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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.