CALLAN JMB INC.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 31, 2026.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table - Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
The following table sets forth information concerning all cash and LLC distributions earned by or paid to our directors and executive officers.
| Name and Principal Position · Year · Guaranteed Payments · Remuneration (1, 2, 3) · Bonus · Stock Awards (5, 6) · Option Awards (5) (7) · Non-Equity Incentive Compensation Awards (6) · LLC Distributions (1) · Total | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wayne Williams, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board | 2025 | $ | - | $541,128 | $ | - | $ | - | $454,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $995,128 | ||
| 2024 | $25,000 | $453,085 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $2,496,191 | $2,974,276 | ||||
| David J. Croyle, M.D., Chief Medical Officer | 2025 | $ | - | $87,692 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $87,692 | |
| 2024 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $832,063 | $832,063 | ||
| Eric Kash, Executive Vice President and Director (2) | 2025 | $ | - | $208,419 | $ | - | $ | - | $681,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $889,419 | ||
| 2024 | $ | - | $102,885 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $102,885 | ||
| Christopher Shields, Interim Chief Financial Officer (4) | 2025 | $ | - | $150,236 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $150,236 | |
| 2024 · $ · - · $ · - · $ · - · $ · - · $ · - · $ · - · $ · - · $ · - | ||||||||||||||||
| Jeffrey Applemen, Former Chief Financial Officer (3) | 2025 | $ | - | $57,539 | $ | - | $ | - | $89,775 | $ | - | $ | - | $147,314 | ||
| 2024 | $ | - | $171,739 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $171,739 | ||
| (1) | Compensation calculated for the reorganization of Coldchain Technology Services, LLC, and any/all earlier compensations and proceeds received by the then members of the limited liability entity. |
| (2) | Prior to their employment, Mr. Kash received $17,000 for consulting services provided to the Company during and for the year ended December 31, 2024. |
| (3) | Prior to their employment, Mr. Appleman received $171,739 for consulting services provided to the Company during the year ended December 31, 2024. Mr. Appleman employment was terminated by the Company on May 13, 2025. All unvested options were forfeited upon termination. |
| (4) | Mr. Shields was appointed as interim CFO on December 1, 2025 until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed. He is also serving as the Company’s Senior Vice President (Governmental Affairs) since April 15, 2025. |
| (5) | The dollar amount for stock awards and option awards is the aggregate grant date fair value of awards granted during the year computed for financial statement reporting purposes in accordance with ASC 718. |
| (6) | This includes stock awards containing a performance-based vesting condition, wherein the dollar amount reflects the value of the award at the grant date based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions and is consistent with the estimate of aggregate compensation cost to be recognized over the service period determined as of the grant date under ASC 718 |
| (7) | Subsequent to December 31, 2025, the Company granted 100,000 stock options subject to certain vesting conditions to its key executive in accordance with his employment agreement. |
Employment Agreements
Wayne Williams, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board
On October 15, 2024, (the “Effective Date”) we entered into an employment agreement (as amended as of October 24, 2024, the “CEO Agreement”) with Wayne Williams pursuant to which Mr. Williams has agreed to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The term of the CEO Agreement (the “Term”) commenced on the Effective Date and shall continue until the second (2nd) anniversary thereof (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the CEO Agreement; provided that, on such second (2nd) anniversary of the Effective Date and each one (1) year annual anniversary thereafter (such date and each annual anniversary thereof, a “Renewal Date”), the CEO Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically extended, upon the same terms and conditions, for successive periods of one (1) year (each “Renewal Term”), unless either party provides written notice of its intention not to extend the term of the CEO Agreement at least 90 days prior to the applicable Renewal Date.
For services performed by Mr. Williams under the CEO Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Mr. Williams an annual base salary during the Initial Term of $500,000, subject to the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and approval of the Board (with Mr. Williams recusing himself from such vote) (the “Base Salary”). During the remainder of the Term, the Base Salary shall be reviewed by the Compensation Committee and/or the Board each year, and the Board may, from time to time, increase such Base Salary.
For each fiscal year of the Company during the Term, the Company shall afford Mr. Williams the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus equal to forty percent (40%) of the Base Salary for such fiscal year and shall be payable to the extent the applicable performance goals are achieved (which goals and payment matrices shall be set by the Compensation Committee of the Board in its discretion). Also, during the Term, Mr. Williams received 200,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock with an exercise price equal to the price of our common stock at our initial public offering. Such options shall vest quarterly over a 24- month period starting 3 months after the closing of this offering.
In addition to the foregoing, Mr. Williams is entitled to receive the following equity awards if the specified milestones are achieved:
50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the closing of each acquisition after the closing of our initial public offering;
125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the Company achieving a first-time market valuation of $75 million or more;
125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the Company achieving a first-time market valuation of $150 million or more;
50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the Company achieving a positive EBITDA for the first time in any full calendar year; and
125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the Company achieving an EBITDA of $10 million for the first time in a full calendar year.
The amount and terms of any other long-term incentive awards awarded to Mr. Williams shall be set by the Compensation Committee in its discretion.
During the Term, if (i) a Change in Control has occurred, Mr. Williams shall be paid a bonus (the “Change in Control Transaction Bonus”), in cash, equal to two (2) times the Base Salary as in effect immediately before such Change in Control. If applicable, the Change in Control Transaction Bonus shall be paid in a lump sum within fifteen (15) days after the consummation of such Change in Control and the following certification by the Board of the occurrence of such Change in Control.
“Change in Control” means the occurrence, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:
| (i) | A transaction or series of transactions (other than an offering of common stock to the general public through a registration statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission) whereby any “Person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than the Company, any of its subsidiaries, any benefit plan maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or a “Person” that, prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13(d)(3) under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; |
| (ii) | The consummation by the Company (whether directly involving the Company or indirectly involving the Company through one or more intermediaries) of (x) a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or business combination, or (y) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets in any single transaction or series of related transactions: |
| (A) | which results in the Company’s voting securities outstanding immediately before the transaction continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the Company or the Person that, as a result of the transaction, controls, directly or indirectly, the Company or owns, directly or indirectly, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or otherwise succeeds to the business of the Company (the Company or such Person, the “Successor Entity”) directly or indirectly, at least a majority of the combined voting power of the Successor Entity’s outstanding voting securities immediately after the transaction, and |
| (B) | after which no Person or group beneficially owns voting securities representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Successor Entity; provided, however, that no Person or group shall be treated as beneficially owning fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Successor Entity solely as a result of the voting power held in the Company prior to the consummation of the transaction. |
The Agreement is automatically terminated upon the death of Mr. Williams. The Company may also terminate the Agreement due to the disability of Mr. Williams or with or without “Cause.” Mr. Williams may also terminate the Agreement with or without “Good Reason.”
“Cause” means the occurrence of one or more of the following events:
| (i) | Mr. Williams’ continued refusal or failure to perform (other than by reason of disability) his material duties and responsibilities to Company if such refusal or failure is not cured within thirty (30) days following written notice of such refusal or failure by Company to Mr. Williams, or his continued refusal or failure to follow any reasonable lawful direction of the Board if such refusal or failure is not cured within thirty (30) days following written notice of such refusal or failure by Company to Mr. Williams; |
| (ii) | willful, grossly negligent or unlawful misconduct by Mr. Williams which causes material harm to Company or its reputation; |
| (iii) | the Company is directed in writing by regulatory or governmental authorities to terminate the employment of Mr. Williams or Mr. William engages in activities that: (i) are not approved or authorized by the Board, and (ii) cause actions to be taken by regulatory or governmental authorities that have a material adverse effect on Company; or |
| (iv) | a conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere by Mr. Williams, of or with respect to a criminal offense which is a felony or other crime involving dishonesty, disloyalty, fraud, embezzlement, theft, or similar action(s) (including, without limitation, acceptance of bribes, kickbacks or self-dealing), or the material breach of Mr. Williams fiduciary duties with respect to Company. |
“Good Reason” means, without Mr. Williams’ express written consent: (i) a material reduction in the Base Salary, then in effect, except a material diminution generally affecting all of the members of the Company’s management, (ii) a material reduction in job title, position or responsibility, (iii) a material breach of any term or condition contained in the CEO Agreement, or (iv) a relocation of Mr. Williams’ principal worksite that is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Williams’ principal worksite as of the Effective Date. However, none of the foregoing events or conditions will constitute “Good Reason” unless (i) Mr. Williams provides Company with written notice of the existence of Good Reason within ninety (90) days following the occurrence thereof, (ii) Company does not reverse or otherwise cure the event or condition within thirty (30) days of receiving that written notice, and (iii) Mr. Williams resigns Mr. Williams’ employment within thirty (30) days following the expiration of that cure period.
If the Company terminates the CEO Agreement for Cause, Mr. Williams will receive Mr. Williams’ earned but unpaid Base Salary and unreimbursed expenses. Except as provided herein, the Company will have no further obligation to Mr. Williams upon the termination of Mr. Williams’ employment.
In the event of a termination of Mr. Williams’ employment without Cause, in addition to the Final Compensation, Mr. Williams shall receive:
| (1) | continuation of the Base Salary, at the rate in effect as of the date immediately preceding the date of termination, until the earlier of: (x) the Term end date and (y) the first anniversary of the date of termination (provided, however, if the date of termination is after the first anniversary of the Effective Date, the period pursuant to this subsection shall be eighteen (18) months after the date of termination); |
| (2) | if the date of termination occurs after the end of a calendar year but prior to the date on which a Bonus under the Agreement, the Bonus; and |
| (3) | payment of a pro-rata portion of the amount of the Bonus for the year in which termination occurs that would have been payable based on actual performance determined under the terms of the Bonus as then in effect for such year. |
If Mr. Williams terminates the CEO Agreement other than for Good Reason, Mr. Williams will receive Mr. Williams’ earned but unpaid Base Salary and unreimbursed expenses.
Eric Kash, Executive Vice President and Director
On October 1, 2024, we entered into an employment agreement (as amended on October 24, 2024, the “EVP Agreement”) with Eric Kash pursuant to which Mr. Kash agreed to serve as the Executive Vice President and Director on the Board of the Company. The term of the EVP Agreement (the “Term”) commenced as of October 1, 2024, became effective upon the closing of our initial public this offering and shall continue until the second (2nd) anniversary thereof (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the EVP Agreement; provided that, on such second (2nd) anniversary and each one (1) year annual anniversary thereafter (such date and each annual anniversary thereof, a “Renewal Date”), the EVP Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically extended, upon the same terms and conditions, for successive periods of one (1) year (each “Renewal Term”), unless either party provides written notice of its intention not to extend the term of the Agreement at least 90 days prior to the applicable Renewal Date.
For services performed by Mr. Kash under the EVP Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Mr. Kash an annual base salary of (i) $220,000 for the period from the closing of our initial public offering through December 31, 2025, (ii) $250,000 for the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 and (iii) $280,000 for the period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (the “Base Salary”). During the remainder of the Term, the Base Salary shall be reviewed by the Compensation Committee and/or the Board each year, and the Board may, from time to time, increase such Base Salary.
For each fiscal year of the Company during the Term, the Company shall afford Mr. Kash the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus equal to thirty percent (30%) of the Base Salary for such fiscal year and shall be payable to the extent the applicable performance goals are achieved (which goals and payment matrices shall be set by the Compensation Committee of the Board in its discretion). Also, during the Term, Mr. Kash received 300,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock with an exercise price equal to the price of our common stock at our initial public offering. Such options vest quarterly over a 24- month period starting 3 months from the closing of our initial public offering.
The amount and terms of any other long-term incentive awards awarded to Mr. Kash shall be set by the Compensation Committee in its discretion.
During the Term, if a Change in Control occurs, and on, or at any time during the 24-month period following such Change in Control (i) the Company terminates Mr. Kash’s employment for any reason other than Cause or disability or (ii) Mr. Kash terminates his employment for Good Reason, Mr. Kash will be entitled to receive as a severance payment an amount equal to two times the sum of his then effective Base Salary and full bonus calculated as if all performance goals had been achieved.
The terms “Change in Control”, “Cause” and “Good Reason” have the same meanings as described above in the summary of Mr. Williams employment agreement. Terms otherwise relating to the termination of Mr. Kash’s employment are substantially the same as those described in the summary of Mr. Williams employment agreement.
Christopher Shields, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President (Governmental Affairs)
Effective as of December 1, 2025, the Callan JMB Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) appointed Christopher Shields, the Company’s Senior Vice President (Governmental Affairs), to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed. Mr. Shields, age 57, has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President (Governmental Affairs), since April 15, 2025, pursuant to the employment agreement, dated March 15, 2025 (the “Employment Agreement”).
The Company has not yet determined any changes to Mr. Shields’s compensation as a result of his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Shields shall continue to perform his services as disclosed in the Employment Agreement in addition to the current services, at an annual base salary of (i) $230,000 for the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 and (ii) $260,000 for the period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (the “Base Salary”). During the remainder of the Term, the Base Salary shall be reviewed by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and/or the Board each year, and the Board may, from time to time, increase such Base Salary. The Company also affords Mr. Shields the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus equal to thirty percent (30%) of the Base Salary for such fiscal year, payable to the extent the applicable performance goals are achieved (which goals and payment matrices set by the Compensation Committee of the Board in its discretion). Also, Mr. Shields received 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock. Such options vest quarterly over a 24- month period starting 3 months from the effective date of the Employment Agreement.
David J. Croyle, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
On October 1, 2024, we entered into an employment agreement (as amended on October 24, 2024, the “CMO Agreement”) with Dr. David Croyle pursuant to which Dr. Croyle has agreed to serve as the Chief Medical Officer of the Company. The term of the CMO Agreement (the “Term”) commenced on the closing of our initial public offering and is to continue until the second (2nd) anniversary thereof (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the CMO Agreement; provided that, on such second (2nd) anniversary of the Effective Date and each one (1) year annual anniversary thereafter (such date and each annual anniversary thereof, a “Renewal Date”), the CMO Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically extended, upon the same terms and conditions, for successive periods of one (1) year (each “Renewal Term”), unless either party provides written notice of its intention not to extend the term of the Agreement at least 90 days prior to the applicable Renewal Date.
For services performed by Dr. Croyle under the CMO Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Dr. Croyle an annual base salary of (i) $100,000 for the period from the closing of our initial public offering through December 31, 2025, (ii) $130,000 for the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and (iii) $160,000 for the period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (the “Base Salary”). During the remainder of the Term, the Base Salary shall be reviewed by the Compensation Committee and/or the Board each year, and the Board may, from time to time, increase such Base Salary.
For each fiscal year of the Company during the Term, the Company shall afford Dr. Croyle the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus equal to thirty percent (30%) of the Base Salary for such fiscal year and shall be payable to the extent the applicable performance goals are achieved (which goals and payment matrices shall be set by the Compensation Committee of the Board in its discretion). The amount and terms of any other long-term incentive awards awarded to Dr. Croyle shall be set by the Compensation Committee in its discretion.
During the Term, if a Change in Control occurs, and on, or at any time during the 24-month period following such Change in Control (i) the Company terminates Dr. Croyle’s employment for any reason other than Cause or disability or (ii) Dr. Croyle terminates his employment for Good Reason, Dr. Croyle will be entitled to receive as a severance payment an amount equal to two times the sum of his then effective Base Salary and full bonus calculated as if all performance goals had been achieved.
The terms “Change in Control”, “Cause” and “Good Reason” have the same meanings as described above in the summary of Mr. Williams employment agreement. Terms otherwise relating to the termination of Dr. Croyle’s employment are substantially the same as those described in the summary of Mr. William’s employment agreement.
Equity Compensation
Our executive officers may be granted options or other equity awards under our 2024 Equity Incentive Plans to purchase shares of our common stock from time to time as approved by our board of directors.
Employee Benefits and Perquisites
Our executive officers are entitled to reimbursement for all expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as executive officers of the Company.
Retirement Plans
We have not maintained, and do not currently maintain, a defined benefit pension plan, nonqualified deferred compensation plan or other retirement benefits.
Equity-Based Incentive Awards
The following table lists outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2025.
| Option Awards · Stock Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name · Grant Date · Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options # Exercisable · Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options # Unexercisable · Options Exercise Price ($) · Options Expiration Date · Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) · Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have not Vested ($) · Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units Or Other Rights that Have not Vested (#) · Equity Inventive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have not Vested ($) | ||||||||||
| Wayne Williams | 2/5/2025 | 75,000 | 125,000 | $4.00 | 2/5/2035 | |||||
| 2/5/2025 | 250,000 | $8,875 | 225,000 | $ | - | |||||
| Eric Kash | 2/5/2025 | 112,500 | 187,500 | $4.00 | 2/5/2035 | |||||
| Jeffrey Appleman | 2/5/2025 | 37,500 | (1) | $4.00 | 2/5/2035 | |||||
(1) – Mr Appleman’s employment was terminated by the Company on May 13, 2025.
We had no outstanding equity awards as of the year ended December 31, 2024.
Equity Benefit Plans
The principal features of our equity plans are summarized below. These summaries are qualified in their entirety by reference to the actual text of the plans, which are filed as exhibits of which this filing is a part.
On October 25, 2024, our Board and our stockholders approved our Callan JMB Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”). The 2024 Plan governs equity awards to our employees, directors, officers, consultants, and other eligible participants. Initially, the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2024 Plan is 1,500,000. The maximum number of shares that are subject to awards under the 2024 is subject to an annual increase equal to the lesser of (i) 500,000 shares of our common stock; (ii) a number of shares of our common stock equal to 4% of the prior year’s maximum number or (iii) such number of shares of our common stock as determined by the 2024 Plan administrator. The 2024 Plan became effective with the completion of our initial public offering.
The purpose of the 2024 Plan is to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to employees, directors and consultants, and to promote the success of the Company’s business. The administrator of the 2024 Plan may, in its sole discretion, amend, alter, suspend or terminate the 2024 Plan, or any part thereof, at any time and for any reason. The Company will obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with legal and regulatory requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards. Unless earlier terminated by the administrator, the 2024 Plan will terminate ten years from the date it is adopted by our Board.
Authorized Shares
Initially, the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2024 Plan is 1,500,000. The maximum number of shares that are subject to awards under the 2024 Plan is subject to an annual increase equal to the lesser of (i) 500,000 shares of our common stock; (ii) a number of shares of our common stock equal to 4% of the prior year’s maximum number or (iii) such number of shares of our common stock as determined by the 2024 Plan administrator.
Additionally, if any award issued pursuant to the 2024 Plan expires or becomes un-exercisable without having been exercised in full, is surrendered pursuant to an exchange program, as provided in the 2024 Plan, or, with respect to restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance units or performance shares, is forfeited to or repurchased by the Company due to the failure to vest, the unpurchased shares (or for awards other than stock options or stock appreciation rights the forfeited or repurchased shares) which were subject thereto will become available for future grant or sale under the 2024 Plan (unless the 2024 Plan has terminated). With respect to stock appreciation rights, only shares actually issued pursuant to a stock appreciation right will cease to be available under the 2024 Plan; all remaining shares under stock appreciation rights will remain available for future grant or sale under the 2024 Plan (unless the 2024 Plan has terminated). Shares that have actually been issued under the 2024 Plan under any award will not be returned to the 2024 Plan and will not become available for future distribution under the 2024 Plan; provided, however, that if shares issued pursuant to awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units are repurchased by the Company or are forfeited to the Company due to the failure to vest, such shares will become available for future grant under the 2024 Plan. Shares used to pay the exercise price of an award or to satisfy the tax withholdings related to an award will become available for future grant or sale under the 2024 Plan. To the extent an award under the 2024 Plan is paid out in cash rather than shares, such cash payment will not result in reducing the number of shares available for issuance under the 2024 Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing and, subject to adjustment as provided in the 2024 Plan, the maximum number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise of incentive stock options will equal the aggregate share number stated above, plus, to the extent allowable under Section 422 of the Code and regulations promulgated thereunder, any shares that become available for issuance under the 2024 Plan in accordance with the foregoing.
Plan Administration
One or more committees appointed by our Board will administer the 2024 Plan. Initially, the Compensation Committee shall administer the 2024 Plan. In addition, if the Company determines it is desirable to qualify transactions under the 2024 Plan as exempt under Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, such transactions will be structured with the intent that they satisfy the requirements for exemption under Rule 16b-3. Subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan, the administrator has the power to administer the 2024 Plan and make all determinations deemed necessary or advisable for administering the 2024 Plan, including the power to determine the fair market value of the Company’s common stock, select the service providers to whom awards may be granted, determine the number of shares covered by each award, approve forms of award agreements for use under the 2024 Plan, determine the terms and conditions of awards (including the exercise price, the time or times at which the awards may be exercised, any vesting acceleration or waiver or forfeiture restrictions and any restriction or limitation regarding any award or the shares relating thereto), construe and interpret the terms of the 2024 Plan and awards granted under it, prescribe, amend and rescind rules relating to the 2024 Plan, rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of facilitating compliance with applicable non-U.S. laws, easing the administration of the 2024 Plan and/or for qualifying for favorable tax treatment under applicable non-U.S. laws, in each case as the administrator may deem necessary or advisable and modify or amend each award (subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan), including the discretionary authority to extend the post-termination exercisability period of awards and to extend the maximum term of an option or stock appreciation right (subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan), to allow participants to satisfy withholding tax obligations in a manner permissible under the 2024 Plan, to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company any instrument required to effect the grant of an award previously granted by the administrator and to allow a participant to defer the receipt of payment of cash or the delivery of shares that would otherwise be due to such participant under an award. The administrator also has the authority to allow participants the opportunity to transfer outstanding awards to a financial institution or other person or entity selected by the administrator and to institute an exchange program by which outstanding awards may be surrendered or cancelled in exchange for awards of the same type which may have a higher or lower exercise price or different terms, awards of a different type or cash, or by which the exercise price of an outstanding award is increased or reduced. The administrator’s decisions, interpretations and other actions are final and binding on all participants.
Eligibility
Awards under the 2024 Plan, other than incentive stock options, may be granted to employees (including officers and directors) of the Company or a parent or subsidiary, members of our Board, or consultants engaged to render bona fide services to the Company or a parent or subsidiary. Incentive stock options may be granted only to employees of the Company or a subsidiary, provided the services (a) are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction, and (b) do not directly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities, in each case, within the meaning of Form S-8 promulgated under the Securities Act, and provided further, that a Consultant will include only those persons to whom the issuance of Shares may be registered under Form S-8 promulgated under the Securities Act.
Stock Options
Stock options may be granted under the 2024 Plan. The exercise price of options granted under the 2024 Plan generally must at least be equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The term of each option will be as stated in the applicable award agreement; provided, however, that the term may be no more than 10 years from the date of grant. The administrator will determine the methods of payment of the exercise price of an option, which may include cash, shares or other property acceptable to the administrator, as well as other types of consideration permitted by applicable law. After the termination of service of an employee, director, or consultant, they may exercise their option for the period of time stated in their option agreement. In the absence of a specified time in an award agreement, if termination is due to death or disability, the option will remain exercisable for six months. In all other cases, in the absence of a specified time in an award agreement, the option will remain exercisable for three months following the termination of service. An option may not be exercised later than the expiration of its term. Subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan, the administrator determines the other terms of options.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock appreciation rights may be granted under the 2024 Plan. Stock appreciation rights allow the recipient to receive the appreciation in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock between the exercise date and the date of grant. Stock appreciation rights may not have a term exceeding 10 years. After the termination of the service of an employee, director or consultant, they may exercise their stock appreciation right for the period of time stated in their stock appreciation right agreement. In the absence of a specified time in an award agreement, if termination is due to death or disability, the stock appreciation rights will remain exercisable for six months. In all other cases, in the absence of a specified time in an award agreement, the stock appreciation rights will remain exercisable for three months following the termination of service. However, in no event may a stock appreciation right be exercised later than the expiration of its term. Subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan, the administrator determines the other terms of stock appreciation rights, including when such rights become exercisable and whether to pay any increased appreciation in cash or with shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination thereof, except that the per share exercise price for the shares to be issued pursuant to the exercise of a stock appreciation right will be no less than 100% of the fair market value per share on the date of grant.
Restricted Stock
Restricted stock may be granted under the 2024 Plan. Restricted stock awards are grants of shares of the Company’s common stock that vest in accordance with terms and conditions established by the administrator. The administrator will determine the number of shares of restricted stock granted to any employee, director, or consultant and, subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan, will determine the terms and conditions of such awards. The administrator may impose whatever conditions to vesting it determines to be appropriate (for example, the administrator may set restrictions based on the achievement of specific performance goals or continued service to the Company); provided, however, that the administrator, in its sole discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions will lapse or be removed. Recipients of restricted stock awards generally will have voting and dividend rights with respect to such shares upon grant without regard to vesting unless the administrator provides otherwise. Shares of restricted stock that do not vest are subject to the Company’s right of repurchase or forfeiture.
Restricted Stock Units
RSUs may be granted under the 2024 Plan. RSUs are bookkeeping entries representing an amount equal to the fair market value of one share of the Company’s common stock. Subject to the provisions of the 2024 Plan, the administrator determines the terms and conditions of RSUs, including the vesting criteria and the form and timing of payment. The administrator may set vesting criteria based upon the achievement of Company-wide, divisional, business unit or individual goals (including continued employment or service), applicable federal or state securities laws or any other basis determined by the administrator in its discretion. The administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned RSUs in the form of cash, in shares of the Company’s common stock or in some combination thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the administrator, in its sole discretion, may accelerate the time at which any vesting requirements will be deemed satisfied.
Performance Awards
Performance awards may be granted under the 2024 Plan. Performance awards are awards that will result in a payment to a participant only if performance goals established by the administrator are achieved or the awards otherwise vest. The administrator will set objectives or vesting provisions, that, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the value of the payout for the performance awards. The administrator may set vesting criteria based on the achievement of company-wide, divisional, business unit, or individual goals (including, but not limited to, continued employment or service), or any other basis determined by the administrator in its discretion. Each performance award’s threshold, target, and maximum payout values are established by the administrator on or before the grant date. After the grant of a performance award, the administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance objectives or other vesting provisions for such performance award. The administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned performance awards in the form of cash, in shares, or in some combination thereof.
Non-Employee Directors
The 2024 Plan provides that all non-employee directors will be eligible to receive all types of awards (except for incentive stock options) under the 2024 Plan. The 2024 Plan includes a maximum limit of $100,000 of equity awards that may be granted to a non-employee director in any fiscal year, increased to $200,000 in connection with his or her initial service. For purposes of this limitation, the value of equity awards is based on the grant date fair value (determined in accordance with GAAP). Any equity awards granted to a person for their services as an employee, or for their services as a consultant (other than as a non-employee director), will not count for purposes of the limitation. The maximum limit does not reflect the intended size of any potential compensation or equity awards to the Company’s non-employee directors.
Non-transferability of Awards
Unless the administrator provides otherwise, the 2024 Plan generally does not allow for the transfer of awards other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and only the recipient of an award may exercise an award during their lifetime. If the administrator makes an award transferable, such award will contain such additional terms and conditions as the administrator deems appropriate.
Certain Adjustments
In the event of certain changes in the Company’s capitalization, to prevent diminution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits available under the 2024 Plan, the administrator will adjust the number and class of shares that may be delivered under the 2024 Plan or the number, and price of shares covered by each outstanding award and the numerical share limits set forth in the 2024 Plan.
Dissolution or Liquidation
In the event of the Company’s proposed liquidation or dissolution, the administrator will notify participants as soon as practicable, and all awards will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed transaction.
Merger or Change in Control
The 2024 Plan provides that in the event of the Company’s merger with or into another corporation or entity or a “change in control” (as defined in the 2024 Plan), each outstanding award will be treated as the administrator determines, including, without limitation, that (i) awards will be assumed, or substantially equivalent awards will be substituted, by the acquiring or succeeding corporation (or an affiliate thereof) with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices; (ii) upon written notice to a participant, that the participant’s awards will terminate upon or immediately prior to the consummation of such merger or change in control; (iii) outstanding awards will vest and become exercisable, realizable or payable, or restrictions applicable to an award will lapse, in whole or in part, prior to or upon consummation of such merger or change in control and, to the extent the administrator determines, terminate upon or immediately prior to the effectiveness of such merger or change in control; (iv) (A) the termination of an award in exchange for an amount of cash or property, if any, equal to the amount that would have been attained upon the exercise of such award or realization of the participant’s rights as of the date of the occurrence of the transaction (and, for the avoidance of doubt, if as of the date of the occurrence of the transaction the administrator determines in good faith that no amount would have been attained upon the exercise of such award or realization of the participant’s rights, then such award may be terminated by the Company without payment) or (B) the replacement of such award with other rights or property selected by the administrator in its sole discretion; or (v) any combination of the foregoing. The administrator will not be obligated to treat all awards, all awards a participant holds, or all awards of the same type, similarly. In the event that awards (or portion thereof) are not assumed or substituted for in the event of a merger or change in control, the participant will fully vest in and have the right to exercise all of their outstanding options and stock appreciation rights, including shares as to which such awards would not otherwise be vested or exercisable, all restrictions on restricted stock and RSUs or performance awards will lapse and, with respect to awards with performance-based vesting, all performance goals or other vesting criteria will be deemed achieved at 100% of target levels and all other terms and conditions met, in all cases, unless specifically provided otherwise under the applicable award agreement or other written agreement between the participant and the Company or any of the Company’s subsidiaries or parents, as applicable. If an option or stock appreciation right is not assumed or substituted in the event of a merger or change in control, the administrator will notify the participant in writing or electronically that the option or stock appreciation right will be exercisable for a period of time determined by the administrator in its sole discretion and the vested option or stock appreciation right will terminate upon the expiration of such period.
For awards granted to an outside director, the outside director will fully vest in and have the right to exercise options and/or stock appreciation rights as to all of the shares underlying such award, including those shares which would not be vested or exercisable, all restrictions on restricted stock and RSUs will lapse, and, with respect to awards with performance-based vesting, all performance goals or other vesting criteria will be deemed achieved at one hundred percent (100%) of target levels and all other terms and conditions met, unless specifically provided otherwise under the applicable award agreement or other written agreement between the participant and the Company or any of its subsidiaries or parents, as applicable.
Clawback
Awards will be subject to any Company clawback policy that the Company is required to adopt pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other applicable laws. The administrator also may specify in an award agreement that the participant’s rights, payments, or benefits with respect to an award will be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture, or recoupment upon the occurrence of certain specified events. The administrator may require a participant to forfeit, return or reimburse the Company all or a portion of the award or shares issued under the award, any amounts paid under the award and any payments or proceeds paid or provided upon disposition of the shares issued under the award in order to comply with such clawback policy or applicable laws.
Amendment and Termination
The administrator has the authority to amend, suspend or terminate the 2024 Plan provided such action does not impair the existing rights of any participant. The 2024 Plan automatically will terminate on October 25, 2034, unless it is terminated sooner.
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