, that if the Change in Control is a change in ownership of a corporation, a change in the effective control of a corporation, or a change in ownership of a substantial portion of a corporation’s assets, the cumulative amount of the severance payments payable (or remaining payable) for such termination shall be paid in a single lump sum on or within 30 days following such Change in Control.

Pursuant to the New Glover Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Glover’s employment at any time for Cause upon written notice to Mr. Glover. In the event Mr. Glover’s employment is terminated at any time for Cause, Mr. Glover will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that, pursuant to our standard payroll policies, we shall pay to Mr. Glover the Accrued Obligations. Mr. Glover may resign from his employment with us at any time upon not less than 30 days’ advance written notice to us of such resignation. In the event Mr. Glover resigns from employment with us for any reason (other than a resignation for Good Reason), Mr. Glover will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that we shall pay and provide the Accrued Obligations.

Mr. Glover’s entitlement to receive certain Severance Benefits is conditioned upon, among other things, his obligation to sign and deliver an effective Release (as that term is defined in the New Glover Agreement) in a form acceptable to us by the 60 th day following such termination or such earlier date as set forth in the Release.

Peter Wolfe

On July 20, 2022, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Peter Wolfe (the “Wolfe Employment Agreement”) that became effective upon consummation of the Business Combination, pursuant to which we agreed to continue to retain Mr. Wolfe as our Chief Financial Officer following the closing of the Business Combination, subject to the terms and conditions of the Wolfe Employment Agreement. Under the Wolfe Employment Agreement, the conditions of Mr. Wolfe’s employment include, among other things, his agreement and execution of a Proprietary Information & Restrictive Covenant Agreement.

Under the terms of the Wolfe Employment Agreement, Mr. Wolfe will hold the position of Chief Financial Officer and receive a base salary of $395,000 annually, subject to our standard payroll practices. Mr. Wolfe’s base salary and future increases in compensation are subject to periodic review and approval by the board of directors. In addition, Mr. Wolfe is eligible to receive an annual performance-based cash bonus, with a target amount equal to forty percent (40%) of Mr. Wolfe’s base salary, subject to review and adjustment by the board of directors based upon Mr. Wolfe’s achievement of certain performance goals. Mr. Wolfe’s receipt of an annual bonus is also contingent upon Mr. Wolfe’s continued employment with us at the time such bonus is to be paid, otherwise the annual bonus is forfeited. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Wolfe Employment Agreement, Mr. Wolfe may be eligible for certain grants of equity awards of our common stock, subject to vesting and other terms and conditions of our equity plan to which the award is granted and an agreement to be provided by us and entered into with Mr. Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe is also eligible to participate on the same basis as similarly situated employees in our benefit plans in effect from time during his employment.

Pursuant to the Wolfe Employment Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Wolfe’s employment at any time without Cause (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement) upon written notice to Mr. Wolfe. Provided Mr. Wolfe has not previously been notified of our intention to terminate his employment, Mr. Wolfe may resign from his employment with us for Good Reason (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement) upon 30 days written notice to us, upon which notice we have 30 days to cure the conditions that Mr. Wolfe considers to be Good Reason, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Wolfe Employment Agreement. In the event Mr. Wolfe resigns for Good Reason, and provided that such termination constitutes a Separation from Service (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement), then subject to Mr. Wolfe’s compliance with his obligations under the Wolfe Employment Agreement, Mr. Wolfe shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement) on the same terms and conditions as he would be entitled for our termination of his employment without Cause.

In the event we terminate Mr. Wolfe’s employment at any time without Cause, or if Mr. Wolfe resigns for Good Reason, provided that such termination constitutes a Separation from Service, then Mr. Wolfe shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement) and, subject to Mr. Wolfe’s compliance with his obligations under the Wolfe Employment Agreement, Mr. Wolfe shall also be entitled to receive the following Severance Benefits: (i) an amount equal to Mr. Wolfe’s then current base salary for 12 months, paid in equal instalments on our regularly scheduled payroll dates following the Release Effective Date (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement); (ii) an amount equal to any unpaid bonus earned for the preceding year in which Mr. Wolfe’s termination occurs, paid in a single lump sum payment within 60 days following Mr. Wolfe’s termination; and (iv) if elected, we will reimburse Mr. Wolfe for certain COBRA health benefits for up to 12 months, subject in each case to the terms and conditions of the Wolfe Employment Agreement and applicable laws and regulations.

Notwithstanding the above, if we (or any surviving or acquiring corporation) terminate Mr. Wolfe’s employment without Cause or Mr. Wolfe resigns for Good Reason within 90 days before and 24 months following the effective date of a Change of Control (as defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement), then Mr. Wolfe will be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations and, subject to Mr. Wolfe’s compliance with his obligations under the Wolfe Employment Agreement, Mr. Wolfe shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits on the same conditions as he would be entitled for our termination of his employment without Cause and each of the following, provided, however, that if the Change in Control is a change in ownership of a corporation, a change in the effective control of a corporation, or a change in ownership of a substantial portion of a corporation’s assets, the cumulative amount of the severance payments payable (or remaining payable) for such termination shall be paid in a single lump sum on or within 30 days following such Change in Control: (i) Mr. Wolfe shall receive a bonus for the year in which his termination occurs equal to forty percent (40%) of Mr. Wolfe’s base salary, paid as a single lump sum payment within 60 days following Mr. Wolfe’s termination; and (ii) in the event that any equity awards issued by us to Mr. Wolfe are outstanding as of the closing of such Change in Control are assumed or continued (in accordance with their terms) by the surviving entity in such Change in Control, then 100% of the unvested portion of such equity awards shall become vested as of Mr. Wolfe’s termination.

Pursuant to the Wolfe Employment Agreement, we may terminate Mr. Wolfe’s employment at any time for Cause upon written notice to Mr. Wolfe. In the event Mr. Wolfe’s employment is terminated at any time for Cause, Mr. Wolfe will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that, pursuant to our standard payroll policies, we shall pay to Mr. Wolfe the Accrued Obligations. Mr. Wolfe may resign from his employment with us at any time upon not less than 30 days’ advance written notice to us of such resignation. In the event Mr. Wolfe resigns from employment with us for any reason (other than a resignation for Good Reason), Mr. Wolfe will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that we shall pay and provide the Accrued Obligations.

Mr. Wolfe’s entitlement to receive certain Severance Benefits is conditioned upon, among other things, his obligation to sign and deliver an effective Release (as that term is defined in the Wolfe Employment Agreement) in a form acceptable to us by the 60 th day following such termination or such earlier date as set forth in the Release.

Karen Cashmere

On July 20, 2022, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Karen Cashmere (the “Cashmere Employment Agreement”) that became effective upon consummation of the Business Combination, pursuant to which we agreed to continue to retain Ms. Cashmere as our Chief Commercial Officer following the closing of the Business Combination, subject to the terms and conditions of the Cashmere Employment Agreement. Under the Cashmere Employment Agreement, the conditions of Ms. Cashmere’s employment include, among other things, her agreement and execution of a Proprietary Information & Restrictive Covenant Agreement.

Under the terms of the Cashmere Employment Agreement, Ms. Cashmere will hold the position of Chief Commercial Officer and receive a base salary of $320,000 annually, subject to our standard payroll practices. Ms. Cashmere’s base salary and future increases in compensation are subject to periodic review and approval by the board of directors. In addition, Ms. Cashmere is eligible to receive an annual performance-based cash bonus, with a target amount equal to thirty percent (30%) of Ms. Cashmere’s base salary, subject to review and adjustment by the board of directors based upon Ms. Cashmere’s achievement of certain performance goals. Ms. Cashmere’s receipt of an annual bonus is also contingent upon Ms. Cashmere’s continued employment with us at the time such bonus is to be paid, otherwise the annual bonus is forfeited. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Cashmere Employment Agreement, Ms. Cashmere may be eligible for certain grants of equity awards of our common stock, subject to vesting and other terms and conditions of our equity plan to which the award is granted and an agreement to be provided by us and entered into with Ms. Cashmere. Ms. Cashmere is also eligible to participate on the same basis as similarly situated employees in our benefit plans in effect from time during her employment.

Pursuant to the Cashmere Employment Agreement, we may terminate Ms. Cashmere’s employment at any time without Cause (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement) upon written notice to Ms. Cashmere. Provided Ms. Cashmere has not previously been notified of our intention to terminate her employment, Ms. Cashmere may resign from her employment with us for Good Reason (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement) upon 30 days written notice to us, upon which notice we have 30 days to cure the conditions that Ms. Cashmere considers to be Good Reason, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Cashmere Employment Agreement. In the event Ms. Cashmere resigns for Good Reason, and provided that such termination constitutes a Separation from Service (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement), then subject to Ms. Cashmere’s compliance with her obligations under the Cashmere Employment Agreement, Ms. Cashmere shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement) on the same terms and conditions as she would be entitled for our termination of her employment without Cause.

In the event we terminate Ms. Cashmere’s employment at any time without Cause, or if Ms. Cashmere resigns for Good Reason, provided that such termination constitutes a Separation from Service, then Ms. Cashmere shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement) and, subject to Ms. Cashmere’s compliance with her obligations under the Cashmere Employment Agreement, Ms. Cashmere shall also be entitled to receive the following Severance Benefits: (i) an amount equal to Ms. Cashmere’s then current base salary for 12 months, paid in equal instalments on our regularly scheduled payroll dates following the Release Effective Date (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement); (ii) an amount equal to any unpaid bonus earned for the preceding year in which Ms. Cashmere’s termination occurs, paid in a single lump sum payment within 60 days following Ms. Cashmere’s termination; and (iv) if elected, we will reimburse Ms. Cashmere for certain COBRA health benefits for up to 12 months, subject in each case to the terms and conditions of the Cashmere Employment Agreement and applicable laws and regulations.

Notwithstanding the above, if we (or any surviving or acquiring corporation) terminate Ms. Cashmere’s employment without Cause or Ms. Cashmere resigns for Good Reason within 90 days before and 24 months following the effective date of a Change of Control (as defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement), then Ms. Cashmere will be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations and, subject to Ms. Cashmere’s compliance with her obligations under the Cashmere Employment Agreement, Ms. Cashmere shall be eligible to receive the Severance Benefits on the same conditions as she would be entitled for our termination of her employment without Cause and each of the following, provided, however, that if the Change in Control is a change in ownership of a corporation, a change in the effective control of a corporation, or a change in ownership of a substantial portion of a corporation’s assets, the cumulative amount of the severance payments payable (or remaining payable) for such termination shall be paid in a single lump sum on or within 30 days following such Change in Control: (i) Ms. Cashmere shall receive a bonus for the year in which her termination occurs equal to thirty percent (30%) of Ms. Cashmere’s base salary, paid as a single lump sum payment within 60 days following Ms. Cashmere’s termination; and (ii) in the event that any equity awards issued by us to Ms. Cashmere are outstanding as of the closing of such Change in Control are assumed or continued (in accordance with their terms) by the surviving entity in such Change in Control, then 100% of the unvested portion of such equity awards shall become vested as of Ms. Cashmere’s termination.

Pursuant to the Cashmere Employment Agreement, we may terminate Ms. Cashmere’s employment at any time for Cause upon written notice to Ms. Cashmere. In the event Ms. Cashmere’s employment is terminated at any time for Cause, Ms. Cashmere will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that, pursuant to our standard payroll policies, we shall pay to Ms. Cashmere the Accrued Obligations. Ms. Cashmere may resign from her employment with us at any time upon not less than 30 days’ advance written notice to us of such resignation. In the event Ms. Cashmere resigns from employment with us for any reason (other than a resignation for Good Reason), Ms. Cashmere will not receive Severance Benefits or any other severance compensation or benefits, except that we shall pay and provide the Accrued Obligations.

Ms. Cashmere’s entitlement to receive certain Severance Benefits is conditioned upon, among other things, her obligation to sign and deliver an effective Release (as that term is defined in the Cashmere Employment Agreement) in a form acceptable to us by the 60 thday following such termination or such earlier date as set forth in the Release.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2023

Option Awards(1)
Name · Grant Date · Securities underlying unexercised options exercisable (#) · Securities underlying unexercised options unexercisable (#) · Options exercise price ($) · Options expiration date
Stephen C. Glover4/11/20143,971(2)-176.054/11/2024
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer,10/28/20164,822(6)-176.0510/28/2026
and Chairman4/2/20197,567(9)-405.34/2/2029
2/8/20212,403(10)1,201(10)572.62/8/2031
2/3/2022757(14)1,513(14)572.62/3/2032
5/24/2023-16,261(15)15.255/24/2033
Nicholas A. LaBella, Jr.4/11/2014568(2)-176.054/11/2024
Chief Scientific Officer and6/9/20151,135(4)-176.056/9/2025
Sr. Vice-President of10/30/20171,702(7)-176.0510/30/2027
Research and Development4/2/20191,135(9)-405.34/2/2029
2/8/2021851(11)-572.62/8/2031
1/28/2022851(13)-572.61/28/2032
5/24/20234286(16)-15.255/24/2033
Karen A. Cashmere9/10/2014284(3)-176.059/10/2024
Chief Commercial Officer10/30/2017568(7)-176.0510/30/2027
4/2/2019851(9)-405.34/2/2029
2/8/2021416(10)208(10)572.62/8/2031
1/28/2022208(12)416(12)572.61/28/2032
5/24/2023-5,715(15)15.255/24/2033
Peter Wolfe10/21/2015284(5)-176.0510/20/2025
Chief Financial Officer10/30/2017284(8)-176.0510/30/2027
and Secretary4/2/20191,135(9)-405.34/2/2029
2/8/2021416(10)208(10)572.62/8/2031
1/28/2022208(12)416(12)572.61/28/2032
5/24/2023-7,143(15)15.255/24/2033
(1)All of the outstanding stock option awards described in this table (the “ZyVersa Options”) were granted under the ZyVersa 2014 Stock Plan (the “2014 Plan”), for all awards issued prior to January 1, 2023 and under the ZyVersa 2022 Stock Plan (the “2022 Plan”) for all awards issued after January 1, 2023, and are exercisable for shares of ZyVersa Common Stock. Certain of the options are subject to acceleration upon certain events as described in “- Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change of Control.” The number of shares underlying the options and the exercise prices have been adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination.
(2)On April 11, 2014, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 4,539 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(3)On September 10, 2014, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 284 shares of common stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(4)On June 9, 2015, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase 1,135 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(5)On October 21, 2015, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase 284 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(6)On October 28, 2016, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase 4,822 shares of Common Stock, which vest immediately and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(7)On October 30, 2017, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 2,270 shares of Common Stock, of which one-third vests immediately and the remaining vest in equal annual installments over two years and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(8)On October 30, 2017, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 284 shares of Common Stock, of which 25% vest immediately and the remaining vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $176.05 per share, which represents the market price of our common stock on the date of grant.
(9)On April 2, 2019, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 10,688 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $405.30 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(10)On February 8, 2021, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 4,852 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $572.60 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(11)On February 8, 2021, we granted ten-year stock options to purchase 851 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $572.60 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant. On August 18, 2023, Mr. Labella resigned from all his positions with the Company and all unvested options immediately vested.
(12)On January 28, 2022, the Company granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 1,248 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $572.60 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(13)On January 28, 2022, the Company granted ten-year stock options to purchase 851 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $572.60 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant. On August 18, 2023, Mr. Labella resigned from all his positions with the Company and all unvested options immediately vested.
(14)On February 3, 2022, the Company granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 2,270 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $572.60 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(15)On May 24, 2023, the Company granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 29,119 shares of Common Stock, which vest in equal annual installments over three years and have an exercise price of $15.25 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant.
(16)On May 24, 2023, the Company granted ten-year stock options to purchase an aggregate of 4,286 shares of Common Stock, which vest immediately and have an exercise price of $15.25 per share, which represents the market price of our Common Stock on the date of grant

Non-Employee Director Compensation

The Board sets non-employee director compensation which is designed to provide competitive compensation necessary to attract and retain high quality non-employee directors and to encourage ownership of our common stock to further align their interests with those of our stockholders. In 2023, each non-employee director of the Company was eligible to receive an annual fee of $40,000 as a member of the Board and an additional fee of (a) $7,500 for Compensation Committee members, (b) $15,000 for the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, (c) $4,000 for Corporate Governance Committee members, (d) $8,000 for the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee, (e) $8,000 for Audit Committee members, and (f) $18,500 for the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Company also granted stock options to its non-employee directors under the 2022 Plan.

The following table sets forth the compensation earned by all non-employee directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023:

NameFees earned or paid in cash (2) ($)Option awards (1) ($)Total ($)
Gregory Freitag62,50017,63880,138
James Sapirstein55,26617,63872,904
Robert Finizio63,00017,63880,638
Min Chul Park48,75617,63866,394
(1)The options granted to our non-employee directors vest over three years with 33 1/3% of the options vesting and becoming exercisable on the one-year anniversary of the option grant date, 33 1/3% vest and become exercisable on the two-year anniversary of the option grant date and 33 1/3% vest and become exercisable on the three-year anniversary of the option grant date, subject to the non-employee directors remaining on our Board through the applicable vesting dates.
(2)All fees earned or paid in cash are included in accounts payable on the balance sheet of the consolidated financial statements included herein.

Actual fees earned or paid in cash, which are prorated for the amount of days on each of the committees in 2023, are as follows:

Mr. Freitag earned $40,000 as a member of the Board, $18,500 as the Chairman of the Audit Committee, and $4,000 as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Freitag also received an initial and annual option grant pursuant to the Company’s 2022 Plan.

Mr. Sapirstein earned $40,000 as a member of the Board, $7,500 as a member of the Compensation Committee, $2,744 as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, $2,511 as the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and $2,511 as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Sapirstein also received an initial and annual option grant pursuant to the 2022 Plan.

Mr. Finizio earned $40,000 as a member of the Board, $15,000 as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and $8,000 as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Finizio also received an initial and annual option grant pursuant to the Company’s 2022 Plan.

Dr. Park earned $40,000 as a member of the Board, $7,500 as a member of the Compensation Committee, and $1,256 as a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. Dr. Park also received an initial and annual option grant pursuant to the 2022 Plan.

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