S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2024

Registration No. 333-   

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM S-8

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Under

The Securities Act of 1933

 

 

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   46-4099738

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

41 S Rio Grande Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

 

The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan with RSU Sub-Plan

Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with Non-Employee Sub-Plan and CSOP Sub-Plan

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan

(Full title of the plans)

 

 

Christopher Gibson

Chief Executive Officer

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

41 S Rio Grande Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

(385) 269-0203

(Name, address and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies to:

Patrick J. Schultheis

Nathan Robinson

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati,

Professional Corporation

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5100

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 883-2500

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer  
Non-accelerated filer      Smaller reporting company  
     Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This registration statement on Form S-8 is filed by Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with the consummation on November 20, 2024 of the transactions contemplated by, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, a Transaction Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2024 (the “Transaction Agreement”), by and between the Company and Exscientia plc, a public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (“Exscientia”) pursuant to which Company, among other things, acquired the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Exscientia pursuant to a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the United Kingdom Companies Act 2006 (the “Transaction”), including the assumption of outstanding options (the “Assumed Options”) and outstanding restricted stock units (the “Assumed RSUs”) granted under The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan with RSU Sub-Plan or the Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with Non-Employee Sub-Plan and CSOP Sub-Plan (collectively, the “Exscientia Plans”). Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, on November 20, 2024, (i) the Assumed Options were automatically converted into options exercisable for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, subject to appropriate adjustments to the number of shares issuable under, and the per share exercise prices of, the Assumed Options, and (ii) the Assumed RSUs were automatically converted into restricted stock units that will be settled upon vesting in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, subject to appropriate adjustments to the number of shares issuable under such awards.

In addition, the Company also has adopted a 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan for purposes of granting options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance units or performance shares (each, an “Inducement Award”) to certain employees, including employees of Exscientia and its affiliates, as an inducement material to them entering into employment with the Company or any parent or subsidiary thereof.

This registration statement registers shares of the Company’s Class A common stock which may be issuable pursuant to the Assumed Options, the Assumed RSUs, and the Inducement Awards.


PART I

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(a) PROSPECTUS

The information specified in Item 1 and Item 2 of Part I of Form S-8 is omitted from this Registration Statement on Form S-8 (the “Registration Statement”) in accordance with the provisions of Rule 428 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the introductory note to Part I of Form S-8. The documents containing the information specified in Part I of Form S-8 will be delivered to the participants in the equity benefit plans covered by this Registration Statement as specified by Rule 428(b)(1) under the Securities Act.

PART II

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Item 3. Incorporation of Documents by Reference.

The following documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and hereby incorporated by reference and shall be deemed to be a part hereof:

 

  (1)

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on February 29, 2024 of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”)

 

  (2)

The Registrant’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 filed on May 9, 2024, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 filed on August 8, 2024, and for the quarter ended September  30, 2024 filed on November 6, 2024;

 

  (3)

The Registrant’s  Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 23, 2024, as supplemented by the Registrant’s Supplement to Definitive Proxy Statement filed on May 24, 2024, that are specifically incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K;

 

  (4)

The portions of the Registrant’s and Exscientia plc’s (“Exscientia”) joint Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on October  10, 2024, as supplemented by the supplement to such proxy statement filed on October 30, 2024;

 

  (5)

The Registrant’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on  January 31, 2024February 7, 2024April 16, 2024May 9, 2024May 24, 2024June 7, 2024June 27, 2024August 6, 2024August 8, 2024August 28, 2024September  3, 2024, November  6, 2024, November  13, 2024, and November 13, 2024;

 

  (6)

Exscientia’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed on March 21, 2024;

 

  (7)

Exscientia’s reports on Form 6-K furnished on February  13, 2024, May  21, 2024, May  23, 2024, June  6, 2024, July  18, 2024, August  8, 2024, August  15, 2024, August 28, 2024, the report on Form 6-K/A furnished on  August  30, 2024., and the reports on Form 6-K furnished on October 10. 2024, November 6, 2024, November  8, 2024, November 12, 2024, and November  13, 2024; and

 

  (8)

The description of the Registrant’s Class A common stock contained in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-40323) filed with the Commission on April 12, 2021, pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description.


All documents filed by the Registrant pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act on or after the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement that indicates that all securities offered have been sold or that deregisters all securities then remaining unsold shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement and to be a part hereof from the date of filing of such documents; provided, however, that documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with the rules of the Commission shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement. Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any subsequently filed document which also is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Registration Statement.

Item 4. Description of Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law empowers a corporation to indemnify its directors and officers and to purchase insurance with respect to liability arising out of their capacity or status as directors and officers, provided that the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in its best interests, and, with respect to any criminal action, had no reasonable cause to believe the person’s actions were unlawful. The Delaware General Corporation Law further provides that the indemnification permitted thereunder shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the directors and officers may be entitled under the corporation’s bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or otherwise. The certificate of incorporation of the Registrant provides for the indemnification of the Registrant’s directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law. In addition, the bylaws of the Registrant require the Registrant to fully indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, or officer of the Registrant, or is or was a director or officer of the Registrant serving at the Registrant’s request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorney’s fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits a corporation to provide in its certificate of incorporation that a director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except (1) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (2) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (3) for payments of unlawful dividends or unlawful stock repurchases, redemptions or other distributions or (4) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. The Registrant’s certificate of incorporation provides that the Registrant’s directors shall not be personally liable to the Registrant or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director and that if the Delaware General Corporation Law is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of the Registrant’s directors shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as so amended.

Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides, among other things, that a director who willfully or negligently approves of an unlawful payment of dividends or an unlawful stock purchase or redemption may be held liable for such actions. A director who was either absent when the unlawful actions were approved, or dissented at the time, may avoid liability by causing his or her dissent to such actions to be entered in the books containing minutes of the meetings of the board of directors at the time such action occurred or immediately after such absent director receives notice of the unlawful acts.


As permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Registrant has entered into separate indemnification agreements with each of the Registrant’s directors and certain of the Registrant’s officers which require the Registrant, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities which may arise by reason of their status as directors, officers or certain other employees.

The Registrant maintains insurance policies under which its directors and officers are insured, within the limits and subject to the limitations of those policies, against certain expenses in connection with the defense of, and certain liabilities which might be imposed as a result of, actions, suits or proceedings to which they are parties by reason of being or having been directors or officers. The coverage provided by these policies may apply whether or not the Registrant would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

These indemnification provisions and the indemnification agreements entered into between the Registrant and the Registrant’s officers and directors may be sufficiently broad to permit indemnification of the Registrant’s officers and directors for liabilities (including reimbursement of expenses incurred) arising under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 7. Exemption from Registration Claimed.

Not applicable.


Item 8. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

   Form     

Incorporated by

Reference

     Filing Date  
  

File No.

   Exhibit  
  4.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant      8-K      001-40323      3.1        April 21, 2021  
  4.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant      8-K      001-40323      3.1        January 31, 2024  
  4.3    Specimen Class A common stock certificate of the Registrant      S-1/A      333-254576      4.2        April 15, 2021  
  4.4*    The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan with RSU Sub-Plan            
  4.5*    Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with Non-Employee Sub-Plan and CSOP Sub-Plan            
  4.6*    Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan            
  5.1*    Opinion of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation            
 23.1*    Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm            
 23.2*    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm            
 23.3*    Consent of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation (contained in Exhibit 5.1 hereto)            
 24.1*    Power of Attorney (contained on signature page hereto)            
107*    Filing Fee Table            

 

*

Filed herewith.

Item 9. Undertakings.

A. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:

(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;


(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in the volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective Registration Statement;

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or any material change to such information in the Registration Statement.

Provided, however, that paragraphs (A)(1)(i) and (A)(1)(ii) do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement.

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

B. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the Registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

C. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions described under “Item 6-Indemnification of Directors and Officers,” or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel, the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Salt Lake City, State of Utah, on November 20, 2024.

 

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

By:

 

/s/ Christopher Gibson

 

Christopher Gibson

 

Chief Executive Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Christopher Gibson and Ben Taylor, and each of them, as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this registration statement on Form S-8 (including post-effective amendments), and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact, proxy and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully for all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all the said attorney-in-fact, proxy and agent, or his substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement on Form S-8 has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ Christopher Gibson

Christopher Gibson

  

Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

  November 20, 2024

/s/ Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor

  

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

  November 20, 2024

/s/ Zachary Bogue

Zachary Bogue

  

Director

  November 20, 2024

/s/ Blake Borgeson

Blake Borgeson

  

Director

  November 20, 2024

/s/ Zavain Dar

Zavain Dar

  

Director

  November 20, 2024

/s/ Najat Khan

Najat Khan

  

Director

  November 20, 2024


/s/ Robert Hershberg

Robert Hershberg

  

Director

  November 20, 2024

/s/ Dean Li

Dean Li

  

Director

  November 20, 2024
EX-4.4

Exhibit 4.4

The Exscientia

Unapproved Share Option Plan

Plan Rules

Adopted by the Board on 13th February 2018 and amended on 25th September 2019

and 1st April 2021


Plan Rules

Definitions

 

1.1

In these Rules (and, where applicable, any Option Agreement) the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings:

 

“Acting in Concert”    the meaning given in the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers as in force at the date of an Option Agreement
“Articles”    the Articles of Association of the Company as amended from time to time
“Auditors”    the auditors of the Company from time to time or such other competent professional agreed by the parties or in the absence of an agreement, as appointed by the Board
“Bad Leaver”    a Participant who, on the occasion of a Cessation of Employment, is not a Good Leaver
“Board”    the Board of directors of the Company or a duly authorised committee of the Board
“Business Sale”    the sale of the Majority Value of the assets of the business to a company which is not a Group Company, or to a person or persons Acting in Concert, where Majority Value is defined as the greater part of the gross assets of the business (including intellectual property and goodwill) as certified by the Auditors acting as experts and not as arbitrators
“Cessation of Employment”    the occasion on which a Participant ceases to hold any office or employment in any Group Company and does not continue as, or become, an officer or employee of any other Group Company, and the time and date of cessation shall be the date on which the Participant shall have ceased to be an officer or employee of any Group Company, or the date of death or, if the Participant is absent from work by reason of maternity, paternity or adoption leave, the time and date when the Participant ceases to be entitled to exercise their right under the Employment Rights Act 1996 to return to work in any Group Company
“Company”    Exscientia Limited, CRN SC 428761, with registered office at Dundee Incubator, James Lindsay Place, Dundee, United Kingdom, DD1 5JJ
“Company Reorganisation”    the meaning given to that expression in Rule 5.1
“Control”    the meaning given by section 719 of ITEPA
“Date of Grant”    the date on which an Option is, was, or is to be granted under the terms of an Option Agreement
“Exercise Price”    the price at which each Share subject to an Option may be acquired on the exercise of that Option as set out in an Option Agreement

 

 

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“Exit Event”   

any of the following events:

 

(i)  the date of a Company Reorganisation as mentioned in Rule 5.1;

 

(ii)   a Majority Share Sale;

 

(iii)  a Business Sale;

 

(iv)  a Flotation;

 

(v) on the commencement of a period mentioned in Rule 5.3 or 5.4; or

 

(vi)  the Company passing a resolution for voluntary winding up

“Flotation”    the date on which any of the Company’s shares become quoted on a public stock exchange
“Good Leaver”   

a Participant who, on Cessation of Employment, ceases to be employed as a result of:

 

(i)  injury, disability or illness (in each case evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board); or

 

(ii)   ceasing to be employed with the intention of retiring; or

 

(iii)  redundancy within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996; or

 

(iv)  death; or

 

(v) a transfer to which The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 apply; or

 

(vi)  the Participant’s employing company ceasing to be a Group Company; or

 

(vii)  the Participant being declared a Good Leaver by the Board in its absolute discretion

“Grantor”    whoever grants the Option, which may be a Group Company, the Trustees or any other person
“Group Company”    the Company or any company over which the Company has Control or any company which has Control of the Company
“ITEPA”    the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 from time to time amended
“Majority Share Sale”    a sale on a single date, or by a series of transactions over less than a calendar month, of shares of any class in the Company together entitled to more than 50 per cent of the votes in general meeting to a person or persons Acting in Concert previously unconnected with (i) the Company, or (ii) any shareholder of record, provided that the Company may by Ordinary Resolution waive the condition that the person or persons Acting in Concert must be unconnected

 

 

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“New Holding Company”    a company which has obtained Control of the Company (including where a person and others Acting in Concert with him together obtain Control of the Company) where the consideration received by holders of ordinary shares in the Company consists wholly of shares in the company obtaining Control of the Company and where the identity and proportion of the shareholders of the company obtaining Control of the Company are substantially similar to those prior to the change of Control
“Option”    a right to acquire Shares granted in accordance with an Option Agreement
“Option Agreement”    an agreement entered into between the Grantor and a Participant in accordance with these Rules under which the Grantor offers and the Participant accepts an Option
“Participant”    an individual to whom an Option is granted including his personal representatives where the context so admits
“Plan”    The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan
“Rules”    these present rules of the Plan
“Share” or “Shares”    either Ordinary or B Ordinary Shares of 0.001 each in the capital of the Company which rank pari passu with all other shares of the same class but subject to the rights and restrictions set down in any Shareholders’ Agreement and the Articles, or an equivalent number of the Company’s American Depositary Shares representing such shares
“Shareholders’ Agreement”    any shareholders’ agreement made between the shareholders of the Company as may be in force and as amended from time to time
“Trustees”    the trustees of an employee benefit trust within the meaning of section 1166 Companies Act 2006
“Vest”, “Vests” or “Vested”    the circumstances in which all, or part of, an Option will become capable of exercise
“Vesting Conditions”    conditions attached to an Option which determine the circumstances in which all or part of an Option will Vest
“Vesting Schedule”    a schedule attached to an Option Agreement containing the Vesting Conditions

 

1.2

Where the context so admits the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and the masculine shall include the feminine.

 

1.3

Any reference to any enactment includes a reference to that enactment as from time to time modified, extended or re-enacted.

 

1.4

If any question, dispute or disagreement arises as to the interpretation of these Rules or any Option Agreement the decision of the Grantor shall (except as regard any matter regarded to be determined by the Auditors hereunder) be final and binding upon all persons.

 

 

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2.

Grant of the Option

 

2.1

An Option shall be granted by the Grantor and a Participant executing by deed an Option Agreement.

 

2.2

Following the grant of an Option the Grantor shall as soon as reasonably practicable issue to the Participant a certificate in respect of the Option making reference to the terms of the Option Agreement and these Rules and stating the date on which the Option was granted.

 

2.3

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Rules:

 

  (i)

the grant of an Option pursuant to these Rules shall not form part of any contract of employment between any Group Company and a Participant;

 

  (ii)

unless expressly so provided in his contract of employment, a Participant has no right to be granted an Option;

 

  (iii)

the benefit to a Participant of any Options held by him shall not form any part of his remuneration or count as his remuneration for any purpose and shall not be pensionable;

 

  (iv)

the rights granted to a Participant under any Option shall not give the Participant any right or entitlement to claim any compensation or damages in consequence of the loss or termination of his office or employment with any Group Company for any reason and whether or not such loss or termination of office or employment is found to be wrongful or inn breach of any contract (whether of the Plan, the Option Agreement or any other agreement); and

 

  (v)

a Participant shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or damages (or any other remedy) for any loss by reason that the Participant is unable to exercise any Option in consequence of the loss or termination of his office or employment with any Group Company for any reason and whether or not such loss or termination of office or employment is found to be wrongful or in breach of any contract (whether of the Plan, the Option Agreement or any other agreement) including as a result of the exercise by any Group Company (or the Grantor) of any discretion (or failure to exercise any discretion) that is found to be an unreasonable exercise of such discretion); and

 

  (vi)

by accepting the grant of an Option and not renouncing it, a Participant is deemed to have agreed to the provisions of this Rule 2.3.

 

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3.

Exercise of Option

 

3.1

Subject to this Rule 3, an Option shall be exercisable only in accordance with the conditions contained in the relevant Option Agreement.

 

3.2

An Option may be exercised in whole or in part provided that, on any day, an Option may be exercised over no fewer than the less of:

 

  (i)

25 per cent. of the Shares over which an Option has Vested;

 

  (ii)

the total number of Shares over which an Option remains exercisable at that time; and

 

  (iii)

such other number as the Board may determine.

 

3.3

When an Option is exercised in part, the balance (to the extent that it has not lapsed) shall remain exercisable on the same terms as originally applied to the whole Option and a new Option certificate shall be issued accordingly by the Grantor as soon as possible after the partial exercise.

 

3.4

Save where the context otherwise permits, or if otherwise determined by the Board, a Vested Option shall be capable of exercise on any business day, subject to the notice period required under Rule 7.

 

3.5

The acquisition price on exercise of an Option shall be the Exercise Price, provided that the total exercise consideration shall be rounded up to the nearest penny. If the price is less than the nominal value of a Share then, on the exercise of the Option, the Board shall capitalise the Company’s distributable reserves and apply the same in paying up the difference between the Exercise Price and the nominal value of the Shares. In the event that the Company has no such reserves, the Participant shall pay up the difference.

 

3.6

The Participant may not exercise any part of an Option or sell Shares upon such exercise if such exercise or sale would not be permissible under any applicable law, rule or regulation including any regulation relating to insider trading.

 

4.

Lapse of Option

 

4.1

An Option shall lapse as provided in the relevant Option Agreement, or if earlier, on the earliest of the following events:

 

(i)

the tenth anniversary of the Date of Grant;

 

(ii)

the date of Cessation of Employment if the Participant is a Bad Leaver;

 

 

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  (iii)

the date of Cessation of Employment for any part of a Good Leaver’s Option that the Board, in its discretion, has determined that the Participant may not exercise by virtue of being a Good Leaver, with any balance of the Option that the Board, in its discretion has determined may be exercised by virtue of being a Good Leaver to lapse on a date determined by the Board in its discretion, and not exceeding 90 days;

 

  (iv)

where the Participant is a Good Leaver by reason of his death, 12 months after the death of the Participant;

 

  (v)

60 days after either a Majority Share Sale, a Company Re-organisation or a Business Sale;

 

  (vi)

as provided by Rule 5.2, Rule 5.3 or Rule 5.4;

 

  (vii)

six months after the Company passes a resolution for voluntary winding up; or

 

  (viii)

the Participant being adjudicated bankrupt.

 

4.2

Any purported transfer of assignment by the Participant shall cause the Option to lapse forthwith, and the Option certificate shall carry a statement to this effect, provided that, on a Participant’s death, his personal representatives may exercise the Option, subject to the Rules and the Option Agreement.

 

4.3

Neither the Company or, if different, the Grantor shall be obliged to notify the Participant if the Option is due to lapse.

 

5.

Takeovers and Liquidations

 

5.1

For the purposes of this Rule 5, a Company Reorganisation means where a company (“Acquiring Company”):

 

  (i)

obtains Control of the Company as a result of making a general offer to acquire the whole of the issued share capital of the Company which is made on a condition such that if it is satisfied the person making the offer will have Control of the Company; or

 

  (ii)

obtains Control of the Company as a result of making a general offer to acquire all the shares in the Company which are of the same class as the Shares; or

 

  (iii)

obtains Control of the Company as a result of a compromise or arrangement sanctioned by the court under section 899 of the Companies Act 2006 (court sanction for compromise or arrangement); or

 

 

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  (iv)

becomes bound or entitled under sections 979 to 982 of the Companies Act 2006 (takeover offers; right of offeror to buy out minority shareholder) to acquire shares in the Company which are of the same class as the Shares,

provided always that in circumstances where Rule 5.1(A) applies, the creation of a New Holding Company shall not constitute a Company Reorganisation.

 

5.1(A)

Where a New Holding Company is established, and the Board determines (with the agreement of the New Holding Company) that this Rule shall apply, Options shall be substituted for options to acquire shares (or securities representing such shares) in the New Holding Company (the “Replacement Options”) which are equivalent (as determined by the Board) to the Options provided that:

 

  (i)

the Rules shall apply to the Replacement Options save that, where appropriate, references to “Company” and “Shares” shall be read as if they were references to the New Holding Company and the shares (or other securities representing them) in respect of which the Replacement Options are granted, respectively; and

 

  (ii)

Participant consent shall not be required for a substitution of Options pursuant to this Rule to be effected.

 

5.2

If a person makes an offer for the Company which, if successful, would result in a Company Reorganisation, a Majority Share Sale or a Business Sale, the Grantor may by written notice to the Participant (an “Impending Sale Notice”) declare that all outstanding Options (which have Vested, or will Vest on the occurrence of a Company Reorganisation, a Majority Share Sale or a Business Sale in accordance with an Option Agreement) may be conditionally exercised during a period not exceeding 3 months to be specified by the Grantor in the notice and shall lapse at the end of that period. If an Option is conditionally exercised by a Participant pursuant to this Rule 5.2, the exercise shall become unconditional immediately before it becomes certain that the Company Reorganisation, Majority Share Sale or Business Sale will take place. All conditional notices of exercise shall lapse if, and when, it becomes certain that the Company Reorganisation, Majority Share Sale or Business Sale will not take place. Any Option which was subject to a lapsed exercise notice shall be unaffected and the Option shall continue as before. The Grantor may at its discretion include in the Impending Sale Notice a requirement that the Participant must give a valid and irrevocable power of attorney (“POA”) in favour of a director of the Company nominated by the Grantor conferring on such person the authority to do all things (including executing all documents) necessary to exercise the Participant’s Option to the fullest extent possible permitted by the relevant Option Agreement and, at the discretion of the Grantor, to sell the Shares acquired through exercise of the Option, provided that such authority to sell Shares shall be exercised only pursuant to a Company Reorganisation or a Majority Share Sale and the terms of any such sale and the value of the consideration to be received on a sale taking into account the terms of sale shall in the reasonable opinion of the Board not be inferior to the best terms on which any other share is sold pursuant to the Company Reorganisation or the Majority Share Sale. If a Participant is required by an Impending Sale Notice to give a POA and does not do so within any reasonable time limit set by the Grantor of receiving such notice the relevant Option shall immediately lapse.

 

 

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5.3

If a person proposes to obtain Control of the Company in pursuance of a compromise or arrangement sanctioned by the court, as referred to in Rule 5.1(iii), all outstanding Options (which have Vested, or will Vest on the occurrence of a Company Reorganisation or a Majority Share Sale in accordance with an Option Agreement) may be exercised, conditionally, at any time during the period beginning with the date of the meeting of the members of the Company ordered by the court and ending on the earlier of 6 months thereafter and 7 clear days before the court sanctions the compromise or arrangement. If an Option is conditionally exercised by a Participant pursuant to this Rule 5.3, the exercise shall become unconditional immediately before it becomes certain that the proposed compromise or arrangement will be sanctioned by the court. All conditional notices of exercise shall lapse if, and when, it becomes certain that the proposed compromise or arrangement will not be sanctioned by the court. Any Option which was subject to a lapsed exercise notice shall be unaffected and the Option shall continue as before.

 

5.4

In the case of an event falling within Rule 5.1(iv), all outstanding Options (which have Vested or will Vest on the occurrence of a Company Reorganisation in accordance with an Option Agreement) may be exercised at any time during the period beginning with the date the person serves a notice under section 979 of the Companies Act 2006 and ending 7 clear days before the date on which the person ceases to be entitled to serve such a notice. For the purposes of this Rule 5.4, the term “person” shall include two or more persons Acting in Concert.

 

6.

Variation of share capital

 

6.1

In the event of any variation of the share capital of the Company by way of capitalisation (other than a scrip dividend), rights issue, consolidation, subdivision or reduction of capital or otherwise, the number of Shares subject to the Option and the Exercise Price for each of those Shares shall be adjusted in such a manner as the Auditors confirm in writing to be fair and reasonable provided that the Exercise Price for a Share is not reduced below its nominal value. For the avoidance of doubt no adjustment shall be made under this Rule in respect of any new consideration received by the Company as a result of an issue of shares.

 

7.

Manner of Exercise of Options

 

7.1

An Option shall be exercised by the Participant giving notice to the Grantor in writing of the number of Shares in respect of which he wishes to exercise the Option accompanied by such arrangements for payment as are acceptable to the Grantor in its reasonable discretion and the relevant Option certificate and shall be effective on the expiry of 28 clear days, or such shorter period as the Board in its discretion shall determine, after its receipt by the Grantor.

 

 

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7.2

A definitive Share certificate shall be issued to the Participant within 30 days of the date of the exercise of the Option subject to the Participant entering into a deed of adherence pursuant to any Shareholders’ Agreement.

 

7.3

The Participant irrevocably agrees to enter into a joint election, under section 431(1) or section 431(2) of ITEPA in respect of the Shares to be acquired on exercise of the relevant Option, if required to do so by any Group Company, on, before or within 14 days of any date of exercise of the Option.

 

7.4

If in connection with the grant, holding and/or exercise of the Option:

 

  (i)

a Participant becomes liable to tax, duties (including stamp duty), national insurance contributions or any other tax, impost or amount and any Group Company is liable to make a payment to any revenue or other authority on account of the liability (including employees’ social security contributions); or

 

  (ii)

any Group Company becomes liable to make a payment of employer’s national insurance contributions (unless this paragraph (ii) is disapplied in the relevant Option Agreement);

the Participant shall as a condition of exercising the Option and before exercising the Option enter into such arrangements as the Grantor shall determine in its discretion for the purpose of ensuring that the Participant discharges all such liabilities as are mentioned in this Rule 7.4 and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Company may sell a sufficient number of Shares on exercise of the Option or require the Participant to remit to any Group Company an amount sufficient to satisfy the aforementioned liabilities.

 

7.5

All Shares allotted or transferred to a Participant following the date of exercise shall rank equally in all respects with the Shares for the time being in issue save as regards any rights attaching to such Shares by reference to a record date prior to the date of such allotment or transfer.

 

8.

Miscellaneous

 

8.1

Neither the Grantor or any Group Company shall have any responsibility for the consequences (whether in relation to taxation or any other matter) of any action of a Participant in relation to his acceptance or exercise of an Option and the Participant shall be responsible for obtaining any financial or legal advice that it or he may require at his own cost.

 

 

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8.2

Any notice or other communication under or in connection with an Option may be given by a Participant or any Group Company or the Grantor either personally or by post; items sent by post shall be prepaid and shall be deemed to have been served 72 hours after posting.

 

8.3

The Grantor, if the Company, shall ensure that at all times it has sufficient authority to issue new Shares to satisfy the exercise to the full extent still possible of an Option or any part of it which has neither lapsed nor been fully exercised, taking account of any other obligations of the Company. The Grantor, if not the Company, shall procure that at all times it holds sufficient unencumbered Shares or irrevocable rights over such Shares to satisfy the exercise to the full extent still possible of an Option or any part of it which has neither lapsed nor been fully exercised.

 

8.4

If on the date of exercise of an Option or on any prior date any shares of the same class as the Shares are listed or quoted on a public investment exchange, the Company shall within one month of the Option exercise apply to the relevant investment exchange for permission for the Shares which have been the subject of the Option exercise to be similarly listed or quoted.

 

8.5

In order to operate the Plan, the Grantor or a Group Company needs to hold certain personal information about the Participants. If a third party is involved in operating or administering the Plan, they may also need to hold the same personal information. For Options granted on or after 25 May 2018, each Option Agreement shall contain an appropriate privacy notice.

 

8.6

Each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with these Rules and any Option Agreement subject to these Rules.

 

8.7

The Board may at its discretion make minor alterations or additions to the Rules in order to benefit the administration of the Plan, to take account of changes in legislation or to obtain or maintain favourable taxation or regulatory treatment for the Participant or the Grantor.

 

8.8

Save as otherwise provided in these Rules, a person who is not a party to an Option Agreement shall have no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term of these Rules or any Bonus Agreement. This Rule shall not affect any right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from that Act.

 

8.9

These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with, and governed by, English law.

 

 

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EXSCIENTIA LIMITEDTHE EXSCIENTIA UNAPPROVED SHARE OPTION PLAN

RSU Sub Plan

Board adoption: 1st April 2021

 

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Exscientia Limited

Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan (the “Plan”)

RSU Sub Plan to the Plan

This RSU Sub Plan was adopted by the Board to permit the grant of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to such persons as the Board shall in their absolute determine (each, a “Participant”) pursuant to rule 8.7 of the Plan.

In the event of any inconsistency between the rules of the Plan and the rules of the RSU Sub Plan, the rules of the RSU Sub Plan shall take precedence.

 

1.

DEFINITIONS

 

1.1

Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and expressions used in the Plan shall bear the same meanings in this RSU Sub Plan save to the extent the rules in this RSU Sub Plan provide to the contrary.

 

1.2

In addition:

Code” means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any applicable regulations and guidance thereunder.

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, unless otherwise determined by the Board, the value of the Shares (as determined on a per share or aggregate basis, as applicable) determined as follows:

 

  (a)

if the Shares are listed on any established stock exchange or traded on any established market, the Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock as quoted on such exchange or market (or the exchange or market with the greatest volume of trading in the Shares) on the date of determination, as reported in a source the Board deems reliable.

 

  (b)

if there is no closing sales price for the Shares on the date of determination, then the Fair Market Value will be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.

 

  (c)

in the absence of such markets for the Shares, or if otherwise determined by the Board, the Fair Market Value will be determined by the Board in good faith and in a manner that complies with Sections 409A and 422 of the Code.

Restricted Stock Units” or “RSUs” means a right to receive Shares which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of the RSU Sub Plan.

RSU Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of RSUs evidencing the terms and conditions of a grant of RSUs comprising a grant notice and an agreement. Each RSU Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of this RSU Sub Plan.

Securities Act” means the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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2.

APPLICATION OF PLAN

 

2.1

Save as modified in this RSU Sub Plan, all the provisions of the Plan shall be incorporated into this RSU Sub Plan as if fully set out herein so as to be part of this RSU Sub Plan SAVE THAT:

 

  (a)

rule 2.1 of the Plan shall not apply for the purposes of the RSU Sub Plan and RSUs shall be granted by resolution of the Board pursuant to which the Board approves (among other things) the identity of the Participant, the number of Shares under the RSU and the terms on which such Shares shall be delivered, and “Date of Grant” shall mean the date of such resolution;

 

  (b)

where applicable, references in the Plan to:

 

  (i)

an Option shall include an RSU;

 

  (ii)

an Option Agreement shall include an RSU Agreement;

 

  (iii)

to the exercise of an Option shall include the vesting and/or settlement of an RSU;

 

  (c)

Save for Rule 5.1(A), Rule 5 of the Plan shall not apply for the purposes of the RSU Sub Plan.

 

3.

EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM OF RSU SUB-PLAN

This RSU Sub Plan shall become effective on the date on which it is adopted by the Board. No RSUs shall be granted under this RSU Sub Plan after the earlier of (i) the completion of 10 years from the date on which this RSU Sub Plan was adopted by the Board and (ii) the occurrence of a Flotation.

 

4.

AMENDMENTS

The Board may amend, suspend or terminate this RSU Sub Plan or any portion thereof at any time. No amendment, suspension or termination of this RSU Sub Plan may materially adversely affect any RSUs granted previously to any Participant without the consent of the Participant.

 

5.

COMPLIANCE WITH CODE SECTION 409A

Unless otherwise set forth in an applicable RSU Agreement, the terms applicable to RSUs granted under this RSU Sub Plan will be interpreted to the greatest extent possible in a manner that makes the RSUs exempt from Section 409A of the Code, and, to the extent not so exempt, that brings the RSUs into compliance with Section 409A of the Code. The Company shall have no liability to a Participant, or any other party, if an RSU that is intended to be exempt from, or compliant with, Section 409A of the Code is not so exempt or compliant or for any action taken by the Board.

 

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6.

NO RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER STATUS

No person shall have any claim or right to be granted RSUs under this RSU Sub Plan and the grant of RSUs shall not be construed as giving a Participant the right to continued employment or any other relationship with any Group Company.

 

7.

AMENDMENT OF RSUs

The Board may amend, modify or terminate any outstanding RSU provided that the Participant’s consent to such action shall be required unless the Board determine that the action, taking into account any related action, would not materially and adversely affect the Participant.

 

8.

CONDITIONS ON DELIVERY OF SHARES

The Company will not be obligated to deliver any Shares pursuant to this RSU Sub Plan or to remove restrictions from Shares previously delivered under this RSU Sub Plan until:

 

  (a)

all conditions of the RSU have been met or removed to the satisfaction of the Company;

 

  (b)

in the opinion of the Company’s counsel, all other legal matters in connection with the issue, allotment and delivery of such shares have been satisfied, including any applicable securities laws and any applicable stock exchange or stock market rules and regulations; and

 

  (c)

the Participant has executed and delivered to the Company such representations or agreements as the Company may consider appropriate to satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws, rules or regulations or as may be otherwise required to be executed by the holders of Shares at the time such Shares are delivered.

 

9.

BOARD POWERS

The Board shall have the power, subject to, and within the limitations of, the express provisions of the Plan and more particularly this RSU Sub Plan to:

 

  (a)

determine (i) who will be granted RSUs; (ii) the number of Shares subject to RSUs; (iii) when and how each RSU will be granted, vest and settled;

 

  (b)

construe and interpret this RSU Sub Plan and RSUs granted under it, and to establish, amend and revoke rules and regulations for administration of the RSU Sub Plan and RSUs. The Board, in the exercise of these powers, may correct any defect, omission or inconsistency in this RSU Sub Plan and in any RSU Agreement, in a manner and to the extent it will deem necessary or expedient to make this RSU Sub Plan or RSUs fully effective;

 

  (c)

accelerate, in whole or in part, the time at which RSUs may vest (or the time at which Shares may be issued in settlement thereof);

 

  (d)

approve forms of RSU Agreements and amend the terms of any one or more RSU Agreement without the affected Participant’s consent to clarify the manner of exemption from, or to bring the RSUs into compliance with, Section 409A of the Code, or to comply with other applicable laws; and

 

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  (e)

generally, to exercise such powers and to perform such acts as the Board deem necessary or expedient to promote the best interests of the Company and that are not in conflict with the provisions of this RSU Sub Plan or any RSU awards.

 

10.

RSU AGREEMENT

Each RSU Agreement will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board deem appropriate including the substance of each of the following provisions:

 

  (a)

Consideration. At the time of grant of RSUs, the Board will determine the consideration, if any, to be paid by the Participant upon delivery of each Share subject to the RSUs. The consideration to be paid (if any) by the Participant for each share of Shares subject to an RSU may be paid in any form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board, in its sole discretion, and permissible under applicable law. The Board may adjust the consideration to be paid in respect of any RSU in such manner as it considers to be fair and reasonable in the event of a variation of the share capital of the Company (provided that the amount of Consideration is not reduced below the nominal value of a Share). as described in Rule 6 of the Plan.

 

  (b)

Vesting. At the time of the grant of RSUs, the Board may impose such restrictions on or conditions to the vesting of the RSUs as it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.

 

  (c)

Payment. RSUs may be settled by the delivery of Shares, their cash equivalent, any combination thereof or in any other form of consideration, as determined by the Board and contained in the RSU Agreement.

 

  (d)

Additional Restrictions. At the time of the grant of RSUs, the Board, as they deem appropriate, may impose such restrictions or conditions that delay the delivery of the Shares (or their cash equivalent) subject to RSUs to a time after the vesting of such RSUs.

 

11.

COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY

 

11.1

No Obligation to Notify or Minimize Taxes. The Company will have no duty or obligation to warn or otherwise advise any Participant of a pending termination or expiration of RSUs or any duty or obligation to minimize the tax consequences of RSUs.

 

11.2

Securities Law Compliance. The Company will seek to obtain from each regulatory commission or agency having jurisdiction over this RSU Sub Plan such authority as may be required to grant RSUs and to issue and sell Shares pursuant to RSUs; provided, however, that this undertaking will not require the Company to register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this RSU Sub Plan, any RSUs or any Shares issued or issuable pursuant to any such RSUs. If, after reasonable efforts and at a reasonable cost, the Company is unable to obtain from any such regulatory commission or agency the authority that counsel for the Company deems necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of Shares pursuant to any RSUs, the Company will be relieved from any liability for failure to issue and sell Shares upon settlement of any RSUs, unless and until such authority is obtained. A Participant will not be eligible for the grant of RSUs or the subsequent issuance of cash or Shares pursuant to the RSUs if such grant or issuance would be in violation of any applicable securities law.

 

 

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12.

MISCELLANEOUS

 

12.1

Shareholder Rights. No Participant will be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any Shares subject to RSUs unless and until (a) such Participant has satisfied all requirements for the issuance of Shares under the RSU pursuant to its terms, and (b) the issuance of the Shares subject to the RSUs have been entered into the books and records of the Company.

 

12.2

Withholding Obligations. Unless prohibited by the terms of an RSU Agreement, the Company may, in its sole discretion, satisfy any UK, US federal, US state or other local tax withholding obligation relating to RSUs by any of the following means or by a combination of such means: (a) causing the Participant to tender a cash payment; (b) withholding Shares from the Shares issued or otherwise issuable to the Participant in connection with the RSUs; provided, however, that no Shares are withheld with a value exceeding the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law (or such lesser amount as may be necessary to avoid classification of the RSUs as a liability for financial accounting purposes); (c) withholding cash from RSUs settled in cash; (d) withholding payment from any amounts otherwise payable to the Participant; or (e) by such other method as may be set forth in the RSU Agreement.

 

12.3

Exit Events. The following provisions will apply to RSUs in the event of an Exit Event unless otherwise provided in the instrument evidencing the RSU or any other written agreement between the Company or any Group Company and the Participant or unless otherwise expressly provided by the Board at the time of grant of an RSU. In the event of an Exit Event, then, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this RSU Sub Plan, the Board may take one or more of the following actions with respect to RSUs, contingent upon the closing or completion of the Exit Event:

 

  (a)

arrange for the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company) to assume or continue the RSUs or to substitute similar RSUs for the RSUs (including, but not limited to, an award to acquire the same consideration paid to the shareholders of the Company in respect of the Shares pursuant to the Exit Event);

 

  (b)

accelerate the vesting, in whole or in part, of the RSUs to a date on or prior to the effective time of such Exit Event as the Board determine (or, if the Board do not determine such a date, to the date that is five days prior to the effective date of the Exit Event),

 

  (c)

settle all RSUs that become vested as a result of the Exit Event, or which have vested previously but for which no Shares have yet been issued as of the Exit Event, through the delivery of the Shares subject to such RSUs, at or prior to the effective time of the Exit Event (provided that, in lieu of issuing Shares, the Company may settle vested RSUs through a cash payment in respect of the Shares subject to the RSUs equal to the consideration paid to the shareholders in respect of their Shares);

 

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  (d)

cancel or arrange for the cancellation of the RSUs, to the extent not vested prior to the effective time of the Exit Event, in exchange for such cash consideration (including no consideration) as the Board, in their sole discretion, may consider appropriate; and

 

  (e)

cancel or arrange for the cancellation of the RSUs for no payment or consideration to the Participant in the case of an Exit Event that does not also qualify as a change in control event for purposes of Section 409A of the Code.

 

12.4

The Board need not take the same action or actions with respect to all RSUs or portions thereof or with respect to all Participants. The Board may take different actions with respect to the vested and unvested portions of an RSU. In the case of any RSUs being settled through a cash payment upon an Exit Event, the amount paid to the holders of RSUs may be subject to the same escrows, holdbacks, earn outs and other post-closing contingencies as the proceeds payable to the Company’s shareholders in respect of their Shares. Further, the Board, in its sole discretion, may condition a Participant’s right to receive such cash payment in connection with an Exit Event upon the Participant’s delivery of an agreement (x) acknowledging such escrows, earn outs, holdbacks or other contingencies, (y) appointing a representative to act on the Participant’s behalf following the Exit Event with respect to matters relating to the Exit Event, and/or (z) agreeing to or acknowledging any indemnification or other agreements or obligations required of recipients of proceeds pursuant to the Exit Event.

 

12.5

Adjustments. In connection with an event described in Rule 6.1 of the Plan, the class(es) and number of securities and (if applicable) the price per Share of subject to an award of RSUs will be appropriately and proportionately adjusted and such adjustment will occur automatically to the greatest extent possible.

 

13.

GOVERNING LAW

This RSU Sub Plan and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

 

14.

JURISDICTION

Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with, this RSU Sub Plan or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

 

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EX-4.5

Exhibit 4.5

EXSCIENTIA PLC

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

WITH

NON-EMPLOYEE SUB-PLAN

AND

CSOP SUB-PLAN

ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 11 AUGUST 2021

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 23 AUGUST 2021

SHARE RESERVE APPROVED BY THE PRICING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: [DATE]

2021

IPO DATE: [DATE] 2021

APPROVED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS: [DATE] 2021

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
1.  

PURPOSE

     1  
2.  

ELIGIBILITY

     1  
3.  

ADMINISTRATION AND DELEGATION

     1  
4.  

SHARES AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS

     1  
5.  

OPTIONS AND SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS

     3  
6.  

RESTRICTED SHARES; RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS

     5  
7.  

OTHER SHARE BASED AWARDS

     6  
8.  

ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGES IN SHARES AND CERTAIN OTHER EVENTS

     7  
9.  

GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO AWARDS

     8  
10.  

MISCELLANEOUS

     10  
11.  

VALID ISSUANCE

     15  
12.  

DEFINITIONS

     15  


1.

PURPOSE

The Plan’s purpose is to enhance the Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate persons who make (or are expected to make) important contributions to the Company by providing these individuals with equity ownership opportunities. Capitalized terms used in the Plan are defined in Section 12.

 

2.

ELIGIBILITY

Service Providers are eligible to be granted Awards under the Plan, subject to the limitations described herein.

 

3.

ADMINISTRATION AND DELEGATION.

(a) Administration. The Plan is administered by the Administrator. The Administrator has authority to (i) determine which Service Providers receive Awards, (ii) grant Awards, (iii) set Award terms and conditions, and (iv) designate whether such Awards will cover Ordinary Shares or ADSs, in each case subject to the conditions and limitations in the Plan. The Administrator also has the authority to take all actions and make all determinations under the Plan, to approve the forms of Award Agreements for use under the Plan, to interpret the Plan and the terms of Awards and to adopt, amend and repeal Plan administrative rules, guidelines and practices as it deems advisable. The Administrator may correct defects and ambiguities, supply omissions and reconcile inconsistencies in the Plan or any Award as it deems necessary or appropriate to administer the Plan and any Awards. The Administrator’s determinations under the Plan are in its sole discretion and will be final and binding on all persons having or claiming any interest in the Plan or any Award.

(b) Appointment of Committees. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, the Board may delegate any or all of its powers under the Plan to one or more Committees or officers of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. The Board may abolish any Committee or re-vest in itself any previously delegated authority at any time.

 

4.

SHARES AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS.

(a) Number of Shares. Subject to adjustment under Section 8 and the terms of this Section 4, Awards may be made under the Plan (taking account of Awards granted under the Non-Employee Sub-Plan and the CSOP Sub-Plan) in an aggregate amount up to [•1] Ordinary Shares plus any Ordinary Shares that become available under the Plan pursuant to Section 4(c)(ii) below (in each case including as part of the process for the issue of new ADSs) (the “Share Reserve”). In addition, the Share Reserve will automatically increase on January 1st of each year commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2031, in an amount equal to 5% of the total number of Ordinary Shares outstanding on December 31st of the preceding calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may act prior to January 1st of a given year to provide that there will be no January 1st increase in the Share Reserve for such year or that the increase in the Share Reserve for such year will be a lesser (but not a greater) number of Ordinary Shares than would otherwise occur pursuant to the preceding sentence.

(b) Limit Applies to Shares Issued Pursuant to Awards. For clarity, the Share Reserve is a limit on the number of Shares that may be issued pursuant to Awards that were granted under this Plan and does not limit the granting of Awards, except that the Company will keep available at all times the number of Shares reasonably required to satisfy its obligations to issue shares pursuant to such Awards. Shares may be issued in connection with a merger or acquisition as permitted by, as applicable, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c), NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 303A.08, NYSE American Company Guide Section 711 or other applicable rule, and such issuance will not reduce the number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan, as further described under Section 4(e).

 

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[28,482 + 5,761]

 

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(c) Share Recycling.

(i) If all or any part of an Award or Awards granted under the Plan (including the Non-Employee Sub-Plan and the CSOP Sub-Plan) expires, lapses or is terminated, exchanged for cash, surrendered, repurchased or cancelled without having been fully exercised, or is withheld to satisfy a tax withholding obligation in connection with an Award or to satisfy a purchase or exercise price of an Award, the unused Shares covered by the Award or Awards granted under the Plan (including the Non-Employee Sub-Plan and the CSOP Sub-Plan) will, as applicable, become or again be available for Awards granted under the Plan (including the Non-Employee Sub-Plan and the CSOP Sub-Plan).

(ii) If all or any part of an option or options to acquire unissued Shares that was granted under the Prior Plans and which is subsisting as of the Effective Date expires, lapses or is terminated, exchanged for cash, surrendered, repurchased or cancelled without having been fully exercised, or is withheld to satisfy a tax withholding obligation in connection with an option or to satisfy a purchase or exercise price of an option, in each case on or after the Effective Date, the unused Shares covered by such option or options under the Prior Plans shall increase the Share Reserve and shall become available for Awards granted under the Plan (including the Non-Employee Sub-Plan and the CSOP Sub-Plan) subject to a maximum of [31,278] Ordinary Shares (including as part of the process for the issue of new ADSs).

(d) ISO Limitations. Subject to adjustment under Section 8 and to the overall Share Reserve, no more than [•2] Ordinary Shares (including as part of the process for the issue of new ADSs) may be issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs.

(e) Substitute Awards. In connection with an entity’s merger or consolidation with the Company or the Company’s acquisition of an entity’s property or stock, the Administrator may grant Awards in substitution for any options or other equity or equity-based awards granted before such merger or consolidation by such entity or its affiliate. Substitute Awards may be granted on such terms as the Administrator deems appropriate, notwithstanding limitations on Awards in the Plan. Subject to Applicable Laws, Substitute Awards will not count against the Share Reserve (nor shall Shares subject to a Substitute Award be added to the Shares available for Awards under the Plan as provided above), except that Shares acquired by exercise of substitute ISOs will count against the maximum number of Shares that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs under the Plan. Additionally, in the event that a company acquired by the Company or any Subsidiary or with which the Company or any Subsidiary combines has shares available under a pre-existing plan not adopted in contemplation of such acquisition or combination, then, subject to Applicable Laws, shares available for grant pursuant to the terms of such pre-existing plan (as adjusted, to the extent appropriate, using the exchange ratio or other adjustment or valuation ratio or formula used in such acquisition or combination to determine the consideration payable to the holders of ordinary shares or common stock (as applicable) of the entities party to such acquisition or combination) may be used for Awards under the Plan and shall not reduce the Shares authorized for grant under the Plan (and Shares subject to such Awards shall not be added to the Shares available for Awards under the Plan as provided above); provided that Awards using such available shares shall not be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under the terms of the pre-existing plan, absent the acquisition or combination, and shall only be made to individuals who were not Employees or Directors prior to such acquisition or combination.

(f) Date of Grant. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, the date of grant of an Award shall be the date of the Administrator’s approval of that Award.

 

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[28,482 + 5,761 + 31,278]

 

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(g) Deed Poll. The Administrator may grant Awards by entering into a deed poll and, as soon as practicable after the Company has executed the deed poll, the Administrator shall enter into an Award Agreement.

(h) Type of Shares. The Shares issuable under the Plan will be new shares, treasury shares or market purchase shares.

(i) Prior Plans. Upon the Effective Date, no further new awards may be granted over Shares under the Prior Plans.

 

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OPTIONS AND SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS.

(a) General. The Administrator may grant Options or Share Appreciation Rights to Service Providers subject to the limitations in the Plan, including any limitations in the Plan that apply to ISOs. The Administrator will determine the number of Shares covered by each Option and Share Appreciation Right, the exercise price of each Option and Share Appreciation Right and the conditions and limitations applicable to the exercise of each Option and Share Appreciation Right. Each Option will be designated in writing as an ISO or Non-Qualified Option at the time of grant; provided, however, that if an Option is not so designated, then such Option will be a Non-Qualified Option, and the Shares purchased upon exercise of each type of Option will be separately accounted for. A Share Appreciation Right will entitle the Participant (or other person entitled to exercise the Share Appreciation Right) to receive from the Company upon exercise of the exercisable portion of the Share Appreciation Right an amount determined by multiplying the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of one Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price per Share of the Share Appreciation Right by the number of Shares with respect to which the Share Appreciation Right is exercised, subject to any limitations of the Plan or that the Administrator may impose and payable in cash, Shares valued at Fair Market Value or a combination of the two as the Administrator may determine or provide in the Award Agreement. A Participant will have no rights of a shareholder with respect to Shares subject to any Option or Share Appreciation Right unless and until any Shares are delivered in settlement of the Option or Share Appreciation Right.

(b) Exercise Price. The Administrator will establish each Option’s and Share Appreciation Right’s exercise price and specify the exercise price in the Award Agreement. Subject to Section 10(g), the exercise price will not be less than the nominal value of a Share and for Participants who are subject to tax in the United States not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the grant date of the Option or Share Appreciation Right. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Option or Share Appreciation Right may be granted with an exercise price lower than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant of such Award if such Award is granted pursuant to an assumption of or substitution for another option or share appreciation right pursuant to Section 4(e) and, in respect of Participants who are subject to tax in the United States, in a manner consistent with the provisions of Sections 409A and, if applicable, 424(a) of the Code.

 

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(c) Duration. Each Option or Share Appreciation Right will vest and be exercisable at such times and as specified in the Award Agreement, provided that the term of an Option or Share Appreciation Right will not exceed ten years, subject to Section 10(g). Notwithstanding the foregoing and unless determined otherwise by the Company, in the event that on the last business day of the term of an Option or Share Appreciation Right (other than an ISO) (i) the exercise of the Option or Share Appreciation Right is prohibited by Applicable Laws, as determined by the Company, or (ii) Shares may not be purchased or sold by the applicable Participant due to any Company insider trading, window period and/or dealing policy (including blackout periods), the term of the Option or Share Appreciation Right shall be extended until the date that is thirty (30) days after the end of the legal prohibition, black-out period, as determined by the Company; provided, however, in no event shall the extension last beyond the original term of the applicable Option or Share Appreciation Right. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant, prior to the end of the term of an Option or Share Appreciation Right, violates the non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other similar restrictive covenant provisions of any employment contract, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the right of the Participant and the Participant’s transferees to exercise any Option or Share Appreciation Right issued to the Participant shall terminate immediately upon such violation, unless the Company otherwise determines. In addition, if, prior to the end of the term of an Option or Share Appreciation Right, the Participant is given notice by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of the Participant’s Termination of Service by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause, and the effective date of such Termination of Service is subsequent to the date of the delivery of such notice, the right of the Participant and the Participant’s transferees to exercise any Option or Share Appreciation Right issued to the Participant shall be suspended from the time of the delivery of such notice until the earlier of (i) such time as it is determined or otherwise agreed that the Participant’s service as a Service Provider will not be terminated for Cause as provided in such notice or (ii) the effective date of the Participant’s Termination of Service by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause (in which case the right of the Participant and the Participant’s transferees to exercise any Option or Share Appreciation Right issued to the Participant will terminate immediately upon the effective date of such Termination of Service, provided, however, in no event shall the suspension cause the original term of the applicable Option or Share Appreciation Right to be extended).

(d) Exercise. Options and Share Appreciation Rights may be exercised by delivering to the Company a written notice of exercise, in a form the Administrator approves (which may be electronic), signed by the person authorized to exercise the Option or Share Appreciation Right, together with, as applicable, payment in full (i) as specified in Section 5(e) for the number of Shares for which the Award is exercised and (ii) as specified in Section 9(e) for any applicable taxes. Unless the Administrator otherwise determines, an Option or Share Appreciation Right may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

(e) Payment Upon Exercise. Subject to any Company insider trading, window period and/or dealing policy (including blackout periods) and Applicable Laws, the exercise price of an Option must be paid by:

(i) cash, wire transfer of immediately available funds or by check payable to the order of the Company, provided that the Company may limit the use of one of the foregoing payment forms if one or more of the payment forms below is permitted;

(ii) if there is a public market for Shares at the time of exercise, unless the Administrator otherwise determines, (A) delivery (including telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to pay the exercise price, or (B) the Participant’s delivery to the Company of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to pay the exercise price; provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator;

(iii) to the extent permitted by the Administrator at the time of exercise, delivery (either by actual delivery or attestation) of Shares owned by the Participant free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interests, which, when valued at their Fair Market Value on the exercise date, have a value sufficient to pay the exercise price, provided that (1) at the time of exercise the Shares are publicly traded, (2) any remaining balance of the exercise price not satisfied by such delivery is paid by the Participant in cash or other permitted form of payment, (3) such delivery would not violate any Applicable Laws or agreement restricting the redemption of the Shares, (4) if required by the Administrator, any certificated Shares are endorsed or accompanied by an executed assignment separate from certificate, and (5) such Shares have been held by the Participant for any minimum period necessary to avoid adverse accounting treatment as a result of such delivery;

 

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(iv) to the extent permitted by the Administrator at the time of exercise, except with respect to ISOs, surrendering the largest whole number of Shares then issuable upon the Option’s exercise which, when valued at their Fair Market Value on the exercise date, have a value sufficient to pay the exercise price, provided that (1) such Shares used to pay the exercise price will not be exercisable thereafter and (2) any remaining balance of the exercise price not satisfied by such net exercise is paid by the Participant in cash or other permitted form of payment;

(v) to the extent permitted by the Administrator at the time of exercise and permitted by Applicable Law, delivery of any other property that the Administrator determines is good and valuable consideration; or

(vi) to the extent permitted by the Company, any combination of the above payment forms approved by the Administrator.

(f) Non-Exempt U.S. Employees. No Option or Share Appreciation Right, whether or not vested, granted to an Employee who is a non-exempt employee for purposes of the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, will be first exercisable for any Shares until at least six months following the date of grant of such Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with the provisions of the U.S. Worker Economic Opportunity Act, any vested portion of such Award may be exercised earlier than six months following the date of grant of such Award in the event of (i) such Participant’s death or Disability, (ii) a Corporate Event in which such Award is not assumed, continued or substituted, (iii) a Change in Control, or (iv) such Participant’s retirement (as such term may be defined in the Award Agreement or another applicable agreement or, in the absence of any such definition, in accordance with the Company’s then current employment policies and guidelines). This Section 5(f) is intended to operate so that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise or vesting of an Option or Share Appreciation Right will be exempt from his or her regular rate of pay.

 

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RESTRICTED SHARES; RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS

(a) General. The Administrator may grant Restricted Shares, or the right to purchase Restricted Shares, to any Service Provider, subject to the Company’s right to repurchase all or part of such shares at their issue price or other stated or formula price from the Participant (or to require forfeiture or compulsory transfer of such shares in such manner as the Administrator may determine) if conditions the Administrator specifies in the Award Agreement are not satisfied before the end of the applicable restriction period or periods that the Administrator establishes for such Award. In addition, the Administrator may grant to Service Providers Restricted Share Units, which may be subject to vesting, issuance and forfeiture conditions during the applicable restriction period or periods, as set forth in an Award Agreement. The Administrator will determine and set forth in the Award Agreement the terms and conditions for each Restricted Share and Restricted Share Unit Award, subject to the conditions and limitations contained in the Plan.

(b) Duration. Each Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit will vest at such times and as specified in the Award Agreement, provided that the vesting schedule of a Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit will not exceed ten years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant, prior to the vesting date of a Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit, violates the non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality or other similar restrictive covenant provisions of any employment contract, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the right of the Participant and the Participant’s transferees to receive Shares on the vesting of the Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit issued to the Participant shall terminate immediately upon such violation, unless the Company otherwise determines. In addition, if, prior to the vesting date of a Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit, the Participant is given notice by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of the Participant’s Termination of Service by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause, and the effective date of such Termination of Service is subsequent to the date of the delivery of such notice, the right of the Participant and the Participant’s transferees to receive Shares as a result of the vesting of the Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit issued to the Participant shall be suspended from the time of the delivery of such notice until the earlier of (i) such time as it is determined or otherwise agreed that the Participant’s service as a Service Provider will not be terminated for Cause as provided in such notice or (ii) the effective date of the Participant’s Termination of Service by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause (in which case the right of the Participant and the Participant’s transferees to receive Shares on the vesting of the Restricted Share or Restricted Share Unit issued to the Participant will terminate immediately upon the effective date of such Termination of Service).

 

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(c) Dividends and Dividend Equivalents. Dividends or dividend equivalents may be paid or credited, as applicable, with respect to any Restricted Shares or Shares subject to Restricted Share Units, as determined (and on such terms as may be determined) by the Administrator and specified in the Award Agreement.

(d) Restricted Shares.

(i) Form of Award. The Company may require that the Participant deposit in escrow with the Company (or its designee) any certificates issued in respect of Restricted Shares, together with a stock transfer form endorsed in blank. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, a Participant will have voting and other rights as a shareholder of the Company with respect to any Restricted Shares.

(ii) Consideration. Restricted Shares may be granted in consideration for (A) cash or check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company, (B) past services to the Company or a Subsidiary, or (C) any other form of consideration (including future services) as the Administrator may determine to be acceptable and which is permissible under Applicable Laws.

(e) Restricted Share Units.

(i) Settlement. The Administrator may provide that settlement of Restricted Share Units will occur upon or as soon as reasonably practicable after the Restricted Share Units vest or will instead be deferred, on a mandatory basis or at the Participant’s election.

(ii) Shareholder Rights. A Participant will have no rights of a shareholder with respect to Shares subject to any Restricted Share Unit unless and until the Shares are delivered in settlement of the Restricted Share Unit.

(iii) Consideration. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator at the time of grant, Restricted Share Units will be granted in consideration for the Participant’s services to the Company or a Subsidiary, such that the Participant will not be required to make any payment to the Company (other than such services) with respect to the grant or vesting of the Award, or the issuance of any Shares pursuant to the Award. If, at the time of grant, the Administrator determines that any consideration must be paid by the Participant (in a form other than the Participant’s services to the Company or a Subsidiary) upon the issuance of any Shares in settlement of the Award, such consideration may be paid in any form of consideration as the Administrator may determine to be acceptable and which is permissible under Applicable Laws.

 

7.

OTHER SHARE BASED AWARDS

Other Share Based Awards may be granted to Participants, including Awards entitling Participants to receive Shares to be delivered in the future (whether based on specified performance criteria, performance goals or otherwise), in each case subject to any conditions and limitations in the Plan. Such Other Share Based Awards will also be available as a payment form in the settlement of other Awards, as standalone payments and as payment in lieu of compensation to which a Participant is otherwise entitled. Other Share Based Awards may be paid in Shares or other property, as the Administrator determines. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Administrator will determine the terms and conditions of each Other Share Based Award, including any purchase price, performance condition, performance goal, transfer restrictions, and vesting conditions, which will be set forth in the applicable Award Agreement.

 

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8.

ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHANGES IN SHARES AND CERTAIN OTHER EVENTS

(a) Equity Restructuring. In connection with any Equity Restructuring, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8, the Administrator will equitably adjust (i) class(es) and maximum number of Shares subject to the Plan, (ii) the class(es) and maximum number of Shares that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs under Section 4(d) above and (iii) each outstanding Award as it deems appropriate to reflect the Equity Restructuring, which may include adjusting the number and type of securities subject to each outstanding Award and/or the Award’s exercise price or grant price (if applicable), granting new Awards to Participants, and making a cash payment to Participants. The adjustments provided under this Section 8(a) will be nondiscretionary and final and binding on the affected Participant and the Company; provided that the Administrator will determine whether an adjustment is equitable.

(b) Corporate Events. In the event of any reorganization, merger, consolidation, combination, amalgamation, repurchase, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution, or sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or sale or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company or a Change in Control (any “Corporate Event”), the Administrator, on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, is hereby authorized to take any one or more of the following actions whenever the Administrator determines that such action is appropriate:

(i) To provide for the cancellation of any such Award in exchange for either an amount of cash or other property with a value equal to the amount that could have been obtained upon the exercise or settlement of the vested portion of such Award or realization of the Participant’s rights under the vested portion of such Award, as applicable; provided that, if the amount that could have been obtained upon the exercise or settlement of the vested portion of such Award or realization of the Participant’s rights, in any case, is equal to or less than zero (as determined by the Administrator in its discretion), then the Award may be terminated without payment. In addition, such payments under this provision may, in the Administrator’s discretion, be delayed to the same extent that payment of consideration to the holders of Shares in connection with the Corporate Event is delayed as a result of escrows, earn outs, holdbacks or any other contingencies;

(ii) To provide that such Award shall vest and, to the extent applicable, be exercisable as to all Shares covered thereby, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the provisions of such Award as of a date prior to the effective time of such Corporate Event as the Administrator determines (or, if the Administrator does not determine such a date, as of the date that is five (5) days prior to the effective date of the Corporate Event), with such Award terminating if not exercised (if applicable) at or prior to the effective time of the Corporate Event; provided, however, that the Administrator may require Participants to complete and deliver to the Company a notice of exercise before the effective date of a Corporate Event, which exercise is contingent upon the effectiveness of such Corporate Event.

(iii) To provide that such Award be assumed by the successor or survivor entity, or a parent or Subsidiary thereof, or shall be substituted for by awards covering the equity securities of the successor or survivor entity, or a parent or Subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and/or applicable exercise or purchase price, in all cases, as determined by the Administrator;

 

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(iv) To arrange for the assignment of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company in respect of Shares issued pursuant to the Award to the surviving entity or acquiring entity (or the surviving or acquiring entity’s parent company);

(v) To arrange for the lapse, in whole or in part, of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company with respect to the Award;

(vi) To replace such Award with other rights or property selected by the Administrator; and/or

(vii) To provide that the Award will terminate and cannot vest, be exercised or become payable after the applicable transaction or event.

The Administrator need not take the same action or actions with respect to all Awards or portions thereof or with respect to all Participants. The Administrator may take different actions with respect to the vested and unvested portions of an Award.

(c) Administrative Stand Still. In the event of any pending Corporate Event or other similar transaction, for administrative convenience, the Administrator may refuse to permit the exercise of any Award for up to thirty days before or after such Corporate Event or other similar transaction.

(d) General. Except as expressly provided in the Plan or the Administrator’s action under the Plan, no Participant will have any rights due to any subdivision or consolidation of Shares of any class, dividend payment, increase or decrease in the number of Shares of any class, issue, rights issue, offer or dissolution, liquidation, merger, or consolidation of the Company or other corporation. Except as expressly provided with respect to an Equity Restructuring under Section 8(a) above or the Administrator’s action under the Plan, no issuance by the Company of Shares of any class, or securities convertible into Shares of any class, will affect, and no adjustment will be made regarding, the number of Shares subject to an Award or the Award’s grant or exercise price. The existence of the Plan, any Award Agreements and the Awards granted hereunder will not affect or restrict in any way the Company’s right or power to make or authorize (i) any adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization or other change in the Company’s capital structure or its business, (ii) any Corporate Event or (iii) sale or issuance of securities, including securities with rights superior to those of the Shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Shares. The Administrator may treat Participants and Awards (or portions thereof) differently under this Section 8.

 

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GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO AWARDS

(a) Transferability. Except as the Administrator may determine or provide in an Award Agreement or otherwise for Awards, Awards may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and, during the life of the Participant, will be exercisable only by the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, permit transfer of an Award pursuant to a domestic relations order or in such other manner that is not prohibited by applicable tax and securities laws upon the Participant’s request and provided that the Participant and the transferee enter into a transfer agreement and other agreements as required by the Company. If an Option is an ISO, such Option may be deemed to be a Non-Qualified Option as a result of a transfer pursuant to this Section. References to a Participant, to the extent relevant in this context, will include references to a Participant’s authorized transferee that the Administrator specifically approves.

 

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(b) Documentation. Each Award will be evidenced in an Award Agreement, which may be written or electronic, as the Administrator determines. By accepting any Award the Participant consents to receive documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through any on-line electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party selected by the Company. Each Award may contain terms and conditions in addition to (or a variation of or effecting a disapplication of) those set forth in the Plan. Any reference herein or in an Award Agreement to a “written” agreement or document will include any agreement or document delivered electronically, filed publicly at www.sec.gov (or any successor website thereto) or posted on the Company’s intranet (or other shared electronic medium controlled by the Company to which the Participant has access). As a condition to accepting an Award under the Plan, the Participant agrees to execute any additional documents or instruments necessary or desirable, as determined in the Administrator’s sole discretion, to carry out the purposes or intent of the Award, or facilitate compliance with securities and/or other regulatory requirements, in each case at the Administrator’s request.

(c) Discretion. Except as the Plan otherwise provides, each Award may be made alone or in addition or in relation to any other Award. The terms of each Award to a Participant need not be identical, and the Administrator need not treat Participants or Awards (or portions thereof) uniformly.

(d) Termination of Status. The Administrator will determine how the disability, death, retirement, authorized leave of absence or any other change or purported change in a Participant’s Service Provider status (including a change which would result in a Termination of Service under the Plan but not under the Non-Employee Sub-Plan or vice versa) affects an Award and the extent to which, and the period during which, the Participant, the Participant’s legal representative, conservator, guardian or Designated Beneficiary may exercise rights under the Award, if applicable.

(e) Withholding. Each Participant must pay the Company, or make provision satisfactory to the Administrator for payment of, any taxes (which includes any social security contributions or the like including but not limited to, if applicable, all liability to primary (employee) and, if provided in the applicable Award Agreement, secondary (employer) national insurance contributions) required by law to be withheld or paid by the Company or by any Subsidiary that is the employing entity of the Participant or which Participant has agreed to pay in connection with such Participant’s Awards by the date of the event creating the tax liability. A Participant may not be able to exercise an Award even though the Award is vested, and the Company shall have no obligation to issue Shares subject to an Award, unless and until such obligations are satisfied. The Company may deduct an amount sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations based on the maximum statutory withholding rates (or such other rate as may be determined by the Company after considering any accounting consequences or costs and Applicable Law) from any payment of any kind otherwise due to a Participant. To the extent permitted by the terms of an Award Agreement and subject to any Company insider trading, window period and/or dealing policy (including blackout periods), Participants may satisfy such tax obligations (i) in cash, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, by check made payable to the order of the Company, provided that the Company may limit the use of the foregoing payment forms if one or more of the payment forms below is permitted, (ii) to the extent permitted by the Administrator, in whole or in part by delivery of Shares, including Shares retained from the Award creating the tax obligation, valued at their Fair Market Value, (iii) if there is a public market for Shares at the time the tax obligations are satisfied, unless the Administrator otherwise determines, (A) delivery (including telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to satisfy the tax obligations, or (B) delivery by the Participant to the Company of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to satisfy the tax and/or social security withholding, provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator, (iv) withholding cash from an Award settled in cash, (v) withholding payment from any amounts otherwise payable to the Participant or (vi) to the extent permitted by the Company, any combination of the foregoing payment forms approved by the Administrator.

(f) Withholding Indemnification. As a condition to accepting an Award under the Plan, in the event that the amount of the Company’s and/or any Subsidiary’s withholding obligation in connection with such Award was greater than the amount actually withheld by the Company and/or its Subsidiaries, each Participant agrees to indemnify and hold the Company and/or its Subsidiaries harmless from any failure by the Company and/or its Subsidiaries to withhold the proper amount.

 

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(g) Amendment of Award; Repricing. The Administrator may amend, modify or terminate any outstanding Award, including by cancelling and substituting another Award of the same or a different type, reducing the exercise price, changing the exercise or settlement date, converting an ISO to a Non-Qualified Option, taking any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles or by amending, waiving or relaxing any applicable performance criteria or goal(s). The Participant’s consent to such action will be required unless (i) the action, taking into account any related action, does not Materially Impair the Participant’s rights under the Award, or (ii) the change is permitted under Section 8 or pursuant to Section 10(f).

(h) Conditions on Delivery of Shares. The Company will not be obligated to deliver any Shares under the Plan or remove restrictions from Shares previously delivered under the Plan until (i) all Award conditions have been met or removed to the Company’s satisfaction, (ii) as determined by the Company, all other legal matters regarding the issuance and delivery of such Shares (including payment of nominal value) have been satisfied, including any applicable securities laws and stock exchange or stock market rules and regulations, and (iii) the Participant has executed and delivered to the Company such representations or agreements as the Administrator deems necessary or appropriate to satisfy any Applicable Laws. The Company’s inability to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which the Administrator determines is necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any securities, will relieve the Company of any liability for failing to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority has not been obtained.

(i) Acceleration. The Administrator may at any time provide that any Award will become immediately vested and fully or partially exercisable, free of some or all restrictions or conditions, or otherwise fully or partially realizable.

 

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MISCELLANEOUS

(a) No Right to Employment or Other Status. No person will have any claim or right to be granted an Award, and the grant of an Award will not be construed as giving a Participant the right to continued employment or any other relationship with the Company. The Company expressly reserves the right at any time to dismiss or otherwise terminate its relationship with a Participant free from any liability or claim under the Plan or any Award, except as expressly provided in an Award Agreement. Further, nothing in the Plan, any Award Agreement or any other instrument executed thereunder or in connection with any Award will constitute any promise or commitment by the Company or a Subsidiary regarding the fact or nature of future positions, future work assignments, future compensation or any other term or condition of employment or service or confer any right or benefit under the Award or the Plan unless such right or benefit has specifically accrued under the terms of the Award Agreement and/or Plan.

(b) No Rights as Shareholder; Certificates. Subject to the Award Agreement, no Participant or Designated Beneficiary will have any rights as a shareholder with respect to any Shares to be distributed under an Award until becoming the record holder of such Shares. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, unless the Administrator otherwise determines or Applicable Laws require, the Company will not be required to deliver to any Participant certificates evidencing Shares issued in connection with any Award and instead such Shares may be recorded in the books of the Company (or, as applicable, its transfer agent or stock plan administrator). The Company may place legends on certificates issued under the Plan that the Administrator deems necessary or appropriate to comply with Applicable Laws.

 

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(c) Effective Date and Term of Plan. The Plan first became effective on 11 August 2021. The Plan in its amended and restated form shall become effective immediately prior to the IPO Date, provided this Plan is approved by the Company’s shareholders prior to the IPO Date. Unless earlier terminated by the Board, the Plan will remain in effect until the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date, but Awards previously granted may extend beyond that date in accordance with the Plan. No ISOs may be granted after the tenth anniversary of the earlier of (i) the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, or (ii) the date the Plan is approved by the Company’s shareholders. If the Plan is not approved by the Company’s shareholders within 12 months of the date of Board approval of the Plan, all ISOs will be treated as Non-Qualified Options.

(d) Amendment and Termination of Plan. The Administrator may amend, suspend or terminate the Plan at any time; provided that no amendment, suspension or termination may Materially Impair any Award outstanding at the time of such amendment without the affected Participant’s written consent. No Awards may be granted under the Plan during any suspension period or after Plan termination. Awards outstanding at the time of any Plan suspension or termination will continue to be governed by the Plan and the Award Agreement, as in effect before such suspension or termination. The Board will obtain shareholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary to comply with Applicable Laws.

(e) Provisions for Foreign Participants. The Administrator may modify Awards granted to Participants who are nationals of, or employed in, a jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom and the United States or establish subplans or procedures under the Plan to address differences in laws, rules, regulations or customs of such international jurisdictions with respect to tax, securities, currency, employee benefit or other matters, including as may be necessary or appropriate in the Administrator’s discretion to grant Awards under any tax-favourable regime that may be available in any jurisdiction (provided that Administrator approval will not be necessary for immaterial modifications to the Plan or any Award Agreement to ensure or facilitate compliance with the laws of the relevant foreign jurisdiction).

(f) Section 409A. The following provisions only apply to Participants subject to tax in the United States:

(i) General. The Company intends that all Awards be structured to comply with, or be exempt from, Section 409A, such that no adverse tax consequences, interest, or penalties under Section 409A apply. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or any Award Agreement to the contrary, the Administrator may, without a Participant’s consent, amend this Plan or Awards, adopt policies and procedures, or take any other actions (including amendments, policies, procedures and retroactive actions) as are necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of Awards, including any such actions intended to (A) exempt this Plan or any Award from Section 409A, or (B) comply with Section 409A, including regulations, guidance, compliance programs and other interpretative authority that may be issued after an Award’s grant date. The Company makes no representations or warranties as to an Award’s tax treatment under Section 409A or otherwise. The Company will have no obligation under this Section 10(f) or otherwise to avoid the taxes, penalties or interest under Section 409A with respect to any Award and will have no liability to any Participant or any other person if any Award, compensation or other benefits under the Plan are determined to constitute noncompliant “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to taxes, penalties or interest under Section 409A.

(ii) Separation from Service. If an Award constitutes “nonqualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A, any payment or settlement of such Award upon a termination of a Participant’s Service Provider relationship will, to the extent necessary to avoid taxes under Section 409A, be made only upon the Participant’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A), whether such “separation from service” occurs upon or after the termination of the Participant’s Service Provider relationship. For purposes of this Plan or any Award Agreement relating to any such payments or benefits, references to a “termination,” “termination of service”, “termination of employment” or like terms means a “separation from service.”

 

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(iii) Payments to Specified Employees. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Plan or any Award Agreement, any payment(s) of “nonqualified deferred compensation” required to be made under an Award to a “specified employee” (as defined under Section 409A and as the Administrator determines) due to his or her “separation from service” will, to the extent necessary to avoid taxes under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, be delayed for the six-month period immediately following such “separation from service” (or, if earlier, until the specified employee’s death) and will instead be paid (as set forth in the Award Agreement) on the day immediately following such six-month period or as soon as administratively practicable thereafter (without interest). Any payments of “nonqualified deferred compensation” under such Award payable more than six months following the Participant’s “separation from service” will be paid at the time or times the payments are otherwise scheduled to be made.

(g) 10% Shareholders. The Administrator may grant ISOs only to employees of the Company, any of its present or future parent or subsidiary corporations, as defined in Sections 424(e) or (f) of the Code, respectively, and any other entities the employees of which are eligible to receive ISOs under the Code. If an ISO is granted to a Greater Than 10% Shareholder, the exercise price will not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value on the Option’s grant date, and the term of the Option will not exceed five years. All ISOs will be subject to and construed consistently with Section 422 of the Code. By accepting an ISO, the Participant agrees to give prompt notice to the Company of dispositions or other transfers (other than in connection with a Change in Control) of Shares acquired under the Option made within (i) two years from the grant date of the Option or (ii) one year after the transfer of such Shares to the Participant, specifying the date of the disposition or other transfer and the amount the Participant realized, in cash, other property, assumption of indebtedness or other consideration, in such disposition or other transfer. Neither the Company nor the Administrator will be liable to a Participant, or any other party, if an ISO fails or ceases to qualify as an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Code. Any ISO or portion thereof that fails to qualify as an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Code for any reason, including becoming exercisable with respect to Shares having a fair market value exceeding the $100,000 limitation under Treasury Regulation Section 1.422-4, will be a Non-Qualified Option.

(h) Limitations on Liability. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan, no individual acting as a director, officer, other employee or agent of the Company or any Subsidiary will be liable to any Participant, former Participant, spouse, beneficiary, or any other person for any claim, loss, liability, or expense incurred in connection with the Plan or any Award, and such individual will not be personally liable with respect to the Plan because of any contract or other instrument executed in his or her capacity as an Administrator, director, officer, other employee or agent of the Company or any Subsidiary. As a condition to accepting an Award under the Plan, each Participant (i) agrees to not make any claim against the Company, the Group or any of its officers, Directors, Employees or Subsidiaries related to tax or social security liabilities arising from such Award or other Company or Group compensation and (ii) acknowledges that such Participant was advised to consult with his or her own personal tax, financial and other legal advisors regarding the tax and social security consequences of the Award and has either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so. The Company will indemnify and hold harmless each director, officer, other employee and agent of the Company or any Subsidiary that has been or will be granted or delegated any duty or power relating to the Plan’s administration or interpretation, against any cost or expense (including attorneys’ fees) or liability (including any sum paid in settlement of a claim with the Administrator’s approval) arising from any act or omission concerning this Plan unless arising from such person’s own fraud or bad faith.

(i) No Obligation to Notify or Minimize Taxes. Except as required by Applicable Laws the Company has no duty or obligation to any Participant to advise such Participant as to the time or manner of exercising such Award. Furthermore, the Company has no duty or obligation to warn or otherwise advise such Participant of a pending termination or expiration of an Award or a possible period in which the Award may not be exercised. The Company has no duty or obligation to minimize the tax or social security consequences of an Award to the holder of such Award and will not be liable to any holder of an Award for any adverse tax or social security consequences to such holder in connection with an Award.

 

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(j) Data Privacy.

(i) As a condition for receiving any Award, each Participant acknowledges that the Company and any Subsidiary may collect, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, personal data as described in this section by and among the Company and its Subsidiaries and affiliates exclusively for implementing, administering and managing the Participant’s participation in the Plan. The Company (as above) may hold certain personal information about a Participant, including the Participant’s name, address and telephone number; birthdate; social security, insurance number or other identification number; salary; nationality; job title(s); any Shares held in the Company (as above); and Award details, to implement, manage and administer the Plan and Awards (the “Data”). The Company (as above) may transfer the Data amongst themselves as necessary to implement, administer and manage a Participant’s participation in the Plan, and the Company (as above) may transfer the Data to third parties assisting the Company with Plan implementation, administration and management. These recipients may be located in the Participant’s country, or elsewhere, and the Participant’s country may have different data privacy laws and protections than the recipients’ country. By accepting an Award, each Participant acknowledges that such recipients may receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan, including any required Data transfer to a broker or other third party with whom the Company or the Participant may elect to deposit any Shares. The Data related to a Participant will be held only as long as necessary to implement, administer, and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan. A Participant may, at any time, view the Data that the Company holds regarding such Participant, request additional information about the storage and processing of the Data regarding such Participant and recommend any necessary corrections to the Data regarding the Participant in writing, without cost, by contacting the local human resources representative.

(ii) For the purpose of operating the Plan in the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, the Company will collect and process information relating to Participants in accordance with the privacy notice which is provided to each Participant.

(k) Severability. If any portion of the Plan or any Award Agreement or any action taken thereunder is held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity will not affect the remaining parts of the Plan or such Award Agreement, and the Plan and such Award Agreement will be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provisions had been excluded, and the illegal or invalid action will be null and void.

(l) Governing Documents. If any contradiction occurs between the Plan and any Award Agreement or other written agreement between a Participant and the Company (or any Subsidiary) that the Administrator has approved, the Plan will govern, unless it is expressly specified in such Award Agreement or other written document that a specific provision of the Plan will not apply.

All Awards will be subject to Applicable Laws on insider trading and dealing and any specific insider trading, window period and/or dealing policy adopted by the Company.

(m) Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The Plan and all Awards, including any non-contractual obligations arising in connection therewith, will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, disregarding any jurisdiction’s choice-of-law principles requiring the application of a jurisdiction’s laws other than that of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute.

 

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(n) Claw-back Provisions. All Awards (including any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit the Participant actually or constructively receives upon receipt or exercise of any Award or the receipt or resale of any Shares underlying the Award) will be subject to any Company claw-back policy that may be adopted from time to time to the extent such policy applies to the relevant Participant, including any claw-back policy adopted to comply with Applicable Laws (including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder) as set forth in such claw-back policy or the Award Agreement , to the extent applicable and permissible under Applicable Laws. No recovery of compensation under such a claw-back policy will be an event giving rise to a Participant’s right to voluntary terminate employment upon a “resignation for good reason,” or for a “constructive termination” or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

(o) Other Group Company policies. All Awards (including any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit the Participant actually or constructively receives upon receipt or exercise of any Award or the receipt or resale of any Shares underlying the Award) will be subject to any relevant Company or Group Company policy to the extent such policy applies to the relevant Participant, including but not limited to any remuneration policy and/or share retention, ownership, or holding policy that may be adopted from time to time.

(p) Titles and Headings. The titles and headings in the Plan are for convenience of reference only and, if any conflict, the Plan’s text, rather than such titles or headings, will control.

(q) Conformity to Applicable Laws. Participant acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with Applicable Laws. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan and all Awards will be administered only in conformance with Applicable Laws. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, the Plan and all Award Agreements will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws and may be unilaterally cancelled by the Company (with the effect that all Participant’s rights thereunder lapse with immediate effect) if the Administrator determines in its reasonable discretion that such conformity is not possible or practicable.

(r) Relationship to Other Benefits. No payment under the Plan will be taken into account in determining any benefits under any pension, retirement, savings, profit sharing, group insurance, welfare or other benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary except as expressly provided in writing in such other plan or an agreement thereunder.

(s) Broker-Assisted Sales. In the event of a broker-assisted sale of Shares in connection with the payment of amounts owed by a Participant under or with respect to the Plan or Awards: (a) any Shares to be sold through the broker-assisted sale will be sold (subject in all cases to the Administrator having regard to the orderly marketing and disposal of such Shares, and having the discretion to delay broker-assisted sales for such reasons) on the day the payment first becomes due, or as soon thereafter as practicable; (b) such Shares may be sold as part of a block trade with other Participants in the Plan in which all Participants receive an average price; (c) the applicable Participant will be responsible for all broker’s fees and other costs of sale, and by accepting an Award, each Participant agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any losses, costs, damages, or expenses relating to any such sale; (d) to the extent the Company or its designee receives proceeds of such sale that exceed the amount owed, the Company will pay such excess in cash to the applicable Participant as soon as reasonably practicable; (e) the Company and its designees are under no obligation to arrange for such sale at any particular price; and (f) in the event the proceeds of such sale are insufficient to satisfy the Participant’s applicable obligation, the Participant may be required to pay immediately upon demand to the Company or its designee, or the Company or any Subsidiary may withhold from any payment to be made to the Participant (including but not limited to that Participant’s salary), an amount in cash sufficient to satisfy any remaining portion of the Participant’s obligation.

 

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(t) Change in Time Commitment. In the event a Participant’s regular level of time commitment in the performance of his or her services for the Company and any Subsidiary is reduced (for example, and without limitation, if the Participant is an Employee of the Company and the Employee has a change in status from a full-time Employee to a part-time Employee or takes an extended leave of absence) after the date of grant of any Award to the Participant, the Administrator may determine, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, to (i) make a corresponding reduction in the number of shares or cash amount subject to any portion of such Award that is scheduled to vest or become payable after the date of such change in time commitment, and (ii) in lieu of or in combination with such a reduction, subject to compliance with Applicable Laws, including, without limitation, Section 409A, extend the vesting or payment schedule applicable to such Award. In the event of any such reduction, the Participant will have no right with respect to any portion of the Award that is so reduced or extended.

(u) Deferrals. To the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may determine that the delivery of Shares or the payment of cash, upon the exercise, vesting or settlement of all or a portion of any Award may be deferred and may also establish programs and procedures for deferral elections to be made by Participants.

 

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VALID ISSUANCE.

If the Company is unable to obtain the authority that counsel for the Company deems necessary or advisable for the lawful issuance and sale of Shares under the Plan, the Company will be relieved from any liability for failure to issue and sell Shares upon exercise or vesting of such Awards unless and until such authority is obtained. A Participant is not eligible for the grant of an Award or the subsequent issuance of Shares pursuant to the Award if such grant or issuance would be in violation of any Applicable Laws.

 

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DEFINITIONS.

As used in the Plan, the following words and phrases will have the following meanings:

(a) ADSs” means American Depositary Shares, representing Ordinary Shares on deposit with a U.S. banking institution selected by the Company and which are registered pursuant to a Form F-6.

(b) Administrator” means the Board or a Committee to the extent that the Board’s powers or authority under the Plan have been delegated to such Committee.

(c) Applicable Laws” means any applicable laws, statutes, constitutions, principles of common law, resolutions, ordinances, codes, edicts, decrees, rules, listing rules, regulations, judicial decisions, rulings or requirements issued, enacted, adopted, promulgated, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Body (including under the authority of any applicable self-regulating organization such as the Nasdaq Stock Market, New York Stock Exchange, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), including without limitation: (a) the requirements relating to the administration of equity incentive plans under English, U.S. federal and state securities, tax and other applicable laws, rules and regulations, the applicable rules of any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Shares are listed or quoted and the applicable laws and rules of any other country or jurisdiction where Awards are granted; and (b) corporate, securities, tax or other laws, statutes, rules, requirements or regulations, whether U.S. federal, state, local or foreign, applicable in the United Kingdom, United States or any other relevant jurisdiction.

(d) Award” means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, Share Appreciation Rights, Restricted Shares, Restricted Share Units, or Other Share Based Awards.

(e) Award Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a Participant evidencing an Award, which may be electronic. The Award Agreement generally consists of the grant notice and the agreement that contains such terms and conditions as the Administrator determines, consistent with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(f) Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company (or its designee).

 

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(g) Cause” means (i) if a Participant is a party to a written employment or consulting agreement with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or an Award Agreement in which the term “cause” is defined (a “Relevant Agreement”), “Cause” as defined in the Relevant Agreement, and (ii) if no Relevant Agreement exists, (A) the Administrator’s determination that the Participant failed to substantially perform the Participant’s duties (other than a failure resulting from the Participant’s Disability); (B) the Administrator’s determination that the Participant failed to carry out, or comply with any lawful directive of the Board or the Participant’s immediate supervisor; (C) the occurrence of any act or omission by the Participant that could reasonably be expected to result in (or has resulted in) the Participant’s conviction, plea of no contest, plea of nolo contendere, or imposition of unadjudicated probation for any felony or indictable offence or crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude (or equivalent in any jurisdiction); (D) the Participant’s unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of illegal drugs on the premises of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or while performing the Participant’s duties and responsibilities for the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (E) the Participant’s commission of (or attempted commission of) an act of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (F) the Participant’s unauthorized use or disclosure of the confidential information or trade secrets of the Company or any Subsidiary; or (G) the Participant’s material violation of any contract or agreement between the Participant and the Company (or Subsidiary) or of any statutory duty owed to the Company (or Subsidiary) or such Participant’s material failure to comply with the written policies or rules of the Company (or Subsidiary).

(h) Change in Control” means and includes each of the following:

(i) a Sale; or

(ii) a Takeover.

The Administrator shall have full and final authority, which shall be exercised in its sole discretion, to determine conclusively whether a Change in Control has occurred pursuant to the above definition, the date of the occurrence of such Change in Control and any incidental matters relating thereto; provided that any exercise of authority in conjunction with a determination of whether a Change in Control is a “change in control event” as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) shall be consistent with such regulation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Plan, the term Change in Control shall not include a sale of assets, merger or other transaction effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Company.

(i) Code” means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations issued thereunder.

(j) Committee” means one or more committees or subcommittees of the Board, which may include one or more Company directors or executive officers, to the extent Applicable Laws permit. To the extent required to comply with the provisions of Rule 16b-3, it is intended that each member of the Committee will be, at the time the Committee takes any action with respect to an Award that is subject to Rule 16b-3, a “non-employee director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3; however, a Committee member’s failure to qualify as a “non-employee director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 will not invalidate any Award granted by the Committee that is otherwise validly granted under the Plan.

(k) Company” means Exscientia Plc, registered in England and Wales with company number 13483814, or any successor.

(l) Control” has the meaning given in section 995(2) of the UK Income Tax Act 2007, unless otherwise specified.

 

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(m) Corporate Event” has the meaning given to it in Section 8(b).

(n) CSOP Sub-Plan” means the CSOP Sub-Plan to the Plan adopted by the Board.

(o) Designated Beneficiary” means: (i) a Participant’s personal representative appointed on Participant’s death; or (ii) if the Administrator permits from time to time in its discretion, the beneficiary or beneficiaries a Participant designates, in a manner the Administrator determines, to receive amounts due or exercise the Participant’s rights if the Participant dies or becomes incapacitated.

(p) Director” means a Board member.

(q) Disability” means a permanent and total disability under Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, as amended, and will be determined by the Administrator on the basis of such medical evidence as the Administrator deems warranted under the circumstances.

(r) Effective Date” means the date of adoption of the Plan by the Board.

(s) Employee” means any employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries.

(t) Equity Restructuring” means any return of capital (including a share dividend), bonus issue of shares or other Company securities by way of capitalization of profits, share split, reverse share split, spin-off, rights offering, re-designation, redenomination, consolidation recapitalization through a large, nonrecurring cash dividend, or any similar equity restructuring transaction, that affects the number or class of Shares (or other Company securities) or the nominal value of Shares (or other Company securities) and causes a change in the per share value of the Shares underlying outstanding Awards. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the conversion of any convertible securities of the Company will not be treated as an Equity Restructuring.

(u) Exchange Act” means the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(v) Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, the value of the Shares (as determined on a per share or aggregate basis, as applicable) determined as follows:

(i) If the Shares are listed on any established stock exchange or traded on any established market, the Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such Shares as quoted on such exchange or market (or the exchange or market with the greatest volume of trading in the Shares) on the date of determination, as reported in a source the Administrator deems reliable.

(ii) If there is no closing sales price for the Shares on the date of determination, then the Fair Market Value will be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.

(iii) In the absence of such markets for the Shares, or if otherwise determined by the Administrator, the Fair Market Value will be determined by the Administrator in good faith.

(w) Governmental Body” means any: (a) nation, state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature; (b) United Kingdom, U.S. federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other government; (c) governmental or regulatory body, or quasi-governmental body of any nature (including any governmental division, department, administrative agency or bureau, commission, authority, instrumentality, official, ministry, fund, foundation, center, organization, unit, body or entity and any court or other tribunal, and for the avoidance of doubt, any tax authority) or other body exercising similar powers or authority; or (d) self-regulatory organization (including the Nasdaq Stock Market, New York Stock Exchange, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).

 

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(x) Greater Than 10% Shareholder” means an individual then owning (within the meaning of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of equity securities of the Company or its parent or subsidiary corporation, as defined in Section 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively.

(y) Group” means the Company and its Subsidiaries (references to “Group Company” shall be construed accordingly).

(z) IPO Date” means the date of the underwriting agreement between the Company and the underwriter(s) managing the initial public offering of the Company’s ADSs, pursuant to which the ADSs are priced for the initial public offering.

(aa) ISO” means an Option intended to be, and that qualifies as, an “incentive stock option” as defined in Section 422 of the Code.

(bb) Materially Impair” means any amendment to the terms of the Award that materially adversely affects the Participant’s rights under the Award. A Participant’s rights under an Award will not be deemed to have been Materially Impaired by any such amendment if the Administrator, in its sole discretion, determines that the amendment, taken as a whole, does not materially impair the Participant’s rights. For example, the following types of amendments to the terms of an Award do not Materially Impair the Participant’s rights under the Award: (i) imposition of reasonable restrictions on the minimum number of shares subject to an Option that may be exercised; (ii) to maintain the qualified status of the Award as an ISO under Section 422 of the Code; (iii) to change the terms of an ISO in a manner that disqualifies, impairs or otherwise affects the qualified status of the Award as an ISO under Section 422 of the Code; (iv) to clarify the manner of exemption from, or to bring the Award into compliance with or qualify it for an exemption from, Section 409A; or (v) to comply with other Applicable Laws.

(cc) Non-Employee Sub-Plan” means the Non-Employee Sub-Plan to the Plan adopted by the Board.

(dd) Non-Qualified Option” means an Option not intended or not qualifying as an ISO.

(ee) Option” means an option to purchase Shares.

(ff) Ordinary Share” means an ordinary share of GBP[•] each in the capital of the Company.

(gg) Other Share Based Awards” means awards of Shares, and other awards valued wholly or partially by referring to, or are otherwise based on, Shares or other property, including the appreciation in value thereof (e.g., options or share rights with an exercise price or strike price less than 100% of the Fair Market Value at the time of grant), that may be granted either alone or in addition to Awards provided for under Section 5 and Section 6.

(hh) Participant” means a Service Provider who has been granted an Award.

(ii) Plan” means this 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.

(jj) Prior Plans” means (i) the Exscientia Company Share Option Plan originally adopted by the Scottish Company on 27 November 2019; (ii) the Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan originally adopted by the Scottish Company on 13 February 2018 and the RSU Sub-Plan thereto; (iii) The Exscientia Enterprise Management Incentive Plan originally adopted by the Scottish Company on 29 February 2016 (each as subsequently amended from time to time and as assumed or adopted by the Company prior to the Effective Date).

 

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(kk) Quarter Date” means each of [1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October], or such other date as may be specified in the applicable Award Agreement.

(ll) Restricted Shares” means Shares awarded to a Participant under Section 6 subject to certain vesting conditions and other restrictions.

(mm) Restricted Share Unit” means an unfunded, unsecured right to receive, on the applicable settlement date, one Share (or, if specified in the Award Agreement, other consideration determined by the Administrator to be of equal value as of such settlement date), subject to certain vesting conditions and other restrictions provided that nothing contained in the Plan or any Award Agreement, and no action taken pursuant to its provisions, will create or be construed to create a trust of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between a Participant and the Company or a Subsidiary or any other person.

(nn) Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect from time to time.

(oo) Sale” means the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (in one transaction or a series of transactions).

(pp) Scottish Company” means Exscientia Limited registered in Scotland with company number SC428761.

(qq) Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and all regulations, guidance, compliance programs and other interpretative authority thereunder.

(rr) Securities Act” means the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(ss) Service Provider” means an Employee, Director or Consultant, provided that Consultants and Directors who are not Employees are only considered “Service Providers” eligible to be granted Awards under the Non-Employee Sub-Plan.

(tt) Share” means an Ordinary Share, or the equivalent number of ADSs equal to an Ordinary Share.

(uu) Share Appreciation Right” means a Share Appreciation right granted under Section 5.

(vv) Share Reserve” has the meaning given to it in Section 4(a).

(ww) Subsidiary” has the meaning as set out in section 1159 of the UK Companies Act 2006.

(xx) Substitute Awards” means Awards granted or Shares issued by the Company in assumption of, or in substitution or exchange for, awards previously granted, or the right or obligation to make future awards, in each case by a company acquired by the Company or any Subsidiary or with which the Company or any Subsidiary combines.

 

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(yy) Takeover” means if any person (or a group of persons acting in concert) (the “Acquiring Person”):

(i) obtains Control of the Company as the result of making a general offer to:

(1) acquire all of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company, which is made on a condition that, if it is satisfied, the Acquiring Person will have Control of the Company; or

(2) acquire all of the shares in the Company which are of the same class as the Shares; or

(ii) obtains Control of the Company as a result of a compromise or arrangement sanctioned by a court under Section 899 of the UK Companies Act 2006, or sanctioned under any other similar law of another jurisdiction; or

(iii) becomes bound or entitled under Sections 979 to 985 of the UK Companies Act 2006 (or similar law of another jurisdiction) to acquire shares of the same class as the Shares; or

(iv) obtains Control of the Company in any other way.

(zz) Termination of Service” means the date the Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as defined in the Plan.

 

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APPENDIX 1

NON-EMPLOYEE SUB-PLAN

TO THE EXSCIENTIA PLC 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This sub-plan (the “Non-Employee Sub-Plan”) to the Exscientia Plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) governs the grant of Awards to Consultants (defined below) and Directors who are not Employees. The Non-Employee Sub-Plan incorporates all the provisions of the Plan except as modified in accordance with the provisions of this Non-Employee Sub-Plan.

Awards granted pursuant to the Non-Employee Sub-Plan are not granted pursuant to an “employees’ share scheme” for the purposes of UK legislation.

For the purposes of the Non-Employee Sub-Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall operate subject to the following modifications:

 

1.

Interpretation

In the Non-Employee Sub-Plan, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions have the following meanings:

Consultant” means any person, including any adviser, engaged by the Company or any Group Company to render services to such entity if the consultant or adviser: (i) renders bona fide services to the Company or any Group Company; (ii) renders services not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction and does not directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities; and (iii) is a natural person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person is treated as a Consultant only if a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act is available to register either the offer or the sale of the Company’s securities to such person.

Service Provider” means a Consultant or Director who is not an Employee.

Termination of Service” means, subject to Section 3 below, the date the Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as defined in this Non-Employee Sub-Plan.

 

2.

Eligibility

Service Providers are eligible to be granted Awards under the Non-Employee Sub-Plan.

 

3.

Service Provider status and Termination of Service

If the Administrator so determines, a Participant who ceases to be a Service Provider for the purposes of this Non-Employee Sub-Plan and who becomes a Service Provider as defined in the Plan immediately thereafter (provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s service with the Company or a Subsidiary) may be considered to remain continuously a Service Provider for the purposes of the Non-Employee Sub-Plan.

 

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APPENDIX 2

CSOP SUB-PLAN

TO THE EXSCIENTIA PLC 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

This sub-plan (the “CSOP Sub-Plan”) to the Exscientia Plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is intended to take effect as a Schedule 4 Company Share Option Plan. The CSOP Sub-Plan incorporates all the provisions of the Plan except as modified in accordance with the provisions of this CSOP Sub-Plan.

For the purposes of the CSOP Sub-Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall operate subject to the following modifications:

 

1.

Interpretation

In the CSOP Sub-Plan, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions have the following meanings:

 

  (a)

Acquiring Company” is a company which obtains Control of the Company in the circumstances referred to in rule 20 hereof;

 

  (b)

Adoption Date” is the date on which the CSOP Sub-Plan is adopted by the Board (being the Effective Date);

 

  (c)

Associate” has the meaning given to that expression by paragraph 12 of Schedule 4;

 

  (d)

Constituent Company” means any of the following:

 

  (i).

the Company;

 

  (ii).

the Scottish Company; and

 

  (iii).

any Eligible Company nominated by the Administrator to be a Constituent Company at the relevant time.

 

  (e)

Control” the meaning given to that word by Section 719 of ITEPA 2003 and “Controlled” shall be construed accordingly;

 

  (f)

Date of Grant” is the date on which an Option is granted under the CSOP Sub-Plan;

 

  (g)

Eligible Company” means any company of which the Company has Control, including any jointly owned company (as defined in paragraph 34 of Schedule 4):

 

  (i).

which is treated as being under the Company’s Control under paragraph 34 of Schedule 4; and

 

  (ii).

which is not excluded from being a Constituent Company under paragraph 34(4) of Schedule 4;

 

  (h)

Eligible Employee” means any Employee who:

 

  (i).

does not have a Material Interest (either on his own or together with one or more of his Associates), and has not had such an interest in the last 12 months; and

 

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  (ii).

has no Associate or Associates which has or (taken together) have a Material Interest, or had such an interest in the last 12 months; and

 

  (iii).

is either:

 

  (A)

not a director of any Constituent Company; or

 

  (B)

a director of a Constituent Company who is required to devote at least 25 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) to his duties;

 

  (i)

Employee” means an employee of a Constituent Company;

 

  (j)

Exercise Price” means the price at which each Share subject to an Option may be acquired on the exercise of that Option, which (subject to rule 23 hereof):

 

  (i).

if the Shares are to be newly issued to satisfy the exercise of the Option, may not be less than the nominal value of a Share; and

 

  (ii).

may not be less than the Market Value of a Share on the Date of Grant.

 

  (k)

Existing EMI Options” means all qualifying options (as defined in section 527 of ITEPA 2003) that have been granted as a result of employment with the Company (or any other member of a group of companies to which the Company belongs) that can still be exercised;

 

  (l)

Group Company” means any of the following:

 

  (i).

the Company;

 

  (ii).

a company of which the Company has Control; and

 

  (iii).

a jointly owned company (as defined in paragraph 34 of Schedule 4) that is:

 

  (A)

treated as being under the Company’s Control under paragraph 34 of Schedule 4; and

 

  (B)

that is not excluded from being a Constituent Company under paragraph 34(4) of Schedule 4.

 

  (m)

HMRC” means HM Revenue and Customs;

 

  (n)

ITEPA 2003” means the UK Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003;

 

  (o)

Key Feature” means any provision of the CSOP Sub-Plan which is necessary to meet the requirements of Schedule 4;

 

  (p)

Market Value” means the market value of a Share as determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part VIII of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, and any relevant published HMRC guidance, on the relevant date. If Shares are subject to a Relevant Restriction, Market Value shall be determined as if they were not subject to a Relevant Restriction;

 

  (q)

Material Interest” has the meaning given to that expression by paragraph 9 of Schedule 4;

 

  (r)

Option” means a right to acquire Shares granted under the CSOP Sub-Plan;

 

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  (s)

Option Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and Participant evidencing the terms of an individual Option grant, subject to the terms and conditions of the CSOP Sub-Plan;

 

  (t)

Participant” means an individual who holds an Option or, where the context permits, his personal representatives;

 

  (u)

Redundancy” has the meaning given by the UK Employment Rights Act 1996;

 

  (v)

Relevant CSOP Options” means all Options granted under the Plan (and any other Schedule 4 CSOP) as a result of employment with the Company (or any other member of a group of companies to which the Company belongs) that can still be exercised;

 

  (w)

Relevant Restriction” means any provision included in any contract, agreement, arrangement or condition to which sections 423(2), 423(3) and 423(4) of ITEPA 2003 would apply if references in those sections to employment-related securities were references to Shares;

 

  (x)

Restrictions” has the meaning given to it in paragraph 36(3) of Schedule 4 to ITEPA;

 

  (y)

rule” means a rule of this CSOP Sub-Plan;

 

  (z)

Schedule 4” means Schedule 4 to ITEPA 2003;

 

  (aa)

Schedule 4 CSOP” means a share plan that meets the requirements of Schedule 4 to ITEPA 2003;

 

  (bb)

Sufficient Shares” means the smallest number of Shares that, when sold, will produce an amount at least equal to the relevant Tax Liability (after deduction of brokerage and any other charges or taxes on the sale);

 

  (cc)

Tax Liability” means the pounds sterling total of any PAYE income tax and primary class 1 (employee) and, to the extent specified in the applicable Option Agreement, secondary class 1 (employer) national insurance contributions that the Company or any employer (or former employer) of a Participant is liable to account for as a result of the exercise of an Option.

 

2.

Companies participating in CSOP Sub-Plan

The companies participating in the CSOP Sub-Plan shall be each a Constituent Company.

 

3.

Shares used in CSOP Sub-Plan

Options shall be granted over Shares which form part of the ordinary share capital of the Company which satisfy the conditions specified in paragraphs 16-18 (inclusive) and 20 of Schedule 4.

 

4.

Grant of Options

An Option granted under the CSOP Sub-Plan shall be granted under and subject to the rules of the Plan as modified by this CSOP Sub-Plan.

 

5.

Identification of Options

An Option Agreement issued in respect of an Option shall expressly state that it is issued in respect of an Option. An option which is not so identified shall not constitute an Option.

 

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6.

Contents of Option Agreement

An Option Agreement issued in respect of an Option shall specify:

 

  (a)

the Date of Grant of the Option;

 

  (b)

the number of Shares subject to the Option;

 

  (c)

the Restrictions to which the Shares under Option are subject (if any);

 

  (d)

the Exercise Price;

 

  (e)

the vesting schedule or performance criteria imposed on the exercise of the Option (if any);

 

  (f)

the date(s) on which the Option will ordinarily become exercisable;

 

  (g)

the date(s) on which the Option will lapse; and

 

  (h)

a statement that:

 

  (i)

the Option is subject to these rules, Schedule 4 and any other legislation applying to Schedule 4 CSOPs; and

 

  (ii)

the provisions listed in rule 6(h)(i) shall prevail over any conflicting statement relating to the Option’s terms.

 

7.

Earliest date for grant of Options

An Option may not be granted earlier than the Adoption Date.

 

8.

Persons to whom Options may be granted

An Option may not be granted to an individual who is not an Eligible Employee at the Date of Grant.

If an Eligible Employee’s status changes to that of a Director or other Service Provider who is not an Employee, this shall be regarded as a termination of employment for the purposes of the CSOP Sub-Plan.

Sections 1, 2 and 5(a) of the Plan shall be construed accordingly.

 

9.

Options non transferable

An Option shall be personal to the Eligible Employee to whom it is granted and, subject to rule 19 hereof, shall not be capable of being transferred, charged or otherwise alienated and shall lapse immediately if the Participant purports to transfer, charge or otherwise alienate the Option.

The Plan shall be construed accordingly.

 

10.

Limit on number of Shares placed under Option under CSOP Sub-Plan

For the avoidance of doubt, Shares placed under Option under the CSOP Sub-Plan shall be taken into account for the purposes of Section 4 of the Plan.

 

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11.

HMRC limit (£30,000)

 

11.1.

An Option may not be granted to an Eligible Employee if the result of granting the Option would be that the aggregate Market Value of the Shares subject to all outstanding options granted to him under the CSOP Sub-Plan or any other Schedule 4 CSOP would exceed sterling £30,000 or such other limit as may from time to time be specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 4. For this purpose, the United Kingdom sterling equivalent of the Market Value of a share on any day shall be determined by taking the sterling/dollar exchange rate for that day as shown in the Wall Street Journal.

 

11.2.

If the grant of an Option would otherwise cause the limit in rule 11.1 above to be exceeded, it shall take effect as the grant of an Option under the CSOP Sub-Plan over the highest number of Shares which does not cause the limit to be exceeded.

 

11.3.

If the grant of any share option intended to be an Option (referred to in this rule 11.3 as the “Excess Option”) would cause the total Market Value of Shares subject to:

 

  (a)

the Excess Option; and

 

  (b)

all Relevant CSOP Options held by the relevant Eligible Employee; and

 

  (c)

all Existing EMI Options held by the relevant Eligible Employee,

to exceed £250,000 (or any other amount specified in section 536(1)(e) of ITEPA 2003 at the relevant time), the whole of that Excess Option shall take effect as a share option granted outside the CSOP Sub-Plan (but under the Plan and subject to the same terms and conditions as if it were an Option) and without the tax advantages available for Options.

 

12.

Exercise of Options.

 

12.1.

Notwithstanding Section 5(b) of the Plan, the amount payable per Share on the exercise of an Option shall not be less than the Market Value (as defined in the CSOP Sub-Plan) of a Share on the Date of Grant and shall be stated on the Date of Grant.

 

12.2.

Shares issued upon exercise of an Option will be issued only in the name of the Participant or, following his death, his personal representative.

 

12.3.

A Participant may not exercise an Option at any time when the Participant:

 

  (a)

has a Material Interest (any interests of the Participant’s Associates being treated as belonging to the Participant for this purpose); or

 

  (b)

had a Material Interest in the 12 months before that time (any interests of the Participant’s Associates being treated as having belonged to the Participant for this purpose).

 

13.

Performance criteria imposed on exercise of Option

 

13.1.

Any performance criteria imposed on the exercise of an Option shall be:

 

  (a)

objective;

 

  (b)

such that, once satisfied, the exercise of the Option is not subject to the discretion of any person; and

 

  (c)

stated on the Date of Grant.

 

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13.2.

If an event occurs as a result of which the Administrator considers that any performance criteria imposed on the exercise of an Option is no longer appropriate and amends or modifies the performance criteria, such amendment or modification shall:

 

  (a)

be fair and reasonable in the circumstances; and

 

  (b)

produce a measure of performance that is no more difficult to satisfy than the original.

 

14.

Exercise of Options by Leavers

 

14.1.

The period during which an Option shall remain exercisable following termination of employment, shall be stated at grant in the Option Agreement, which period may not thereafter be altered.

 

14.2.

A Participant who ceases to be an Employee due to:

 

  (a)

injury;

 

  (b)

ill health;

 

  (c)

disability;

 

  (d)

retirement;

 

  (e)

Redundancy;

 

  (f)

the Participant’s employer ceasing to be a Group Company; or

 

  (g)

a relevant transfer within the meaning of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006,

will be a “Good Leaver” and may exercise their Option as provided in the Option Agreement during the period of six months following the date the Participant ceases to be an Employee and the Option shall lapse at the end of such exercise period to the extent it is not exercised.

 

15.

Latest date for exercise of Options

The period during which an Option shall remain exercisable shall be stated in the Option Agreement and any Option not exercised by that time shall lapse immediately.

 

16.

Tax Liabilities

 

16.1.

Each Option shall include a requirement that the Participant irrevocably agrees to:

 

  (a)

pay to the Company, his employer or former employer (as appropriate) the amount of Tax Liability; or

 

  (b)

enter into arrangements to the satisfaction of the Company, his employer or former employer (as appropriate) for payment of any Tax Liability.

 

16.2.

If a Participant does not fulfil his obligations under rule 16.1 in respect of any Tax Liability arising from the exercise of an Option within seven days after the date of exercise and Shares are readily saleable at that time, the Company shall withhold Sufficient Shares from the Shares which would otherwise be delivered to the Participant. From the net proceeds of sale of those withheld Shares, the Company shall pay to the employer or former employer an amount equal to the Tax Liability and shall pay any balance to the Participant.

 

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16.3.

Section 9(e) of the Plan shall be construed accordingly.

 

16.4.

Participants shall have no rights to compensation or damages on account of any loss in respect of Options or the CSOP Sub-Plan where such loss arises (or is claimed to arise), in whole or in part, from the CSOP Sub-Plan ceasing to be, or not qualifying as, a Schedule 4 CSOP.

 

17.

Manner of payment for Shares on exercise of Options

The amount due on the exercise of an Option shall be paid:

 

  (a)

in cash or by cheque or banker’s draft and may be paid out of funds provided to the Participant on loan by a bank, broker or other person; or

 

  (b)

if there is a public market for Shares at the time of exercise, unless the Company otherwise determines, (A) delivery (including telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to pay the exercise price, or (B) the Participant’s delivery to the Company of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to pay the exercise price; provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator.

For the avoidance of doubt, the amount may not be paid by the transfer to the Company of Shares or by a “net exercise”.

Section 5(e) of the Plan shall be construed accordingly.

 

18.

Issue or transfer of Shares on exercise of Options

Subject only to compliance by the Participant with the rules of the CSOP Sub-Plan and to any delay necessary to complete or obtain:

 

  (a)

the listing of the Shares on any stock exchange on which Shares are then listed;

 

  (b)

such registration or other qualification of the Shares under any applicable law, rule or regulation as the Company determines is necessary or desirable;

the Company shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the date of exercise of an Option, issue or transfer to the Participant, or procure the issue or transfer to the Participant of, the number of Shares specified in the notice of exercise and shall deliver to the Participant, or procure the delivery to the Participant of, a share certificate in respect of such Shares (unless the Shares are held in uncertificated book entry form) together with, in the case of the partial exercise of an Option, an Option Agreement in respect of, or the original Option Agreement endorsed to show, the unexercised part of the Option.

 

19.

Death of Participant

If a Participant dies, his personal representatives shall be entitled to exercise his Options for the twelve-month period following his death. If not so exercised, the Options shall lapse immediately.

 

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20.

Change in Control

 

20.1.

Exchange of Options

If a person (the “Acquiring Company”)

 

  (a)

a person (the “Controller”) obtains Control of the Company as a result of:

 

  (i)

making a general offer to acquire the whole of the issued share capital of the Company (except for any capital already held by the Controller or any person connected with the Controller) that is made on a condition such that, if it is satisfied, the person making the offer will have Control of the Company; or

 

  (ii)

making a general offer to acquire all the shares in the Company (except for any shares already held by the Controller or any person connected with the Controller) that are of the same class as the Shares; or

 

  (b)

a court sanctions a compromise or arrangement under section 899 of the Companies Act 2006 that is applicable to or affects:

 

  (i)

all the ordinary share capital of the Company or all the Shares of the same class as the Shares to which the Option relates; or

 

  (ii)

all the Shares, or all the Shares of that same class, which are held by a class of shareholders identified otherwise than by reference to their employment or directorships or their participation in a Schedule 4 CSOP; or

 

  (c)

shareholders become bound by a non-UK reorganisation (as defined by paragraph 35ZA of Schedule 4) that is applicable to or affects:

 

  (i)

all the ordinary share capital of the Company or all the Shares of the same class as the Shares to which the Option relates; or

 

  (ii)

all the Shares, or all the Shares of that same class, which are held by a class of shareholders identified otherwise than by reference to their employment or directorships or their participation in a Schedule 4 CSOP; or

 

  (d)

a person becomes bound or entitled to acquire Shares under sections 979 to 985 of the Companies Act 2006,

a Participant may, at any time during the period set out in rule 20.2 hereof by agreement with the Acquiring Company, release his Option in whole or in part in consideration of the grant to him of a new option (“New Option”) which is equivalent to the Option but which relates to shares in the Acquiring Company (or some other company falling within paragraph 27(2)(b) of Schedule 4) (“New Shares”).

 

20.2.

Period allowed for exchange of Options

The period referred to in rule 20.1 is the applicable period defined in paragraph 26(3) of Schedule 4.

 

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20.3.

Meaning of “equivalent”

The New Option shall not be regarded for the purpose of this rule 20 as equivalent to the Option unless:

 

  (a)

the New Shares satisfy the conditions specified in paragraphs 16 to 18 and 20 inclusive of Schedule 4; and

 

  (b)

save for any performance criteria imposed on the exercise of the Option, the New Option will be exercisable in the same manner as the Option and subject to the provisions of the CSOP Sub-Plan as it had effect immediately before the release of the Option; and

 

  (c)

the total Market Value, immediately before the release of the Option, of the Shares which were subject to the Option is equal to the total Market Value, immediately after the grant of the New Option, of the New Shares determined using a methodology agreed by HMRC; and

 

  (d)

the total amount payable by the Participant for the acquisition of the New Shares under the New Option is equal to the total amount that would have been payable by the Participant for the acquisition of the Shares under the Option.

 

20.4.

Date of grant of New Option

The date of grant of the New Option shall be deemed to be the same as the Date of Grant of the Option.

 

20.5.

Application of CSOP Sub-Plan to New Option

In the application of the CSOP Sub-Plan to the New Option, where appropriate, references to “Company” and “Shares” shall be read as if they were references to the company to whose shares the New Option relates and the New Shares, respectively.

 

20.6.

Interaction with Section 8(b) of the Plan

 

  (a)

Reference in Section 8(b) of the Plan to cancellation, assumption or substitution, adjustment to the kind of shares, replacement or termination of Options, shall be disapplied for the purposes of the CSOP Sub-Plan.

 

  (b)

In the event that a “Corporate Event” does not fall within rule 20.1 above, or where it does, but an Acquiring Company does not agree to grant a New Option, or if a New Option would not be regarded as ‘equivalent’ in accordance with rule 20.3 above, the Administrator shall give written notice to the Participants and all Options shall be exercisable to the extent vested (or in full if the Administrator so determines) up to 20 days before a Corporate Event save that any Option exercised in anticipation of a transaction that does not take place will be treated as not having been exercised.

 

21.

Rights attaching to Shares issued on exercise of Options

All Shares issued on the exercise of an Option shall, as to any voting, dividend, transfer and other rights, including those arising on a liquidation of the Company, rank equally in all respects and as one class with the Shares in issue at the date of such exercise save as regards any rights attaching to such Shares by reference to a record date prior to the date of such exercise.

 

22.

Amendment of CSOP Sub-Plan

Notwithstanding Sections 2(a) and 10(d) of the Plan, no amendment to a Key Feature of the CSOP Sub-Plan shall take effect if, as a result of the amendment, the CSOP Sub-Plan would no longer be a Schedule 4 CSOP.

 

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23.

Adjustment of Options

 

23.1.

Notwithstanding Sections 2(a), 8(a) and 8(b) of the Plan, no adjustment may be made to an Option (i) other than in accordance with paragraph 22 of Schedule 4 and (ii) in the event of a demerger or payment of a capital dividend or similar event.

 

23.2.

Where an adjustment to an Option is made, the total Market Value of the Shares subject to the Option and the total amount payable on the exercise of the Option before and after the adjustment must be the same.

 

24.

Exercise of discretion by the Administrator

In exercising any discretion which it may have under the CSOP Sub-Plan, the Administrator shall act fairly and reasonably and in good faith.

 

25.

No Employment or Other Service Rights.

The following additional wording shall be included at the end of Section 10(a) of the Plan:

“A Participant waives all and any rights to compensation or damages under the Plan in consequence of the termination of his office or employment with the Company or an Affiliate for any reason (including, without limitation, any breach of contract by his employer).”

 

26.

Disapplication of certain provisions of Plan

The provisions of the Plan dealing with:

 

  (a)

Share Appreciation Rights (contained in Section 4(h));

 

  (b)

Non-Exempt U.S. Employee (contained in Section 5(f));

 

  (c)

Restricted Shares; Restricted Share Units (contained in Section 6)

 

  (d)

Other Share Based Awards (contained in Section 7);

 

  (e)

ISOs;

 

  (f)

The ability to adjust the kind of securities under Award and make cash payments (set out in Sections 8(a) and 8(b));

 

  (g)

Termination of Status (Section 9(e));

 

  (h)

The powers to amend and reprice (Section 9(g));

 

  (i)

Section 409A (Section 10(f));

 

  (j)

Change in Time Commitment (Section 10(t)); and

 

  (k)

The Non-Employee Sub-Plan,

shall not form part of, and shall be disregarded for the purposes of the CSOP Sub-Plan.

 

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APPENDIX 3

CSOP OPTION GRANT NOTICE

EXSCIENTIA PLC

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN: CSOP SUB-PLAN

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Option Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan: CSOP Sub-Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Exscientia Plc (the “Company”).

The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) the option described in this Grant Notice (the “Option”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Option Agreement attached as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), both of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.

 

Participant:   
Grant Date:   
Exercise Price per Share:   
Shares Subject to the Option:   
Restrictions to which the Shares are subject (if any):    See appendix
Final Expiration Date:    The day before the 10th anniversary of the Grant Date
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule:    Please note that the tax treatment of a CSOP Option may change if the CSOP Option is exercised prior to the third anniversary of the Grant Date.
Type of Option    CSOP Option subject to the provisions of the CSOP Sub-Plan, to Schedule 4 to the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003, and any other legislation applying to Schedule 4 CSOPs. This statement shall take precedent over any conflicting statement about the terms of the Option.

By Participant’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan, the Agreement and any Group Company policy that may be applicable to the Participant and the Option from time to time (the “Policies”) [including but not limited to the [Company’s claw-back policy / share retention policy / remuneration policy]]3. Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement.

 

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Delete as applicable

 

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This document has been executed as a Deed and is delivered on

 

Executed as a DEED by EXSCIENTIA PLC (acting by [two directors])     
   Name:
    
   Name:
Executed as a Deed by PARTICIPANT in the presence of :     
   Name:

 

 
Witness Signature
 
Witness Name
 
 
 
Witness Address
 
Witness Occupation

 

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Exhibit A

CSOP OPTION AGREEMENT

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

 

2.

GENERAL

 

2.1.

Grant of Option

The Company has granted to Participant the Option effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”).

 

2.2.

Incorporation of Terms of Plan

The Option is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

3.

PERIOD OF EXERCISABILITY

 

3.1.

Commencement of Exercisability

The Option will vest and become exercisable according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice (the “Vesting Schedule”) except that any fraction of a Share as to which the Option would be vested or exercisable will be accumulated and will vest and become exercisable only when a whole Share has accumulated. Notwithstanding anything in the Grant Notice, the Plan or this Agreement to the contrary, unless the Administrator determines that an unvested Option shall be treated as vested in whole or in part, then the Option will immediately expire and be forfeited as to any portion that is not vested and exercisable as of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason.

 

3.2.

Duration of Exercisability

The Vesting Schedule is cumulative. Any portion of the Option which vests and becomes exercisable will remain vested and exercisable until the Option expires. The Option will be forfeited immediately upon its expiration.

 

3.3.

Expiration of Option

The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after, and will expire on, the first of the following to occur:

 

  (a)

The final expiration date in the Grant Notice;

 

  (b)

Subject to (d) below, and except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of three (3) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service, unless Participant’s Termination of Service is for Cause or by reason of Participant’s death or as a Good Leaver;

 

  (c)

Subject to (d) below, the expiration of six (6) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service as a Good Leaver;

 

  (d)

The expiration of twelve (12) months from the date of Participant’s death, and for the avoidance of doubt, this provision shall override any prior expiry under (b) or (c) above if Participant’s death occurs before the expiry of the Option under (b) or (c) above as applicable; and

 

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  (e)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, Participant’s Termination of Service for Cause,

 

4.

EXERCISE OF OPTION

 

4.1.

Person Eligible to Exercise

During Participant’s lifetime, only Participant may exercise the Option. After Participant’s death, any exercisable portion of the Option may, prior to the time the Option expires, be exercised by Participant’s personal representative.

 

4.2.

Partial Exercise Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised, in whole or in part, according to the procedures in the Plan at any time prior to the time the Option or portion thereof expires, except that the Option may only be exercised for whole Shares.

 

4.3.

Tax Withholding

 

  (a)

If Participant does not fulfil his obligations under the Plan in respect of any Tax Liability arising from the exercise of an Option within seven days after the date of exercise and Shares are readily saleable at that time, the Company shall withhold Sufficient Shares from the Shares which would otherwise be delivered to Participant. From the net proceeds of sale of those withheld Shares, the Company shall pay to Participant’s employer or former employer an amount equal to the Tax Liability and shall pay any balance to the Participant.

 

  (a)

Participant acknowledges that Participant is ultimately liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the Option, regardless of any action the Company or any Subsidiary takes with respect to any tax and/or social security withholding obligations that arise in connection with the Option. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary makes any representation or undertaking regarding the treatment of any tax and/or social security withholding in connection with the awarding, vesting or exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of Shares. The Company and the Subsidiaries do not commit and are under no obligation to structure the Option to reduce or eliminate Participant’s tax and/or social security liability.

 

  (b)

Depending on the circumstances, on exercise of the Option Participant may have an income tax liability under PAYE and may be required to pay National Insurance Contributions (“NICs”). If so, then:

 

  (i)

the Company or the company which employs Participant may require Participant to pay amounts in respect of PAYE and primary (employee) [and secondary (employer)] NICs liability in cash arising from exercise of the Option; and

 

  (ii)

in some circumstances the Company may withhold the number of Shares required to meet the liabilities in respect of PAYE and primary (employee) [and secondary (employer)] class 1 NICs.

 

  (c)

Participant’s Option may only be exercised if Participant confirms (in writing) Participant’s agreement to the requirements of the CSOP Sub-Plan relating to PAYE and NICs (rule 16). This may be done at the time of exercise.

 

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4.4.

Lock-up (Restriction)

By accepting the Option, Participant agrees that Participant will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any Shares or other securities of the Company held by Participant, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2241 or any successor or similar rules or regulation (the “Lock-Up Period”); provided, however, that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. Participant further agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to Participant’s Shares (or other securities of the Company) until the end of such period. Participant also agrees that any transferee of any Shares (or other securities of the Company) held by Participant will be bound by this Section. The underwriters of the Company’s Shares are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

 

5.

OTHER PROVISIONS

 

5.1.

Option Not a Service Contract.

By accepting the Option, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

 

  (a)

the Option is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in the Option will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on Participant’s part to continue in the employ of the Company or any Group Company, or of the Company or any Group Company to continue Participant’s employment. In addition, nothing in Participant’s Option will obligate the Company or any Group Company, their respective shareholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that Participant might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or any Group Company;

 

  (b)

the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan;

 

  (c)

the grant of the Option is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options (whether on the same or different terms), or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

 

  (d)

Participant’s options and any Shares acquired under the Plan on exercise of Participant’s options, and the income and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

 

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  (e)

the future value of the Shares underlying the Option is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

  (f)

neither the Company nor any Group Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar (or such other currency in which the Exercise Price may be denominated) that may affect the value of Participant’s options or of any amounts due to Participant pursuant to the exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of any Shares received;

 

  (g)

for the purposes of the Option, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or one of its Group Companies (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or determined by the Company, (i) Participant’s right to vest in the Option under the Plan, if any, and (ii) the period (if any) during which Participant may exercise the Option after such termination as a Service Provider will terminate as of such date and in each instance will not be extended by any notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any; and the Board shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the Option (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence); and

 

  (h)

no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Option resulting from the termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of his or herz employment or service agreement, if any), and in consideration of the grant of this Option to which Participant is otherwise not entitled, Participant irrevocably agrees never to institute any claim against the Company or any Group Company, waives his or her ability, if any, to bring any such claim, and release the Company and any Group Company from any such claim; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is allowed by a court of competent jurisdiction, then, by participating in the Plan, Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have agreed not to pursue such claim and agree to execute any and all documents necessary to request dismissal or withdrawal of such claim.

 

5.2.

No Advice Regarding Grant; No Liability for Taxes

The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or his or her acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

 

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5.3.

Adjustments

Participant acknowledges that the Option is subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan (with the specific provisions set out in the CSOP Sub-Plan).

 

5.4.

Notices

Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant (or, if Participant is then deceased, to the person entitled to exercise the Option) at Participant’s last known mailing address, email address or facsimile number in the Company’s personnel files. By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice will be deemed duly given when actually received, when sent by email, when sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited with postage prepaid in a post office or branch post office regularly maintained by the Royal Mail, when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

 

5.5.

Titles

Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

 

5.6.

Conformity to Applicable Laws

Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws.

 

5.7.

Successors and Assigns

The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

5.8.

Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement and the Option will be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

 

5.9.

Entire Agreement The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any exhibit hereto) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of other equity awards previously granted to Participant and any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and Participant in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this Option.

 

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5.10.

Agreement Severable

In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

 

5.11.

Limitation on Participant’s Rights

Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided. This Agreement creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and may not be construed as creating a trust. Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets. Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the Option, and rights no greater than the right to receive the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the Option, as and when exercised pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

5.12.

Counterparts

The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Laws, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

 

5.13.

CSOP OptionsThis CSOP Option is subject to the provisions of the CSOP Sub-Plan and to Schedule 4 to the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003. This statement shall take precedent over any conflicting statement about the terms of the Option.

 

5.14.

Choice of Law

The Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales disregarding any jurisdiction’s choice-of-law principles requiring the application of a jurisdiction’s laws other than that of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute.

 

5.15.

Other Documents

Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the prospectus document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act. In addition, Participant acknowledges receipt of the Company’s Insider Trading and Window Period Policy.

 

5.16.

Corporate Events.

The Option is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Event involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a shareholder representative that is authorized to act on Participant’s behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

 

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Appendix

CSOP Options

Summary of Restrictions

The Shares are subject to the following restrictions:

 

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APPENDIX 4

OPTION GRANT NOTICE (US / UK)

EXSCIENTIA PLC

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [:NON-EMPLOYEE SUB-PLAN]5

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Option Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan [:Non-Employee Sub-Plan]6 (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Exscientia Plc (the “Company”).

The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) the option described in this Grant Notice (the “Option”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Option Agreement attached as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), both of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.

 

Participant:   
Grant Date:   
Exercise Price per Share:   
Shares Subject to the Option:   
Final Expiration Date:    The day before the [10th] anniversary of the Grant Date
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule7:    [1/4 of the total number of Shares under Option shall vest and become exercisable on the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date, and 1/12th of the remaining number of Shares under Option shall vest and become exercisable on each Quarter Date thereafter, subject to Participant remaining continuously a Service Provider as of each such date].
Type of Option8    [ISO]9[Non-Qualified Option10]

By Participant’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan, the Agreement and any Group Company policy that may be applicable to the Participant and the Option from time to time (the “Policies”) [including but not limited to the [Company’s claw-back policy / share retention policy / remuneration policy]]11. Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement.

 

5 

Note to draft: For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

6 

Note to draft: For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

7 

Note to draft: Selection of applicable vesting schedule, or determination that a different vesting schedule shall apply, subject to discretion of Administrator.

8 

If this is an ISO, it (plus other outstanding ISOs) cannot be first exercisable for more than $100,000 in value (measured by exercise price) in any calendar year. Any excess over $100,000 is a Non-Qualified Option.

9 

Note to draft: Available only for US taxpayer employees.

10 

Note to draft: For all other Service Providers.

11 

Note to draft: Delete as applicable

 

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By accepting this Option, Participant consents to receive this Grant Notice, the Agreement, the Plan, the Policies and any other Plan-related documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the US federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other Applicable Law) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

EXSCIENTIA PLC     PARTICIPANT
By:  

 

     
 

 

     

 

  Name       [Participant Name]
 

 

     
  Title:      

 

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Exhibit A

OPTION AGREEMENT

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

 

1.

GENERAL

 

1.1.

Grant of Option

The Company has granted to Participant the Option effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”).

 

1.2.

Incorporation of Terms of Plan

The Option is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

2.

PERIOD OF EXERCISABILITY

 

2.1.

Commencement of Exercisability

The Option will vest and become exercisable according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice (the “Vesting Schedule”) except that any fraction of a Share as to which the Option would be vested or exercisable will be accumulated and will vest and become exercisable only when a whole Share has accumulated. Notwithstanding anything in the Grant Notice, the Plan or this Agreement to the contrary, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator or provided in a binding written agreement between Participant and the Company, the Option will immediately expire and be forfeited as to any portion that is not vested and exercisable as of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason.

 

2.2.

Duration of Exercisability

The Vesting Schedule is cumulative. Any portion of the Option which vests and becomes exercisable will remain vested and exercisable until the Option expires. The Option will be forfeited immediately upon its expiration.

 

2.3.

Expiration of Option

The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after, and will expire on, the first of the following to occur:

 

  (a)

The final expiration date in the Grant Notice;

 

  (b)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of three (3) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service, unless Participant’s Termination of Service is for Cause or by reason of Participant’s death or Disability;

 

  (c)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of one (1) year from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Participant’s Disability;

 

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  (d)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Participant’s death;

 

  (e)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, Participant’s Termination of Service for Cause;

 

  (f)

Immediately upon a Corporate Event if the Administrator has determined that the Option will terminate in connection with a Corporate Event;

 

  (g)

The day before the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Participant dies during the period provided in Section 2.3(b) or 2.3(c) above, the term of the Option shall not expire until the earlier of (i) eighteen (18) months after Participant’s death, (ii) upon any termination of the Option in connection with a Corporate Event, (iii) the Final Expiration Date indicated in the Grant Notice, or (iv) the day before the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date. Additionally, the post-termination exercise period of the Option may be extended as provided in the Plan.

 

3.

EXERCISE OF OPTION

 

3.1.

Person Eligible to Exercise

During Participant’s lifetime, only Participant may exercise the Option. After Participant’s death, any exercisable portion of the Option may, prior to the time the Option expires, be exercised by Participant’s Designated Beneficiary as provided in the Plan.

 

3.2.

Partial Exercise

Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised, in whole or in part, according to the procedures in the Plan at any time prior to the time the Option or portion thereof expires, except that the Option may only be exercised for whole Shares.

 

3.3.

Tax Withholding.

 

  (a)

The Company has the right and option, but not the obligation, to treat Participant’s failure to provide timely payment in accordance with the Plan of any tax and/or social security withholding obligations arising in connection with the Option as Participant’s election to satisfy all or any portion of the withholding tax by requesting the Company retain Shares otherwise issuable under the Option.

 

  (b)

Participant acknowledges that Participant is ultimately liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the Option, regardless of any action the Company or any Subsidiary takes with respect to any tax and/or social security withholding obligations that arise in connection with the Option. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary makes any representation or undertaking regarding the treatment of any tax and/or social security withholding in connection with the awarding, vesting or exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of Shares. The Company and the Subsidiaries do not commit and are under no obligation to structure the Option to reduce or eliminate Participant’s tax and/or social security liability.

 

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3.4.

Lock-up.

By accepting the Option, Participant agrees that Participant will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any Shares or other securities of the Company held by Participant, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2241 or any successor or similar rules or regulation (the “Lock-Up Period”); provided, however, that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. Participant further agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to Participant’s Shares (or other securities of the Company) until the end of such period. Participant also agrees that any transferee of any Shares (or other securities of the Company) held by Participant will be bound by this Section. The underwriters of the Company’s Shares are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

 

4.

OTHER PROVISIONS

 

4.1.

Option Not a Service Contract.

By accepting the Option, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

 

  (a)

the Option is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in the Option will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on Participant’s part to continue in the employ of the Company or any Group Company, or of the Company or any Group Company to continue Participant’s employment. In addition, nothing in Participant’s Option will obligate the Company or any Group Company, their respective shareholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that Participant might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or any Group Company;

 

  (b)

the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan;

 

  (c)

the grant of the Option is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options (whether on the same or different terms), or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

 

  (d)

Participant’s options and any Shares acquired under the Plan on exercise of Participant’s options, and the income and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

 

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  (e)

the future value of the Shares underlying the Option is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

  (f)

neither the Company nor any Group Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar (or such other currency in which the Exercise Price may be denominated) that may affect the value of Participant’s options or of any amounts due to Participant pursuant to the exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of any Shares received;

 

  (g)

for the purposes of the Option, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or one of its Group Companies (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or determined by the Company, (i) Participant’s right to vest in the Option under the Plan, if any, and (ii) the period (if any) during which Participant may exercise the Option after such termination as a Service Provider will terminate as of such date and in each instance will not be extended by any notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any; and the Board shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the Option (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence); and

 

  (h)

no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Option resulting from the termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of his or her employment or service agreement, if any), and in consideration of the grant of this Option to which Participant is otherwise not entitled, Participant irrevocably agrees never to institute any claim against the Company or any Group Company, waives his or her ability, if any, to bring any such claim, and release the Company and any Group Company from any such claim; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is allowed by a court of competent jurisdiction, then, by participating in the Plan, Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have agreed not to pursue such claim and agree to execute any and all documents necessary to request dismissal or withdrawal of such claim.

 

4.2.

No Advice Regarding Grant; No Liability for Taxes

The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or his or her acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

 

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As a condition to accepting the Option, Participant hereby (a) agrees to not make any claim against the Company, Group, or any of its officers, Directors, Employees related to tax or social security liabilities arising from the Option or other Company or Group compensation and (b) acknowledges that Participant was advised to consult with Participant’s own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding the tax and social security consequences of the Option and has either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so. Additionally, if Participant is subject to tax in the United States, Participant acknowledges that the Option is exempt from Section 409A only if the exercise price per share is at least equal to the “fair market value” of a Share on the date of grant as determined by the US Internal Revenue Service and there is no other impermissible deferral of compensation associated with the Option. Additionally, as a condition to accepting the Option, Participant agrees not make any claim against the Company, Group, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees in the event that the US Internal Revenue Service asserts that such exercise price per share is less than the “fair market value” of a Share on the date of grant as subsequently determined by the US Internal Revenue Service.

 

4.3.

Adjustments

Participant acknowledges that the Option is subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

 

4.4.

Notices

Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant (or, if Participant is then deceased, to the person entitled to exercise the Option) at Participant’s last known mailing address or email address in the Company’s personnel files. By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice will be deemed duly given: (i) if sent by email, when actually received; and (ii) if sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited with postage prepaid in the applicable national mail, when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

 

4.5.

Titles

Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

 

4.6.

Conformity to Applicable Laws

Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws, and this Option may be unilaterally cancelled by the Company (with the effect that all Participant’s rights hereunder lapse with immediate effect) if the Administrator determines in its reasonable discretion that such conformity is not possible or practicable.

 

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4.7.

Successors and Assigns

The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

4.8.

Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement and the Option will be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

 

4.9.

Entire Agreement

The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any exhibit hereto) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of other equity awards previously granted to Participant and any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and Participant in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this Option.

 

4.10.

Agreement Severable

In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

 

4.11.

Limitation on Participant’s Rights

Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided. This Agreement creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and may not be construed as creating a trust. Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets. Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the Option, and rights no greater than the right to receive the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the Option, as and when exercised pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

4.12.

Counterparts

The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Laws, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

 

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4.13.

ISO

If the Option is designated as an ISO:

 

  (a)

Participant acknowledges that to the extent the aggregate fair market value of shares (determined as of the time the option with respect to the shares is granted) with respect to which options intended to qualify as “incentive stock options” under Section 422 of the Code, including the Option, are exercisable for the first time by Participant during any calendar year exceeds $100,000 or if for any other reason such options do not qualify or cease to qualify for treatment as “incentive stock options” under Section 422 of the Code, such options (including the Option) will be treated as non-qualified options. Participant further acknowledges that the rule set forth in the preceding sentence will be applied by taking the Option and other options into account in the order in which they were granted, as determined under Section 422(d) of the Code.

 

  (b)

Participant also acknowledges that if the Option is exercised more than three (3) months after Participant’s Termination of Service, other than by reason of death or Disability, the Option will be taxed as a Non-Qualified Option. If the Company provides for the extended exercisability of the Option under certain circumstances for Participant’s benefit, the Option will not necessarily be treated as an ISO if Participant exercise the Option more than three (3) months after the date of Participant’s Termination of Service.

 

  (c)

Participant will notify the Company in writing within fifteen (15) days after the date of any disposition or other transfer of any Shares acquired under this Agreement if such disposition or other transfer is made (a) within two (2) years from the Grant Date or (b) within one (1) year after the transfer of such Shares to Participant. Such notice will specify the date of such disposition or other transfer and the amount realized, in cash, other property, assumption of indebtedness or other consideration, by Participant in such disposition or other transfer.

 

4.14.

Choice of Law

The Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales disregarding any jurisdiction’s choice-of-law principles requiring the application of a jurisdiction’s laws other than that of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute.

 

4.15.

Other Documents

Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the prospectus document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act. In addition, Participant acknowledges receipt of the Company’s Insider Trading and Window Period Policy.

 

4.16.

Corporate Events.

The Option is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Event involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a shareholder representative that is authorized to act on Participant’s behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

 

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4.17

Non-Exempt U.S. Employees.

The Option, whether or not vested, if granted to an Employee who is a non-exempt employee for purposes of the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, will not be first exercisable for any Shares until at least six months following the Grant Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with the provisions of the U.S. Worker Economic Opportunity Act, any vested portion of the Option may be exercised earlier than six months following the Grant Date in the event of (i) the Participant’s death or Disability, (ii) a Corporate Event in which the Option is not assumed, continued or substituted, (iii) a Change in Control, or (iv) the Participant’s retirement (as such term may be defined in the Agreement or another applicable agreement or, in the absence of any such definition, in accordance with the Company’s then current employment policies and guidelines). This Section 4.17 is intended to operate so that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise or vesting of the Option will be exempt from Participant’s regular rate of pay.

 

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APPENDIX 5

OPTION GRANT NOTICE (INTERNATIONAL)

EXSCIENTIA PLC

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [:NON-EMPLOYEE SUB-PLAN]12

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Option Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan [:Non-Employee Sub-Plan]13 (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Exscientia Plc (the “Company”).

The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) the option described in this Grant Notice (the “Option”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Option Agreement attached as Exhibit A (including any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the attached appendix (the “Appendix” and together, the “Agreement”)), both of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.

 

Participant:   
Grant Date:   
Exercise Price per Share:   
Shares Subject to the Option:   
Final Expiration Date:    The day before the [10th] anniversary of the Grant Date
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule14:    [1/4 of the total number of Shares under Option shall vest and become exercisable on the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date, and 1/12th of the remaining number of Shares under Option shall vest and become exercisable on each Quarter Date thereafter, subject to Participant remaining continuously a Service Provider as of each such date].
Type of Option    Non-Qualified Option

By Participant’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan, the Agreement and any Group Company policy that may be applicable to the Participant and the Option from time to time (the “Policies”) [including but not limited to the [Company’s claw-back policy / share retention policy / remuneration policy]]15. Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement.

 

12 

Note to draft: For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

13 

Note to draft: For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

14 

Note to draft: Selection of applicable vesting schedule, or determination that a different vesting schedule shall apply, subject to discretion of Administrator.

15 

Note to draft: Delete as applicable

 

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By accepting this Option, Participant consents to receive this Grant Notice, the Agreement, the Plan, the Policies and any other Plan-related documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the US federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other Applicable Law) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

EXSCIENTIA PLC     PARTICIPANT
By:  

 

     
 

 

     

 

  Name       [Participant Name]
 

 

     
  Title:      

 

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Exhibit A

OPTION AGREEMENT

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement (the definition of which includes any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Appendix) have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

 

1.

GENERAL

 

1.1.

Grant of Option

The Company has granted to Participant the Option effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”).

 

1.2.

Incorporation of Terms of Plan

The Option is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

2.

PERIOD OF EXERCISABILITY

 

2.1.

Commencement of Exercisability

The Option will vest and become exercisable according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice (the “Vesting Schedule”) except that any fraction of a Share as to which the Option would be vested or exercisable will be accumulated and will vest and become exercisable only when a whole Share has accumulated. Notwithstanding anything in the Grant Notice, the Plan or this Agreement to the contrary, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator or provided in a binding written agreement between Participant and the Company, the Option will immediately expire and be forfeited as to any portion that is not vested and exercisable as of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason.

 

2.2.

Duration of Exercisability

The Vesting Schedule is cumulative. Any portion of the Option which vests and becomes exercisable will remain vested and exercisable until the Option expires. The Option will be forfeited immediately upon its expiration.

 

2.3.

Expiration of Option

The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after, and will expire on, the first of the following to occur:

 

  (a)

The final expiration date in the Grant Notice;

 

  (b)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of three (3) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service, unless Participant’s Termination of Service is for Cause or by reason of Participant’s death or Disability;

 

  (c)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of one (1) year from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Participant’s Disability;

 

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  (d)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Participant’s death;

 

  (e)

Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, Participant’s Termination of Service for Cause;

 

  (f)

Immediately upon a Corporate Event if the Administrator has determined that the Option will terminate in connection with a Corporate Event;

 

  (g)

The day before the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Participant dies during the period provided in Section 2.3(b) or 2.3(c) above, the term of the Option shall not expire until the earlier of (i) eighteen (18) months after Participant’s death, (ii) upon any termination of the Option in connection with a Corporate Event, (iii) the Final Expiration Date indicated in the Grant Notice, or (iv) the day before the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date. Additionally, the post-termination exercise period of the Option may be extended as provided in the Plan.

 

3.

EXERCISE OF OPTION

 

3.1.

Person Eligible to Exercise

During Participant’s lifetime, only Participant may exercise the Option. After Participant’s death, any exercisable portion of the Option may, prior to the time the Option expires, be exercised by Participant’s Designated Beneficiary as provided in the Plan.

 

3.2.

Partial Exercise

Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised, in whole or in part, according to the procedures in the Plan at any time prior to the time the Option or portion thereof expires, except that the Option may only be exercised for whole Shares.

 

3.3.

Tax Withholding.

 

  (a)

The Company has the right and option, but not the obligation, to treat Participant’s failure to provide timely payment in accordance with the Plan of any tax and/or social security withholding obligations arising in connection with the Option as Participant’s election to satisfy all or any portion of the withholding tax by requesting the Company retain Shares otherwise issuable under the Option.

 

  (b)

Participant acknowledges that Participant is ultimately liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the Option, regardless of any action the Company or any Subsidiary takes with respect to any tax and/or social security withholding obligations that arise in connection with the Option. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary makes any representation or undertaking regarding the treatment of any tax and/or social security withholding in connection with the awarding, vesting or exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of Shares. The Company and the Subsidiaries do not commit and are under no obligation to structure the Option to reduce or eliminate Participant’s tax and/or social security liability.

 

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3.4. Lock-up.

By accepting the Option, Participant agrees that Participant will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any Shares or other securities of the Company held by Participant, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2241 or any successor or similar rules or regulation (the “Lock-Up Period”); provided, however, that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. Participant further agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to Participant’s Shares (or other securities of the Company) until the end of such period. Participant also agrees that any transferee of any Shares (or other securities of the Company) held by Participant will be bound by this Section. The underwriters of the Company’s Shares are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

 

4.

OTHER PROVISIONS

 

4.1.

Option Not a Service Contract.

By accepting the Option, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

 

  (a)

the Option is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in the Option will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on Participant’s part to continue in the employ of the Company or any Group Company, or of the Company or any Group Company to continue Participant’s employment. In addition, nothing in Participant’s Option will obligate the Company or any Group Company, their respective shareholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that Participant might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or any Group Company;

 

  (b)

the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan;

 

  (c)

the grant of the Option is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options (whether on the same or different terms), or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

 

  (d)

Participant’s options and any Shares acquired under the Plan on exercise of Participant’s options, and the income and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

 

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  (e)

the future value of the Shares underlying the Option is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

  (f)

neither the Company nor any Group Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar (or such other currency in which the Exercise Price may be denominated) that may affect the value of Participant’s options or of any amounts due to Participant pursuant to the exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of any Shares received;

 

  (g)

for the purposes of the Option, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or one of its Group Companies (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or determined by the Company, (i) Participant’s right to vest in the Option under the Plan, if any, and (ii) the period (if any) during which Participant may exercise the Option after such termination as a Service Provider will terminate as of such date and in each instance will not be extended by any notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any; and the Board shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the Option (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence); and

 

  (h)

no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Option resulting from the termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of his or her employment or service agreement, if any), and in consideration of the grant of this Option to which Participant is otherwise not entitled, Participant irrevocably agrees never to institute any claim against the Company or any Group Company, waives his or her ability, if any, to bring any such claim, and release the Company and any Group Company from any such claim; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is allowed by a court of competent jurisdiction, then, by participating in the Plan, Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have agreed not to pursue such claim and agree to execute any and all documents necessary to request dismissal or withdrawal of such claim.

 

4.2.

No Advice Regarding Grant; No Liability for Taxes

The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or his or her acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

 

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As a condition to accepting the Option, Participant hereby (a) agrees to not make any claim against the Company, Group, or any of its officers, Directors, Employees related to tax or social security liabilities arising from the Option or other Company or Group compensation and (b) acknowledges that Participant was advised to consult with Participant’s own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding the tax and social security consequences of the Option and has either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so. Additionally, if Participant is subject to tax in the United States, Participant acknowledges that the Option is exempt from Section 409A only if the exercise price per share is at least equal to the “fair market value” of a Share on the date of grant as determined by the US Internal Revenue Service and there is no other impermissible deferral of compensation associated with the Option. Additionally, as a condition to accepting the Option, Participant agrees not make any claim against the Company, Group, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees in the event that the US Internal Revenue Service asserts that such exercise price per share is less than the “fair market value” of a Share on the date of grant as subsequently determined by the US Internal Revenue Service.

 

4.3.

Adjustments

Participant acknowledges that the Option is subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

 

4.4.

Language

Participant acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow him or her to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Participant has received this Agreement, or any other document related to the Option and/or the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.

 

4.5.

Foreign Assets/Account, Exchange Control and Tax Reporting

Participant may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the acquisition, holding and/or transfer of Shares or cash (including dividends and the proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) derived from Participant’s participation in the Plan in, to and/or from a brokerage/bank account or legal entity located outside Participant’s country. The applicable laws in Participant’s country may require that he or she report such accounts, assets and balances therein, the value thereof and/or the transactions related thereto to the applicable authorities in such country. Participant may also be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of his or her participation in the Plan to his or her country through a designated bank or broker within a certain time after receipt. Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to be compliant with such regulations and he or she is encouraged to consult with his or her personal legal advisor for any details.

 

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4.6.

Appendix

Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement, the Option shall be subject to the special terms and conditions for Participant’s country set forth in the Appendix attached to this Agreement. Moreover, if Participant relocates to one of the countries included therein, the terms and conditions for such country will apply to Participant to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix constitutes part of this Agreement.

 

4.7.

Notices

Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant (or, if Participant is then deceased, to the person entitled to exercise the Option) at Participant’s last known mailing address or email address in the Company’s personnel files. By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice will be deemed duly given: (i) if sent by email, when actually received; and (ii) if sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited with postage prepaid in the applicable national mail, when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

 

4.8.

Titles

Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

 

4.9.

Conformity to Applicable Laws

Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws, and this Option may be unilaterally cancelled by the Company (with the effect that all Participant’s rights hereunder lapse with immediate effect) if the Administrator determines in its reasonable discretion that such conformity is not possible or practicable.

 

4.10.

Successors and Assigns

The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

4.11.

Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement and the Option will be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

 

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4.12.

Entire Agreement

The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any exhibit hereto) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of other equity awards previously granted to Participant and any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and Participant in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this Option.

 

4.13.

Agreement Severable

In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

 

4.14.

Limitation on Participant’s Rights

Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided. This Agreement creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and may not be construed as creating a trust. Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets. Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the Option, and rights no greater than the right to receive the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the Option, as and when exercised pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

4.15.

Counterparts

The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Laws, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

 

4.16.

Choice of Law

The Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales disregarding any jurisdiction’s choice-of-law principles requiring the application of a jurisdiction’s laws other than that of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute.

 

4.17.

Other Documents

Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the prospectus document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act. In addition, Participant acknowledges receipt of the Company’s Insider Trading and Window Period Policy.

 

4.18.

Corporate Events.

The Option is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Event involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a shareholder representative that is authorized to act on Participant’s behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

 

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APPENDIX TO OPTION AGREEMENT

This Appendix includes special terms and conditions that govern the Option granted to Participant under the Plan if Participant resides and/or works in one of the countries listed below.

The information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to Participant’s particular situation, and Participant is advised to seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in Participant’s country may apply to his or her situation. If Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which he or she is currently working and/or residing, transfers employment and/or residency to another country after the Grant Date, is a Consultant, changes employment status to a consultant position, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the Company shall, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the special terms and conditions contained herein shall be applicable to Participant. References to an employer (if any) shall include any entity that engages Participant’s services.

 

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APPENDIX 6

RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT GRANT NOTICE (US / UK)

EXSCIENTIA PLC

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [:NON-EMPLOYEE SUB-PLAN]17

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Restricted Share Unit Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan [: Non-Employee Sub-Plan]18 (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Exscientia Plc (the “Company”).

The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) the Restricted Share Units (the “RSUs”) described in this Grant Notice (the “Award”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Restricted Share Unit Agreement attached as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), both of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.

 

Participant:   
Grant Date:   
Number of RSUs:   
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule19:    1/4 of the RSUs shall vest on the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date, and 1/12th of the remaining RSUs shall vest on each Quarter Date thereafter, subject to Participant remaining continuously a Service Provider as of each such date.]
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule20:    [TBD] .

By Participant’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan, the Agreement and any Group Company policy that may be applicable to the Participant and the Option from time to time (the “Policies”) [including but not limited to the [Company’s claw-back policy / share retention policy / remuneration policy]]21. Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement.

 

17 

Note to draft: For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

18 

For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

19 

Note to draft: Selection of applicable vesting schedule, or determination that a different vesting schedule shall apply, subject to discretion of Administrator.

20 

Selection of applicable vesting schedule, or determination that a different vesting schedule shall apply, subject to discretion of Administrator.

21 

Note to draft: Delete as applicable

 

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By accepting this Award, Participant consents to receive this Grant Notice, the Agreement, the Plan, the Policies and any other Plan-related documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the US federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other Applicable Law) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

EXSCIENTIA PLC     PARTICIPANT
By:  

 

     
 

 

     

 

  Name:       [Participant Name]
 

 

     
  Title:      

 

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Exhibit A

RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

 

1.

GENERAL

 

1.1

Award of RSUs.

The Company has granted the RSUs to Participant effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”). Each RSU represents the right to receive one Share [or, at the option of the Company, an amount of cash, in either case,] as set forth in this Agreement. Participant will have no right to the distribution of any Shares or payment of any cash until the time (if ever) the RSUs have vested.

 

1.2

Incorporation of Terms of Plan.

The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

1.3

Unsecured Promise.

The RSUs will at all times prior to settlement represent an unsecured Company obligation payable only from the Company’s general assets.

 

2.

VESTING; FORFEITURE AND SETTLEMENT

 

2.1

Vesting; Forfeiture.

The RSUs will vest according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice except that any fraction of an RSU that would otherwise be vested will be accumulated and will vest only when a whole RSU has accumulated. In the event of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason, all unvested RSUs will immediately and automatically be cancelled and forfeited, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator or provided in a binding written agreement between Participant and the Company.

 

2.2

Settlement.

 

  (a)

RSUs will be paid in Shares or cash at the Company’s option as soon as administratively practicable after the vesting of the applicable RSU, but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the RSU’s vesting date (except as otherwise provided in Section 2.2(d) below). Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted under Applicable Laws, the Company may delay any payment under this Agreement that the Company reasonably determines would violate Applicable Laws until the earliest date the Company reasonably determines the making of the payment will not cause such a violation.

 

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  (b)

If an RSU is paid in cash, the amount of cash paid with respect to the RSU will equal the Fair Market Value of a Share on the day on which the applicable RSU vests.

 

  (c)

If an RSU is paid in Shares, Participant may be required to pay the nominal value thereof in the same manner as provided for Withholding Taxes below.

 

  (d)

If the date Shares would otherwise be distributed pursuant to Section 2.2(a) (the “Original Issuance Date”) falls on a date that is not a business day, delivery of Shares will instead occur on the next following business day. In addition, if:

 

  (i)

the Original Issuance Date does not occur (1) during an “open window period” applicable to Participant, as determined by the Company in accordance with the Company’s then-effective policy on trading in Company securities, or (2) on a date when Participant is otherwise permitted to sell Shares on an established stock exchange or stock market (including but not limited to under a previously established written trading plan that meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act and was entered into in compliance with the Company’s policies (a “10b5-1 Arrangement”)), and

 

  (ii)

either (1) Withholding Taxes do not apply, or (2) the Company decides, prior to the Original Issuance Date, (A) not to satisfy Withholding Taxes by withholding Shares from the Shares otherwise due, on the Original Issuance Date, to Participant under the Award, and (B) not to permit Participant to enter into a “same day sale” commitment with a broker-dealer (including but not limited to a commitment under a 10b5-1 Arrangement) and (C) not to permit Participant to pay the Withholding Taxes in cash,

then the Shares that would otherwise be issued to Participant on the Original Issuance Date will not be delivered on such Original Issuance Date and will instead be delivered on the first business day when Participant is not prohibited from selling Shares of the in the open public market, but, if the Company determines that Participant may be subject to taxation in the United States, in no event later than December 31 of the calendar year in which the Original Issuance Date occurs (that is, the last day of Participant’s taxable year in which the Original Issuance Date occurs), or, if and only if permitted in a manner that complies with United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4), no later than the date that is the 15th day of the third calendar month of the applicable year following the year in which the Shares under the Award are no longer subject to a “substantial risk of forfeiture” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(d).

 

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3.

TAXATION AND TAX WITHHOLDING

 

3.1

Representation.

Participant represents to the Company that Participant has reviewed with Participant’s own tax advisors the tax and/or social security consequences of this Award and the transactions contemplated by the Grant Notice and this Agreement. Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents.

 

3.2

Tax Withholding.

 

  (a)

On each vesting date, and on or before the time Participant receives a distribution of the shares underlying the RSUs, and at any other time as reasonably requested by the Company in accordance with applicable tax laws, Participant hereby authorizes any required withholding from the shares issuable to Participant and/or otherwise agree to make adequate provision in cash for any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax and/or social security withholding obligations of the Company or any parent or Subsidiary that arise in connection with Participant’s RSUs (the “Withholding Taxes”). Participant hereby authorizes the Company and/or the relevant parent or Subsidiary, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations with regard to all Withholding Taxes by one or a combination of the following: (i) withholding from any compensation otherwise payable to Participant by the Company or any parent or Subsidiary; (ii) causing Participant to tender a cash payment (which may be in the form of a check, electronic wire transfer or other method permitted by the Company); (iii) withholding shares from the shares issued or otherwise issuable to Participant in connection with Participant’s RSUs with a fair market value (measured as of the date shares are issued to Participant) equal to the amount of such Withholding Taxes; provided, however, that the number of such shares so withheld will not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the required tax and/or social security withholding obligations using the maximum statutory withholding rates for federal, state, local and, if applicable, foreign tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that are applicable to supplemental taxable income; and, provided, further, that to the extent necessary to qualify for an exemption from application of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, if applicable, such share withholding procedure will be subject to the prior approval of the Company’s Remuneration Committee; or (iv) by requiring Participant to enter into a “same day sale” commitment with a broker-dealer in a manner satisfactory to the Company (including but not limited to a commitment under a 10b5-1 Arrangement).

 

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  (b)

Participant acknowledges that Participant is ultimately liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the RSUs, regardless of any action the Company or any Subsidiary takes with respect to any tax and/or social security withholding obligations that arise in connection with the RSUs. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary makes any representation or undertaking regarding the treatment of any tax and/or social security withholding in connection with the awarding, vesting or payment of the RSUs or the subsequent sale of Shares. The Company and the Subsidiaries do not commit and are under no obligation to structure the RSUs to reduce or eliminate Participant’s tax and/or social security liability.

 

4.

OTHER PROVISIONS

 

4.1

No Advice Regarding Grant; No Liability for Taxes

The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or his or her acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

As a condition to accepting the Award, Participant hereby (a) agrees to not make any claim against the Company, Group, or any of its officers, Directors, Employees related to tax or social security liabilities arising from the Award or other Company or Group compensation and (b) acknowledges that Participant was advised to consult with Participant’s own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding the tax and social security consequences of the Award and has either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so.

 

4.2

Adjustments.

Participant acknowledges that the RSUs and the Shares subject to the RSUs are subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

 

4.3

Notices.

Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant at Participant’s last known mailing address or email address. By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice will be deemed duly given: (i) if sent by email, when actually received; and (ii) if sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited with postage prepaid in the applicable national mail, when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

 

4.4

Titles.

Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

 

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4.5

Conformity to Securities Laws.

Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws, and the RSUs may be unilaterally cancelled by the Company (with the effect that all Participant’s rights hereunder lapse with immediate effect) if the Administrator determines in its reasonable discretion that such conformity is not possible or practicable.

 

4.6

Successors and Assigns.

The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

4.7

Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement, and the RSUs will be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

 

4.8

Entire Agreement.

The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any exhibit hereto) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of other equity awards previously granted to the Participant and any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and the Participant in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this Award.

 

4.9

Agreement Severable.

In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

 

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4.10

Limitation on Participant’s Rights.

Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided. This Agreement creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and may not be construed as creating a trust. Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets. Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the RSUs, and rights no greater than the right to receive cash or the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the RSUs, as and when settled pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

4.11

Not a Contract of Employment.

By accepting the Award, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

 

  (a)

the Award is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in the Award will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on Participant’s part to continue in the employ of the Company or any Group Company, or of the Company or any Group Company to continue Participant’s employment. In addition, nothing in Participant’s Award will obligate the Company or any Group Company, their respective shareholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that Participant might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or any Group Company;

 

  (b)

the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan;

 

  (c)

the grant of the Award is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options (whether on the same or different terms), or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

 

  (d)

Participant’s Award and any Shares acquired under the Plan in respect of Participant’s Award, and the income and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

 

  (e)

the future value of the Shares underlying the Award is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

  (f)

neither the Company nor any Group Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar (or such other currency in which the nominal value of a Share may be denominated) that may affect the value of Participant’s Award or of any amounts due to Participant pursuant to the Award or the subsequent sale of any Shares received;

 

  (g)

for the purposes of the Award, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or one of its Group Companies (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or determined by the Company, Participant’s right to vest in the Award under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of such date and in each instance will not be extended by any notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any; and the Board shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the Award (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence); and

 

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  (h)

no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Award resulting from the termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of his or her employment or service agreement, if any), and in consideration of the grant of this Award to which Participant is otherwise not entitled, Participant irrevocably agrees never to institute any claim against the Company or any Group Company, waives his or her ability, if any, to bring any such claim, and release the Company and any Group Company from any such claim; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is allowed by a court of competent jurisdiction, then, by participating in the Plan, Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have agreed not to pursue such claim and agree to execute any and all documents necessary to request dismissal or withdrawal of such claim.

 

4.12

Lock-up.

By accepting the Award, Participant agrees that Participant will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any Shares or other securities of the Company held by Participant, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2241 or any successor or similar rules or regulation (the “Lock-Up Period”); provided, however, that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. Participant further agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to Participant’s Shares (or other securities of the Company) until the end of such period. Participant also agrees that any transferee of any Shares (or other securities of the Company) held by Participant will be bound by this Section. The underwriters of the Company’s Shares are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

 

4.13

Counterparts.

The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Laws, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

 

4.14

Choice of Law

The Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales disregarding any jurisdiction’s choice-of-law principles requiring the application of a jurisdiction’s laws other than that of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute.

 

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4.15

Other Documents

Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the prospectus document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act. In addition, Participant acknowledges receipt of the Company’s Insider Trading and Window Period Policy.

 

4.16

Corporate Events.

The Award is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Event involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a shareholder representative that is authorized to act on Participant’s behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

 

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APPENDIX 7

RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT GRANT NOTICE (INTERNATIONAL)

EXSCIENTIA PLC

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN [:NON-EMPLOYEE SUB-PLAN]24

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Restricted Share Unit Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan [: Non-Employee Sub-Plan]25 (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Exscientia Plc (the “Company”).

The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) the Restricted Share Units (the “RSUs”) described in this Grant Notice (the “Award”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Restricted Share Unit Agreement attached as Exhibit A including any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the attached appendix (the “Appendix” and together, the “Agreement”)), both of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.

 

Participant:   
Grant Date:   
Number of RSUs:   
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule26:    1/4 of the RSUs shall vest on the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date, and 1/12th of the remaining RSUs shall vest on each Quarter Date thereafter, subject to Participant remaining continuously a Service Provider as of each such date.]
Vesting Commencement Date:   
Vesting Schedule27:    [TBD] .

By Participant’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan, the Agreement and any Group Company policy that may be applicable to the Participant and the Option from time to time (the “Policies”) [including but not limited to the [Company’s claw-back policy / share retention policy / remuneration policy]]28. Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of the Plan, this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Policies. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement.

 

24 

Note to draft: For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

25 

For Consultants and Directors who are not Employees

26 

Note to draft: Selection of applicable vesting schedule, or determination that a different vesting schedule shall apply, subject to discretion of Administrator.

27 

Selection of applicable vesting schedule, or determination that a different vesting schedule shall apply, subject to discretion of Administrator.

28 

Note to draft: Delete as applicable

 

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By accepting this Award, Participant consents to receive this Grant Notice, the Agreement, the Plan, the Policies and any other Plan-related documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the US federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other Applicable Law) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

EXSCIENTIA PLC     PARTICIPANT
By:          
           
  Name:       [Participant Name]
         
  Title:      

 

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Exhibit A

RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement (the definition of which includes any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Appendix) have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

 

1.

GENERAL

 

1.1

Award of RSUs.

The Company has granted the RSUs to Participant effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”). Each RSU represents the right to receive one Share or, at the option of the Company (subject to the provisions of the Appendix), an amount of cash, in either case, as set forth in this Agreement. Participant will have no right to the distribution of any Shares or payment of any cash until the time (if ever) the RSUs have vested.

 

1.2

Incorporation of Terms of Plan.

The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

1.3

Unsecured Promise.

The RSUs will at all times prior to settlement represent an unsecured Company obligation payable only from the Company’s general assets.

 

2.

VESTING; FORFEITURE AND SETTLEMENT

 

2.1

Vesting; Forfeiture.

The RSUs will vest according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice except that any fraction of an RSU that would otherwise be vested will be accumulated and will vest only when a whole RSU has accumulated. In the event of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason, all unvested RSUs will immediately and automatically be cancelled and forfeited, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator or provided in a binding written agreement between Participant and the Company.

 

2.2

Settlement.

 

  (a)

RSUs will be paid in Shares or cash at the Company’s option as soon as administratively practicable after the vesting of the applicable RSU, but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the RSU’s vesting date (except as otherwise provided in Section 2.2(d) below). Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permitted under Applicable Laws, the Company may delay any payment under this Agreement that the Company reasonably determines would violate Applicable Laws until the earliest date the Company reasonably determines the making of the payment will not cause such a violation.

 

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  (b)

If an RSU is paid in cash, the amount of cash paid with respect to the RSU will equal the Fair Market Value of a Share on the day on which the applicable RSU vests.

 

  (c)

If an RSU is paid in Shares, Participant may be required to pay the nominal value thereof in the same manner as provided for Withholding Taxes below.

 

  (d)

If the date Shares would otherwise be distributed pursuant to Section 2.2(a) (the “Original Issuance Date”) falls on a date that is not a business day, delivery of Shares will instead occur on the next following business day. In addition, if:

 

  (i)

the Original Issuance Date does not occur (1) during an “open window period” applicable to Participant, as determined by the Company in accordance with the Company’s then-effective policy on trading in Company securities, or (2) on a date when Participant is otherwise permitted to sell Shares on an established stock exchange or stock market (including but not limited to under a previously established written trading plan that meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act and was entered into in compliance with the Company’s policies (a “10b5-1 Arrangement”)), and

 

  (ii)

either (1) Withholding Taxes do not apply, or (2) the Company decides, prior to the Original Issuance Date, (A) not to satisfy Withholding Taxes by withholding Shares from the Shares otherwise due, on the Original Issuance Date, to Participant under the Award, and (B) not to permit Participant to enter into a “same day sale” commitment with a broker-dealer (including but not limited to a commitment under a 10b5-1 Arrangement) and (C) not to permit Participant to pay the Withholding Taxes in cash,

then the Shares that would otherwise be issued to Participant on the Original Issuance Date will not be delivered on such Original Issuance Date and will instead be delivered on the first business day when Participant is not prohibited from selling Shares of the in the open public market, but, if the Company determines that Participant may be subject to taxation in the United States, in no event later than December 31 of the calendar year in which the Original Issuance Date occurs (that is, the last day of Participant’s taxable year in which the Original Issuance Date occurs), or, if and only if permitted in a manner that complies with United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4), no later than the date that is the 15th day of the third calendar month of the applicable year following the year in which the Shares under the Award are no longer subject to a “substantial risk of forfeiture” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(d).

 

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3.

TAXATION AND TAX WITHHOLDING

 

3.1

Representation.

Participant represents to the Company that Participant has reviewed with Participant’s own tax advisors the tax and/or social security consequences of this Award and the transactions contemplated by the Grant Notice and this Agreement. Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents.

 

3.2

Tax Withholding.

 

  (a)

On each vesting date, and on or before the time Participant receives a distribution of the shares underlying the RSUs, and at any other time as reasonably requested by the Company in accordance with applicable tax laws, Participant hereby authorizes any required withholding from the shares issuable to Participant and/or otherwise agree to make adequate provision in cash for any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax and/or social security withholding obligations of the Company or any parent or Subsidiary that arise in connection with Participant’s RSUs (the “Withholding Taxes”). Participant hereby authorizes the Company and/or the relevant parent or Subsidiary, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations with regard to all Withholding Taxes by one or a combination of the following: (i) withholding from any compensation otherwise payable to Participant by the Company or any parent or Subsidiary; (ii) causing Participant to tender a cash payment (which may be in the form of a check, electronic wire transfer or other method permitted by the Company); (iii) withholding shares from the shares issued or otherwise issuable to Participant in connection with Participant’s RSUs with a fair market value (measured as of the date shares are issued to Participant) equal to the amount of such Withholding Taxes; provided, however, that the number of such shares so withheld will not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the required tax and/or social security withholding obligations using the maximum statutory withholding rates for federal, state, local and, if applicable, foreign tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that are applicable to supplemental taxable income; and, provided, further, that to the extent necessary to qualify for an exemption from application of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, if applicable, such share withholding procedure will be subject to the prior approval of the Company’s Remuneration Committee; or (iv) by requiring Participant to enter into a “same day sale” commitment with a broker-dealer in a manner satisfactory to the Company (including but not limited to a commitment under a 10b5-1 Arrangement).

 

  (b)

Participant acknowledges that Participant is ultimately liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the RSUs, regardless of any action the Company or any Subsidiary takes with respect to any tax and/or social security withholding obligations that arise in connection with the RSUs. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary makes any representation or undertaking regarding the treatment of any tax and/or social security withholding in connection with the awarding, vesting or payment of the RSUs or the subsequent sale of Shares. The Company and the Subsidiaries do not commit and are under no obligation to structure the RSUs to reduce or eliminate Participant’s tax and/or social security liability.

 

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4.

OTHER PROVISIONS

 

4.1

No Advice Regarding Grant; No Liability for Taxes

The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or his or her acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

As a condition to accepting the Award, Participant hereby (a) agrees to not make any claim against the Company, Group, or any of its officers, Directors, Employees related to tax or social security liabilities arising from the Award or other Company or Group compensation and (b) acknowledges that Participant was advised to consult with Participant’s own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding the tax and social security consequences of the Award and has either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so.

 

4.2

Adjustments.

Participant acknowledges that the RSUs and the Shares subject to the RSUs are subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

 

4.3

Language

The Participant acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow him or her to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If the Participant has received this Agreement, or any other document related to the Award and/or the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.

 

4.4

Foreign Assets/Account, Exchange Control and Tax Reporting

The Participant may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the acquisition, holding and/or transfer of Shares or cash (including dividends and the proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) derived from the Participant’s participation in the Plan in, to and/or from a brokerage/bank account or legal entity located outside the Participant’s country. The applicable laws in the Participant’s country may require that he or she report such accounts, assets and balances therein, the value thereof and/or the transactions related thereto to the applicable authorities in such country. the Participant may also be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of his or her participation in the Plan to his or her country through a designated bank or broker within a certain time after receipt. Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to be compliant with such regulations and he or she is encouraged to consult with his or her personal legal advisor for any details.

 

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4.5

Appendix

Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement, the Award shall be subject to the special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country set forth in the Appendix attached to this Agreement. Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included therein, the terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix constitutes part of this Agreement.

 

4.6

Notices.

Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant at Participant’s last known mailing address or email address. By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice will be deemed duly given: (i) if sent by email, when actually received; and (ii) if sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited with postage prepaid in the applicable national mail, when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

 

4.7

Titles.

Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

 

4.8

Conformity to Securities Laws.

Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws, and the RSUs may be unilaterally cancelled by the Company (with the effect that all Participant’s rights hereunder lapse with immediate effect) if the Administrator determines in its reasonable discretion that such conformity is not possible or practicable.

 

4.9

Successors and Assigns.

The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

4.10

Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement, and the RSUs will be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

 

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4.11

Entire Agreement.

The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any exhibit hereto) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of other equity awards previously granted to the Participant and any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and the Participant in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this Award.

 

4.12

Agreement Severable.

In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

 

4.13

Limitation on Participant’s Rights.

Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided. This Agreement creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and may not be construed as creating a trust. Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets. Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the RSUs, and rights no greater than the right to receive cash or the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the RSUs, as and when settled pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

4.14

Not a Contract of Employment.

By accepting the Award, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

 

  (a)

the Award is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in the Award will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on Participant’s part to continue in the employ of the Company or any Group Company, or of the Company or any Group Company to continue Participant’s employment. In addition, nothing in Participant’s Award will obligate the Company or any Group Company, their respective shareholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that Participant might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or any Group Company;

 

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  (b)

the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan;

 

  (c)

the grant of the Award is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options (whether on the same or different terms), or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

 

  (d)

Participant’s Award and any Shares acquired under the Plan in respect of Participant’s Award, and the income and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

 

  (e)

the future value of the Shares underlying the Award is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

  (f)

neither the Company nor any Group Company shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar (or such other currency in which the nominal value of a Share may be denominated) that may affect the value of Participant’s Award or of any amounts due to Participant pursuant to the Award or the subsequent sale of any Shares received;

 

  (g)

for the purposes of the Award, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or one of its Group Companies (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or determined by the Company, Participant’s right to vest in the Award under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of such date and in each instance will not be extended by any notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment agreement, if any; and the Board shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the Award (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence); and

 

  (h)

no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Award resulting from the termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of his or her employment or service agreement, if any), and in consideration of the grant of this Award to which Participant is otherwise not entitled, Participant irrevocably agrees never to institute any claim against the Company or any Group Company, waives his or her ability, if any, to bring any such claim, and release the Company and any Group Company from any such claim; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is allowed by a court of competent jurisdiction, then, by participating in the Plan, Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have agreed not to pursue such claim and agree to execute any and all documents necessary to request dismissal or withdrawal of such claim.

 

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4.15

Lock-up.

By accepting the Award, Participant agrees that Participant will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any Shares or other securities of the Company held by Participant, for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2241 or any successor or similar rules or regulation (the “Lock-Up Period”); provided, however, that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. Participant further agrees to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to Participant’s Shares (or other securities of the Company) until the end of such period. Participant also agrees that any transferee of any Shares (or other securities of the Company) held by Participant will be bound by this Section. The underwriters of the Company’s Shares are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

 

4.16

Counterparts.

The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Laws, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

 

4.17

Choice of Law

The Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales disregarding any jurisdiction’s choice-of-law principles requiring the application of a jurisdiction’s laws other than that of England and Wales and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute.

 

4.18

Other Documents

Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the prospectus document containing the Plan information specified in Section 10(a) of the Securities Act. In addition, Participant acknowledges receipt of the Company’s Insider Trading and Window Period Policy.

 

4.19

Corporate Events.

The Award is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Event involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a shareholder representative that is authorized to act on Participant’s behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

 

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APPENDIX TO RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT

This Appendix includes special terms and conditions that govern the Award granted to the Participant under the Plan if the Participant resides and/or works in one of the countries listed below.

The information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant’s particular situation, and the Participant is advised to seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant’s country may apply to his or her situation. If the Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which he or she is currently working and/or residing, transfers employment and/or residency to another country after the Grant Date, is a Consultant, changes employment status to a consultant position, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the Company shall, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the special terms and conditions contained herein shall be applicable to the Participant. References to an employer (if any) shall include any entity that engages the Participant’s services. References to “you” are to the Participant.

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Exchange Control Information. If you hold Shares acquired under the Plan outside of Austria, you must submit a report to the Austrian National Bank as follows: (i) on a quarterly basis if the value of the shares of Common Stock as of any given quarter meets or exceeds €30,000,000; the deadline for filing the quarterly report is the 15th day of the month following the end of the respective quarter and (ii) on an annual basis if the value of the Shares as of December 31 meets or exceeds €5,000,000; the deadline for filing the quarterly report is the 15th day of the month following quarter-end and for filing the annual report is January 31 of the following year.

When you sell Shares acquired under the Plan (or receive a cash dividend) you may be required to comply with certain exchange control obligations if the cash proceeds from the sale are held outside of Austria. If the transaction volume of all cash accounts abroad exceeds €10,000,000, the movements and balances of all accounts must be reported monthly, as of the last day of the month, on or before the fifteenth day of the following month.

Belgium

[Holding Period. For a period of two years after the time that Shares have been delivered to you, you may not transfer, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of such Shares.]31

Foreign Asset / Account Reporting. Belgian residents are required to report any security (e.g., shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan) or bank account established outside of Belgium on their annual tax return. In a separate report, Belgian residents are also required to provide the National Bank of Belgium with certain details regarding such foreign accounts (including the account number, bank name and country in which any such account was opened). The forms to complete this report are available on the website of the National Bank of Belgium. Belgian residents should consult with their personal tax advisors to determine their personal reporting obligations.

Stock Exchange Tax. A stock exchange tax applies to transactions executed by a Belgian resident through a non-Belgian financial intermediary, such as a U.S. broker. The stock exchange tax likely will apply when the Shares are sold. You should consult with your personal tax advisor for additional details on your obligations with respect to the stock exchange tax.

 

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Not to be granted without seeking further local counsel advice.

31 

Note to draft: Optional clause to be deleted or retained for an award depending on desired tax treatment (a holding period requirement results in more favourable tax treatment at the time of vesting / delivery of the shares).

 

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Securities Account Tax. A securities account tax applies if the average annual value of securities (including Shares acquired under the Plan) held by you in a securities account exceeds certain thresholds, subject to certain conditions.

Japan

Foreign Asset / Account Reporting. If you hold assets outside of Japan (e.g., Shares acquired under the Plan) with a value exceeding JPY ¥50,000,000 (as of December 31 each year), you are required to comply with annual tax reporting obligations with respect to such assets. Such a report will be due by March 15 each year. You should consult with your personal tax advisor to ensure that you are properly complying with applicable reporting requirements in Japan.

Exchange Control Information. If you acquire Shares valued at more than JPY ¥100,000,000 in a single transaction, you must file a Report Concerning Acquisition or Transfer of Securities with the Ministry of Finance through the Bank of Japan within 20 days of the acquisition of the Shares.

Switzerland

Sole Contact and Contractual Partner Information. You acknowledge that the Award, this Agreement, the Appendices and your participation in the Plan do not create any claims against your employer, either directly or indirectly. Your sole contract and sole contractual partner regarding the Plan and the Award is the Company and the Award does not form part of your contractual compensation.

Continuous Service. Notwithstanding anything else in the Plan or the Agreement, a Termination of Service will be deemed to occur on the date when a termination notice is issued, regardless of whether the cessation of the employment was lawful, and shall not include any period notice of termination of employment or any period of salary continuance or deemed employment. As a result, if you receive notice of Termination of Service, you will cease to be a Service Provider on the date you receive such notice.

Securities Law Information. The Award is not intended to be publicly offered in or from Switzerland. Because it is considered a private offering, it is not subject to securities registration in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other materials relating to the RSUs and/or the underlying Shares: (i) constitutes a prospectus according to articles 35 et seq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (“FinSA”); (ii) may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland to any person other than a Participant; or (iii) has been or will be filed with, approved or supervised by any Swiss reviewing body according to article 51 FinSA or any Swiss regulatory authority, including the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (“FINMA”).

Grant of the Award. The Award is a voluntary gratuity (Gratifikation; gratification) within the meaning of Article 322d Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) as determined at the Company’s sole discretion which you have no entitlement to and which does not constitute an entitlement for a grant of further Awards or other equities in the future.

Vesting. You acknowledge and confirm that the Award is fully discretionary and that before the RSUs have vested you shall not have any right in regard to such RSUs.

Disability. For the avoidance of any doubt, “Disability” shall include, but not be limited to, any permanent disability as per the social security laws of Switzerland.

Social Security and Tax: You herewith directly authorize your employer to make all (if any) applicable social security, insurance and tax deductions resulting from the grant and/or vesting of the RSU or the sale of Shares from any compensation owed to you by your employer, subject to any statutory limitations. If your compensation shall not be sufficient to cover such social security, insurance and tax liabilities, you will indemnify the employer upon first demand.

 

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Cause.Cause” shall include, but not be limited to, all reasons entitling to a summary dismissal pursuant to article 337 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) and all justified reasons pursuant to article 340c para. 2 CO, without limiting the definition of Cause as outlined in the Plan. You expressly acknowledge that the definition of Cause as per the Plan shall include any crime or felony under Swiss laws and any breaches against your duties and in respect of your employer, and not only in respect of the Company.

Language Acknowledgement. You confirm that you have read and understood the documents relating to the Plan, including the Agreement, with all terms and conditions included therein, which were provided in the English language only. You confirm that you have sufficient language capabilities to understand these terms and conditions in full.

Sie bestätigen, dass Sie den Plan sowie die dazugehörigen Dokumente, inklusive der Vereinbarung, mit all den darin enthaltenen Bedingungen und Voraussetzungen, welche in englischer Sprache verfasst sind, gelesen und verstanden haben. Sie bestätigen, dass Ihre Sprachkenntnisse genügend sind, um die Bedingungen und Voraussetzungen zu verstehen.

Vous confirmez que vous avez lu et compris les documents relatifs au plan, y compris la convention d’attribution, avec toutes les conditions qui y sont incluses, qui ont été fournies en langue anglaise uniquement. Vous confirmez que vous avez des capacités linguistiques suffisantes pour comprendre ces termes et conditions dans leur intégralité.

No Right against Employer. You expressly acknowledge that you shall not have any right or claim under the RSUs, the Plan or the Agreement against your employer. You expressly acknowledge and agree that you only have any right and claim against the Company as set out under the Plan and the Agreement.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction. You expressly acknowledge and agree to the Governing Law and Jurisdiction clause in the Plan and the Choice of Law clause in the Agreement and accept that Swiss law does not apply and that Swiss courts do not have any jurisdiction in regard to any claims under the Plan or the Agreement.

 

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EX-4.6

Exhibit 4.6

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

1. Purpose of the Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility by providing an inducement material to individuals entering into employment with the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company.

The Plan permits the grant of Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units and Performance Shares. Each Award under the Plan is intended to qualify as an employment inducement award under Nasdaq Listing Rules 5635(c)(4), the official regulations and other official interpretive material and guidance issued under such rule (together, the “Inducement Listing Rules”).

2. Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions will apply:

(a) “Administrator” means the Board or any of its Committees as will be administering the Plan, in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.

(b) “Applicable Laws” means the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards, including without limitation the related issuance of shares of Common Stock, including without limitation under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any non-U.S. country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.

(c) “Award” means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units or Performance Shares.

(d) “Award Agreement” means the written or electronic agreement between the Company and Participant setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan. The Award Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(e) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(f) “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i) Change in Ownership of the Company. A change in the ownership of the Company which occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (“Person”), acquires ownership of the stock of the Company that, together with the stock held by such Person, constitutes more than 50% of the total voting power of the stock of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection, (A) the acquisition of additional stock by any one Person, who is considered to own more than 50% of the total voting power of the


stock of the Company will not be considered a Change in Control, and (B) any acquisition of additional stock by the Founder and/or his Permitted Entities (each as defined in the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended from time to time (the “COI”)) as a result of a Permitted Transfer (as defined in the COI) or from the Company in a transaction or issuance (including pursuant to equity awards) approved by the Board or a committee thereof, that results in such parties owning more than 50% of the total voting power of the stock of the Company will not be considered a Change in Control. Further, if the stockholders of the Company immediately before such change in ownership continue to retain immediately after the change in ownership, in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of shares of the Company’s voting stock immediately prior to the change in ownership, direct or indirect beneficial ownership of 50% or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Company or of the ultimate parent entity of the Company, such event will not be considered a Change in Control under this subsection (i). For this purpose, indirect beneficial ownership will include, without limitation, an interest resulting from ownership of the voting securities of one or more corporations or other business entities which own the Company, as the case may be, either directly or through one or more subsidiary corporations or other business entities. For the avoidance of doubt, increases in the percentage of total voting power owned by the Founder and/or his Permitted Entities resulting solely from a decrease in the number of shares of stock of the Company outstanding shall not constitute an acquisition that creates a Change in Control under this subsection (i); or

(ii) Change in Effective Control of the Company. A change in the effective control of the Company which occurs on the date that a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any 12-month period by Directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or election. For purposes of this subsection (ii), if any Person is considered to be in effective control of the Company, the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same Person will not be considered a Change in Control; or

(iii) Change in Ownership of a Substantial Portion of the Company’s Assets. A change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets which occurs on the date that any Person acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such Person) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 50% of the total gross fair market value of all of the assets of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition or acquisitions; provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (iii), the following will not constitute a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets: (A) a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the Company’s stockholders immediately after the transfer, or (B) a transfer of assets by the Company to: (1) a stockholder of the Company (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to the Company’s stock, (2) an entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company, (3) a Person, that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of the Company, or (4) an entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a Person described in subsection (iii)(B)(3). For purposes of this subsection (iii), gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

 

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For purposes of this definition, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed a Change in Control unless the transaction qualifies as a “change in control event” within the meaning of Section 409A.

Further and for the avoidance of doubt, a transaction will not constitute a Change in Control if: (x) its primary purpose is to change the jurisdiction of the Company’s incorporation, or (y) its primary purpose is to create a holding company that will be owned in substantially the same proportions by the persons who held the Company’s securities immediately before such transaction.

(g) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Any reference to a section of the Code or regulation thereunder will include such section or regulation, any valid regulation or other official guidance promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing, or superseding such section or regulation.

(h) “Committee” means a committee of Directors or of other individuals satisfying Applicable Laws appointed by the Board, or a duly authorized committee of the Board, in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

(i) “Common Stock” means the Class A common stock of the Company.

(j) “Company” means Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.

(k) “Consultant” means any natural person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary of the Company to render bona fide services to such entity, provided the services (i) are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction, and (ii) 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.

(l) “Director” means a member of the Board.

(m) “Disability” means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, provided that the Administrator in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Administrator from time to time.

 

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(n) “Employee” means any person, including Officers and Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director’s fee by the Company will be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company. However, for the avoidance of doubt, although a person who is an Employee also may be a Director, a person who already is serving as a Director prior to becoming an Employee will not be eligible to be granted an Award under the Plan unless permitted under the Inducement Listing Rules. The Company shall determine in good faith and in the exercise of its discretion whether an individual has become or has ceased to be an Employee and the effective date of such individual’s employment or termination of employment, as the case may be. For purposes of an individual’s rights, if any, under the Plan as of the time of the Company’s determination, all such determinations by the Company shall be final, binding and conclusive, notwithstanding that the Company or any court of law or governmental agency subsequently makes a contrary determination.

(o) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(p) “Exchange Program” means a program under which (i) outstanding Awards are surrendered or cancelled in exchange for awards of the same type (which may have higher or lower exercise prices and different terms), awards of a different type, and/or cash, (ii) Participants would have the opportunity to transfer any outstanding Awards to a financial institution or other person or entity selected by the Administrator, and/or (iii) the exercise price of an outstanding Award is reduced. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4, the Administrator may not institute an Exchange Program.

(q) “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:

(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or, if no closing sales price was reported on that date, as applicable, on the last Trading Day such closing sales price was reported) as quoted on such exchange or system on the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

(ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, the Fair Market Value of a Share will be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the day of determination (or, if no bids and asks were reported on that date, as applicable, on the last Trading Day such bids and asks were reported), as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or

(iii) In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined in good faith by the Administrator.

 

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The determination of fair market value for purposes of tax withholding may be made in the Administrator’s discretion subject to Applicable Laws and is not required to be consistent with the determination of Fair Market Value for other purposes.

(r) “Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the Company.

(s) “Incentive Stock Option” means an Option intended to qualify, and actually qualifies, as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(t) “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means an Option that by its terms does not qualify or is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

(u) “Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(v) “Option” means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan. All Options granted under the Plan will be Nonstatutory Stock Options.

(w) “Parent” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Code Section 424(e).

(x) “Participant” means the holder of an outstanding Award.

(y) “Performance Share” means an Award denominated in Shares which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of performance goals or other vesting criteria as the Administrator may determine pursuant to Section 10.

(z) “Performance Unit” means an Award which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of performance goals or other vesting criteria as the Administrator may determine and which may be settled for cash, Shares or other securities or a combination of the foregoing pursuant to Section 10.

(aa) “Period of Restriction” means the period (if any) during which the transfer of Shares of Restricted Stock are subject to restrictions and therefore, the Shares are subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. Such restrictions may be based on the passage of time, the achievement of target levels of performance, or the occurrence of other events as determined by the Administrator.

(bb) “Plan” means this Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.

(cc) “Restricted Stock” means Shares issued pursuant to a Restricted Stock award under Section 7 of the Plan, or issued pursuant to the early exercise of an Option.

 

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(dd) “Restricted Stock Unit” means a bookkeeping entry representing an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, granted pursuant to Section 8. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents an unfunded and unsecured obligation of the Company.

(ee) “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect when discretion is being exercised with respect to the Plan.

(ff) “Section 16(b)” means Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

(gg) “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code, as it has been and may be amended from time to time, and any proposed or final Treasury Regulations and Internal Revenue Service guidance that has been promulgated or may be promulgated thereunder from time to time, or any state law equivalent.

(hh) “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(ii) “Service Provider” means an Employee, Director or Consultant.

(jj) “Share” means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 13 of the Plan.

(kk) “Stock Appreciation Right” means an Award, granted alone or in connection with an Option, that pursuant to Section 9 is designated as a Stock Appreciation Right.

(ll) “Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Code Section 424(f).

(mm) “Trading Day” means a day that the primary stock exchange, national market system, or other trading platform, as applicable, upon which the Common Stock is listed is open for trading.

3. Stock Subject to the Plan.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 13 of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan is 17,500,00 Shares. In addition, Shares may become available for issuance under the Plan pursuant to Section 3(b). The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.

(b) Lapsed Awards. If an Award expires or becomes unexercisable without having been exercised in full or, with respect to Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units or Performance Shares, is forfeited to or repurchased by the Company due to failure to vest, then the unpurchased Shares (or for Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, the forfeited or repurchased Shares), which were subject thereto will become available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). With respect to Stock Appreciation Rights, only Shares actually issued (i.e., the net Shares issued) pursuant to a Stock Appreciation Right will cease to be available under the Plan; all remaining Shares under Stock

 

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Appreciation Rights will remain available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). Shares that actually have been issued under the Plan under any Award will not be returned to the Plan and will not become available for future distribution under the 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 failure to vest, such Shares will become available for future grant under the Plan. Shares used to pay the exercise price of an Award or to satisfy the tax withholding obligations related to an Award will become available for future grant or sale under the Plan. To the extent an Award under the Plan is paid out in cash rather than Shares, the cash payment will not result in reducing the number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan.

(c) Share Reserve. The Company, at all times during the term of this Plan, will reserve and keep available such number of Shares as will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.

4. Administration of the Plan.

(a) Procedure.

(i) Multiple Administrative Bodies. Different Committees with respect to different groups of Employees or Participants may administer the Plan.

(ii) Rule 16b-3. To the extent desirable to qualify transactions hereunder as exempt under Rule 16b-3, the transactions contemplated hereunder will be structured to satisfy the requirements for exemption under Rule 16b-3.

(iii) Other Administration. Other than as provided above, the Plan will be administered by (A) the Board or (B) a Committee, which committee will be constituted to satisfy Applicable Laws.

(iv) Approval. Awards granted under the Plan must be approved by a majority of the Company’s “Independent Directors” (within the meaning of the Inducement Listing Rules) or the independent Compensation Committee of the Board, in each case acting as the Administrator.

(v) Delegation of Authority for Day-to-Day Administration. Except to the extent prohibited by Applicable Laws and except to the extent provided by Section 4(a)(iv), the Administrator may delegate to one or more individuals the day-to-day administration of the plan and any of the functions assigned to it in this Plan. Such delegation may be revoked at any time.

(b) Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, and in the case of a Committee, the specific duties delegated by the Board to such Committee, the Administrator will have the authority, in its discretion, to:

(i) determine the Fair Market Value;

 

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(ii) select the individuals to whom Awards may be granted hereunder, subject to Section 5 (which Awards will be intended as a material inducement to the individual becoming an Employee);

(iii) determine the number of Shares to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;

(iv) approve forms of Award Agreement for use under the Plan;

(v) determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder. The terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Awards may be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting acceleration or waiver of forfeiture restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Award or the Shares relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator will determine;

(vi) prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations and adopt sub-plans relating to the Plan, including rules, regulations and sub-plans for the purposes of facilitating compliance with foreign laws, easing the administration of the Plan and/or taking advantage of tax-favorable treatment for Awards granted to Service Providers outside the U.S., in each case as the Administrator may deem necessary or advisable;

(vii) construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and Awards granted under the Plan;

(viii) modify or amend each Award (subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan), including without limitation the discretionary authority to extend the post-termination exercisability period of Awards; provided, however, that in no event will the term of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right be extended beyond its original maximum term;

(ix) allow Participants to satisfy tax withholding obligations in a manner prescribed in Section 14 of the Plan;

(x) 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;

(xi) temporarily suspend the exercisability of an Award if the Administrator deems such suspension to be necessary or appropriate for administrative purposes;

(xii) allow a Participant to defer the receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that otherwise would be due to the Participant under an Award; and

(xiii) make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for administering the Plan.

 

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(c) No Exchange Program. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrator may not institute an Exchange Program.

(d) Effect of Administrator’s Decision. The Administrator’s decisions, determinations and interpretations will be final and binding on all Participants and any other holders of Awards and will be given the maximum deference permitted by Applicable Laws.

5. Eligibility. Nonstatutory Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Performance Units may be granted to Employees, so long as the following requirements are satisfied:

(a) The Employee was not previously an Employee or Director, or the Employee is to become employed by the Company or any of its Parents or Subsidiaries following a bona fide period of non-employment (within the meaning of the Inducement Listing Rules); and

(b) The grant of the Award or Awards is an inducement material to the Employee’s entering into employment with the Company (or any of its Parents or Subsidiaries, as applicable) in accordance with the Inducement Listing Rules.

6. Stock Options.

(a) Grant of Options. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation the eligibility requirements of Section 5, the Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Options to Employees in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(b) Stock Option Agreement. Each Award of an Option will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the number of Shares subject to the Option, the exercise restrictions, if any, applicable to the Option, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(c) Term of Option. The Administrator will determine the term of each Option in its sole discretion. The term of each Option will be stated in the Award Agreement.

(d) Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

(i) Exercise Price. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option will be determined by the Administrator, but the per Share exercise price will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

(ii) Waiting Period and Exercise Dates. At the time an Option is granted, the Administrator will fix the period within which the Option may be exercised and will determine any conditions that must be satisfied before the Option may be exercised.

 

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(iii) Form of Consideration. The Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment. Such consideration may consist entirely of: (1) cash; (2) check; (3) promissory note, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, (4) other Shares, provided that such Shares have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which such Option will be exercised and provided that accepting such Shares will not result in any adverse accounting consequences to the Company, as the Administrator determines in its sole discretion; (5) consideration received by the Company under a broker-assisted (or other) cashless exercise program (whether through a broker or otherwise) implemented by the Company in connection with the Plan; (6) by net exercise; (7) such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws; or (8) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment.

(e) Exercise of Option.

(i) Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder. Any Option granted hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) notice of exercise (in accordance with the procedures that the Administrator may specify from time to time) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised (together with any applicable tax withholdings). Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Award Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option will be issued in the name of the Participant or, if requested by the Participant, in the name of the Participant and his or her spouse. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares subject to an Option, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company will issue (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 13 of the Plan.

Exercising an Option in any manner will decrease the number of Shares thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.

(ii) Cessation of Status as a Service Provider. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, other than upon the cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status as the result of the Participant’s death or Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a

 

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specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for three (3) months following cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If, after cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by the Administrator, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(iii) Disability of Participant. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Participant’s Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for 12 months following cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If, after cessation of the Participant’s Service Provider status, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(iv) Death of Participant. If a Participant dies while a Service Provider, the Option may be exercised following the Participant’s death within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death (but in no event may the Option be exercised later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement), by the Participant’s designated beneficiary, provided the Administrator has permitted the designation of a beneficiary and provided such beneficiary has been designated prior to the Participant’s death in a form acceptable to the Administrator. If the Administrator has not permitted the designation of a beneficiary or if no such beneficiary has been designated by the Participant, then such Option may be exercised by the personal representative of the Participant’s estate or by the person(s) to whom the Option is transferred pursuant to the Participant’s will or in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution. In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for 12 months following the Participant’s death. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if at the time of death, the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will immediately revert to the Plan. If the Option is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(v) Tolling Expiration. A Participant’s Award Agreement may also provide that:

(i) if the exercise of the Option following the cessation of the Participant’s status as a Service Provider (other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability) would result in liability under Section 16(b), then the Option will terminate on the earlier of (A) the expiration of the term of the Option set forth in the Award Agreement, or (B) the 10th day after the last date on which such exercise would result in liability under Section 16(b); or

 

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(ii) if the exercise of the Option following the cessation of the Participant’s status as a Service Provider (other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability) would be prohibited at any time solely because the issuance of Shares would violate the registration requirements under the Securities Act, then the Option will terminate on the earlier of (A) the expiration of the term of the Option or (B) the expiration of a period of 30 days after the cessation of the Participant’s status as a Service Provider during which the exercise of the Option would not be in violation of such registration requirements.

7. Restricted Stock.

(a) Grant of Restricted Stock. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation the eligibility requirements of Section 5, the Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Shares of Restricted Stock to Employees in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(b) Restricted Stock Agreement. Each Award of Restricted Stock will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify any Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the Company as escrow agent will hold Shares of Restricted Stock until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.

(c) Transferability. Except as provided in this Section 7 or the Award Agreement, Shares of Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated until the end of any applicable Period of Restriction.

(d) Other Restrictions. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may impose such other restrictions on Shares of Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate.

(e) Removal of Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 7, Shares of Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan will be released from escrow as soon as practicable after the last day of any applicable Period of Restriction or at such other time as the Administrator may determine. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions will lapse or be removed.

(f) Voting Rights. During any applicable Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares, unless the Administrator determines otherwise.

(g) Dividends and Other Distributions. During any applicable Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock will be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares, unless the Administrator provides otherwise. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.

 

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(h) Return of Restricted Stock to Company. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed will revert to the Company and again will become available for grant under the Plan.

8. Restricted Stock Units.

(a) Grant. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation the eligibility requirements of Section 5, Restricted Stock Units may be granted at any time and from time to time as determined by the Administrator to Employees in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. After the Administrator determines that it will grant Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, it will advise the Participant in an Award Agreement of the terms, conditions, and restrictions related to the grant, including the number of Restricted Stock Units.

(b) Vesting Criteria and Other Terms. The Administrator will set vesting criteria in its discretion, which, depending on the extent to which the criteria are met, will determine the number of Restricted Stock Units that will be paid out to the Participant. The Administrator may set vesting criteria based upon the achievement of Company-wide, divisional, business unit, or individual goals (including, but not limited to, continued employment or service), applicable federal or state securities laws or any other basis determined by the Administrator in its discretion.

(c) Earning Restricted Stock Units. Upon meeting the applicable vesting criteria, the Participant will be entitled to receive a payout as determined by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time after the grant of Restricted Stock Units, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any vesting criteria that must be met to receive a payout.

(d) Form and Timing of Payment. Payment of earned Restricted Stock Units will be made as soon as practicable after the date(s) determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may settle earned Restricted Stock Units only in cash, Shares, or a combination of both.

(e) Cancellation. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited to the Company.

9. Stock Appreciation Rights.

(a) Grant of Stock Appreciation Rights. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation the eligibility requirements of Section 5, a Stock Appreciation Right may be granted to Employees at any time and from time to time as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.

 

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(b) Number of Shares. The Administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of Stock Appreciation Rights granted to any Service Provider.

(c) Exercise Price and Other Terms. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right will be determined by the Administrator and will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant. Otherwise, the Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan.

(d) Stock Appreciation Right Agreement. Each Stock Appreciation Right grant will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the Stock Appreciation Right, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(e) Expiration of Stock Appreciation Rights. A Stock Appreciation Right granted under the Plan will expire upon the date as determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, and set forth in the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rules of Section 6(e) relating to exercise also will apply to Stock Appreciation Rights.

(f) Payment of Stock Appreciation Right Amount. Upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, a Participant will be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined as the product of:

(i) The difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; and

(ii) The number of Shares with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised.

At the discretion of the Administrator, the payment upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right may be in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination of both.

10. Performance Units and Performance Shares.

(a) Grant of Performance Units/Shares. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation the eligibility requirements of Section 5, Performance Units and Performance Shares may be granted to Employees at any time and from time to time, as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion. The Administrator will have complete discretion in determining the number of Performance Units and Performance Shares granted to each Participant.

(b) Value of Performance Units/Shares. Each Performance Unit will have an initial value that is established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant. Each Performance Share will have an initial value equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant.

 

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(c) Performance Objectives and Other Terms. The Administrator will set performance objectives or other vesting provisions (including, without limitation, continued status as a Service Provider) in its discretion which, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number or value of Performance Units/Shares that will be paid out to the Participants. The time period during which the performance objectives or other vesting provisions must be met will be called the “Performance Period.” Each Award of Performance Units/Shares will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Performance Period, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. The Administrator may set performance objectives based upon the achievement of Company-wide, divisional, business unit or individual goals (including, but not limited to, continued employment or service), applicable federal or state securities laws, or any other basis determined by the Administrator in its discretion.

(d) Earning of Performance Units/Shares. After the applicable Performance Period has ended, the holder of Performance Units/Shares will be entitled to receive a payout of the number of Performance Units/Shares earned by the Participant over the Performance Period, to be determined as a function of the extent to which the corresponding performance objectives or other vesting provisions have been achieved. After the grant of a Performance Unit/Share, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance objectives or other vesting provisions for such Performance Unit/Share.

(e) Form and Timing of Payment of Performance Units/Shares. Payment of earned Performance Units/Shares will be made as soon as practicable after the expiration of the applicable Performance Period. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Performance Units/Shares in the form of cash, in Shares (which have an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the value of the earned Performance Units/Shares at the close of the applicable Performance Period) or in a combination thereof.

(f) Cancellation of Performance Units/Shares. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned or unvested Performance Units/Shares will be forfeited to the Company, and again will be available for grant under the Plan.

11. Leaves of Absence/Transfer Between Locations. Unless a leave policy approved by the Administrator provides otherwise or it is otherwise required by Applicable Law, vesting of Awards granted under the Plan will continue for Participants on a Company-approved leave of absence. A Participant will not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, or any of its Subsidiaries.

12. Transferability of Awards. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator makes an Award transferable, such Award will contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate.

 

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13. Adjustments; Dissolution or Liquidation; Merger or Change in Control.

(a) Adjustments. In the event that any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, reclassification, repurchase, or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company, or other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the Shares occurs (other than any ordinary dividends or other ordinary distributions), the Administrator, in order to prevent diminution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan, will adjust the number and class of shares of stock that may be delivered under the Plan and/or the number, class, and price of shares of stock covered by each outstanding Award, and the numerical Share limits in Section 3 of the Plan.

(b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of a proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Administrator will notify each Participant as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed transaction. To the extent it has not been previously exercised, an Award will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.

(c) Merger or Change in Control. In the event of a merger of the Company with or into another corporation or other entity or a Change in Control, each outstanding Award will be treated as the Administrator determines (subject to the provisions of the following paragraph) without a Participant’s consent, 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 and/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. In taking any of the actions permitted under this Section 13(c), the Administrator will not be obligated to treat all Participants, all Awards, all Awards held by a Participant, all Awards of the same type, or all portions of Awards, similarly in the transaction.

 

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In the event that the successor corporation does not assume or substitute for the Award (or portion thereof), the Participant will fully vest in and have the right to exercise the Participant’s outstanding Option and Stock Appreciation Right (or portion thereof) that is not assumed or substituted for, including Shares as to which such Award would not otherwise be vested or exercisable, all restrictions on Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Performance Units (or portions thereof) not assumed or substituted for will lapse, and, with respect to such Awards with performance-based vesting (or portions thereof) not assumed or substituted for, all performance goals or other vesting criteria will be deemed achieved at 100% of target levels and all other terms and conditions met, in each case, 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. In addition, if an Option or Stock Appreciation Right (or portion thereof) is not assumed or substituted for in the event of a merger or Change in Control, the Administrator will notify the Participant in writing or electronically that such Option or Stock Appreciation Right (or its applicable portion) will be exercisable for a period of time determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, and the Option or Stock Appreciation Right (or its applicable portion) will terminate upon the expiration of such period.

For the purposes of this subsection (c), an Award will be considered assumed if, following the merger or Change in Control, the Award confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share subject to the Award immediately prior to the merger or Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or Change in Control by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the merger or Change in Control is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right or upon the payout of a Restricted Stock Unit, Performance Unit or Performance Share, for each Share subject to such Award, to be solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the merger or Change in Control.

Notwithstanding anything in this subsection (c) to the contrary, and unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement or other written agreement between the Participant and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Parents, as applicable, an Award that vests, is earned or paid-out upon the satisfaction of one or more performance goals will not be considered assumed if the Company or its successor modifies any of such performance goals without the Participant’s consent; provided, however, a modification to such performance goals only to reflect the successor corporation’s post-Change in Control corporate structure will not be deemed to invalidate an otherwise valid Award assumption.

Notwithstanding anything in this subsection (c) to the contrary, if a payment under an Award Agreement is subject to Section 409A and if the change in control definition contained in the Award Agreement or other written agreement related to the Award does not qualify as a “change in control event” within the meaning of Section 409A, then any payment of an amount that otherwise is accelerated under this Section will be delayed until the earliest time that such payment would be permissible under Section 409A without triggering any penalties applicable under Section 409A.

 

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14. Tax.

(a) Withholding Requirements. Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an Award (or exercise thereof) or such earlier time as any tax withholding obligations are due, the Company (or any of its Subsidiaries, Parents or affiliates employing or retaining the services of a Participant, as applicable) will have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company (or any of its Subsidiaries, Parents or affiliates, as applicable), an amount sufficient to satisfy U.S. federal, state, and local, non-U.S., and other taxes (including the Participant’s FICA or other social insurance contribution obligation) required to be withheld with respect to such Award (or exercise thereof).

(b) Withholding Arrangements. The Administrator, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit a Participant to satisfy such tax withholding obligation, in whole or in part by (without limitation) (i) paying cash, check or other cash equivalents, (ii) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise deliverable cash or Shares having a fair market value equal to the minimum statutory amount required to be withheld or such greater amount (including up to a maximum statutory amount) as the Administrator may determine if such amount would not have adverse accounting consequences, as the Administrator determines in its sole discretion, (iii) delivering to the Company already-owned Shares having a fair market value equal to the statutory amount required to be withheld or such greater amount (including up to a maximum statutory amount) as the Administrator may determine, in each case, provided the delivery of such Shares will not result in any adverse accounting consequences, as the Administrator determines in its sole discretion, (iv) selling a sufficient number of Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant through such means as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion (whether through a broker or otherwise) to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations, (v) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment, or (vi) any other method of withholding determined by the Administrator and, to the extent required by Applicable Laws or the Plan, approved by the Board or the Committee. The withholding amount will be deemed to include any amount which the Administrator agrees may be withheld at the time the election is made, not to exceed the amount determined by using the maximum statutory rates applicable to the Participant with respect to the Award on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined or such greater amount as the Administrator may determine if such amount would not have adverse accounting consequences, as the Administrator determines in its sole discretion. The fair market value of the Shares to be withheld or delivered will be determined as of the date that the amount of taxes to be withheld is calculated.

(c) Compliance With Section 409A. Awards will be designed and operated in such a manner that they are either exempt from the application of, or comply with, the requirements of Section 409A such that the grant, payment, settlement or deferral will not be subject to the additional tax or interest applicable under Section 409A, except as otherwise

 

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determined in the sole discretion of the Administrator. The Plan and each Award Agreement under the Plan is intended to meet the requirements of Section 409A and will be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent, except as otherwise determined in the sole discretion of the Administrator. To the extent that an Award or payment, or the settlement or deferral thereof, is subject to Section 409A the Award will be granted, paid, settled or deferred in a manner that will meet the requirements of Section 409A, such that the grant, payment, settlement or deferral will not be subject to the additional tax or interest applicable under Section 409A. In no event will the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Parents have any obligation or liability under the terms of this Plan to reimburse, indemnify, or hold harmless any Participant or any other person in respect of Awards, for any taxes, interest or penalties imposed, or other costs incurred, as a result of Section 409A.

15. No Effect on Employment or Service. Neither the Plan nor any Award will confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continuing the Participant’s relationship as a Service Provider, nor interfere in any way with the Participant’s right or the right of the Company and its Subsidiaries or Parents, as applicable, to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

16. Date of Grant. The date of grant of an Award will be, for all purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Award, or such other later date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination will be provided to each Participant within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.

17. Term of Plan. The Plan will become effective upon its adoption by the Board or the designated Committee (as applicable). It will continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years from the date of the initial action by the Board or its designated Committee (as applicable) to adopt the Plan unless terminated earlier under Section 18 of the Plan.

18. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

(a) Amendment and Termination. The Administrator, at any time, may amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.

(b) Stockholder Approval. The Company will obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent that the Administrator (in its discretion) determines such approval is necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable Laws.

(c) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan will materially impair the rights of any Participant, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan will not affect the Administrator’s ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.

 

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19. Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.

(a) Legal Compliance. Shares will not be issued pursuant to the exercise or vesting of an Award unless the exercise or vesting of such Award and the issuance and delivery of such Shares will comply with Applicable Laws and will be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

(b) Investment Representations. As a condition to the exercise or vesting of an Award, the Company may require the person exercising or vesting in such Award to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise or vesting that the Shares are being acquired only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.

20. Inability to Obtain Authority. If the Company determines it to be impossible or impractical to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction or to complete or comply with the requirements of any registration or other qualification of the Shares under any U.S. state or federal law or non-U.S. law or under the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the stock exchange on which Shares of the same class are then listed, or any other governmental or regulatory body, which authority, registration, qualification or rule compliance is deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary or advisable for the issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, the Company will be relieved of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority, registration, qualification or rule compliance will not have been obtained.

21. Forfeiture Events. The Administrator may specify in an Award Agreement that the Participant’s rights, payments, and benefits with respect to an Award will be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture, recoupment, reimbursement, or reacquisition upon the occurrence of certain specified events, in addition to any otherwise applicable vesting or performance conditions of an Award. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary under this Plan, an Award will be subject to the Company’s clawback policy as may be established and/or amended from time to time to comply with Applicable Laws (including without limitation pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as may be required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) (the “Clawback Policy”). The Administrator may require a Participant to forfeit, return or reimburse the Company all or a portion of the Award and any amounts paid thereunder pursuant to the terms of the Clawback Policy or as necessary or appropriate to comply with Applicable Laws. Unless this Section 21 specifically is mentioned and waived in an Award Agreement or other document, no recovery of compensation under a Clawback Policy or otherwise will constitute an event that triggers or contributes to any right of a Participant to resign for “good reason” or “constructive termination” (or similar term) under any agreement with the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company.

 

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RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT

GLOBAL NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) will have the same defined meanings in this Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), which includes the Global Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (the “Notice of Grant”), the Global Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the Country-Specific Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

Participant:

The undersigned Participant has been granted the right to receive an Award of Restricted Stock Units, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number:            
Date of Grant:            
Vesting Commencement Date:            
Number of Restricted Stock Units:            

Vesting Schedule:

Subject to any acceleration provisions contained in the Plan, in the Company’s Executive Change In Control and Severance Plan, or set forth below, the Restricted Stock Units will vest in accordance with the following schedule:

[insert vesting schedule here]

A “Quarterly Vesting Date” is the first trading day on or after each of February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

In the event Participant ceases to be a Service Provider for any or no reason before Participant vests in the Restricted Stock Units, the Restricted Stock Units and Participant’s right to acquire any Shares hereunder will immediately terminate.

By Participant’s signature and the signature of the representative of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) below, Participant and the Company agree that this Award of Restricted Stock Units is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the Country-Specific Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant attached hereto as Exhibit B, all of which are made a part of this document. Participant has reviewed

 

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the Plan and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Award Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and this Award Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and the Award Agreement. Participant further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated above.

 

PARTICIPANT:     RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
       
Signature     Signature
       
Print Name     Print Name
     
    Title

 

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EXHIBIT A

GLOBAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT

1. Grant of Restricted Stock Units. The Company hereby grants to the individual (the “Participant”) named in the Global Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) under the Plan an Award of Restricted Stock Units, subject to all of the terms and conditions in this Award Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

2. Company’s Obligation to Pay. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive a Share on the date it vests. Unless and until the Restricted Stock Units will have vested in the manner set forth in Section 3 or 4, Participant will have no right to payment of any such Restricted Stock Units. Prior to actual payment of any vested Restricted Stock Units, such Restricted Stock Unit will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company, payable (if at all) only from the general assets of the Company.

3. Vesting Schedule. Except as provided in Section 4, and subject to Section 5, the Restricted Stock Units awarded by this Award Agreement will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant, subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider through each applicable vesting date.

4. Payment after Vesting.

(a) General Rule. Subject to Section 7, any Restricted Stock Units that vest will be paid to Participant (or in the event of Participant’s death, to his or her properly designated beneficiary (to the extent permitted by the Administrator) or estate) in whole Shares. Subject to the provisions of Section 4(b), such vested Restricted Stock Units shall be paid in whole Shares as soon as practicable after vesting, but in each such case within sixty (60) days following the vesting date. In no event will Participant be permitted, directly or indirectly, to specify the taxable year of payment of any Restricted Stock Units payable under this Award Agreement.

(b) Acceleration.

(i) Discretionary Acceleration. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the vesting of the balance, or some lesser portion of the balance, of the unvested Restricted Stock Units at any time, subject to the terms of the Plan. If so accelerated, such Restricted Stock Units will be considered as having vested as of the date specified by the Administrator. If Participant is a U.S. taxpayer, the payment of Shares vesting pursuant to this Section 4(b) shall in all cases be paid at a time or in a manner that is exempt from, or complies with, Section 409A. The prior sentence may be superseded in a future agreement or amendment to this Award Agreement only by direct and specific reference to such sentence.

 

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(ii) Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or this Award Agreement or any other agreement (whether entered into before, on or after the Date of Grant), if the vesting of the balance, or some lesser portion of the balance, of the Restricted Stock Units is accelerated in connection with Participant’s termination as a Service Provider (provided that such termination is a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A, as determined by the Company), other than due to Participant’s death, and if (a) Participant is a U.S. taxpayer and a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A at the time of such termination as a Service Provider and (b) the payment of such accelerated Restricted Stock Units will result in the imposition of additional tax under Section 409A if paid to Participant on or within the six (6) month period following Participant’s termination as a Service Provider, then the payment of such accelerated Restricted Stock Units will not be made until the date six (6) months and one (1) day following the date of Participant’s termination as a Service Provider, unless Participant dies following his or her termination as a Service Provider, in which case, the Restricted Stock Units will be paid in Shares to Participant’s estate as soon as practicable following his or her death.

(c) Section 409A. It is the intent of this Award Agreement that it and all payments and benefits to U.S. taxpayers hereunder be exempt from, or comply with, the requirements of Section 409A so that none of the Restricted Stock Units provided under this Award Agreement or Shares issuable thereunder will be subject to the additional tax imposed under Section 409A, and any ambiguities herein will be interpreted to be so exempt or so comply. Each payment payable under this Award Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2). However, in no event will the Company or any of its Subsidiaries reimburse or indemnify Participant, or be otherwise responsible for, any taxes or costs, including penalties and interest, that may be imposed on Participant as a result of Section 409A. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code, and any final Treasury Regulations and Internal Revenue Service guidance thereunder, as each may be amended from time to time.

5. Forfeiture Upon Termination as a Service Provider. Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Award Agreement or other written agreement between Participant and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Parents, as applicable, if Participant ceases to be a Service Provider for any or no reason, the then-unvested Restricted Stock Units awarded by this Award Agreement will thereupon be forfeited at no cost to the Company and Participant will have no further rights thereunder.

For purposes of the Restricted Stock Units, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of Participant’s employment or service agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Award Agreement (including by reference in the Notice of Grant to other arrangements or contracts) or determined by the Administrator, Participant’s right to vest in the Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of such date and will not be extended by any notice period (e.g., Participant’s period of service would not include any contractual notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of

 

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Participant’s employment or service agreement, if any); the Administrator shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the Restricted Stock Units (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence and consistent with local law).

6. Death of Participant. Any distribution or delivery to be made to Participant under this Award Agreement will, if Participant is then deceased, be made to Participant’s designated beneficiary, or if no beneficiary survives Participant, the administrator or executor of Participant’s estate. Any such transferee must furnish the Company with (a) written notice of his or her status as transferee, and (b) evidence satisfactory to the Company to establish the validity of the transfer and compliance with any laws or regulations pertaining to said transfer.

7. Tax Obligations

(a) Responsibility for Taxes. Participant acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or, if different, Participant’s employer (the “Employer”) or Parent or Subsidiary to which Participant is providing services (together, the Company, Employer and/or Parent or Subsidiary to which the Participant is providing services, the “Service Recipient”), the ultimate liability for any tax and/or social insurance liability obligations and requirements in connection with the Restricted Stock Units, including, without limitation, (i) all federal, state, local, and foreign taxes (including the Participant’s Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) obligation) that are required to be withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient or other payment of tax-related items related to Participant’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to Participant, (ii) the Participant’s and, to the extent required by the Company (or Service Recipient), the Company’s (or Service Recipient’s) fringe benefit tax liability, if any, associated with the grant, vesting, or settlement of the Restricted Stock Units or sale of Shares, and (iii) any other Company (or Service Recipient) taxes the responsibility for which the Participant has, or has agreed to bear, with respect to the Restricted Stock Units (or settlement thereof or issuance of Shares thereunder) (collectively, the “Tax Obligations”), is and remains Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount actually withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient. Participant further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (A) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax Obligations in connection with any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting or settlement of the Restricted Stock Units, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired pursuant to such settlement and the receipt of any dividends or other distributions, and (B) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units to reduce or eliminate Participant’s liability for Tax Obligations or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if Participant is subject to Tax Obligations in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax Obligations in more than one jurisdiction. If Participant fails to make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of any required Tax Obligations hereunder at the time of the applicable taxable event, Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares.

 

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(b) Tax Withholding and Default Sell-to-Cover Method of Tax Withholding. When Shares are issued in settlement for vested Restricted Stock Units, Participant generally will recognize immediate U.S. taxable income if Participant is a U.S. taxpayer. If Participant is a non-U.S. taxpayer, Participant may be subject to applicable taxes in his or her jurisdiction. Further, if Participant is subject to tax in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and a date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (and/or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for tax in more than one jurisdiction. Subject to Section 7(c), the amount of Tax Obligations which the Company and/or Service Recipient determines must be withheld with respect to this Award (“Tax Withholding Obligation”) will be satisfied by Shares being sold on Participant’s behalf at the prevailing market price pursuant to such procedures as the Company and/or Service Recipient may specify from time to time, including through a broker-assisted arrangement (it being understood that the Shares to be sold will be Shares that would otherwise be issuable in settlement of such Restricted Stock Units that have vested pursuant to the terms of this Award Agreement and the Plan) (the “Sell-to-Cover Method”). The proceeds from the Sell-to-Cover Method will be used to satisfy Participant’s Tax Withholding Obligation arising with respect to this Award. In addition to Shares sold to satisfy the Tax Withholding Obligation, additional Shares will be sold to satisfy any associated broker or other fees. Only whole Shares will be sold through the Sell-to-Cover Method to satisfy any Tax Withholding Obligation and any associated broker or other fees. Any proceeds from the sale of Shares in excess of the Tax Withholding Obligation and any associated broker or other fees generated through the Sell-to-Cover Method will be paid to Participant in accordance with procedures the Company and/or Service Recipient may specify from time to time. By accepting this Award, Participant expressly consents to the sale of Shares to cover the Tax Withholding Obligation (and any associated broker or other fees) through the Sell-to-Cover Method and agrees and acknowledges that Participant may not satisfy them by any means other than such sale of Shares, unless required to do so by the Administrator or pursuant to the Administrator’s express written consent.

(c) Administrator Discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing Sections 7(a) and 7(b), if the Administrator determines it is in the best interests of the Company and/or Service Recipient for Participant to satisfy Participant’s Tax Withholding Obligation by a method other than through the default Sell-to-Cover Method described in Section 7(b), the Administrator, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit or require Participant to satisfy, and Participant authorizes the Administrator to satisfy, such Tax Obligations, in whole or in part (without limitation), if permissible by applicable local law, by (i) paying cash, (ii) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise deliverable Shares having a fair market value equal to the minimum amount that is necessary to meet the withholding requirement for such Tax Obligations (or such greater amount as the Company may decide or Participant may elect if permitted by the Administrator, if such greater amount would not result in adverse financial accounting consequences), (iii) withholding the amount of such Tax Obligations from Participant’s wages or other cash compensation paid to Participant by the Company and/or the Service Recipient, (iv) delivering to the Company already vested and owned Shares having a fair market value equal to such Tax Obligations (or such greater amount as the Company may decide or Participant may elect if permitted by the Administrator, if such greater amount would not result in adverse financial accounting consequences), or (v) such other means as the Administrator deems appropriate.

 

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(d) Company’s Obligation to Deliver Shares. For clarification purposes, in no event will the Company issue Participant any Shares unless and until arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator have been made for the payment of Participant’s Tax Obligations. If Participant fails to make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of such Tax Obligations hereunder at the time any applicable Restricted Stock Units otherwise are scheduled to vest pursuant to Sections 3 or 4 or Participant’s Tax Obligations otherwise become due, Participant will permanently forfeit such Restricted Stock Units to which Participant’s Tax Obligations relate and any right to receive Shares thereunder and such Restricted Stock Units will be returned to the Company at no cost to the Company. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares if such Tax Obligations are not delivered at the time they are due.

8. Rights as Stockholder. Neither Participant nor any person claiming under or through Participant will have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until certificates representing such Shares (which may be in book entry form) will have been issued, recorded on the records of the Company or its transfer agents or registrars, and delivered to Participant (including through electronic delivery to a brokerage account). After such issuance, recordation and delivery, Participant will have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares.

9. No Guarantee of Continued Service. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF THE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER, WHICH UNLESS PROVIDED OTHERWISE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW IS AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (OR THE SERVICE RECIPIENT) AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED THIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD OR ACQUIRING SHARES HEREUNDER. PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY (OR THE SERVICE RECIPIENT) TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WHICH TERMINATION, UNLESS PROVIDED OTHERWISE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, MAY BE AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

10. Grant is Not Transferable. Except to the limited extent provided in Section 6, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby will not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of law or otherwise) and will not be subject to sale under execution, attachment or similar process. Upon any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this grant, or any right or privilege conferred hereby, or upon any attempted sale under any execution, attachment or similar process, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby immediately will become null and void.

 

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11. Nature of Grant. In accepting the grant of Restricted Stock Units, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

(a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;

(b) the grant of the Restricted Stock Units is voluntary and occasional, and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Restricted Stock Units, or benefits in lieu of Restricted Stock Units, even if Restricted Stock Units have been granted in the past;

(c) all decisions with respect to future Restricted Stock Units or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;

(d) Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan;

(e) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;

(f) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including but not limited to the calculation of any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of- service payments, bonuses, holiday pay, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

(g) unless otherwise agreed with the Company in writing, the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service Participant may provide as a director of a Parent or Subsidiary;

(h) the future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable and cannot be predicted with certainty;

(i) no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Restricted Stock Units resulting from termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of Participant’s service agreement, if any);

(j) unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, the Restricted Stock Units and the benefits evidenced by this Award Agreement do not create any entitlement to have the Restricted Stock Units or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by, another company nor be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the Shares; and

 

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(k) Participant understands and agrees that neither the offer to participate in the Plan, nor his or her participation in the Plan, will be interpreted to form an employment contract or relationship with the Company, any Subsidiary, or Service Recipient, as applicable, and furthermore, nothing in the Plan, this Award Agreement nor Participant’s participation in the Plan will be interpreted to form an employment contract with the Company, any Subsidiary, or Service Recipient, as applicable.

12. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or Participant’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant is hereby advised to consult with his or her personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

13. Data Privacy.

(a) Data Collection and Usage. The Company and the Service Recipient may collect, process and use certain personal information about Participant, including, but not limited to, Participant’s name, home address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, social insurance number, passport or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all Restricted Stock Units granted under the Plan or any other entitlement to stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Participant’s favor (“Data”), for purposes of implementing, administering and managing Participant’s participation in the Plan. The legal basis, where required, for the processing of Data is Participant’s consent.

(b) Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company will transfer Data to Fidelity Stock Plan Services, LLC and certain of its affiliated entities (the “Broker”), an independent service provider based in the United Stated which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. The Company may select a different service provider or additional service providers and share Data with such other provider serving in a similar manner. Participant may be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, with such agreement being a condition to the ability to participate in the Plan.

(c) International Data Transfer. The Company and Broker are based in the U.S. Participant’s country or jurisdiction may have different data privacy laws and protections than the U.S. The Company’s legal basis for the transfer of Data, where required, is Participant’s consent.

(d) Data Retention. The Company will hold and use Data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage Participant’s participation in the Plan, or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax and securities laws. This period may extend beyond Participant’s service relationship to the Company, any Subsidiary or Service Recipient.

(e) Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. Participation in the Plan is voluntary and Participant is providing the consents herein on a purely voluntary basis. If Participant does not consent, or if Participant later seeks to revoke the consent, Participant’s salary/compensation from or service relationship will not be affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing consent is that the Company would not be able to grant the Restricted Stock Units or other awards or administer or maintain such awards.

 

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(f) Data Subject Rights. Participant may have a number of rights under data privacy laws depending on his or her jurisdiction, including the right to (i) request access to or copies of Data the Company processes, (ii) rectify incorrect Data, (iii) delete Data, (iv) restrict the processing of Data, (v) restrict the portability of Data, (vi) lodge complaints with competent authorities in Participant’s jurisdiction, and/or (vii) receive a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of Data. To receive clarification regarding these rights or to exercise these rights, Participant can contact his or her local human resources representative.

(g) Additional Consents. Upon request of the Company or the Service Recipient, Participant agrees to provide an executed data privacy consent form to the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Company and/or the Service Recipient) that the Company and/or the Service Recipient may deem necessary to obtain from Participant for the purpose of administering his or her participation in the Plan in compliance with the applicable data privacy laws, either now or in the future. Participant understands and agrees that he or she will not be able to participate in the Plan if Participant fails to provide any such consent or agreement requested by the Company and/or the Service Recipient.

14. Address for Notices. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Award Agreement will be addressed to the Company at Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 41 S Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, U.S.A., or at such other address as the Company may hereafter designate in writing.

15. Electronic Delivery and Acceptance. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Restricted Stock Units awarded under the Plan or future Restricted Stock Units that may be awarded under the Plan by electronic means or request Participant’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through any on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.

16. Language. Participant acknowledges that Participant is proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is proficient in the English language, so as to enable Participant to understand the provisions of this Award Agreement and the Plan. If Participant has received this Award Agreement or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.

17. Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on Participant’s participation in the Plan, on the Restricted Stock Units and on any Shares acquired under the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require Participant to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

 

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18. No Waiver. Either party’s failure to enforce any provision or provisions of the Award Agreement shall not in any way be construed as a waiver of any such provision or provisions, nor prevent that party from thereafter enforcing each and every other provision of this Award Agreement. The rights granted both parties herein are cumulative and shall not constitute a waiver of either party’s right to assert all other legal remedies available to it under the circumstances.

19. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Award Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Award Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Award Agreement shall be binding upon Participant and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The rights and obligations of Participant under this Award Agreement may only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.

20. Additional Conditions to Issuance of Stock. If at any time the Company will determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration, qualification or rule compliance of the Shares upon any securities exchange or under U.S. or non-U.S. federal or state law, tax code and related regulations or under the rulings or regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any other governmental regulatory body or the clearance, consent or approval of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any other governmental regulatory authority is necessary or desirable as a condition to the issuance of Shares to Participant (or his or her estate) hereunder, such issuance will not occur unless and until such listing, registration, qualification, rule compliance, clearance, consent or approval will have been completed, effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company. Where the Company determines that the delivery of any Shares will violate U.S. or non-U.S. federal or state securities laws or other applicable laws, the Company will defer delivery until the earliest date at which the Company reasonably anticipates that the delivery of Shares will no longer cause such violation. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet the requirements of any such U.S. and non-U.S. federal or state law or securities exchange and to obtain any such consent or approval of any such governmental authority or securities exchange.

21. Interpretation. The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this Award Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret or revoke any such rules (including, but not limited to, the determination of whether or not any Restricted Stock Units have vested). All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Administrator in good faith will be final and binding upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. Neither the Administrator nor any person acting on behalf of the Administrator will be personally liable for any action, determination, or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or this Award Agreement.

22. Captions. Captions provided herein are for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Award Agreement.

23. Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan. By accepting this Award, Participant expressly warrants that he or she has received an Award of Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, and has received, read and understood a description of the Plan. Participant understands that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time.

 

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24. Agreement Severable. In the event that any provision in this Award Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severable from, and such invalidity or unenforceability will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of this Award Agreement.

25. Modifications to the Award Agreement. This Award Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Participant expressly warrants that he or she is not accepting this Award Agreement in reliance on any promises, representations or inducements other than those contained herein. Modifications to this Award Agreement or the Plan can be made only in an express written contract executed by a duly authorized officer of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Award Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Award Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the consent of Participant, to comply with Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Section 409A in connection with this Award of Restricted Stock Units.

26. Governing Law and Venue. This Award Agreement will be governed by the laws of Utah, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under these Restricted Stock Units or this Award Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Utah, and agree that such litigation will be conducted exclusively in the courts of Salt Lake County, Utah, or the federal courts for the United States for the District of Utah, and no other courts, where this Award Agreement is made and/or to be performed.

27. Entire Agreement. The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Award Agreement (including the appendices and exhibits referenced herein) constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant.

28. Appendix. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock Unit grant shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions set forth in an appendix to this Award Agreement for Participant’s country (the “Appendix”). Moreover, if Participant relocates to one of the countries included in the Appendix, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix constitutes part of this Award Agreement.

29. Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws. Participant acknowledges that he or she may be subject to insider trading and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, including but not limited to the United States and Participant’s country, which may affect Participant’s ability to purchase or sell Shares acquired under the Plan during such times as Participant is considered to

 

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have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws in applicable jurisdictions). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of order Participant places before possessing inside information. Furthermore, Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Third parties include fellow Service Providers. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider-trading policy. Participant is responsible for complying with any applicable restrictions, so Participant should speak to his or her personal legal advisor for further details regarding any applicable insider trading and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions.

30. Foreign Asset/Account Reporting and Exchange Control Requirements. Participant acknowledges that there may be certain foreign asset and/or account reporting and/or exchange control requirements which may affect his or her ability to acquire or hold the Shares acquired under the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including from any dividends paid on the Shares acquired under the Plan) in a brokerage or bank account outside his or her country. Participant may be required to report such accounts, assets or transactions to the tax or other authorities in his or her country. Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participating in the Plan to his or her country through a designated bank or broker within a certain after receipt. Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to be compliant with such regulations, and Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on the matter.

31. Tax Consequences. Participant has reviewed with his or her own tax, legal, and financial advisors the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Award Agreement. With respect to such matters, Participant relies solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, or Service Recipient or any of their agents, written or oral. Participant understands that Participant (and not the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, or Service Recipient) shall be responsible for Participant’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of this investment or the transactions contemplated by this Award Agreement

 

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EXHIBIT B

APPENDIX

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT

Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan, the Notice of Grant and/or the Global Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (“Terms and Conditions”).

Terms and Conditions

This Appendix includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Restricted Stock Units granted to Participant under the Plan if Participant works in one of the countries listed below. If Participant is a citizen or resident of a country (or is considered as such for local law purposes) other than the one in which he or she is currently working and/or residing, or if Participant relocates to another country after receiving the Restricted Stock Units, the Company will, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will be applicable to Participant.

Notifications

This Appendix also includes notifications relating to exchange control and other issues of which Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the exchange control, securities and other laws in effect in the countries listed herein, as of [DATE] . Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that Participant not rely on the notifications herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of his or her participation in the Plan because the information may be outdated when Participant vests in the Restricted Stock Units and acquires Shares, or when Participant subsequently sells Shares acquired under the Plan.

In addition, the notifications are general in nature and may not apply to Participant’s particular situation and the Company is not in a position to assure Participant of any particular result. Accordingly, Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in Participant’s country may apply to Participant’s situation.

Finally, if Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which Participant is currently working (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or if Participant relocates to another country after receiving the Award of Restricted Stock Units, the information contained herein may not be applicable to Participant.

 

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CANADA

Terms and Conditions

Form of Settlement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Restricted Stock Units shall be paid in Shares only. In no event shall the Restricted Stock Units be paid in cash, notwithstanding any discretion contained in the Plan to the contrary.

Termination as a Service Provider. The following paragraphs replace the second paragraph of Section 5 of the Terms and Conditions:

For purposes of the Restricted Stock Units, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of Participant’s employment or service agreement, if any) as of the date that is the earlier of (i) the date Participant’s employment or service relationship terminates, and (ii) the date Participant receives notice of termination of employment or other service relationship. In either case, the date shall exclude any period during which notice, pay in lieu of notice or related payments or damages are provided or required to be provided under local law. For greater certainty, Participant will not earn or be entitled to any pro-rated vesting for that portion of time before the date on which Participant’s right to vest terminates, nor will Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued vesting during a statutory notice period, Participant acknowledges that his or her right to vest in the Restricted Stock Units, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of Participant’s minimum statutory notice period, but Participant will not earn or be entitled to pro-rata vesting if the vesting date falls after the end of Participant’s statutory notice period, nor will Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.

The following provisions apply if Participant resides in Quebec:

Language Consent. The parties acknowledge that it is their express wish that this Award Agreement, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be drawn up in English.

Consentment Relatif à la Langue. Les parties reconnaissent avoir exigé la rédaction en anglais de cette convention, ainsi que de tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires, exécutés, donnés ou intentés en vertu de, ou liés directement ou indirectement à, la présente convention.

 

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Data Privacy: The following provisions supplement Section 13 of the Terms and Conditions:

Participant hereby authorizes the Company (including any Parent or Subsidiary) and the Company’s representatives, including the broker(s) designated by the Company, to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or not, involved with the administration and operation of the Plan. Participant further authorizes the Company, the Service Recipient (or any Parent or Subsidiary) and the Administrator, or such other broker(s) as designated by the Company, to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. Participant further authorizes the Company and the Service Recipient (or any Parent or Subsidiary) to record such information and to keep such information in Participant’s employee file.

Notifications

Securities Law Information. Participant is permitted to sell Shares acquired under the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any, provided the sale of the Shares takes place outside of Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed (i.e., the Nasdaq Global Select Market).

Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. Specified foreign property, including shares and rights to receive shares (e.g., Restricted Stock Units) of a non-Canadian company held by a Canadian resident must generally be reported annually on a Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the total cost of the specified foreign property exceeds C$100,000 at any time during the year. Thus, the Restricted Stock Units must be reported (generally at a nil cost) if the C$100,000 cost threshold is exceeded because Participant holds other specified foreign property. When Shares are acquired upon settlement of the Restricted Stock Units, their cost generally is the adjusted cost base (“ACB”) of the Shares. The ACB ordinarily is equal to the fair market value of the Shares at the time of acquisition, but if Participant owns other Shares, this ACB may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other Shares. Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable reporting obligations.

 

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RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

GLOBAL STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) will have the same defined meanings in this Global Stock Option Agreement (the “Award Agreement”), which includes the Global Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”), the Global Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Grant attached hereto as Exhibit A, the Country-Specific Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B, the Exercise Notice attached hereto as Exhibit C.

GLOBAL NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

Participant:

The undersigned Participant has been granted an Option to purchase Common Stock of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number:

 

 

Date of Grant:

 

 

Vesting Commencement Date:

 

 

Number of Shares Granted:

 

 

Exercise Price per Share:

  $     

Total Exercise Price:

  $     

Type of Option:              Nonstatutory Stock Option Term/Expiration Date:              

Vesting Schedule:

Subject to accelerated vesting as set forth below or in the Plan, this Option will be exercisable, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

[Insert Vesting Schedule]

Termination Period:

This Option will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for twelve (12) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above, and this Option may be subject to earlier termination as provided in Section 13 of the Plan.

 

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By Participant’s signature and the signature of the representative of the Company below, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, including the Global Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Grant attached hereto as Exhibit A, the Country-Specific Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Grant attached hereto as Exhibit B, and the Exercise Notice attached hereto as Exhibit C, all of which are made a part of this document. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive, and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and the Option Agreement.

 

PARTICIPANT

   

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

 

   

 

Signature     Signature

 

   

 

Print Name     Print Name
   

 

    Title

 

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EXHIBIT A

GLOBAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

STOCK OPTION GRANT

1. Grant of Option. The Company hereby grants to the individual (the “Participant”) named in the Global Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) an option (the “Option”) to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to all of the terms and conditions in this Option Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan will prevail.

2. Vesting Schedule. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3 and subject to any acceleration provisions contained in the Plan or set forth in this Option Agreement, the Option awarded by this Option Agreement will vest and be exercisable, in whole or in part, in accordance with the vesting provisions set forth in the Notice of Grant. Shares scheduled to vest on a certain date or upon the occurrence of a certain condition will not vest in Participant in accordance with any of the provisions of this Option Agreement, unless Participant will have been continuously a Service Provider from the Date of Grant until the date such vesting occurs.

3. Administrator Discretion. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the vesting of the balance, or some lesser portion of the balance, of the unvested Option at any time, subject to the terms of the Plan. If so accelerated, such Option will be considered as having vested as of the date specified by the Administrator.

4. Exercise of Option.

(a) Right to Exercise. This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.

(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by delivery of an exercise notice (the “Exercise Notice”) in the form attached as Exhibit C or in a manner and pursuant to such procedures as the Administrator may determine, which will state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. The Exercise Notice will be completed by Participant and delivered to the Company. The Exercise Notice will be accompanied by payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares together and any Tax Obligations (as defined in Section 6(a)). This Option will be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such fully executed Exercise Notice accompanied by the aggregate Exercise Price.

 

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5. Method of Payment. Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price will be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant:

(a) cash;

(b) check;

(c) consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company in connection with the Plan;

(d) if Participant is a U.S. employee, surrender of other Shares which have a fair market value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares and that are owned free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances, or security interests, provided that accepting such Shares, in the sole discretion of the Administrator, will not result in any adverse accounting consequences to the Company; or

(e) by other such consideration as may be approved by the Administrator from time to time to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

6. Tax Obligations.

(a) Responsibility for Taxes. Participant acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or, if different, Participant’s employer (the “Employer”) or Parent or Subsidiary to which Participant is providing services (together, the Company, Employer and/or Parent or Subsidiary to which the Participant is providing services, the “Service Recipient”), the ultimate liability for any tax and/or social insurance liability obligations and requirements in connection with the Option, including, without limitation, (i) all federal, state, local, and foreign taxes (including the Participant’s Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) obligation and any applicable foreign social insurance contributions) that are required to be withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient or other payment of tax-related items related to Participant’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to Participant, (ii) the Participant’s and, to the extent required by the Company (or Service Recipient), the Company’s (or Service Recipient’s) fringe benefit tax liability, if any, associated with the grant, vesting, or exercise of the Option or sale of Shares, and (iii) any other Company (or Service Recipient) taxes the responsibility for which the Participant has, or has agreed to bear, with respect to the Option (or exercise thereof or issuance of Shares thereunder) (collectively, the “Tax Obligations”), is and remains Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount actually withheld by the Company or the Service Recipient. Participant further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (A) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax Obligations in connection with any aspect of the Option, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting or exercise of the Option, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired pursuant to such exercise and the receipt of any dividends or other distributions, and (B) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Option to reduce or eliminate Participant’s liability for Tax Obligations or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if Participant is subject to Tax Obligations in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax Obligations in more than one jurisdiction. If Participant fails to make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of any required Tax Obligations hereunder at the time of the applicable taxable event, Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares.

 

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(b) Tax Withholding. If the Option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, then when the Option is exercised, Participant generally will recognize immediate U.S. taxable income if Participant is a U.S. taxpayer. If Participant is a non-U.S. taxpayer, Participant may be subject to applicable taxes in his or her jurisdiction. Pursuant to such procedures as the Administrator may specify from time to time, the Company and/or Service Recipient shall withhold the amount required to be withheld for the payment of Tax Obligations. The Administrator, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit or require Participant to satisfy, and Participant authorizes the Administrator to satisfy, such Tax Obligations, in whole or in part (without limitation), if permissible by applicable local law, by (i) paying cash, (ii) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise deliverable Shares having a fair market value equal to the minimum amount that is necessary to meet the withholding requirement for such Tax Obligations (or such greater amount as Participant may elect if permitted by the Administrator, if such greater amount would not result in adverse financial accounting consequences), (iii) withholding the amount of such Tax Obligations from Participant’s wages or other cash compensation paid to Participant by the Company and/or the Service Recipient, (iv) delivering to the Company already vested and owned Shares having a fair market value equal to such Tax Obligations (or such greater amount as Participant may elect if permitted by the Administrator, if such greater amount would not result in adverse financial accounting consequences), (v) selling a sufficient number of such Shares otherwise deliverable to Participant through such means as the Company may determine in its sole discretion (whether through a broker or otherwise) equal to the minimum amount that is necessary to meet the withholding requirement for such Tax Obligations (or such greater amount as Participant may elect if permitted by the Administrator, if such greater amount would not result in adverse financial accounting consequences), or (vi) such other means as the Administrator deems appropriate. To the extent determined appropriate by the Administrator in its discretion, the Administrator will have the right (but not the obligation) to satisfy any Tax Obligations by reducing the number of Shares otherwise deliverable to Participant. Further, if Participant is subject to tax in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and a date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company and/or the Service Recipient (and/or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for tax in more than one jurisdiction.

(c) Company’s Obligation to Deliver Shares. For clarification purposes, in no event will the Company issue Participant any Shares unless and until arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator have been made for the payment of Participant’s Tax Obligations. If Participant fails to make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of any required Tax Obligations hereunder at the time of the Option exercise, Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to issue or deliver the Shares.

 

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(d) Code Section 409A. For U.S. taxpayers, under Code Section 409A, a stock right (such as the Option) that vests after December 31, 2004 (or that vested on or prior to such date but which was materially modified after October 3, 2004) that was granted with a per share exercise price that is determined by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) to be less than the fair market value of an underlying share on the date of grant (a “discount option”) may be considered “deferred compensation.” A stock right that is a “discount option” may result in (i) income recognition by the recipient of the stock right prior to the exercise of the stock right, (ii) an additional twenty percent (20%) federal income tax, and (iii) potential penalty and interest charges. The “discount option” may also result in additional state income, penalty and interest tax to the recipient of the stock right. Participant acknowledges that the Company cannot and has not guaranteed that the IRS will agree that the per Share exercise price of this Option equals or exceeds the fair market value of a Share on the date of grant in a later examination. Participant agrees that if the IRS determines that the Option was granted with a per Share exercise price that was less than the fair market value of a Share on the date of grant, Participant shall be solely responsible for Participant’s costs related to such a determination.

7. Rights as Stockholder. Neither Participant nor any person claiming under or through Participant will have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until certificates representing such Shares (which may be in book entry form) will have been issued, recorded on the records of the Company or its transfer agents or registrars, and delivered to Participant (including through electronic delivery to a brokerage account). After such issuance, recordation and delivery, Participant will have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares.

8. No Guarantee of Continued Service. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER, WHICH UNLESS PROVIDED OTHERWISE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW IS AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (OR THE SERVICE RECIPIENT) AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED THIS OPTION OR ACQUIRING SHARES HEREUNDER. PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY (OR THE SERVICE RECIPIENT) TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WHICH TERMINATION, UNLESS PROVIDED OTHERWISE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, MAY BE AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

9. Non-Transferability of Option. This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant.

10. Nature of Grant. In accepting the Option, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

(a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;

 

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(b) the grant of the Option is exceptional, voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options, or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted in the past;

(c) all decisions with respect to future option or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;

(d) Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan;

(e) the Option and any Shares acquired under the Plan, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;

(f) unless otherwise agreed with the Company in writing, the Option and the Shares acquired under the Plan, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service Participant may provide as a director of a Parent or Subsidiary;

(g) the Option and Shares acquired under the Plan, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose, including but not limited to the calculation of any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, holiday pay, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar mandatory payments;

(h) the future value of the Shares underlying the Option is unknown, indeterminable and cannot be predicted with certainty;

(i) if the underlying Shares do not increase in value, the Option will have no value;

(j) if Participant exercises the Option and acquires Shares, the value of such Shares may increase or decrease in value, even below the Exercise Price;

(k) for purposes of the Option, Participant’s engagement as a Service Provider will be considered terminated as of the date Participant is no longer actively providing services to the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of Participant’s employment or service agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Option Agreement (including by reference in the Notice of Grant to other arrangements or contracts) or determined by the Administrator, (i) Participant’s right to vest in the Option under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of such date and will not be extended by any notice period (e.g., Participant’s period of service would not include any contractual notice period or any period of “garden leave” or similar period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or Participant’s

 

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employment or service agreement, if any, unless Participant is providing bona fide services during such time); and (ii) the period (if any) during which Participant may exercise the Option after such termination of Participant’s engagement as a Service Provider will commence on the date Participant ceases to actively provide services and will not be extended by any notice period mandated under employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or terms of Participant’s engagement agreement, if any; the Administrator shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Participant is no longer actively providing services for purposes of his or her Option grant (including whether Participant may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence and consistent with local law);

(l) no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Option, resulting from termination of Participant’s status as a Service Provider (for any reason whatsoever whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of Participant’s service agreement, if any);

(m) unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, the Option and the benefits evidenced by this Option Agreement do not create any entitlement to have the Option or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by, another company nor to be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the Shares; and

(n) Participant understands and agrees that neither the offer to participate in the Plan, nor his or her participation in the Plan, will be interpreted to form an employment contract or relationship with the Company, any Subsidiary, or Service Recipient, as applicable, and furthermore, nothing in the Plan, this Option Agreement nor Participant’s participation in the Plan will be interpreted to form an employment contract with the Company, any Subsidiary, or Service Recipient, as applicable.

11. No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan, or Participant’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Participant is hereby advised to consult with his or her personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

12. Data Privacy.

(a) Data Collection and Usage. The Company and the Service Recipient may collect, process and use certain personal information about Participant, including, but not limited to, Participant’s name, home address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, social insurance number, passport or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all Options granted under the Plan or any other entitlement to stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Participant’s favor (“Data”), for purposes of implementing, administering and managing Participant’s participation in the Plan. The legal basis, where required, for the processing of Data is Participant’s consent.

 

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(b) Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company will transfer Data to [BROKER] and certain of its affiliated entities (the “[BROKER]”), an independent service provider based in the United Stated which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. The Company may select a different service provider or additional service providers and share Data with such other provider serving in a similar manner. Participant may be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, with such agreement being a condition to the ability to participate in the Plan.

(c) International Data Transfer. The Company and [BROKER] are based in the U.S. Participant’s country or jurisdiction may have different data privacy laws and protections than the U.S. The Company’s legal basis for the transfer of Data, where required, is Participant’s consent.

(d) Data Retention. The Company will hold and use Data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage Participant’s participation in the Plan, or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax and securities laws. This period may extend beyond Participant’s service relationship to the Company, any Subsidiary or Service Recipient.

(e) Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. Participation in the Plan is voluntary and Participant is providing the consents herein on a purely voluntary basis. If Participant does not consent, or if Participant later seeks to revoke the consent, Participant’s salary/compensation from or service relationship will not be affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing consent is that the Company would not be able to grant the Options or other awards or administer or maintain such awards.

(f) Data Subject Rights. Participant may have a number of rights under data privacy laws depending on his or her jurisdiction, including the right to (i) request access to or copies of Data the Company processes, (ii) rectify incorrect Data, (iii) delete Data, (iv) restrict the processing of Data, (v) restrict the portability of Data, (vi) lodge complaints with competent authorities in Participant’s jurisdiction, and/or (vii) receive a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of Data. To receive clarification regarding these rights or to exercise these rights, Participant can contact his or her local human resources representative.

(g) Additional Consents. Upon request of the Company or the Service Recipient, Participant agrees to provide an executed data privacy consent form to the Company and/or the Service Recipient (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Company and/or the Service Recipient) that the Company and/or the Service Recipient may deem necessary to obtain from Participant for the purpose of administering his or her participation in the Plan in compliance with the applicable data privacy laws, either now or in the future. Participant understands and agrees that he or she will not be able to participate in the Plan if Participant fails to provide any such consent or agreement requested by the Company and/or the Service Recipient.

 

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13. Address for Notices. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Option Agreement will be addressed to the Company at Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 41 S Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, U.S.A, or at such other address as the Company may hereafter designate in writing.

14. Electronic Delivery and Acceptance. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Option awarded under the Plan or future options that may be awarded under the Plan by electronic means or request Participant’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through any on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.

15. Language. Participant acknowledges that Participant is proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is proficient in the English language, so as to enable Participant to understand the provisions of this Option Agreement and the Plan. If Participant has received this Option Agreement or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.

16. Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on Participant’s participation in the Plan, on the Option and on any Shares acquired under the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require Participant to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

17. No Waiver. Either party’s failure to enforce any provision or provisions of this Option Agreement shall not in any way be construed as a waiver of any such provision or provisions, nor prevent that party from thereafter enforcing each and every other provision of this Option Agreement. The rights granted both parties herein are cumulative and shall not constitute a waiver of either party’s right to assert all other legal remedies available to it under the circumstances.

18. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Option Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Option Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Option Agreement shall be binding upon Participant and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The rights and obligations of Participant under this Option Agreement may only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.

 

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19. Additional Conditions to Issuance of Stock. If at any time the Company will determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration, qualification or rule compliance of the Shares upon any securities exchange or under U.S. or non-U.S. federal or state law, tax code and related regulations or under the rulings or regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any other governmental regulatory body or the clearance, consent or approval of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any other governmental regulatory authority is necessary or desirable as a condition to the purchase by, or issuance of Shares, to Participant (or his or her estate) hereunder, such purchase or issuance will not occur unless and until such listing, registration, qualification, rule compliance, clearance, consent or approval will have been completed, effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company. Where the Company determines that the delivery of any Shares will violate U.S. or non-U.S. federal or state securities laws or other applicable laws, the Company will defer delivery until the earliest date at which the Company reasonably anticipates that the delivery of Shares will no longer cause such violation. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet the requirements of any such U.S. and non-U.S. federal or state law or securities exchange and to obtain any such consent or approval of any such governmental authority or securities exchange.

20. Interpretation. The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this Option Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret or revoke any such rules (including, but not limited to, the determination of whether or not any Shares subject to the Option have vested). All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Administrator in good faith will be final and binding upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. Neither the Administrator nor any person acting on behalf of the Administrator will be personally liable for any action, determination, or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or this Option Agreement.

21. Captions. Captions provided herein are for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Option Agreement.

22. Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan. By accepting this Option, Participant expressly warrants that he or she has received an Option under the Plan, and has received, read, and understood a description of the Plan. Participant understands that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time.

23. Agreement Severable. In the event that any provision in this Option Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severable from, and such invalidity or unenforceability will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of this Option Agreement.

24. Modifications to the Agreement. This Option Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Participant expressly warrants that he or she is not accepting this Option Agreement in reliance on any promises, representations or inducements other than those contained herein. Modifications to this Option Agreement or the Plan can be made only in an express written contract executed by a duly authorized officer of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Option Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Option Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the consent of Participant, to comply with Code Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Section 409A of the Code in connection with the Option.

 

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25. Governing Law and Venue. This Option Agreement will be governed by the laws of Utah, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this Option or this Option Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Utah, and agree that such litigation will be conducted exclusively in the courts of Salt Lake County, Utah, or the federal courts for the United States for the District of Utah, and no other courts, where this Option is made and/or to be performed.

26. Entire Agreement. The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Option Agreement (including the appendices and exhibits referenced herein) constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant.

27. Appendix. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Option Agreement, this Option shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions set forth in the appendix to this Option Agreement for Participant’s country (the “Appendix”). Moreover, if Participant relocates to one of the countries included in the Appendix, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix constitutes part of this Option Agreement.

28. Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws. Participant acknowledges that he or she may be subject to insider trading and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, including but not limited to the United States and Participant’s country, which may affect Participant’s ability to purchase or sell Shares acquired under the Plan during such times as Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws in applicable jurisdictions). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of order Participant places before possessing inside information. Furthermore, Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Third parties include fellow Service Providers. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider-trading policy. Participant is responsible for complying with any applicable restrictions, so Participant should speak to his or her personal legal advisor for further details regarding any applicable insider trading and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions.

 

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29. Foreign Asset/Account Reporting and Exchange Control Requirements. Participant acknowledges that there may be certain foreign asset and/or account reporting and/or exchange control requirements which may affect his or her ability to acquire or hold the Shares acquired under the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including from any dividends paid on the Shares acquired under the Plan) in a brokerage or bank account outside his or her country. Participant may be required to report such accounts, assets or transactions to the tax or other authorities in his or her country. Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participating in the Plan to his or her country through a designated bank or broker within a certain after receipt. Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to be compliant with such regulations, and Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on the matter.

30. Tax Consequences. Participant has reviewed with his or her own tax, legal, and financial advisors the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Option Agreement. With respect to such matters, Participant relies solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, or Service Recipient or any of their agents, written or oral. Participant understands that Participant (and not the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, or Service Recipient) shall be responsible for Participant’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of this investment or the transactions contemplated by this Option Agreement.

 

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EXHIBIT B

APPENDIX

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

STOCK OPTION GRANT

Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan, the Notice of Grant and/or the Global Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Grant (“Terms and Conditions”).

Terms and Conditions

This Appendix includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Option granted to Participant under the Plan if Participant works in one of the countries listed below. If Participant is a citizen or resident of a country (or is considered as such for local law purposes) other than the one in which he or she is currently working and/or residing, or if Participant relocates to another country after receiving the Option, the Company will, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will be applicable to Participant.

Notifications

This Appendix also includes notifications relating to exchange control and other issues of which Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the exchange control, securities and other laws in effect in the countries listed herein, as of [Date]. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that Participant not rely on the notifications herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of his or her participation in the Plan because the information may be outdated when Participant exercises the Option or sells Shares acquired under the Plan.

In addition, the notifications are general in nature and may not apply to Participant’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure Participant of any particular result. Accordingly, Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in Participant’s country may apply to Participant’s situation.

Finally, if Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which Participant is currently working (or is considered as such for local law purposes) or if Participant relocates to another country after the Option is granted, the information contained herein may not be applicable to Participant.

 

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CANADA

Terms and Conditions

Form of Payment. Notwithstanding Section 5(d) of the Terms and Conditions or anything in the Plan to the contrary, Participant is prohibited from surrendering Shares Participant already owns or attesting to the ownership of Shares to pay the Exercise Price or any Tax Obligations in connection with the Option.

Termination as a Service Provider. The following paragraphs replace in their entirety Section 10(k) of the Terms and Conditions:

For purposes of the Option, Participant’s status as a Service Provider will be considered terminated (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is a Service Provider or the terms of Participant’s employment or service agreement, if any) as of the date that is the earlier of (i) the date Participant’s employment or service relationship terminates, and (ii) the date Participant receives notice of termination of employment or other service relationship. In either case, the date shall exclude any period during which notice, pay in lieu of notice or related payments or damages are provided or required to be provided under local law. For greater certainty, Participant will not earn or be entitled to any pro-rated vesting for that portion of time before the date on which Participant’s right to vest terminates, nor will Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued vesting during a statutory notice period, Participant acknowledges that his or her right to vest in the Option, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of Participant’s minimum statutory notice period, but Participant will not earn or be entitled to pro-rata vesting if the vesting date falls after the end of Participant’s statutory notice period, nor will Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.

The following provisions apply if Participant resides in Quebec:

Language Consent. The parties acknowledge that it is their express wish that this Option Agreement, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be drawn up in English.

Consentment Relatif à la Langue. Les parties reconnaissent avoir exigé la rédaction en anglais de cette convention, ainsi que de tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires, exécutés, donnés ou intentés en vertu de, ou liés directement ou indirectement à, la présente convention.

 

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Data Privacy: The following provisions supplement Section 12 of the Terms and Conditions:

Participant hereby authorizes the Company (including any Parent or Subsidiary) and the Company’s representatives, including the broker(s) designated by the Company, to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or not, involved with the administration and operation of the Plan. Participant further authorizes the Company, the Service Recipient (or any Parent or Subsidiary) and the Administrator, or such other broker(s) as designated by the Company, to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. Participant further authorizes the Company and the Service Recipient (or any Parent or Subsidiary) to record such information and to keep such information in Participant’s employee file.

Notifications

Securities Law Information. Participant is permitted to sell Shares acquired under the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any, provided the sale of the Shares takes place outside of Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed (i.e., the Nasdaq Global Select Market).

Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. Specified foreign property, including shares and rights to receive shares (e.g., Options) of a non-Canadian company held by a Canadian resident must generally be reported annually on a Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the total cost of the specified foreign property exceeds C$100,000 at any time during the year. Thus, the Option must be reported (generally at a nil cost) if the C$100,000 cost threshold is exceeded because Participant holds other specified foreign property. When Shares are acquired upon payment for the Option, their cost generally is the adjusted cost base (“ACB”) of the Shares. The ACB ordinarily is equal to the fair market value of the Shares at the time of acquisition, but if Participant owns other Shares, this ACB may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other Shares. Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable reporting obligations.

UNITED KINGDOM

Terms and Conditions

Tax Obligations. The following provision supplements Section 6 of the Terms and Conditions:

Without limitation to Section 6 of the Terms and Conditions, Participant agrees that Participant is liable for all Tax Obligations and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax Obligations as and when requested by the Company or the Service Recipient or by HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) (or any other relevant authority). Participant also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and the Service Recipient against any Tax Obligations that they are required to pay or withhold or have paid or will pay to HMRC (or any other relevant authority) on Participant’s behalf.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Participant is a director or executive officer of the Company (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the terms of the immediately foregoing provision will not apply. In such case, if the amount of any income tax due is not collected from or paid by Participant within ninety (90) days of the end of the U.K. tax year in which an event giving rise to the indemnification described above occurs, the amount of any uncollected income taxes may constitute

 

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a benefit to Participant on which additional income tax and national insurance contributions (“NICs”) may be payable. Participant will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying the Company or the Service Recipient, as applicable, for the value of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which the Company or the Service Recipient may collect from Participant by any of the means referred to in Section 6 of the Terms and Conditions.

Joint Election. As a condition of participation in the Plan and the exercise of the Option, Participant agrees to accept any liability for secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions that may be payable by the Company or the Service Recipient (or any successor to the Company or the Service Recipient) in connection with the Option and any event giving rise to Tax Obligations (the “Employer NICs”). Employer NICs may be collected by the Company or the Service Recipient using any of the methods described in the Plan or in Section 6 of the Terms and Conditions.

Without prejudice to the foregoing, by accepting the Option, Participant agrees to enter into a joint election with the Company and/or the Service Recipient, the form of such joint election being formally approved by HMRC (the “NIC Joint Election”), a copy of which is attached to this Appendix, and any other consent or election required by the Company or the Service Recipient in respect of the Employer NICs liability. Participant further agrees to execute such other elections as may be required by any successor to the Company and/or the Service Recipient for the purpose of continuing the effectiveness of the NIC Joint Election.

If Participant does not enter into the NIC Joint Election prior to the first event giving rise to Tax Obligations, or if approval of the NIC Joint Election is withdrawn by HMRC, the Option shall, without any liability to the Company, be forfeited. Unless expressly revoked, the NIC Joint Election shall apply to the Option and to all future Options granted to Participant by the Company.

IMPORTANT NOTE: By accepting the Option (whether by signing the Notice of Grant or via the Company’s designated electronic acceptance procedures), Participant is agreeing to be bound by the terms of the NIC Joint Election. Participant should read the terms of the NIC Joint Election carefully before accepting the Terms and Conditions and the NIC Joint Election. If requested by the Company, Participant agrees to execute the NIC Joint Election in hard copy even if Participant has accepted the Terms and Conditions through the Company’s electronic acceptance procedure.

By entering into the NIC Joint Election:

 

   

Participant agrees that any liability for Employer NICs that may arise in connection with participation in the Plan will be transferred to Participant; and

 

   

Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Service Recipient to recover an amount sufficient to cover this liability by such methods including, but not limited to, deductions from Participant’s salary or other payments due or the sale of sufficient Shares acquired pursuant to the Option.

 

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RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

ELECTION

Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee

This Election is between:

 

A.

The individual who has obtained authorized access to this Election (the “Employee”), who is employed by a company listed in the attached Schedule (the “Employer”) and who is eligible to receive options (“Awards”) pursuant to the Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), and

 

B.

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., with its registered office at 41 S Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, USA (the “Company”), which may grant Awards under the Plan and is entering into this Election on behalf of the Employer.

 

1.

Introduction

 

1.1

This Election relates to all Awards granted to the Employee under the Plan up to the termination date of the Plan.

 

1.2

In this Election the following words and phrases have the following meanings:

ITEPA” means the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.

Relevant Employment Income” from Awards on which employer’s National Insurance Contributions become due means:

 

  (i)

an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 426 ITEPA (restricted securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events);

 

  (ii)

an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 438 of ITEPA (convertible securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events); or

 

  (iii)

any gain that is treated as remuneration derived from the earner’s employment by virtue of section 4(4)(a) SSCBA, including without limitation:

 

  (A)

the acquisition of securities pursuant to the Awards (within section 477(3)(a) of ITEPA);

 

  (B)

the assignment (if applicable) or release of the Awards in return for consideration (within section 477(3)(b) of ITEPA);

 

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  (C)

the receipt of a benefit in connection with the Awards, other than a benefit within (i) or (ii) above (within section 477(3)(c) of ITEPA).

SSCBA” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.

Taxable Event” means any event giving rise to Relevant Employment Income.

 

1.3

This Election relates to the employer’s secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions which may arise in respect of Relevant Employment Income (the “Employer’s Liability”) pursuant to section 4(4)(a) and/or paragraph 3B(1A) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.

 

1.4

This Election does not apply in relation to any liability, or any part of any liability, arising as a result of regulations being given retrospective effect by virtue of section 4B(2) of either the SSCBA, or the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.

 

1.5

This Election does not apply to the extent that it relates to relevant employment income which is employment income of the earner by virtue of Chapter 3A of Part VII of ITEPA (employment income: securities with artificially depressed market value).

 

2.

The Election

The Employee and the Company jointly elect that the entire liability of the Employer to pay the Employer’s Liability that arises on any Relevant Employment Income is hereby transferred to the Employee. The Employee understands that, by accepting the Awards (whether by signing the Notice of Grant and/or the Terms and Conditions or via the Company’s designated electronic acceptance procedures) or by separately signing or electronically accepting this Election, he or she will become personally liable for the Employer’s Liability covered by this Election. This Election is made in accordance with paragraph 3B(1) of Schedule 1 to SSCBA.

 

3.

Payment of the Employer’s Liability

 

3.1

The Employee hereby authorises the Company and/or the Employer to collect the Employer’s Liability from the Employee at any time after the Taxable Event:

 

  (i)

by deduction from salary or any other payment payable to the Employee at any time on or after the date of the Taxable Event; and/or

 

  (ii)

directly from the Employee by payment in cash or cleared funds; and/or

 

  (iii)

by arranging, on behalf of the Employee, for the sale of some of the securities which the Employee is entitled to receive in respect of the Awards; and/or

 

  (iv)

by any other means specified in the applicable award agreement.

 

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3.2

The Company hereby reserves for itself and the Employer the right to withhold the transfer of any securities in respect of the Awards to the Employee until full payment of the Employer’s Liability is received.

 

3.3

The Company agrees to procure the remittance by the Employer of the Employer’s Liability to HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of the Employee within 14 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Taxable Event occurs (or within 17 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Taxable Event occurs if payments are made electronically).

 

4.

Duration of Election

 

4.1

The Employee and the Company agree to be bound by the terms of this Election regardless of whether the Employee is transferred abroad or is not employed by the Employer on the date on which the Employer’s Liability becomes due.

 

4.2

Any reference to the Company and/or the Employer shall include that entity’s successors in title and assigns as permitted in accordance with the terms of the Plan and relevant award agreement. This Election will continue in effect in respect of any awards which replace the Awards in circumstances where section 483 of ITEPA applies.

 

4.3

This Election will continue in effect until the earliest of the following:

 

  (i)

the Employee and the Company agree in writing that it should cease to have effect;

 

  (ii)

on the date the Company serves written notice on the Employee terminating its effect;

 

  (iii)

on the date HM Revenue & Customs withdraws approval of this Election; or

 

  (iv)

after due payment of the Employer’s Liability in respect of the entirety of the Awards to which this Election relates or could relate, such that the Election ceases to have effect in accordance with its terms.

 

4.4

This Election will continue in force regardless of whether the Employee ceases to be an employee of the Employer.

Acceptance by the Employee

The Employee acknowledges that, by accepting the Awards (whether by signing the Notice of Grant and/or the Terms and Conditions or via the Company’s designated electronic acceptance procedures) or by separately signing or electronically accepting this Election, the Employee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.

 

Signed
 

 

 

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The Employee

Acceptance by the Company

The Company acknowledges that, by arranging for the scanned signature of an authorised representative to appear on this Election, the Company agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.

 

Signed for and on behalf of the Company
 

 

[insert name]

[insert title]

 

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SCHEDULE OF EMPLOYER COMPANIES

The employer company to which this Election relates is:

 

Name

   [insert]
   

Registered Office:

   [insert]
   

Company Registration Number:

   [insert]
   

Corporation Tax Reference:

   [insert]
   

PAYE Reference:

   [insert]

 

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EXHIBIT C

RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

2024 INDUCEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN EXERCISE NOTICE

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 41 S

Rio Grande Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84101, U.S.A.

Attention: Stock Administration

1. Exercise of Option. Effective as of today,           ,   , the undersigned (“Purchaser”) hereby elects to purchase           shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) under and pursuant to the 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and the Global Stock Option Agreement, dated       and including the Global Notice of Grant, the Global Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Grant, and exhibits attached thereto (the “Option Agreement”). The purchase price for the Shares will be $                    , as required by the Option Agreement.

2. Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price of the Shares and any Tax Obligations (as defined in Section 6(a) of the Option Agreement) to be paid in connection with the exercise of the Option.

3. Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser has received, read and understood the Plan and the Option Agreement and agrees to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions.

4. Rights as Stockholder. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company) of the Shares, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares subject to the Option, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Shares so acquired will be issued to Purchaser as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 13 of the Plan.

5. Tax Consultation. Purchaser understands that Purchaser may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Purchaser’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Purchaser represents that Purchaser has consulted with any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Purchaser is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.

 

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6. Entire Agreement; Governing Law. The Plan and Option Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Exercise Notice, the Plan and the Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Purchaser with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Purchaser’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Purchaser. This Option Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of Utah.

 

Submitted by:     Accepted by:
PURCHASER     RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

 

   

 

Signature     Signature

 

   

 

Print Name     Print Name
Address:    

 

    Title

 

   

 

   
   

 

   

Date Received

 

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EX-5.1

Exhibit 5.1

 

LOGO    

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Professional Corporation

 

15 West South Temple

Gateway Tower West, Suite 1700

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

 

O: 801.401.8510

November 20, 2024

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

41 S Rio Grande Street

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

 

Re:

Registration Statement on Form S-8

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed by Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof, relating to the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of 25,464,948 shares of your Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Shares”), that are issuable pursuant to currently outstanding options under The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan with RSU Sub-Plan (the “Unapproved Share Option Plan”), the Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with Non-Employee Sub-Plan and CSOP Sub-Plan (the “2021 Plan”), and the Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “Inducement Plan” and, together with the Unapproved Share Option Plan and the 2021 Plan, the “Plans”). As your legal counsel, we have reviewed the actions proposed to be taken by you in connection with the issuance and sale of the Shares to be issued under the Plans.

It is our opinion that the Shares, when issued and sold in the manner referred to in the Plans and pursuant to the agreements that accompany the Plans, will be legally and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, and further consent to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI

Professional Corporation

AUSTIN BEIJING BOSTON BRUSSELS HONG KONG LONDON LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PALO ALTO

SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE SHANGHAI WASHINGTON, DC WILMINGTON, DE

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan with RSU Sub-Plan, Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with Non-Employee Sub-Plan and CSOP Sub-Plan, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of our reports dated February 29, 2024, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
November 20, 2024
EX-23.2

Exhibit 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of our report dated March 21, 2024 relating to the financial statements of Exscientia Plc, which appears in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 3, 2024.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Reading, United Kingdom
November 20, 2024
EX-FILING FEES
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Exhibit 107
Calculation of Filing Fee
Tables
Form
S-8
(Form Type)
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Table 1 – Newly Registered Securities
 
               
Security
Type
  Security Class Title   Fee
Calculation
Rule
  Amount
Registered
(1)
  Proposed
Maximum
Offering
Price Per
Unit
  Maximum Aggregate
Offering Price
  Fee Rate   Amount of
Registration
Fee
               
Equity   Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, reserved for issuance pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted under The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan with RSU
Sub-Plan
  457(c) and 457(h)   3,246
(2)
  $6.08
(4)
  $19,735.68   $
153.10 per $1,000,000
  $3.03
               
Equity   Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, reserved for issuance pursuant to option awards granted under the Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with
Non-Employee
Sub-Plan
and CSOP
Sub-Plan
  457(c) and 457(h)   6,124,219
(2)
  $0.08
(3)
  $489,937.52   $
153.10 per $1,000,000
  $75.01
               
Equity   Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, reserved for issuance pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted under the Exscientia plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with
Non-Employee
Sub-Plan
and CSOP
Sub-Plan
  457(c) and 457(h)   1,837,483
(2)
  $6.08
(4)
  $11,171,896.64   $
153.10 per $1,000,000
  $1,710.42
               
Equity   Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, reserved for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Award Plan   457(c) and 457(h)   17,500,000
(5)
  $6.08
(4)
  $106,400,000   $
153.10 per $1,000,000
  $16,289.84
         
Total Offering Amounts     $118,081,569.84     $18,078.29
         
Total Fee Offsets        
         
Net Fee Due               $18,078.29
 

(1)
Pursuant to Rule 416(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), this Registration Statement covers any additional shares of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”) Class A common stock (the “Class A common stock”) that become issuable under The Exscientia Unapproved Share Option Plan and RSU
Sub-Plan,
The Ex Scientia Enterprise Management Incentive Plan, and the Exscientia 2021 Equity Incentive Plan with
Non-Employee
Sub-Plan
and CSOP
Sub-Plan
(collectively, the “Exscientia Plans”) and the Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2024 Inducement Award Plan (the “Inducement Plan”) by reason of any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization or other similar transaction effected without receipt of consideration that increases the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock.
 
(2)
Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2024 (the “Transaction Agreement”), by and among Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a Delaware Corporation (“Registrant”), and Exscientia plc (“Exscientia”) upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, on November 20, 2024 (the “Closing”) the Registrant assumed certain outstanding options (the “Assumed Options”) and certain restricted stock units (the “Assumed RSUs”) granted pursuant to the Exscientia Plans. Effective as of the Closing, (i) the Assumed Options were automatically converted into options exercisable for shares of the Registrants’s Class A common stock, subject to appropriate adjustments to the number of shares issuable under, and the per share exercise prices of, the Assumed Options, and (ii) the Assumed RSUs were automatically converted into awards that will be settled upon vesting in shares of the Registrant’s Class A common stock, subject to appropriate adjustments to the number of shares issuable under such awards.
 
(3)
Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rules 457(c) and (h) of the Securities Act on the basis of the weighted average exercise price of the Assumed Options under the Exscientia Plans and assumed by the Registrant pursuant to the Transaction Agreement.
 
(4)
Estimated for purposes of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rules 457(c) and (h) of the Securities Act solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee on the basis of $6.08 per share, which is the average of the high and low prices of the Registrant’s Class A common stock on November 18, 2024, as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
 
(5)
Represents shares of Class A common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to awards issuable under the Inducement Plan.