Knowt - 2021 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (Adopted 2021.04.20)
1. Purpose and Effective Date
Purpose: Align interests of employees, directors, and consultants with stockholders by providing long-term incentive compensation tied to performance of the company's common stock.
Effective Date: Adopted on April 20, 2021, subject to stockholder approval for Incentive Stock Options.
2. Definitions
Affiliate: Any subsidiary or entity under common control with the company.
Award: Grant of stock options, SARs, restricted stock, or unrestricted shares.
Award Agreement: Written agreement outlining terms of an award.
Base Price: Price per share for SAR exercise.
Board: Company's Board of Directors.
Cause: Definition varies; includes failure to perform, fraud, misconduct, or breach of agreement.
2.2 Definition in code
Code: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, amended.
Committee: Board appointed committee overseeing the plan administration.
Common Stock: Common stock of the company with par value of $0.0001.
Consultant: Individual providing services to the company but not an employee or director.
Eligible Individual: Employee, consultant, director, or individual with a job offer.
Incentive Stock Option: Option meeting specific tax requirements; has a $100,000 limit on grant value per year.
Liquidation Event: Events like asset sales or mergers.
3. Administration of the Plan
General: Administered by the Committee with powers to determine awards, establish rules, and approve conditions.
Committee Composition: Majority must be outside or independent directors.
Delegation of Authority: Board can delegate authority to grant awards to eligible individuals.
4. Shares Subject to the Plan
Aggregate Limit: 1,500,000 shares maximum for awards.
Per Participant Limit: Maximum of 1,500,000 shares for options and other awards in a calendar year.
Adjustments: Changes in common stock impact the awards and shares available.
5. Eligibility and Awards
Designation: Committee selects who receives awards and determines award type.
Determination of Awards: Detailed terms established by the Committee.
Award Agreements: Written documentation setting forth number of shares and conditions of the award.
6. Option Awards
Distribution: Grants to selected eligible individuals in written agreements.
Exercise Price: Determined by the Committee; cannot be less than 100% of fair market value at grant.
Vesting: Options may vest over time or based on performance goals.
7. Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Grant: Similar process to option awards, defined by a base price.
Benefits Upon Exercise: Payment calculated based on the market price exceeding the base price.
8. Restricted Stock Awards
Grant Process: Awarded in exchange for payment; vesting set by Committee.
Vesting Conditions: May depend on time or performance criteria.
Nontransferability: Restrictions apply until vesting and other conditions are satisfied.
9. Common Stock Awards
Award Conditions: Granted without transfer restrictions beyond general stock rules.
Rights as Stockholder: Participants entitled to dividends declared on shares.
10. Performance Compensation Awards
General: Awards conditioned on achieving specific performance goals, written before the fiscal year.
Payment Conditions: Must be employed at fiscal period's end; determined by certification of goal achievement.
11. Forfeiture Events
General: Awards may be forfeited based on certain triggering events, including misconduct.
Right of Recapture: Gains from awards may be recouped if the participant is terminated for cause.
12. Liquidation Event
Adjustments: The Committee can modify outstanding awards; options may become fully exercisable.
13. Restrictions on Transfer of Awards
General: No transfer of awards or interests without company consent during the participant's lifetime.
Permitted Transfers: Family members or entities controlled by the participant can receive shares.
14. Restrictive Covenants
Noncompetition: Prohibitions on engaging in competitive activities post-service.
Nonsolicitation: Restrictions on soliciting customers and staff after termination.
15. Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights
General: Participants assign rights to inventions made during service.
Assurances: Participants agree to support the company's rights to IP.
16. Covenants and Agreements Regarding Common Stock
Equity Agreements: Participants may need to sign agreements with terms set by the company.
Right of First Refusal: The company can buy back shares before external transfers are made.
17. Legends
Pre-IPO Legend: Shares issued under this plan will carry a legend regarding restricted status.
18. Termination and Amendment
General: The Board can suspend or amend the plan, but significant changes require participant consent.
19. General Provisions
Securities Law Compliance: Ensures adherence to laws regarding securities.
Tax Matters: Participants are responsible for tax withholding on awards; Section 409A compliance is emphasized.
Governing Law: Delaware law governs the plan.
1. Purpose and Effective Date
Purpose: Align interests of employees, directors, and consultants with stockholders by providing long-term incentive compensation tied to performance of the company's common stock.
Effective Date: Adopted on April 20, 2021, subject to stockholder approval for Incentive Stock Options.
2. Definitions
Affiliate: Any subsidiary or entity under common control with the company.
Award: Grant of stock options, SARs, restricted stock, or unrestricted shares.
Award Agreement: Written agreement outlining terms of an award.
Base Price: Price per share for SAR exercise.
Board: Company's Board of Directors.
Cause: Definition varies; includes failure to perform, fraud, misconduct, or breach of agreement.
2.2 Definition in code
Code: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, amended.
Committee: Board appointed committee overseeing the plan administration.
Common Stock: Common stock of the company with par value of $0.0001.
Consultant: Individual providing services to the company but not an employee or director.
Eligible Individual: Employee, consultant, director, or individual with a job offer.
Incentive Stock Option: Option meeting specific tax requirements; has a $100,000 limit on grant value per year.
Liquidation Event: Events like asset sales or mergers.
3. Administration of the Plan
General: Administered by the Committee with powers to determine awards, establish rules, and approve conditions.
Committee Composition: Majority must be outside or independent directors.
Delegation of Authority: Board can delegate authority to grant awards to eligible individuals.
4. Shares Subject to the Plan
Aggregate Limit: 1,500,000 shares maximum for awards.
Per Participant Limit: Maximum of 1,500,000 shares for options and other awards in a calendar year.
Adjustments: Changes in common stock impact the awards and shares available.
5. Eligibility and Awards
Designation: Committee selects who receives awards and determines award type.
Determination of Awards: Detailed terms established by the Committee.
Award Agreements: Written documentation setting forth number of shares and conditions of the award.
6. Option Awards
Distribution: Grants to selected eligible individuals in written agreements.
Exercise Price: Determined by the Committee; cannot be less than 100% of fair market value at grant.
Vesting: Options may vest over time or based on performance goals.
7. Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Grant: Similar process to option awards, defined by a base price.
Benefits Upon Exercise: Payment calculated based on the market price exceeding the base price.
8. Restricted Stock Awards
Grant Process: Awarded in exchange for payment; vesting set by Committee.
Vesting Conditions: May depend on time or performance criteria.
Nontransferability: Restrictions apply until vesting and other conditions are satisfied.
9. Common Stock Awards
Award Conditions: Granted without transfer restrictions beyond general stock rules.
Rights as Stockholder: Participants entitled to dividends declared on shares.
10. Performance Compensation Awards
General: Awards conditioned on achieving specific performance goals, written before the fiscal year.
Payment Conditions: Must be employed at fiscal period's end; determined by certification of goal achievement.
11. Forfeiture Events
General: Awards may be forfeited based on certain triggering events, including misconduct.
Right of Recapture: Gains from awards may be recouped if the participant is terminated for cause.
12. Liquidation Event
Adjustments: The Committee can modify outstanding awards; options may become fully exercisable.
13. Restrictions on Transfer of Awards
General: No transfer of awards or interests without company consent during the participant's lifetime.
Permitted Transfers: Family members or entities controlled by the participant can receive shares.
14. Restrictive Covenants
Noncompetition: Prohibitions on engaging in competitive activities post-service.
Nonsolicitation: Restrictions on soliciting customers and staff after termination.
15. Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights
General: Participants assign rights to inventions made during service.
Assurances: Participants agree to support the company's rights to IP.
16. Covenants and Agreements Regarding Common Stock
Equity Agreements: Participants may need to sign agreements with terms set by the company.
Right of First Refusal: The company can buy back shares before external transfers are made.
17. Legends
Pre-IPO Legend: Shares issued under this plan will carry a legend regarding restricted status.
18. Termination and Amendment
General: The Board can suspend or amend the plan, but significant changes require participant consent.
19. General Provisions
Securities Law Compliance: Ensures adherence to laws regarding securities.
Tax Matters: Participants are responsible for tax withholding on awards; Section 409A compliance is emphasized.
Governing Law: Delaware law governs the plan.