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enVVeno Medical Corp

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 28, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Feb 28, 2025

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ITEM 11. Executive Compensation

ITEM 11.Executive Compensation

The following table sets forth total compensation paid to our named executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Individuals we refer to as our “named executive officers” include our current Chief Executive Officer, our current Chief Financial Officer and our other most highly compensated executive officer whose salary and bonus for services rendered in all capacities exceeded $100,000 during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Name and Principal Position · Year · Salary ($) · Bonus ($) · Option Awards ($) · Other Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) · Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) · All Other Compensation ($) · Total ($)
Robert A. Berman2024500,000232,500400,513(1)-28,119(8)1,161,132
Chief Executive Officer2023500,000500,000854,393(2)-16,491(9)1,870,884
Craig Glynn2024250,00038,750--13,476(10)302,226
Chief Financial Officer2023250,00050,000213,598(3)-13,693(11)527,291
Marc H. Glickman, M.D.2024367,50056,963150,192(4)-51,918(12)626,573
Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President2023367,50073,500284,798(5)-50,586(13)776,384
Dr. Hamed Alavi2024300,00046,500150,192(6)-25,203(14)521,895
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer2023300,00060,000284,798(7)-24,390(15)669,188
(1)Represents the grant date fair value of 200,000 stock options granted on December 18, 2024, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period
(2)Represents the grant date fair value of 300,000 stock options granted on December 5, 2023, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period.
(3)Represents the grant date fair value of 75,000 stock options granted on December 5, 2023, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period.
(4)Represents the grant date fair value of 75,000 stock options granted on December 18, 2024, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period.
(5)Represents the grant date fair value of 100,000 stock options granted on December 5, 2023, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period.
(6)Represents the grant date fair value of 75,000 stock options granted on December 18, 2024, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period.
(7)Represents the grant date fair value of 100,000 stock options granted on December 5, 2023, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The options vest quarterly over a three-year period.
(8)Includes company paid healthcare of $9,679 and 401(k) match of $18,441.
(9)Includes company paid healthcare of $1,241 and 401(k) match of $15,250.
(10)Includes company paid healthcare of $1,360 and 401(k) match of $12,115.
(11)Includes company paid healthcare of $1,241 and 401(k) match of $12,452.
(12)Includes company paid healthcare of $34,406 and 401(k) match of $17,512.
(13)Includes company paid healthcare of $35,336 and 401(k) match of $15,250.
(14)Includes company paid healthcare of $10,665 and 401(k) match of $14,538.
(15)Includes company paid healthcare of $9,505 and 401(k) match of $14,885.

Employment Agreements

We have entered into various employment agreements with certain of our executive officers. Set forth below is a summary of many of the material provisions of such agreements, which summaries do not purport to contain all of the material terms and conditions of each such agreement. For purposes of the following employment agreements:

●“Cause” generally means the executive’s (i) willful misconduct or gross negligence in the performance of his or her duties to us; (ii) willful failure to perform his or her duties to us or to follow the lawful directives of the Chief Executive Officer (other than as a result of death or disability); (iii) indictment for, conviction of or pleading of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude: (iv) repeated failure to cooperate in any audit or investigation of our business or financial practices; (v) performance of any material act of theft, embezzlement, fraud, malfeasance, dishonesty or misappropriation of our property; or (vi) material breach of his or her employment agreement or any other material agreement with us or a material violation of our code of conduct or other written policy.
●“Good reason” generally means, subject to certain notice requirements and cure rights, without the executive’s consent, (i) material diminution in his or her base salary or annual bonus opportunity; (ii) material diminution in his or her authority or duties (although a change in title will not constitute “good reason”), other than temporarily while physically or mentally incapacitated, as required by applicable law; (iii) relocation of his or her primary work location by more than 25 miles from its then current location; or (iv) a material breach by us of a material term of the employment agreement.
●“Change of control” generally means (i) the acquisition, other than from us, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or Section 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act), other than us or any subsidiary, affiliate (within the meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act) or employee benefit plan of ours, of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of the combined voting power of our then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; (ii) a reorganization, merger, consolidation or recapitalization of us, other than a transaction in which more than 50% of the combined voting power of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving or resulting entity immediately following such transaction is held by the persons who, immediately prior to the transaction, were the holders of our voting securities; or (iii) a complete liquidation or dissolution of us, or a sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

Robert A. Berman

On March 30, 2018, we entered into an employment agreement with Robert A. Berman, our current Chief Executive Officer and director. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Berman’s base salary was initially $400,000, subject to annual review and adjustment at the discretion of our compensation committee. In November 2021 the board of directors increased Mr. Berman’s base salary to $450,000 for 2022 and $500,000 commencing in 2023. In December 2024 the board of directors increased Mr. Berman’s base salary to $525,000. Mr. Berman also participates in an annual discretionary bonus pool where he is eligible for a bonus of up to 60% of his base salary. The bonus amount actually paid, if any, is subject to the achievement of key performance indicators established each year by our compensation committee. Mr. Berman may also receive additional discretionary bonuses as determined by our compensation committee. Mr. Berman’s employment agreement may be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice or for good reason thereunder.

Mr. Berman is entitled to participate in our employee benefit, pension and/or profit sharing plans, and we will pay certain health and dental premiums on his behalf. Mr. Berman’s employment agreement prohibits him from inducing, soliciting or entertaining any of our employees to leave our employ during the term of the agreement and for 12 months thereafter.

Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Berman is entitled to severance in the event of certain terminations of employment. In the event Mr. Berman’s employment is terminated by us without cause and other than by reason of disability or he resigns for good reason, subject to his timely executing a release of claims in our favor and in addition to certain other accrued benefits, he is entitled to receive 12 months of continued base salary (or 24 months if such termination occurs within 24 months following a change of control).

In connection with his employment, Mr. Berman received an initial equity grant of an option to purchase 43,209 shares for $10.00 per share, with 8,642 vesting on the date of his Employment Agreement, March 30, 2018, and the remaining 80% vested ratably on a monthly basis over the following 24 months. In February 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Berman to purchase 838,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.20 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on February 18, 2021). The stock option vested in equal quarterly installments over a two-year period. In November 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Berman to purchase 349,781 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.70 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on November 30, 2021). The stock option vested in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. Also in November 2021, the board of directors granted Mr. Berman 200,000 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units were initially subject to milestone-based vesting as follows: (i) 50% upon SAVVE (Surgical Anti-reflux Venous Valve Endoprosthesis) endpoints being achieved, and (ii) 50% upon the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. On December 5, 2023, the Board removed the first vesting condition and conditioned vesting of all 200,000 of the restricted stock units on the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. In December 2023, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Berman to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.59 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 4, 2023). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. In December 2024, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Berman to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.57 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 18, 2024). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. Additionally, the board of directors paid Mr. Berman a cash bonus of $232,500 and $500,000 for 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Craig Glynn

On February 19, 2021, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Glynn, in connection with Mr. Glynn’s elevation to full time Chief Financial Officer, treasurer and secretary of the Company. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Glynn provided for an initial salary of $225,000 per year, subject to annual review and adjustment at the discretion of the Board. In November 2024 the board of directors increased Mr. Glynn’s base salary to $262,500. Mr. Glynn also participates in an annual discretionary bonus pool where he is eligible for a bonus of up to 20% of his base salary. The bonus amount actually paid, if any, is subject to the achievement of key performance indicators established each year by our compensation committee. Mr. Glynn may also receive additional discretionary bonuses as determined by our compensation committee. The board of directors paid Mr. Glynn a cash bonus of $38,750 for 2024. The employment agreement further provides that Mr. Glynn is entitled to participate in any employee benefit plans that the Company has adopted or may adopt.

Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Glynn’s employment is terminable due to Mr. Glynn’s disability or death, for “Cause” (as defined in the employment agreement) or without “Cause” by the Company, and for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement) or voluntarily by Mr. Glynn. In the event of Mr. Glynn’s death or disability, or termination for “Cause” by the Company or without “Good Reason” by Mr. Glynn, Mr. Glynn (or his estate) is entitled to receive any unpaid base salary through the termination date, reimbursement for unreimbursed business expenses, accrued but unused vacation time in accordance with the Company’s policy and any other payments or benefits that Mr. Glynn is entitled to in accordance with any Company benefit plans (collectively, the “Accrued Benefits”). Upon termination without “Cause” (other than by reason of death or disability) or resignation for “Good Reason,” Mr. Glynn will be entitled to three months of severance for each year Mr. Glynn is employed up to one year of severance, in addition to all Accrued Benefits. Any outstanding unvested securities owned by Mr. Glynn on the termination date will vest (or terminate) in accordance with the terms of such grant.

In February 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Glynn to purchase 324,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $8.20 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on February 18, 2021). The stock options vest in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period with a six-month cliff. In November 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Glynn to purchase 125,925 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.70 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on November 30, 2021). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. In November 2021, the board of directors granted Mr. Glynn 50,000 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units were initially subject to milestone-based vesting as follows: (i) 50% upon SAVVE (Surgical Anti-reflux Venous Valve Endoprosthesis) endpoints being achieved, and (ii) 50% upon the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. On December 5, 2023, the Board removed the first vesting condition and conditioned vesting of all 50,000 of the restricted stock units on the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. In December 2023, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Glynn to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.59 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 4, 2023). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period.

Marc H. Glickman, M.D.

On July 22, 2016, we entered into an employment agreement with Marc H. Glickman, M.D., our Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (the “Pre-existing Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of his Pre-existing Employment Agreement, Dr. Glickman’s base salary was $300,000, subject to annual review and adjustment at the discretion of our board of directors. In connection with his Pre-existing Employment Agreement, Dr. Glickman received an initial equity grant of an option to purchase up to 7,380 shares of our common stock with 20% of the shares vesting immediately and 80% vesting on a monthly basis over 24 months thereafter. The initial term of Dr. Glickman’s Pre-existing Employment Agreement ended on December 31, 2018 and was automatically extended for an additional three-year term.

On July 26, 2019, we entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Glickman (the “New Employment Agreement”) that supersedes the terms of the Pre-existing Employment Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the New Employment Agreement, Dr. Glickman’s base salary is $350,000 per year, subject to annual review and adjustment at the discretion of the Board. In December 2022, the board of directors increased Dr. Glickman’s base salary to $367,500. Dr. Glickman also participates in an annual year-end discretionary bonus pool where he is eligible for a bonus of up to 20% of his base salary. The bonus amount actually paid, if any, is subject to the achievement of key performance indicators established each year by our compensation committee. Dr. Glickman may also receive additional discretionary bonuses as determined by our compensation committee.

In connection with entering into the New Employment Agreement, Dr. Glickman’s existing seven thousand three hundred and eighty (7,380) options (“Existing Options”) to purchase Company common stock at two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per share until October 1, 2026, were repriced to fifty dollars ($50.00) per share. Additionally, Dr. Glickman, in connection with the New Employment Agreement, was granted stock options for the right to purchase seven thousand two hundred (7,200) common stock at a price equal to fifty dollars ($50.00) per share exercisable until July 26, 2029, which vested quarterly over a three (3) year period.

Pursuant to the terms of the New Employment Agreement, Dr. Glickman is an at-will employee and is entitled to severance in the event of certain terminations of his employment. In the event that Dr. Glickman’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined in the New Employment Agreement), other than by reason of Disability (as defined in the New Employment Agreement), or he resigns for Good Reason (as defined in the New Employment Agreement), subject to his timely executing a release of claims in favor of the Company and in addition to certain other accrued benefits, Dr. Glickman is entitled to receive three months of his base salary for each year that he has been employed by the Company at the time of termination, up to a total of one year of his base salary.

In February 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Dr. Glickman to purchase 406,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.20 per shares (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on February 18, 2021). The stock option vested in equal quarterly installments over a two-year period. In November 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Glickman to purchase 265,700 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.70 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on November 30, 2021). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. Also in November 2021, the board of directors granted Mr. Glickman 100,000 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units were initially subject to milestone-based vesting as follows: (i) 50% upon SAVVE (Surgical Anti-reflux Venous Valve Endoprosthesis) endpoints being achieved, and (ii) 50% upon the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. On December 5, 2023, the Board removed the first vesting condition and conditioned vesting of all 100,000 of the restricted stock units on the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. In December 2023, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Glickman to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.59 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 4, 2023). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. In December 2024, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Glickman to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.57 per share (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 18, 2024). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. Additionally, the board of directors paid Mr. Glickman a cash bonus of $56,963 and $73,500 for 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Hamed Alavi

On July 29, 2020, we entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Hamed Alavi, our Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (the “Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Alavi’s base salary was $190,000, subject to annual review and adjustment at the discretion of our board of directors. Mr. Alavi also participates in an annual year-end discretionary bonus pool where he is eligible for a bonus of up to 25% of his base salary. The bonus amount actually paid, if any, is subject to the achievement of key performance indicators established each year by our compensation committee. Mr. Alavi may also receive additional discretionary bonuses as determined by our compensation committee. In November 2021 the board of directors increased Mr. Alavi’s base salary to $240,000 and, in November 2022, the board of directors increased Mr. Alavi’s annual base salary to $300,000. Additionally, the board of directors paid Mr. Alavi a cash bonus of $46,500 and $60,000 for 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Alavi’s employment is terminable due to Mr. Alavi’s disability or death, for “Cause” (as defined in the employment agreement) or without “Cause” by the Company, and for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement) or voluntarily by Mr. Alavi. In the event of Mr. Alavi’s death or disability, or termination for “Cause” by the Company or without “Good Reason” by Mr. Alavi, Mr. Alavi (or his estate) is entitled to receive any unpaid base salary through the termination date, reimbursement for unreimbursed business expenses, accrued but unused vacation time in accordance with the Company’s policy and any other payments or benefits that Mr. Alavi is entitled to in accordance with any Company benefit plans (collectively, the “Accrued Benefits”). Upon termination without “Cause” (other than by reason of death or disability) or resignation for “Good Reason,” Mr. Alavi will be entitled to three months of severance for each year Mr. Alavi is employed up to one year of severance, in addition to all Accrued Benefits. Any outstanding unvested securities owned by Mr. Alavi on the termination date will vest (or terminate) in accordance with the terms of such grant. The employment agreement further provides that Mr. Alavi is entitled to participate in any employee benefit plans that the Company has adopted or may adopt.

In February 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Alavi to purchase 320,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $8.20 per shares (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on February 18, 2021). The stock options vested in equal quarterly installments over a three year period with a six month cliff. In November 2021, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Alavi to purchase 125,925 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.70 per shares (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on November 30, 2021). The stock option vested in equal quarterly installments over a three year period. Also in November 2021, the board of directors granted Mr. Alavi 50,000 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units were initially subject to milestone-based vesting as follows: (i) 50% upon SAVVE (Surgical Anti-reflux Venous Valve Endoprosthesis) endpoints being achieved, and (ii) 50% upon the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. On December 5, 2023, the Board removed the first vesting condition and conditioned vesting of all 50,000 of the restricted stock units on the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. In December 2023, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Alavi to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.59 per shares (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 4, 2023). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. In December 2024, the board of directors approved an option grant to Mr. Alavi to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.57 per shares (the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 18, 2024). The stock option vests in equal quarterly installments over a three-year period.

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control

Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreements discussed above, we will pay severance in the event of certain terminations of employment. In the event employment is terminated by us without cause and other than by reason of disability or if the executive resigns for good reason, subject to his or her timely executing a release of claims in our favor and in addition to certain other accrued benefits, he or she is entitled to receive severance pursuant to the terms of his or her employment agreements discussed above.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth information regarding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2024.

Name · Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) exercisable · Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) unexercisable · Equity incentive plan awards: Number of securities underlying unexercised unearned options (#) · Option exercise price ($) · Option expiration date
Robert A. Berman,43,209(1)-N/A$10.00September 23, 2028
Chief Executive Officer40,000(2)-$10.00July 18, 2030
838,000(3)-$8.20February 18, 2031
349,781(4)-(4)$6.70November 30, 2031
107,222(10)192,778(10)$3.59December 2, 2033
-200,000(11)$2.57February 16, 2034
Marc H. Glickman, M.D.7,200(5)-N/A$50.00July 25, 2029
Chief Medical Officer and7,380(5)-N/A$50.00October 1, 2026
Senior Vice President40,000(2)--$10.00July 18, 2030
406,000(3)-$8.20February 18, 2031
265,700(4)-(4)$6.70November 30, 2031
35,741(10)64,259(10)$3.59December 2, 2033
-75,000(11)$2.57February 16, 2034
Craig Glynn,4,000(7)-N/A$10.00July 18, 2030
Chief Financial Officer (6)324,000(8)-(8)$8.20February 18, 2031
125,925(4)-(4)$6.70November 30, 2031
26,806(10)48,194(10)$3.59December 2, 2033
Dr. Hamed Alavi8,000(7)-(7)N/A$10.00July 18, 2030
Senior Vice President and320,000(8)-(8)$8.20February 18, 2031
Chief Technology Officer125,925(4)-(4)$6.70November 30, 2031
66,664(9)24,999(9)$6.70November 30, 2032
27,407(10)72,593(10)$3.59December 2, 2033
-75,000(11)$2.57February 16, 2034
(1)Options were granted on September 24, 2018, and vested 20% on the date of his Employment Agreement, March 30, 2018, and the remaining 80% vests ratably on a monthly basis over the 24 months following the date of his Employment Agreement.
(2)Options were granted on July 18, 2020 and vest ratably on a monthly basis over 36 months.
(3)Options were granted on February 18, 2021 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over two years.
(4)Options were granted on November 30, 2021 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over three years.
(5)On July 26, 2019, the Company entered a new employment agreement with Dr. Glickman that superseded the terms of his existing employment agreement. In connection with entering into the new employment agreement, Dr. Glickman’s existing 7,380 options that were granted on October 1, 2016 were repriced from $250.00 to $50.00 per share. Additionally, on July 26, 2019, Dr. Glickman was granted 7,200 options at $50.00 per share vesting quarterly over a three-year period.
(6)Mr. Glynn was elevated to permanent Chief Financial Officer in January 2021.
(7)Options were granted on July 18, 2020 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over three years.
(8)Options were granted on February 18, 2021 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over three years.
(9)Options were granted on November 30, 2022 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over three years.
(10)Options were granted on December 5, 2023 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over three years.
(11)Options were granted on December 18, 2024 and vest ratably on a quarterly basis over three years.
Name · Grant Date · Number of unearned restricted stock units that have not vested · Market value of unearned restricted stock units that have not vested (a)
Robert A. Berman, Chief Executive Officer11/30/2021200,000(1)$604,000
Marc H. Glickman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President11/30/2021100,000(1)$302,000
Craig Glynn, Chief Financial Officer11/30/202150,000(1)$151,000
Dr. Hamed Alavi, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer11/30/202150,000(1)$151,000
(a)Determined by multiplying the number of restricted stock units that have not vested by $3.02, the closing price of NVNO’s common stock on December 31, 2024, the last trading day of 2024.
(1)On November 30, 2021, Mr. Berman was granted 200,000 restricted stock units, Dr. Glickman was granted 100,000 restricted stock units, Mr. Glynn was granted 50,000 restricted stock units and Mr. Alavi was granted 50,000 restricted stock units. The restricted stock units were initially subject to milestone-based vesting as follows: (i) 50% upon SAVVE (Surgical Anti-reflux Venous Valve Endoprosthesis) endpoints being achieved, and (ii) 50% upon the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve. On December 5, 2023, the Board removed the first vesting condition and conditioned vesting of all of the restricted stock units on the Pre-Market Approval of the VenoValve.

Employee Benefit Plans

Amended and Restated 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan

On October 1, 2016, our board of directors and our stockholders adopted and approved the enVVeno Medical Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and, subsequently, on April 26, 2018, our board of directors and our stockholders adopted and approved the Amended and Restated 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan which was subsequently amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan following receipt of stockholder approval on December 17, 2020 and by Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan following receipt of stockholder approval on November 30, 2021 (as amended, the “2016 Plan”). The principal features of the 2016 Plan are summarized below. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the 2016 Plan, which is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Equity Award Grant Timing

We generally grant equity awards to our employees and directors in the fourth quarter each calendar year, except in the case of equity awards for new hires which are granted at the board meeting following the acceptance of the employment offer. We do not have a written policy regarding the timing of equity awards, but we do not grant equity awards in anticipation of the release of material nonpublic information, nor do we time the release of material nonpublic information based on equity award grant dates.

Share Reserve

We currently have reserved 7,150,497 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2016 Plan, provided, however, if at any time the Company issues additional shares of Common Stock or securities that are convertible or exercisable into shares of Common Stock (other than pursuant to the Plan) then the number of shares authorized to be awarded under the Plan shall increase to an amount equal to no less than 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company on a fully diluted basis. Such increase, if any, shall occur automatically upon each applicable issuance of securities by the Company. All shares available for issuance under the Plan may be granted as incentive stock options under Code Section 422. The shares of common stock issuable under the 2016 Plan will consist of authorized and unissued shares, treasury shares or shares purchased on the open market or otherwise, all as determined by our company from time to time.

If any award is cancelled, terminates, expires or lapses for any reason prior to the issuance of shares or if shares are issued under the 2016 Plan and thereafter are forfeited to us, the shares subject to such awards and the forfeited shares will not count against the aggregate number of shares of common stock available for grant under the 2016 Plan. In addition, the following items will not count against the aggregate number of shares of common stock available for grant under the 2016 Plan: (1) shares issued under the 2016 Plan repurchased or surrendered at no more than cost or pursuant to an option exchange program, (2) any award that is settled in cash rather than by issuance of shares of common stock, (3) shares surrendered or tendered in payment of the option price or purchase price of an award or any taxes required to be withheld in respect of an award or (4) awards granted in assumption of or in substitution for awards previously granted by an acquired company.

Administration

The 2016 Plan may be administered by our board of directors or our compensation committee. Our compensation committee, in its discretion, selects the individuals to whom awards may be granted, the time or times at which such awards are granted and the terms and conditions of such awards. Our board of directors also has the authority, subject to the terms of the 2016 Plan, to amend existing options (including to reduce the option’s exercise price), to institute an exchange program by which outstanding options may be surrendered in exchange for options that may have different exercise prices and terms, restricted stock, and/or cash or other property.

Eligibility

Awards may be granted under the 2016 Plan to officers, employees, directors, consultants and advisors of us and our affiliates. Incentive stock options may be granted only to employees of us or our subsidiaries.

Awards

The 2016 Plan permits the granting of any or all of the following types of awards:

●Stock Options. Stock options entitle the holder to purchase a specified number of shares of common stock at a specified price (the exercise price), subject to the terms and conditions of the stock option grant. Our compensation committee may grant either incentive stock options, which must comply with Code Section 422, or nonqualified stock options. Our compensation committee sets exercise prices and terms and conditions, except that stock options must be granted with an exercise price not less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant (excluding stock options granted in connection with assuming or substituting stock options in acquisition transactions). Unless our compensation committee determines otherwise, fair market value means, as of a given date, the closing price of our common stock. At the time of grant, our compensation committee determines the terms and conditions of stock options, including the quantity, exercise price, vesting periods, term (which cannot exceed 10 years) and other conditions on exercise.
●Stock Appreciation Rights. Our compensation committee may grant SARs, as a right in tandem with the number of shares underlying stock options granted under the 2016 Plan or as a freestanding award. Upon exercise, SARs entitle the holder to receive payment per share in stock or cash, or in a combination of stock and cash, equal to the excess of the share’s fair market value on the date of exercise over the grant price of the SAR. The grant price of a tandem SAR is equal to the exercise price of the related stock option and the grant price for a freestanding SAR is determined by our compensation committee in accordance with the procedures described above for stock options. Exercise of a SAR issued in tandem with a stock option will reduce the number of shares underlying the related stock option to the extent of the SAR exercised. The term of a freestanding SAR cannot exceed 10 years, and the term of a tandem SAR cannot exceed the term of the related stock option.
●Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Other Stock-Based Awards. Our compensation committee may grant awards of restricted stock, which are shares of common stock subject to specified restrictions, and restricted stock units, or RSUs, which represent the right to receive shares of our common stock in the future. These awards may be made subject to repurchase, forfeiture or vesting restrictions at our compensation committee’s discretion. The restrictions may be based on continuous service with us or the attainment of specified performance goals, as determined by our compensation committee. Stock units may be paid in stock or cash or a combination of stock and cash, as determined by our compensation committee. Our compensation committee may also grant other types of equity or equity-based awards subject to the terms and conditions of the 2016 Plan and any other terms and conditions determined by our compensation committee.
●Performance Awards. Our compensation committee may grant performance awards, which entitle participants to receive a payment from us, the amount of which is based on the attainment of performance goals established by our compensation committee over a specified award period. Performance awards may be denominated in shares of common stock or in cash, and may be paid in stock or cash or a combination of stock and cash, as determined by our compensation committee. Cash-based performance awards include annual incentive awards.

Clawback

All cash and equity awards granted under the 2016 plan will be subject to all applicable laws regarding the recovery of erroneously awarded compensation pursuant to Rule 10D-1 of the Exchange Act, any implementing rules and regulations under such laws, any policies we adopted to implement such requirements and any other compensation recovery policies as we may adopt from time to time, including our recently adopted clawback policy that was adopted in accordance with Nasdaq rules.

Change in Control

Under the 2016 Plan, in the event of a change in control (as defined in the 2016 Plan), outstanding awards will be treated in accordance with the applicable transaction agreement. If no treatment is provided for in the transaction agreement, each award holder will be entitled to receive the same consideration that stockholders receive in the change in control for each share of stock subject to the award holder’s awards, upon the exercise, payment or transfer of the awards, but the awards will remain subject to the same terms, conditions and performance criteria applicable to the awards before the change in control, unless otherwise determined by our compensation committee. In connection with a change in control, outstanding stock options and SARs can be cancelled in exchange for the excess of the per share consideration paid to stockholders in the transaction, minus the option or SARs exercise price.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreements, awards granted to non-employee directors will fully vest on an accelerated basis, and any performance goals will be deemed to be satisfied at target. For awards granted to all other service providers, vesting of awards will depend on whether the awards are assumed, converted or replaced by the resulting entity.

●For awards that are not assumed, converted or replaced, the awards will vest upon the change in control. For performance awards, the amount vesting will be based on the greater of (1) achievement of all performance goals at the “target” level or (2) the actual level of achievement of performance goals as of our fiscal quarter end preceding the change in control, and will be prorated based on the portion of the performance period that had been completed through the date of the change in control.
●For awards that are assumed, converted or replaced by the resulting entity, no automatic vesting will occur upon the change in control. Instead, the awards, as adjusted in connection with the transaction, will continue to vest in accordance with their terms and conditions. In addition, the awards will vest if the award recipient has a separation from service within two years after a change in control by us other than for “cause” or by the award recipient for “good reason” (each as defined in the applicable award agreement). For performance awards, the amount vesting will be based on the greater of (1) achievement of all performance goals at the “target” level or (2) the actual level of achievement of performance goals as of our fiscal quarter end preceding the change in control, and will be prorated based on the portion of the performance period that had been completed through the date of the separation from service.

Amendment and Termination of the 2016 Plan

Unless earlier terminated by our board of directors, the 2016 Plan will terminate, and no further awards may be granted, 10 years after October 1, 2016, the date on which it was approved by our stockholders. Our board of directors may amend, suspend or terminate the 2016 Plan at any time, except that, if required by applicable law, regulation or stock exchange rule, stockholder approval will be required for any amendment. The amendment, suspension or termination of the 2016 Plan or the amendment of an outstanding award generally may not, without a participant’s consent, materially impair the participant’s rights under an outstanding award.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Matters

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation limits the liability of our directors for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties, except for liability that cannot be eliminated under the DGCL. Consequently, our directors will not be personally liable for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for any of the following:

●any breach of their duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders;
●acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
●unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the DGCL; or
●any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

Our amended and restated bylaws also provide that we will indemnify our directors and executive officers and may indemnify our other officers and employees and other agents to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our amended and restated bylaws also permit us to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in this capacity, regardless of whether our amended and restated bylaws would permit indemnification. We have obtained directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.

We have entered into separate indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers, in addition to indemnification provided for in our amended and restated bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of our directors and executive officers for expenses, judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by this person in any action or proceeding arising out of this person’s services as a director or executive officer or at our request. We believe that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.

The above description of the indemnification provisions of our amended and restated bylaws and our indemnification agreements is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to these documents, each of which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. They may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit us and our stockholders. A stockholder’s investment may be harmed to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and may be unenforceable. There is no pending litigation or proceeding naming any of our directors or officers as to which indemnification is being sought, nor are we aware of any pending or threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification by any director or officer.

Director Compensation

The Board determines the form and amount of director compensation after its review of recommendations made by the Compensation Committee. A substantial portion of each director’s annual retainer is in the form of equity. Under the Company’s nonemployee director compensation program members of the Board who are not also Company employees (“Non-Employee Directors”) are granted options worth up to thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($37,500) per annum (the “Annual Award”). A Non-Employee Director who is newly appointed to the Board other than in connection with an annual meeting of stockholders will generally receive a grant of two thousand four hundred (2,400) options and RSUs worth up to seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) upon appointment (an “Initial Award”), which covers their compensation for their first three years of service. The Initial Award and Annual Award to Non-Employee Directors will vest as long as they remain directors in equal annual portions over three years following the date on which the award is granted.

The table below shows the compensation paid to our non-employee directors during 2024 and 2023.

Name · Fees earned or paid in cash · Stock awards ($) · Option awards ($)(3) · Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) · Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($) · All other compensation ($) · Total ($)
Francis Duhay, M.D.2024$32,500-$37,500(1)---$70,000
2023$32,500-$37,500(2)---$70,000
Dr. Sanjay Shrivastava2024$37,500-$37,500(1)---$75,000
2023$37,500-$37,500(2)---$75,000
Robert Gray2024$40,000-$37,500(1)---$77,500
2023$40,000-$37,500(2)---$77,500
Matthew Jenusaitis2024$37,500-$37,500(1)---$75,000
2023$37,500-$37,500(2)---$75,000

(1) Under the Company’s nonemployee director compensation program, Dr. Duhay, Dr. Shrivastava, Mr. Gray and Mr. Jenusaitis were each granted 13,856 options to purchase shares of our common stock on December 5, 2023, as part of their compensation for the year ending December 31, 2024, at an exercise price of $3.59 per share. The options were valued at $2.71 per share as of the date of the grant and will vest in equal quarterly portions starting on March 31, 2024 and through December 31, 2024, such that they were fully vested at December 31, 2024. The grant date value of each grant determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 was $37,500.

(2) Under the Company’s nonemployee director compensation program, Dr. Duhay, Dr. Shrivastava, Mr. Gray and Mr. Jenusaitis were each granted 8,403 options to purchase shares of our common stock on November 30, 2022, as part of their compensation for the year ending December 31, 2023, at an exercise price of $6.70 per share. The options were valued at $4.46 per share as of the date of the grant and vested in equal quarterly portions starting on March 31, 2023 and through December 31, 2023, such that they were fully vested at December 31, 2023. The grant date value of each grant determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 was $37,500.

(3) Under the Company’s nonemployee director compensation program, Dr. Duhay, Dr. Shrivastava, Mr. Gray and Mr. Jenusaitis were each granted 19,752 options to purchase shares of our common stock on December 18, 2024, as part of their compensation for the year ending December 31, 2025, at an exercise price of $2.57 per share. The options were valued at $1.90 per share as of the date of the grant and will vest in equal quarterly portions starting on March 31, 2025 and through December 31, 2025, such that they will fully vest by December 31, 2025. The grant date value of each grant determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 was $37,500.

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