INTENSITY THERAPEUTICS INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 13, 2025.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following table presents information regarding the total compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our chief executive officer and the two most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers as of December 31, 2024 for services rendered in all capacities to us for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. These individuals are our named executive officers (“NEOs”) for 2024.
Summary Compensation Table
| Name and Principal Position · Year · Salary ($) · Bonus ($) · Warrant and Option Awards(1) ($) · All Other Compensation(2) ($) · Total ($) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis H. Bender | 2024 | 544,121 | — | 1,889,162 | 52,886 | (3) | 2,486,169 | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | 553,173 | (4) | 392,250 | (5) | — | 290,317 | (6) | 1,235,740 |
| Joseph Talamo(7) | 2024 | 370,000 | — | 1,245,646 | 46,930 | (8) | 1,662,576 | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | 14,231 | — | 442,140 | — | 456,371 | |||
| John Wesolowski | 2024 | 251,347 | — | 308,231 | 9,551 | (9) | 569,129 | ||
| Principal Accounting Officer and Controller | 2023 | 186,154 | 67,015 | 254,920 | 19,202 | (10) | 527,291 | ||
(1)In accordance with SEC rules, this column reflects the aggregate grant date fair value of the option awards granted during 2024 and 2023 computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board ASC Topic 718 for stock-based compensation transactions (“ASC 718”). These amounts do not reflect the actual economic value that will be realized by the Named Executive Officer upon the vesting of stock options, the exercise of stock options or the sale of shares of our Common Stock. For a discussion of the assumptions used to value option awards, see the Notes to Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2)Information includes perquisite and personal benefit received by each Named Executive Officer.
(3)The amounts reported represent $42,536 of Company-paid portion of health and dental insurance and $10,350 in matching 401(k) contributions.
(4)The amounts reported reflect the deferral of $30,173 of Mr. Bender’s 2022 salary, which was ultimately paid in 2023.
(5)Of this amount, which represents the target bonus paid pursuant to Mr. Bender’s employment agreement, Mr. Bender received $261,500 in cash and the remainder in options to purchase 33,574 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.19, which options vested in full when granted on March 6, 2024, reflected at the aggregate grant date fair value of the option awards granted computed in accordance with ASC 718.
(6)The amounts reported represent $239,383 of accrued vacation payout in cash, $41,034 of Company-paid portion of health and dental insurance and $9,900 in matching 401(k) contributions.
(7)Mr. Talamo was appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective December 11, 2023.
(8)The amounts reported represent $36,580 of company-paid portion of health and dental insurance and $10,350 in matching 401(k) contributions.
(9)Consists entirely of matching 401(k) contributions.
(10)The amounts reported represent $13,406 of accrued vacation payout in cash and $5,796 in matching 401(k) contributions.
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
Annual Base Salary
Our NEOs each receive a base salary to compensate them for services rendered to our company. The base salary payable to each named executive officer is intended to provide a fixed component of compensation reflecting the executive’s skill set, experience, role and responsibilities. Base salaries are reviewed annually, typically in connection with our annual performance review process, approved by our board of directors or the compensation committee, and may be adjusted from time to time to realign salaries with market levels after taking into account individual responsibilities, performance, and experience.
For fiscal year 2024, the annual base salaries for each of Mr. Bender, Mr. Talamo, and Mr. Wesolowski were $549,150, $370,000 and $260,000 respectively. For fiscal year 2023, the annual base salaries for each of Mr. Bender, Mr. Talamo and Mr. Wesolowski were $523,000, $370,000 and $215,000 respectively.
Equity-Based Incentive Awards
Our equity award program is the primary vehicle for offering long-term incentives to our executives. We believe that equity awards provide our executives with a strong link to our long-term performance, create an ownership culture and help to align the interests of our executives and our stockholders. The use of options also can provide tax and other advantages relative to other forms of equity compensation.
We award equity grants broadly to our employees, including to our non-executive employees. Grants to our executives, including the NEOs, and other employees are made at the discretion of our board of directors and are generally made upon commencement of employment, promotion or annually. We believe that our equity awards are an important retention tool for our NEOs, as well as for our other employees.
Employment Agreements with our Named Executive Officers
Employment Agreement with Lew Bender
On November 24, 2021, we entered into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Mr. Bender (the “Bender Agreement”). Pursuant to the Bender Agreement, Mr. Bender is entitled to receive a base salary, which is subject to annual review and adjustment by our compensation committee. Mr. Bender’s base salary was $523,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and was increased to $549,150 on March 4, 2024. Mr. Bender’s base salary may not be decreased without his consent. Further, Mr. Bender is eligible to receive an annual lump sum cash bonus not to exceed 75% of his current base salary, to be determined based on the achievement of performance targets, as determined annually by our compensation committee. Mr. Bender is also eligible to receive equity grants pursuant to the 2021 Plan, at the discretion of and with terms and conditions to be set by our compensation committee.
Under the Bender Agreement, Mr. Bender may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason with 90 days’ prior notice. If Mr. Bender’s employment is terminated for Cause or resigns for Good Reason (each term as defined below), he shall be entitled to receive accrued base salary, benefits and vacation time in addition to any unreimbursed expenses (the “Accrued Amounts”).
If Mr. Bender is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason, he shall be entitled to receive (i) subject to his execution and non-revocation of a release, (a) severance payments totaling an amount double Mr. Bender’s base salary and target bonus at the time of his termination or resignation, to be paid in bi-weekly installments over the course of two years following such termination or resignation and (b) a lump sum payment to be made no later than March 15 of the calendar year following the year of termination or resignation in an amount equal to Mr. Bender’s target bonus for the year of termination or registration, prorated by the number of days he was employed by the Company during such year (collectively, the “Severance Pay”), and (ii) (a) the Accrued Amounts and (b) if his termination or resignation occurs between January 1 and March 15, the amount of any unpaid annual bonus from the prior calendar year (the “Accrued Bonus”). However, if Mr. Bender is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within six months following a Change of Control (as defined below), he shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Amounts and the Accrued Bonus, but in lieu of Severance Pay he shall be entitled to receive (i) a lump sum severance payment, payable at the time of termination or resignation, in an amount equal to two and one-half times the sum of his base salary target annual bonus, each as in effect at the time of such termination or resignation, plus (ii) a payment equal to his target annual bonus in effect at the time of termination or resignation, prorated by the number of days he was employed by the Company during such year. If Mr. Bender’s employment is terminated due to death or a certain period of disability, he or his estate shall be entitled to receive (i) the Accrued Amounts, (ii) a payment equal to his target bonus in effect during the year of termination, prorated by the number of days he was employed by the Company during such year, and (iii) if his termination occurs between January 1 and March 15, the amount of any unpaid annual bonus from the prior calendar year.
Pursuant to the Bender Agreement, Mr. Bender is subject to a non-competition provision for the duration of his employment and for a two-year period following such employment. This provision prohibits Mr. Bender from (i) becoming employed by or rendering services to a competitor, (ii) engaging in any competitive business for his own account, (iii) becoming associated with or interested in a competitor by retaining or employing such competitor in certain capacities and (iv) taking any efforts to entice away from the Company any of its customers, employees, consultants, service providers, strategic partners or suppliers. The Bender Agreement also includes customary confidentiality provisions as well as provisions relating to assignment of inventions.
The definitions below are applicable to the Bender Agreement:
Termination for “Cause” is termination by the Company occasioned by (i) the failure by Mr. Bender to cure a breach of a material duty imposed on him under the Bender Agreement or any other written agreement between Executive and the Company, or any policy of the Company, within 10 business days after written notice thereof by the Company, if curable in the reasonable discretion of the board of the directors, (ii) acts by Mr. Bender of fraud, embezzlement, theft, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or other material dishonesty directed against the Company, (iii) the failure or refusal by Mr. Bender to perform any material duties under the Bender Agreement or to follow any lawful and reasonable direction of the Company, which, if curable in the reasonable discretion of the board of directors, has not been cured within 10 business days after written notice thereof by the Company, and (iv) Mr. Bender’s having been formally charged with the commission of a felony (other than a traffic offense) or a crime involving moral turpitude.
Resignation for “Good Reason” is resignation by Mr. Bender due to (i) a material reduction in Mr. Bender’s duties, authority or responsibilities, (ii) relocation of Mr. Bender’s place of employment without his consent to a location more than fifty miles from the Company’s current executive offices or (iii) any material breach by the Company of the Bender Agreement; provided that Mr. Bender cannot terminate employment for Good Reason unless he has provided written notice to the Company of the existence of the circumstances providing grounds for resignation for Good Reason within 90 days of the initial existence of such grounds and the Company has had at least 30 days from the date of such notice to cure such circumstances and fails to do so.
Employment Agreement with Joseph Talamo
On December 11, 2023, we entered into an employment agreement with Joseph Talamo (the “Talamo Agreement”), pursuant to which he serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Company on an at-will basis. Pursuant to the Talamo Agreement, Mr. Talamo is entitled to receive a base salary of $370,000, which is subject to review and adjustment from time to time. Mr. Talamo is also eligible to receive equity grants pursuant to the 2021 Plan, at the discretion of and with terms and conditions to be set by our compensation committee.
Pursuant to the Talamo Agreement, if Mr. Talamo is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason (each term as defined below), he shall be entitled, subject to execution of a release, to receive a lump sum severance payment equal to one month of base salary per year of employment up to a maximum of six months. If he is terminated for Cause, he will not receive any severance. If there is a Change in Control (as defined below) of the Company and Mr. Talamo is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within six months following such Change in Control, then Mr. Talamo shall be entitled, subject to execution of a release, to receive a lump sum severance payment equal to (i) four months of base month salary if such termination or resignation occurs following one year of employment, (ii) five months of base month salary if such termination or resignation occurs following two years of employment, or (iii) six months of base month salary if such termination or resignation occurs following three or more years of employment.
The definitions below are applicable to the Talamo Agreement:
Termination for “Cause” is termination by the Company occasioned by actions of Mr. Talamo that are against Company policy, that are illegal or that may lead to serious repercussions for the Company, our employees or our corporate partners. Termination for “Cause” may be necessitated by a serious violation of our code of conduct, inappropriate disclosure of confidential information or trade secrets, or continuous poor performance as determined by our board of directors. “Cause” may also include dereliction of duties, poor relationships with other employees, sexual harassment, or treatment of external parties or partner companies that results in negative outcomes for the Company.
Resignation for “Good Reason” is resignation by Mr. Talamo due to a significant reduction in his responsibilities or authority as an executive, a decrease in his material benefits or compensation not due to financial distress of the Company, or relocation of Company’s current corporate offices to more than 50 miles further away from his current home. Once grounds for resignation for Good Reason arise, Mr. Talamo shall have 60 days to report such grounds and shall provide the Company with 30 days written notice of his resignation for Good Reason.
A “Change in Control” occurs if (i) one person (or more than one person acting as a group) acquires ownership of stock of the Company that, together with the stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company’s stock, provided that a Change in Control shall not occur if any person (or more than one person acting as a group) owns more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company’s stock and acquires additional stock; (ii) one person (or more than one person acting as a group) acquires (or has acquired during the twelve-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition) ownership of the Company’s stock possessing 50% or more of the total voting power of the Company’s stock; or (iii) a majority of the members of our board of directors are replaced during any twelve-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the board of directors before the date of appointment or election.
The Talamo Agreement includes customary confidentiality provisions as well as provisions relating to assignment of inventions. The Talamo Agreement also includes a non-competition provision that applies for the duration of his employment and for a one-year period following such employment.
Employment Agreement with John Wesolowski
On June 20, 2023, we entered into an employment agreement with John Wesolowski (the “Wesolowski Agreement”), pursuant to which he serves as Principal Accounting Officer and Controller of the Company on an at-will basis. Pursuant to the Wesolowski Agreement, Mr. Wesolowski is entitled to receive a base salary which is subject to review and adjustment from time to time. Mr. Wesolowski’s initial base salary pursuant to the Wesolowski Agreement was $165,000, and it was increased to $215,000 on July 22, 2023, and to $260,000 on March 4, 2024. Mr. Wesolowski is also eligible to receive equity grants pursuant to the 2021 Plan, at the discretion of and with terms and conditions to be set by our compensation committee.
The Wesolowski Agreement includes customary confidentiality provisions as well as provisions relating to assignment of inventions. The Wesolowski Agreement also includes a non-competition provision that applies for the duration of his employment and for a one-year period following such employment.
All Other Compensation
All other compensation includes: 1) medical and dental insurance; and 2) 401(k) plan matching contribution reflecting 3% of eligible earnings.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table presents the outstanding equity awards held by each of our named executive officers as of December 31, 2024:
| Option Awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name · Number of securities underlying unexercised options exercisable (#) · Number of securities underlying unexercised optionsunexercisable (#) · Option exercise price ($) · Option expiration date | |||||
| Lewis H. Bender | 75,000 | – | 9.00 | 8/6/2029 | |
| 75,000 | – | 11.50 | 7/31/2030 | ||
| 75,000 | – | 11.50 | 8/13/2031 | ||
| 56,250 | 18,750 | (1) | 9.00 | 12/13/2032 | |
| 116,201 | 348,604 | (2) | 5.19 | 3/6/2034 | |
| 33,574 | – | 5.19 | 3/6/2034 | ||
| Joseph Talamo | 20,000 | 60,000 | (3) | 6.88 | 12/11/2033 |
| 85,476 | 341,903 | (4) | 3.44 | 10/21/2034 | |
| John Wesolowski | 14,000 | – | 4.00 | 3/27/2027 | |
| 7,500 | – | 8.00 | 2/6/2028 | ||
| 2,500 | – | 9.00 | 7/11/2029 | ||
| 6,250 | – | 11.50 | 7/31/2030 | ||
| 4,500 | 1,500 | (5) | 11.50 | 8/13/2031 | |
| 4,875 | 1,625 | (6) | 11.50 | 9/5/2031 | |
| 6,250 | 6,250 | (7) | 9.00 | 12/13/2032 | |
| 25,000 | 25,000 | (8) | 6.43 | 7/19/2033 | |
| – | 25,000 | (9) | 5.19 | 3/6/2034 | |
| 14,006 | 56,022 | (10) | 3.44 | 10/21/2034 | |
(1)Consists of options granted to Mr. Bender by our compensation committee on December 13, 2022, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
(2)Consists of options granted to Mr. Bender by our compensation committee on March 6, 2024, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
(3)Consists of options granted to Mr. Talamo by our compensation committee on December 11, 2023, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
(4)Consists of options granted to Mr. Talamo by our compensation committee on October 21, 2024, vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant.
(5)Consists of options granted to Mr. Wesolowski by our compensation committee on August 13, 2021, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
(6)Consists of options granted to Mr. Wesolowski by our compensation committee on September 5, 2021, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
(7)Consists of options granted to Mr. Wesolowski by our compensation committee on December 13, 2022, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
(8)Consists of options granted to Mr. Wesolowski by our compensation committee on July 19, 2023, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
(9)Consists of options granted to Mr. Wesolowski by our compensation committee on March 6, 2024, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary date of grant.
(10)Consists of options granted to Mr. Wesolowski by our compensation committee on October 21, 2024, vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant.
2013 Stock and Option Plan
Under our 2013 Stock and Option Plan (the “2013 Plan”), 4,500,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for issuance in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, stock appreciation rights or any combination of the foregoing. The shares issuable pursuant to awards granted under the 2013 Plan are authorized but unissued shares.
The 2013 Plan is administered by our board or at the discretion of the board, which has full power to select the individuals to whom awards will be granted and to determine the specific terms and conditions of each award, subject to the provisions of the 2013 Plan. Pursuant to the 2013 Plan and subject to applicable law, our board of directors has delegated to the compensation committee the power to make recommendations to the board of directors relating to management compensation, the adoption of employee benefit plans, stock option or equity incentive plans and other similar matters.
The option exercise price of each option granted under the 2013 Plan is determined by our board of directors and may not be less than the fair market value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant. The term of each option is fixed by the board and may not exceed 10 years from the date of grant. The board determines at what time or times each option may be exercised when granting the option.
The 2013 Plan provides that, upon the consummation of a sale event, unless provision is made in connection with the sale event for the assumption or continuation of the awards by the successor entity or substitution of the awards with new awards of the successor entity, with appropriate adjustment, the 2013 Plan and all outstanding and unexercised options issued thereunder will terminate upon the effective time of the sale event. We may make or provide for cash payment to holders of options equal to the difference between (i) the per share cash consideration in the sale event multiplied by the number of shares subject to outstanding options being cancelled, and (ii) the aggregate exercise price to the holders of all vested and exercisable options.
Our board of directors may amend the 2013 Plan but no such action may adversely affect the rights of an award holder without such holder’s consent. Approval by our stockholders of amendments to the 2013 Plan must be obtained if required by law.
The 2013 Plan terminated in August 2023 on the tenth anniversary of the 2013 Plan’s date of adoption by the board. No new awards were made under the 2013 Plan after such termination date, but awards previously granted may extend beyond such date.
2021 Stock Incentive Plan
On November 12, 2021, we adopted a new equity incentive plan, the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). Under the 2021 Plan, we may grant cash and equity incentive awards to eligible service providers in order to attract, motivate and retain the talent for which we compete. The material terms of the 2021 Plan are summarized below.
Types of Awards. The 2021 Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified stock options (“NQSOs”), incentive stock options (“ISOs”), restricted stock awards, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), unrestricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights and other forms of stock-based compensation.
Eligibility and Administration. Employees, officers, consultants, directors, and other service providers of the Company and its affiliates are eligible to receive awards under the 2021 Plan. The 2021 Plan is administered by the board with respect to awards to non-employee directors and by the Compensation Committee with respect to other participants, each of which may delegate its duties and responsibilities to committees of the company’s directors and/or officers (all such bodies and delegates referred to collectively as the plan administrator), subject to certain limitations that may be imposed under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and/or other applicable law or stock exchange rules, as applicable. The plan administrator has the authority to make all determinations and interpretations under, prescribe all forms for use with, and adopt rules for the administration of, the 2021 Plan, subject to its express terms and conditions. The plan administrator also sets the terms and conditions of all awards under the 2021 Plan, including any vesting and vesting acceleration conditions.
Share Reserve. Pursuant to the 2021 Plan, we have reserved 3,000,000 shares of the Common Stock for issuance thereunder, which reserve shall be increased annually beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on and including January 1, 2031, equal to the lesser of (A) 3.5% of the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on the final day of the immediately preceding calendar year or (B) such smaller number of shares as is determined by our board. The share reserve is subject to the following adjustments:
The share limit is increased by the number of shares subject to awards granted that later are forfeited, expire or otherwise terminate without issuance of shares, or that are settled for cash or otherwise do not result in the issuance of shares.
Shares that are withheld upon exercise to pay the exercise price of a stock option or satisfy any tax withholding requirements are added back to the share reserve and again are available for issuance under the 2021 Plan.
Pursuant to the provisions of the 2021 Plan, the authorized shares were increased from 3,000,000 to 3,238,700 effective January 1, 2023. On January 1, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of the 2021 Plan, authorized shares increased by 479,828 shares. As of December 31, 2024, options to purchase 1,881,649 shares of Common Stock were available to be issued under the 2021 Plan. On January 1, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the 2021 Plan, authorized shares increased by 529,300 shares.
Awards issued in substitution for awards previously granted by a company that merges with, or is acquired by, the Company do not reduce the share reserve limit under the 2021 Plan.
Director Compensation. The 2021 Plan provides for an annual limit on non-employee director compensation of $500,000, increased to $750,000 in the fiscal year of a non-employee director’s initial service as a non-employee member of the board of directors of the Company. This limit applies to the sum of both equity grants that could be awarded to non-employee directors during a fiscal year (based on their value under ASC Topic 718 on the grant date) and cash compensation, such as cash retainers and meeting fees earned during a fiscal year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board reserves the right to make an exception to these limits due to extraordinary circumstances without the participation of the affected director receiving the additional compensation.
Stock Options. ISOs may be granted only to employees of the Company, or to employees of a parent or subsidiary of the Company, determined as of the date of grant of such options. An ISO granted to a prospective employee upon the condition that such person becomes an employee shall be deemed granted effective on the date such person commences employment. The exercise price of an ISO shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares covered by the awards on the date of grant of such option or such other price as may be determined pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time (the “Code”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, an ISO may be granted with an exercise price lower than the minimum exercise price set forth above if such award is granted pursuant to an assumption or substitution for another option in a manner that complies with the provisions of Section 424(a) of the Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of the 2021 Plan to the contrary, no ISO may be granted under the 2021 Plan after 10 years from the date that the 2021 Plan was adopted. No ISO shall be exercisable after the expiration of 10 years after the effective date of grant of such award, subject to the following sentence. In the case of an ISO granted to a ten percent stockholder, (i) the exercise price shall not be less than 110% of the fair market value of a share on the date of grant of such ISO, and (ii) the exercise period shall not exceed 5 years from the effective date of grant of such ISO.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. The committee may award restricted stock and RSUs under the 2021 Plan. Restricted stock awards consist of shares of stock that are transferred to the participant subject to restrictions that may result in forfeiture if specified vesting conditions are not satisfied. RSU awards result in the transfer of shares of stock to the participant only after specified vesting conditions are satisfied. A holder of restricted stock is treated as a current stockholder and shall be entitled to dividend and voting rights, whereas the holder of a restricted stock unit is treated as a stockholder with respect to the award only when the shares are delivered in the future. RSUs may include dividend equivalents. Specified vesting conditions may include performance goals to be achieved during any performance period and the length of the performance period. The committee may, in its discretion, make adjustments to performance goals based on certain changes in the Company’s business operations, corporate or capital structure or other circumstances. When the participant satisfies the conditions of an RSU award, the Company may settle the award (including any related dividend equivalent rights) in shares, cash or other property, as determined by the committee, in its sole discretion.
Other Shares or Share-Based Awards. The committee may grant other forms of equity-based or equity-related awards other than stock options, restricted stock or restricted stock units. The terms and conditions of each stock-based award shall be determined by the committee.
Clawback Rights. Awards granted under the 2021 Plan will be subject to recoupment or clawback under the Company’s clawback policy or applicable law, both as in effect from time to time.
Sale of the Company. Awards granted under the 2021 Plan automatically accelerate and vest, become exercisable (with respect to stock options), or have performance targets deemed earned at target level if there is a sale of the Company.
The Company does not use a “liberal” definition of change in control as defined in Institutional Shareholder Services’ proxy voting guidelines.
No Repricing. The 2021 Plan prohibits the amendment of the terms of any outstanding award, and any other action taken in a manner to achieve (i) the reduction of the exercise price of NQSOs, ISOs or stock appreciation rights (collectively, “Stock Rights”); (ii) the cancellation of outstanding Stock Rights in exchange for cash or other awards with an exercise price that is less than the exercise price or base price of the original award; (iii) the cancellation of outstanding Stock Rights with an exercise price or base price that is less than the then current fair market value of a share of Common Stock in exchange for other awards, cash or other property; or (iv) otherwise effect a transaction that would be considered a “repricing” for the purposes of the stockholder approval rules of the applicable securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted without stockholder approval.
Transferability of Awards. Except as described below, awards under the 2021 Plan generally are not transferable by the recipient other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Any amounts payable or shares issuable pursuant to an award generally will be paid only to the recipient or the recipient’s beneficiary or representative. The committee has discretion, however, to permit certain transfer of awards to other persons or entities.
Adjustments. As is customary in incentive plans of this nature, each share limit and the number and kind of shares available under the 2021 Plan and any outstanding awards, as well as the exercise price or base price of awards, and performance targets under certain types of performance-based awards, are subject to adjustment in the event of certain reorganizations, mergers, combinations, recapitalizations, stock splits, stock dividends, or other similar events that change the number or kind of shares outstanding, and extraordinary dividends or distributions of property to the stockholders. The number of shares available under the 2021 Plan was not adjusted as part of the Reverse Split.
Amendment and Termination. The board of directors may amend, modify or terminate the 2021 Plan without stockholder approval, except that stockholder approval must be obtained for any amendment that, in the reasonable opinion of the board or the committee, constitute a material change requiring stockholder approval under applicable laws, policies or regulations or the applicable listing or other requirements of a stock exchange on which shares of Common Stock are then listed. The 2021 Plan will terminate upon the earliest of (1) termination of the 2021 Plan by the board of directors, or (2) the tenth anniversary of the board adoption of the 2021 Plan. Awards outstanding upon expiration of the 2021 Plan shall remain in effect until they have been exercised or terminated, or have expired.
Director Compensation
The following table provides certain information concerning compensation for each person who served as a non-employee member of our board of directors for the year ended December 31, 2024. Lewis H. Bender, our President and Chief Executive Officer, serves as a member of our board of directors and receives no additional compensation for his services as a member of our board of directors. See the section titles “Executive Compensation” in Item 11 for more information about Mr. Bender’s compensation for the year ended December 31, 2024. We reimburse non-employee members of our board of directors for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of our board of directors and committees of our board of directors. All fees under the director compensation policy are paid on a quarterly basis in arrears and no meeting fees are paid.
| Name · Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) · OptionAwards($)(1) · Total($) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Emer Leahy | 67,000 | 203,220 | (2) | 270,220 |
| Dr. Mark A. Goldberg | 67,000 | 203,220 | (3) | 270,220 |
| Mr. Daniel Donovan | 62,500 | 203,220 | (4) | 265,720 |
| Mr. Thomas I. H. Dubin | 31,250 | 183,700 | (5) | 214,950 |
(1)Amounts shown under “Option Awards” represent the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, in accordance with SEC rules. See Note 9 to the Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements in our 2024 Form 10-K for a discussion of assumptions made in such valuations. All stock awards, option awards and other shares discussed in this table were issued under Intensity’s 2021 Plan.
(2)On March 6, 2024, Dr. Leahy was granted 50,000 options, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
(3)On March 6, 2024, Dr. Goldberg was granted 50,000 options, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
(4)On March 6, 2024, Mr. Donovan was granted 50,000 options, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
(5)On May 14, 2024, Mr. Dubin was granted 50,000 options, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the grant date.
Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
Our board of directors has adopted a non-employee director compensation policy that is designed to enable us to attract and retain, on a long-term basis, highly qualified non-employee directors. Under the policy, each director who is not an employee will be paid cash compensation as set forth below:
| ANNUAL RETAINER | |
|---|---|
| Board of Directors: | |
| All non-employee members | $40,000 |
| Audit Committee: | |
| Chair | $20,000 |
| Members | $10,000 |
| Compensation Committee: | |
| Chair | $15,000 |
| Members | $7,000 |
| Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: | |
| Chair | $10,000 |
| Members | $5,000 |
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is currently composed of the following three non-employee directors: Dr. Emer Leahy, Dr. Mark Goldberg, and Mr. Daniel Donovan. No member of the Compensation Committee is or was formerly an officer or employee of the Company during the last fiscal year. In addition, no executive officer of the Company serves on the compensation committee or board of directors of a company for which any of the Company’s directors serve as an executive officer. See Item 13.
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