CXApp Inc

This section discusses the material components of the executive compensation program for CXApp’s executive officers who are named in the “Summary Compensation Table” below. As an emerging growth company, CXApp complies with the executive compensation disclosure rules applicable to “smaller reporting companies,” as such term is defined in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act, which for 2023 require compensation disclosure for CXApp’s executive officers.

Overview

The form and amount of the compensation to be paid to each of our directors and executive officers were determined by our board. Each executive officers’ compensation were established by our compensation committee which is comprised solely of independent directors in accordance with Nasdaq listing standards.

The following tables disclose compensation received by our executive officers.

Summary Compensation Table

The following table provides certain information regarding the compensation earned by the named executive officers from their services to CXApp, as applicable, during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table

Khurram P. Sheikh, our chief executive officer, received (i) a salary of $267,917 and a bonus of $97,500 as compensation for his services to CXApp during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and did not receive any compensation for his services during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022; and

Leon Papkoff, former chief product officer, received (i) a salary of $289,776 and a bonus of $70,000 as compensation for his services during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023; and (ii) a salary of $250,000 and a bonus of $100,000 as compensation for his services to Inpixon during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

Other than as set forth below, there were no outstanding unexercised options, unvested stock, and/or equity incentive plan awards issued to our Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2023.

Executive Compensation Arrangements

Effective as of the Closing, Design Reactor entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with 3AM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability (3AM) controlled by Nadir Ali, the current Chief Executive Officer and director of Inpixon, pursuant to which 3AM will provide advisory services in exchange for a one-time payment of $180,000 in consulting fees. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Consulting Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.4 and also is incorporated herein by reference.

We have entered into an employment agreement with Khurram Sheikh serves as our Chief Executive Officer for a term commencing on the consummation of the Business Combination and will continue until terminated by us or the employee or in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement. Mr. Sheikh will be paid an annualized base salary of $325,000, as revised periodically by us, as well as an annual bonus with a target amount of $325,000 for each complete calendar year. The employment agreement contains provisions regarding non-solicitation, confidentiality of information and arbitration of disputes. Mr. Sheikh may terminate his employment by giving advance written notice to us. We may also terminate the employment agreement for cause, as defined in the employment agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.5 and is also incorporated herein by reference.

We have entered into an employment agreement with Leon Papkoff serves as our Chief Product Officer for a term commencing on the consummation of the Business Combination and will continue until terminated by us or the employee or in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement. Mr. Papkoff will be paid an annualized base salary of $300,000, as revised periodically by us, as well as an annual bonus with a target amount of $150,000 for each complete calendar year. The employment agreement contains provisions regarding non-solicitation, confidentiality of information and arbitration of disputes. Mr. Papkoff may terminate his employment by giving advance written notice to us. We may also terminate the employment agreement for cause, as defined in the employment agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.6 and is also incorporated herein by reference.

2023 Equity Incentive Plan

At the special meeting held on March 10, 2023, the KINS stockholders considered and approved, among other things, the CXApp Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). The Incentive Plan was previously approved, subject to stockholder approval, by KINS’ board of directors. The Incentive Plan became effective immediately upon the Closing. Pursuant to the terms of the Incentive Plan, there are 2,110,500 shares of CXApp Class A common stock available for issuance under the Incentive Plan, which is equal to 15% of the aggregate number of shares of CXApp common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the Closing (giving effect to the redemptions). This description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.7 and also is incorporated herein by reference.

Director Compensation

The following table provides certain summary information concerning compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our Directors in the year ended December 31, 2023 except Khurram Sheikh whose aggregate compensation information has been disclosed above.

Directors are entitled to reimbursement of ordinary and reasonable expenses incurred in exercising their responsibilities and duties as a director.

On August 7, 2023, the Board approved the following compensation plan for the member of Board of Directors: $25,000 per year for their services rendered on the Board and awarded each director an aggregate of 57 thousand of restricted stock units.