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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 2025
Registration No. 333-      ​
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
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THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.†
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
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32-0456090
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250 N. Westlake Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(818) 564-4011
(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)​
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Bradley Burnam
Chief Executive Officer
250 N. Westlake Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(818) 564-4011
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Immediately prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement, the registrant intends to change its name from Global Health Solutions, Inc. to Turn Therapeutics Inc.
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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and neither we nor the Registered Stockholders are soliciting offers to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST 29, 2025
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
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8,914,318 Shares
Turn Therapeutics Inc.
Common Stock
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This prospectus relates to the registration of the resale of up to 8,914,318 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “common stock”) by the stockholders identified in this prospectus (the “Registered Stockholders”). Unlike an initial public offering, the resale by the Registered Stockholders is not being underwritten by any investment bank. The Registered Stockholders may, or may not, elect to sell their shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus, as and to the extent they may determine. Such sales, if any, will be made through brokerage transactions on Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”), or other public exchanges or registered alternative trading venues at prevailing market prices. See the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” If the Registered Stockholders choose to sell their shares of common stock, we will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock by the Registered Stockholders.
No public market for our common stock currently exists. In addition, our common stock has a limited history of trading in private transactions. On March 31, 2025, we commenced an offering of common stock under the exemption from registration provided by Tier 2 of Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) at a public offering price of $11.65 per share, which concluded on June 27, 2025. We have issued and sold 41,805 shares of common stock via this Regulation A offering.
Recent purchase prices of our common stock in private transactions may have little or no relation to the opening public price of our shares of common stock on Nasdaq or the subsequent trading price of our shares of common stock on Nasdaq. For more information, see the section titled “Sale Price History of Our Capital Stock.” Further, the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq without a firm-commitment underwritten offering is a less typical method for commencing public trading in shares of common stock and, consequently, the trading volume and price of shares of our common stock may be more volatile than if shares of our common stock were initially listed in connection with an initial public offering underwritten on a firm-commitment basis.
On the day that our shares of common stock are initially listed on Nasdaq, Nasdaq will begin accepting, but not executing, pre-opening buy and sell orders and will begin to continuously generate the indicative Current Reference Price (as defined below) on the basis of such accepted orders. The Current Reference Price is calculated each second and, during a 10-minute “Display Only” period, is disseminated, along with other indicative imbalance information, to market participants by Nasdaq on its NOII and BookViewer tools. Following the “Display Only” period, a “Pre-Launch” period begins, during which Clear Street LLC, in its capacity as our financial advisor (in such capacity, “Clear Street” or the “Advisor”), to perform the functions under Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8), must notify Nasdaq that our shares are “ready to trade.” Once the Advisor has notified Nasdaq that our shares of common stock are ready to trade, Nasdaq will calculate the Current Reference Price for our shares of common stock, in accordance with Nasdaq rules. If the Advisor then approves proceeding at the Current Reference Price, Nasdaq will conduct a price validation test in accordance with Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8). As part of conducting such price validation test, Nasdaq may consult with

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the Advisor if the price bands need to be modified and to select the new price bands for purposes of applying such test iteratively until the validation tests yield a price within such bands. Upon completion of such price validation checks, the applicable orders that have been entered will be executed at such price and regular trading of our shares of common stock on Nasdaq will commence. Under Nasdaq rules, the “Current Reference Price” means: (i) the single price at which the maximum number of orders to buy or sell can be matched; (ii) if there is more than one price at which the maximum number of orders to buy or sell can be matched, then it is the price that minimizes the imbalance between orders to buy or sell (i.e. minimizes the number of shares that would remain unmatched at such price); (iii) if more than one price exists under (ii), then it is the entered price (i.e. the specified price entered in an order by a customer to buy or sell) at which our shares of common stock will remain unmatched (i.e. will not be bought or sold); and (iv) if more than one price exists under (iii), a price determined by Nasdaq in consultation with the Advisor in its capacity as our financial advisor. In the event that more than one price exists under (iii), the Advisor will exercise any consultation rights only to the extent that it can do so consistent with the anti-manipulation provisions of the federal securities laws, including Regulation M, or applicable relief granted thereunder. Neither we nor the Registered Stockholders (except the Advisor) will be involved in Nasdaq’s price-setting mechanism, including any decision to delay or proceed with trading, nor will we or they control or influence the Advisor in carrying out its role as a financial adviser. The Advisor will determine when our shares of common stock are ready to trade and approve proceeding at the Current Reference Price primarily based on considerations of volume, timing and price. In particular, the Advisor will determine, based primarily on pre-opening buy and sell orders, when a reasonable amount of volume will cross on the opening trade such that sufficient price discovery has been made to open trading at the Current Reference Price. For more information, see the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” In addition, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Even if we can raise additional funding, we have in the past and may in the future enter into financing agreements that lead to increased dilution, and which will result in sales of our common stock in the open market, which could adversely impact the trading price of our common stock.”
We have applied for the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “TTRX.” We expect our common stock to begin trading on Nasdaq on or about         , 2025.
If our Nasdaq application is not approved or we otherwise determine that we will not be able to secure the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, we will not complete the direct listing. No assurance can be given that our Nasdaq application will be approved and that our common stock will be listed on Nasdaq.
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 and a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). As a result, we are subject to reduced public company disclosure standards. See the section entitled “Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company and a Smaller Reporting Company” for more information.
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, our founder and Chief Executive Officer will control more than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock on a fully diluted basis. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Direct Listing — Because of his significant ownership of our common stock, our founder has substantial control over our business, and his interests may differ from our interests or those of our other shareholders.” As a result, we expect to be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance standards of Nasdaq. As a result, we will qualify for, and may rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. Although we do not currently intend to rely on any such exemptions, we may do so in the future and if we elect to do so, you will not have the same protections as those afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such governance requirements. For further discussion of controlled company implications from a corporate governance perspective, see the section titled “Management — Controlled Company Status.”
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Investing in our common stock involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 21.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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In this prospectus, “Turn Therapeutics,” “Global Health Solutions,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Global Health Solutions, Inc., dba Turn Therapeutics and its consolidated subsidiaries. Immediately prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we intend to change our name to Turn Therapeutics Inc. Neither we nor any of the Registered Stockholders have authorized anyone to provide any information different from, or in addition to, the information contained in this prospectus and in any free writing prospectuses we have prepared. Neither we nor any of the Registered Stockholders take responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. The Registered Stockholders are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of their common stock only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of our common stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since such date.
This prospectus includes industry and market data that we obtained from periodic industry publications, third-party studies and surveys, filings of public companies in our industry and internal company surveys. These sources include government and industry sources. Industry publications and surveys generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Although we believe the industry and market data to be reliable as of the date of this prospectus, this information could prove to be inaccurate. Industry and market data could be wrong because of the method by which sources
 
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obtained their data and because information cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to the limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process and other limitations and uncertainties. In addition, we do not know all of the assumptions regarding general economic conditions or growth that were used in preparing the forecasts from the sources relied upon or cited herein.
For investors outside the United States: Neither we nor any of the Registered Stockholders have done anything that would permit the use of or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the shares of our common stock by the Registered Stockholders and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States.
We own certain trademark registrations and utilize unregistered trademarks. All other trade names, trademarks, and service marks of other companies appearing in this prospectus are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, the trademarks and trade names in this prospectus may be referred to without the ® and ™ symbols, but such references should not be construed as any indicator that their respective owners will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, their rights thereto. We do not intend to use or display other companies’ trademarks and trade names to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.
Through and including           , 2025 (the 25th day after the listing date of our common stock), all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this listing, may be required to deliver a prospectus.
 
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is a part of a registration statement on Form S-1 that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf” registration or continuous offering process. Under this process, the Registered Stockholders may, from time to time, sell shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus in the manner described in the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” Additionally, we may provide a prospectus supplement to add information to, or update or change information contained in, this prospectus, including the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” You may obtain this information without charge by following the instructions under the section titled “Where You Can Find More Information” appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and any prospectus supplement before deciding to invest in our common stock.
 
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary may not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding to invest in our common stock. You should read this entire prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors” section and the consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements.
Overview
We are a pharmaceutical and medical device development company built around a proprietary platform technology designed to enhance drug performance. Our patented mixing process — commercially referred to as PermaFusion™ (“PermaFusion”) — enables stable suspension of polar, water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) in oil-based carriers without the use of emulsifiers. This innovation reduces the quantity of required API inclusion by improving its bioavailability. Reduced API load reduces the likelihood of adverse events. Our proprietary platform has been validated across multiple FDA-cleared medical devices.
Our primary development programs focus on dermatological diseases, including moderate to severe eczema and onychomycosis. Our company’s origin is rooted in the personal journey of our founder, who developed a topical ointment to heal his own chronic, treatment-resistant wounds using the PermaFusion platform he developed. His initial formulation, now known as Hexagen (“Hexagen”) suspends certain antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory compounds in petrolatum without known cytotoxicity, irritation or sensitization. This formula has received three FDA clearances and has been utilized extensively in humans, which we believe demonstrates both technical proof of concept and meaningful therapeutic effects. The formula also has been demonstrated to provide anti-inflammatory immunological signaling (IL 36, IL 31, IL 4 inhibition), in-vivo nail penetration with fungal pathogen elimination, and other potential therapeutic benefits. These products are not presently on the market, and we are not currently generating revenue from these devices, as we focus on drug development of our core technology.
A growing amount of provider feedback, patient case studies, and in-vivo/in-vitro data on our technology, in particular the Hexagen formula, suggest consistent and meaningful results in conditions such as moderate to severe eczema and onychomycosis. For example, in regard to dermatitis, we have received white paper patient case studies from providers that demonstrate rapid resolution of inflammation and visible healing in two types of inflammatory dermatitis with the use of our GX-03 formula in real-world settings. In a 2016 case study called Diaper Dermatitis, independent provider Erin Koprince, MA, documented the use of our topical antimicrobial formulation in an infant with persistent diaper dermatitis unresponsive to barrier creams. Within days of initiating treatment, the subject demonstrated reduced erythema, decreased maceration, and resolution of rash, with no adverse events reported. In another 2016 case study called Treatment of Phytophotodermatitis with Topical Antimicrobial: A Case Report, Ms. Koprince used our topical antimicrobial ointment in a patient with phytophotodermatitis resulting from exposure to citrus juice followed by direct sunlight. The treated area showed rapid reduction in erythema and blistering within 72 hours, with full resolution over approximately one week. Erin Koprince, MA, is not currently, and at the time of such studies was not, affiliated with us or compensated by us. We believe these early findings support our view that the underlying antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of our formulation may have broad therapeutic potential across multiple forms of dermatitis, including atopic, irritant, and contact subtypes. Both our controlled preclinical and clinical studies in eczema have yielded positive results, and together with this growing body of provider-initiated data, we believe there is a compelling rationale for further clinical development in adjacent dermatologic conditions.
With respect to onychomycosis, a former president of the American Podiatric Medical Association independently pursued data exploring Hexagen as a treatment for nail fungus. In a 2018 case study called A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection, independent provider Dr. Dan Davis conducted a series of case studies to evaluate the topical antimicrobial wound gel Hexagen for treating dystrophic, diseased nails caused by bacterial, fungal, yeast, or mixed infections. The study was based on emerging evidence that bacterial or bacterial — fungal co-infections are far more common causes of nail pathology than pure fungal infections, which he believes may account for less than 10% of cases. Over 100 patients with confirmed nail infections of varying etiologies were treated with Hexagen applied once or twice daily with no additional dressings. The goal was to create an infection-free environment that would allow healthy nail regrowth.
 
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The results showed that once-daily application of Hexagen produced clinical improvement rates close to 70%, while twice-daily application increased efficacy to over 85%. Patients experienced reductions in visible signs of infection along with the growth of healthier, non-dystrophic nail plates. No adverse effects were reported, and patient compliance was high. Based upon Dr. Davis’ findings, he believes that Hexagen may be an effective topical option for polymicrobial nail infections, offering a potential alternative to existing oral or topical antifungal treatments. Dr. Dan Davis is not, and at the time of such study was not, affiliated with us. Dr. Davis was not paid prior to or during the study. After the study was complete, we engaged Dr. Davis to collate and deliver the underlying data of these study results for further analysis at an hourly rate. These real-world observations and in-vivo/in-vitro data provided early insight into the therapeutic potential of our platform. As a result, we selected these two conditions as the focus of our lead drug development programs. We have identified the mechanisms of action for both programs through in-vivo work: specifically, cytokine inhibition in eczema (specifically, inhibition of IL-36a, IL-36γ, IL-31, and IL-4), and fungal pathogen elimination in onychomycosis via the demonstrated penetration of nails by the oil-based carrier and API.
In addition to our dermatology and wound programs, we are exploring broader applications of our PermaFusion technology. In partnership with a leading global nonprofit organization, we are attempting to develop intranasal vaccines with sufficient thermostability to withstand distribution without deep-freeze. Our goal is to eliminate the need for frozen storage and, thus, enable deployment and delivery to low-resource settings that do not maintain suitable cold storage infrastructure required for administration of modern-day vaccines. Furthermore, if we are successful in this initial program, we believe there may be opportunities to develop additional vaccines in thermostable, intranasal form. By reducing cold-storage infrastructure requirements and therefore enabling standard shipping of such vaccines, we believe intranasal vaccines have the potential to enhance patient uptake by enabling immunization in a broader variety of settings including in clinic, hospital and home-health settings. We believe this initiative highlights our platform’s versatility and its potential to unlock new therapeutic categories beyond dermatology.
We have also completed preclinical, in-vivo xenograft studies for herpes zoster opthalmicus (shingles of the eye) and basal cell carcinoma. A mildly reformulated version of the Hexagen formula was employed for the ocular study and compared this reformulation with placebo as a topical ocular agent intended to reduce viral load of herpes zoster in an animal model. Results obtained showed an 85% reduction in viral load compared to placebo without adverse events. For the basal cell carcinoma xenograft study, the Hexagen formula was compared to both placebo and 5-Fluorouracil (standard of care topical chemotherapy) as a topical treatment intended to reduce basal cell tumor size. The Hexagen formula showed an approximate 29% comparative reduction in tumor size to the placebo and an approximate 20% comparative reduction in tumor size compared to 5-Fluorouracil. We believe these preclinical in-vivo studies suggest meaningful potential in these indications, which we may continue to explore at the conclusion of our lead drug programs. We believe such exploratory results further underscore the potential breadth of opportunity enabled by our platform.
Our Solutions
Our founder obtained 510(k) FDA clearance for the Hexagen formula under product category FRO in November 2016 (K160872). To achieve this clearance, extensive animal, laboratory and manufacturing testing was conducted to demonstrate that the formula was as well-tolerated and effective as “predicate products” with comparable form and function. Additional 510(k) clearance was granted in August 2017 (K171191) to manage the skin and symptoms of various skin conditions, including atopic, irritant, and radiation dermatitis. In October 2019, a third clearance was obtained for a porous antimicrobial gauze saturated with the Hexagen formula (K183681), following further testing, including packaging and sterilization validations.
In 2020, our founder developed a combination collagen powder/Hexagen product (the “FleX Product”), designed for use in wound and burn care. The rights to this medical device formulation were licensed to MiMedx Group, Inc. (“MiMedx”) prior to FDA clearance. MiMedx subsequently elected to pursue a De Novo classification pathway for truly novel innovations rather than a traditional 510(k) route and assumed responsibility for all remaining product testing and regulatory interactions for the FleX Product. For more information with respect to the license agreement with MiMedx, see “— Marketing — MiMedx Agreement.”
 
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Our current business model is to license and/or sell medical device products through commercial partners which allows us to focus our internal efforts on drug development. From 2017 to 2019, Hexagen was commercially distributed by McKesson for wound care. Following physician reports and case studies suggesting positive outcomes in patients with eczema and onychomycosis, we voluntarily ceased internal wound care sales in 2019 to pursue new drug approvals related to these results. We continue to explore additional licensing opportunities for device applications, especially with respect to our K183681 antimicrobial gauze and other wound care opportunities, as well as antimicrobial personal care products. We maintain a business model that strategically leverages contractors and vendors while employing a comparatively small internal team in order to minimize cash burn rate. We believe this reduces the amount of cash needed for internal operations, reduces waste and results in a larger proportion of available capital that can be spent toward furthering clinical development.
We are focused now on seeking new drug approvals for the GX-03/Hexagen formula as a treatment for both eczema and onychomycosis, two skin conditions which require FDA drug approval for marketing. The drug candidate is based on Hexagen’s inclusion of polyhexanide (“PHMB”), a well-characterized polymer that, despite its long history of being well-tolerated in wound care, has never been formally submitted or approved as an API for a drug product within the United States. PHMB has demonstrated strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating properties and has an established profile with no known adverse effects. We are pursuing its use as a drug active in indications such as inflammatory skin diseases and fungal nail infections. PHMB has no demonstrated or documented systemic uptake.
Our proposed drug formulation for GX-03/Hexagen is identical to the Hexagen formula employed in previously cleared devices. It has the same active ingredient concentration, petrolatum base, and employs the same proprietary mixing process. Our decision to tackle eczema and onychomycosis is supported by physician feedback, and case studies as discussed above, as well as sponsor initiated in-vivo and in-vitro data. We believe such signals, along with PHMB’s well-documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been validated by scientific literature and in-vivo studies, form a sound scientific basis for cross-indication effectiveness across these two dermatologic conditions.
Core Products and Programs
The following pharmaceuticals and medical devices incorporating the core Hexagen formula described above are in development or complete:
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GX-03/Hexagen for Wounds (Hexagen (K160872)): Medical device for treating wounds and burns. Product development and clinical research are complete; FDA-cleared in 2016.
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GX-03/Hexagen for Derm (AtopX (K171191)): Medical device for managing dermatitis. Development and clinical stages are complete; FDA-cleared in 2017.
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Sterile Gauze Impregnated with GX-03/Hexagen (XEAL (K183681)): Medical device for wound care and post-surgical dressing. Development and clinical stages are complete; FDA-cleared in 2018.
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Sterile Collagen/Hexagen Powder (FleX Product): Medical device for wounds and burns. Development complete; partner currently finalizing in-vivo/in-vitro data for de-novo review per agency recommendations; out-licensed to MiMedx (see “— Marketing — MiMedx Agreement” for more information on the licensing arrangement).
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GX-03/Hexagen for Moderate-Severe Eczema: Drug candidate for eczema treatment. Development complete; human trials initiated which are Phase 2-equivalent.
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GX-03/Hexagen for Onychomycosis: Drug candidate for nail fungus. IND not yet submitted; leveraging human data from eczema studies.
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PIND Meetings Summary and Drug Programs:
The FDA has provided a regulatory pathway for GX-03’s drug development programs. Following two early pre-Investigational New Drug (“PIND”) meetings to discuss clinical development programs for conditions of the nails and skin (PIND 137155 and PIND 138686 on January 17, 2018 and May 9, 2018,
 
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respectively), the FDA confirmed that we may leverage existing 510(k) clinical data to bypass Phase 2 studies and proceed directly to pivotal Phase 3 trials for these indications, including eczema and onychomycosis.
While the FDA has permitted us to bypass Phase 2 studies, we are currently conducting an approximately 114-patient double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled trial within the United States on moderate-to-severe eczema to provide insight into Phase 3 design on clinical signal. Patient dosing commenced in mid-July 2025. While we have completed the majority of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (“CMC”) work required for IND submission, we are able to conduct this trial with significant cost savings by utilizing the existing 510(k) clearance (K171191) for the candidate formula (GX-03) that permits its use to manage the skin of human subjects with atopic dermatitis. Although we are running this trial as a Phase 2-equivalent, we are simultaneously leveraging the cleared status of the formula. Thus, this trial was only required to meet institutional review board approval. This trial is designed to (i) generate high-quality tolerability and efficacy data that, if successful, we expect to file with an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) program to open a Phase 3 study and (ii) provide insight to stakeholders regarding the clinical efficacy of our product candidate.
At the conclusion of this study and subsequent IND submission, our present plan is to advance to Phase 3 trials for moderate-to-severe eczema and onychomycosis. We intend to conduct additional nonclinical and clinical studies, such as PK max-use and additional healthy volunteer exposure trials. We anticipate requesting permission to conduct the additional studies in parallel with the Phase 3 trials.
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Clinical Highlights for GX-03:
Turn’s in-vivo and clinical data from the studies it has conducted to date, which are described in more detail under “— Clinical Results” in this prospectus, have demonstrated:
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67% reduction in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores within 7 days in eczema models, with no reported adverse events.
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Significant inhibition of key cytokines involved in eczema pathophysiology, including IL-36α, IL‑36γ, IL-31, and IL-4.
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Effective penetration of fungal nails and elimination of dermatophytes in live onychomycosis models, confirming GX-03’s antifungal activity.
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Vaccine Delivery Platform & Collaboration with an International Non-profit Organization specializing in Medicines for Emerging Infectious Diseases and other Global Health Threats
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vaccines to remote and underserved regions. This technology, if successful, may additionally enable the delivery of standard immunizations, such as influenza and shingles, to patients in clinic, hospital, and home-health settings, thereby increasing the availability of immunization while minimizing patient burden.
In collaboration with an International non-profit organization specializing in medicines for emerging infectious diseases and other global health threats (the “Organization”), we are developing a stabilized, intranasal formulation of the Organization’s live Marburg virus vaccine that addresses significant limitations of current vaccine candidates which require deep-frozen storage and offer limited room-temperature stability.
In May 2025, we achieved a key technical milestone — the successful 100% recovery of a live vesicular stomatitis virus (“VSV”)-based vaccine vector. Viral vectors are base viruses used to make vaccines via strategic modifications. For example, the Organization’s Marburg candidate is a modified VSV with surface glycoproteins specific to the Marburg disease. As we established that we could recover 100% of the VSV suspended in our carrier, the result suggested we could then recover 100% of the Organization’s Marburg candidate, as it is simply a modified VSV. In this study, unmodified VSV was successfully suspended in our petrolatum-based carrier for 72 hours at room temperature, with all of the VSV being “recovered,” a measurement term for surviving. These findings suggest that lipid-enveloped live viruses may remain viable in our viscous suspension system without degradation, thereby offering preliminary evidence that challenges prior assumptions about incompatibility between lipid carriers and live, lipid-enveloped viruses.
On June 6, 2025, we began a parallel stability analysis of the Marburg live vaccine candidate (suspended in our carrier) and the standard vaccine in traditional, solution form. Both forms, along with an unmodified VSV control, were stored at ambient temperature and refrigerated (4°C) for 28 days. Evaluations of viability took place at 3, 7, 14, and 28 days. That trial has been completed and produced results demonstrating that the live vaccine in our delivery system was 100% recoverable at up to 14 days in ambient storage and 100% recoverable at up to 28 days in refrigerated storage.
Along with publishing the results of this stability study, we now intend with our partner to attempt an animal model of the intranasal Marburg candidate in which we hope to achieve an antibody response. Simultaneously, given that the 28-day stability of the 4C Marburg candidate remained 100%, we will be starting an additional stability test of the Marburg candidate in which both ambient and 4C arms will be taken out to 90 days. We continue to endeavor to extend the storage interval between factory and patient.
The near-term objective of this collaboration was to complete such stability data and publish this proof of concept for the platform as a non-cold chain limited delivery solution for live vaccines, including unstable, lipid-enveloped vaccines such as those based upon VSV. We intend to now pursue the remaining preclinical, clinical, and regulatory steps with the Organization acting as our research partner to bring the stabilized intranasal Marburg vaccine to market, thereby attempting to establish a viable regulatory pathway in the United States for this new technology upon which additional formulations and indications (such as intranasal influenza and shingles vaccines) may be built.
We now plan to conduct a preclinical immunogenicity study of our intranasal Marburg vaccine candidate in a live animal model before the end of 2025. This study will be designed to assess whether administration of the live, intranasal vaccine at multiple dose levels can elicit an antibody response in a live animal model. We anticipate evaluating both systemic immune responses, through blood analysis, and mucosal immune responses, through analysis of nasal and respiratory tract tissues. Given the inherent limitations of live animal models — including anatomical differences in nasal structures, interspecies variability in mucosal immunity, differences in susceptibility to filovirus antigens, and challenges in administering viscous, petrolatum-based formulations at small volumes — this study may not be definitive. As such, a lack of measurable immune response in the intended animal model would not necessarily preclude further development or clinical testing of the candidate in humans.
Based upon the regulatory precedent established by Merck’s Ervebo (the first FDA-approved vaccine for Ebola Zaire virus), we expect our intranasal Marburg virus vaccine candidate to be eligible for approval under the FDA’s Animal Rule pathway (21 CFR 601.90–95), which permits demonstration of efficacy in appropriate animal models when human challenge trials are not ethical or feasible. Like Ervebo, our
 
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candidate targets a high-fatality filovirus with potential use in outbreak response and biodefense. However, our intranasal formulation introduces a novel delivery route that may improve ease of use and deployment during emergencies.
We anticipate conducting a preclinical development program including Good Laboratory Practice (“GLP”) toxicology studies and non-human primate challenge studies to establish immune correlates of protection. If our IND filing is successful, we would expect to initiate Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials in healthy adult volunteers to evaluate safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity. These trials are expected to enroll approximately 300–500 subjects across both phases and include dose-ranging and immunobridging to the protective immune responses observed in animal models. We would expect to use immunobridging as the basis for licensure under the Animal Rule, similar to the strategy used for Ervebo.
If successful, we expect to submit a Biologics License Application (“BLA”) to the FDA, supported by our clinical data, nonclinical efficacy data, and CMC information. We believe the vaccine candidate may qualify for multiple FDA expedited programs, including Fast Track designation, Priority Review, and a Tropical Disease Priority Review Voucher (“PRV”), which may be sold or redeemed for future regulatory advantage.
Competitive Strengths
Proprietary Platform Technology Enabling Broad Formulation Capabilities Across Multiple Therapeutic Categories
We have developed a proprietary formulation platform, PermaFusion, that enables the stable suspension of polar APIs in lipid-based carriers such as petrolatum and oil, without the use of surfactants or emulsifiers. This advancement allows for reduced API concentrations while maintaining bioavailability, chemical stability, and dose uniformity — offering a valuable solution to a well-documented limitation in topical and mucosal drug delivery. The platform has broad potential applications across pharmaceutical and medical device categories and underpins our pipeline programs in dermatology, infectious disease, and thermostable vaccines.
Improved Therapeutic Profile for Onychomycosis and Other Dermatologic Indications
Current topical therapies for onychomycosis, such as Jublia® (efinaconazole), are associated with long treatment durations, low complete cure rates (often below 20% in real-world use), and limited penetration into the nail bed. Oral antifungals offer better efficacy but carry systemic risks, including hepatotoxicity, drug interactions, and the need for liver monitoring. Our topical antifungal product candidate, developed using the PermaFusion platform, is designed to overcome these limitations by enhancing delivery through the nail plate while avoiding systemic exposure. We believe our candidate represents a potentially attractive topical therapy with a differentiated tolerability and efficacy profile.
Needle-Free, Non-Systemic Approach Aligned with Patient and Caregiver Preferences
There is increasing demand — particularly among pediatric, geriatric, and chronic care populations — for therapies that avoid injections, steroids, and systemic immunosuppression. Our pipeline is focused on non-steroidal, non-injectable, and non-biologic product candidates with localized activity. This approach is intended to maximize safety and convenience without compromising therapeutic effect, addressing a growing preference for treatments that are easier to administer and better tolerated over long-term use.
Immunomodulatory Activity Without the Cost and Risks of Biologics
Many immunomodulatory therapies rely on injectable and topical biologics that target pathways such as IL-4, IL-13, IL-31, and IL-36. While these agents tend to show effectiveness in clinical trials, they come with tradeoffs: high cost, systemic immunosuppression, higher incidence of side effects, and, for injectables, low patient adherence due to injection burden. Our non-biologic, non-systemic candidates have demonstrated cytokine modulation without the need for injections or systemic absorption. Cytokine modulation refers to the alteration — either reduction, increase, or normalization — of the levels of signaling proteins (cytokines) that regulate immune and inflammatory responses. In inflammatory skin diseases
 
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such as eczema, certain cytokines (e.g., IL-36α, IL-36γ, IL-31, and IL-4) are overproduced, driving redness, swelling, and itch. Modulating these cytokines can reduce the inflammatory response and improve disease symptoms.
GX-03 (Hexagen) has demonstrated cytokine modulation in pre-clinical (animal) studies. In a murine model of Staphylococcus aureus — induced eczema, topical pretreatment with GX-03 significantly reduced protein expression of IL-36α (-50%, p=3.08×10-13), IL-36γ (-49%, p=4.35×10-8), IL-31 (-68%, p=1.12×10-6), and IL-4 (-17%, p=2.87×10-5) compared to untreated controls, as measured by quantitative Western blot analysis. These findings were associated with a statistically significant improvement in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores (mean 0.8 vs. 2.4; p=7.93×10-10), indicating reduced clinical signs of skin inflammation. This may provide a potential new therapeutic class to compete in biologic-driven markets while avoiding the limitations inherent to biologic therapy.
Established Real-World Tolerability Record Across Commercial and Pre-Commercial Products
Based upon early sales to McKesson and extensive sampling, we estimate that products developed using our platform have been used in over 200,000 real-world applications for wound care and dermatology without a single adverse event reported to the FDA. While rates of occurrence of adverse events cannot be established with reports to the FDA and should not be used as an indicator of the safety profile of a product or to determine the likelihood of a side effect occurring due to the use of a product, and prior safety and tolerability data in the medical device context may not translate to drug development, we believe this favorable track record in real-world uses supports higher likelihoods of success for future regulatory submissions and provides a strong foundation for physician and patient confidence as we advance our therapeutic programs.
Intellectual Property Protecting Core Technology and Product Candidates
We hold numerous issued patents and multiple pending applications across major jurisdictions, covering composition, manufacturing methods, and delivery mechanisms. These patents are expected to provide coverage for our lead product candidates into the 2040s. Our intellectual property strategy includes both product-specific and platform-level claims, supporting both internal development and potential licensing opportunities. For more information, see “Business — Intellectual Property.”
Capital-Efficient Operating Model Designed for Scalable Growth
We operate with a lean infrastructure, leveraging expert consultants and outsourced manufacturing to minimize fixed overhead and preserve capital for high-value activities. Our pipeline strategy is informed by independent clinical observations, peer-reviewed publications, and identified gaps in the standard of care. This model allows us to advance multiple assets in parallel while maintaining operational discipline.
Positioned to Capitalize on Market Disruption and Patent Expirations
Several incumbent therapies across dermatology and antifungal markets are nearing the end of their patent protection periods. We believe this shift creates an opportunity to introduce differentiated, formulation-driven therapies into markets with stagnant innovation and increasing generic pressure. Our products are designed to compete not just on efficacy, but also on tolerability, usability, and alignment with evolving patient and provider expectations.
Our Growth Strategy
Our growth strategy is built around a dual-path model that focuses on the longer-term value creation of pharmaceutical drug development as supplemented by the near-term revenue potential of medical device partnerships. We are committed to our drug candidates and their potential to tap large markets. Our dual-path approach enables us to undergo the more rigorous U.S. drug approval process while pursuing proprietary formulations through regulated medical device channels. Our strategy is designed to preserve capital efficiency and commercial optionality.
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polyhexanide (PHMB), a new chemical entity (NCE). Our lead drug candidates target high-burden dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis and onychomycosis, with development paths informed by preclinical efficacy data, investigator-initiated studies, agency meetings, historic tolerability profiles, and known limitations of current standard-of-care treatments. We are also exploring additional applications in vaccine delivery and mucosal immunization, thus leveraging the unique physical and chemical properties of our platform.
Our pipeline strategy emphasizes regulatory efficiency through shared formulation backbones, allowing for platform extensions across multiple indications. In some cases, we anticipate pursuing dual or sequential indications for a single formulation — for example, seeking simultaneous approval in eczema and onychomycosis, both topical, indications with similar safety testing requirements — thereby attempting to maximize the efficiency of clinical development investment.
We have historically licensed cleared medical device technologies — including wound dressings and antimicrobial platforms — to commercial partners, and expect to continue to do so in the future. These licensing arrangements have included, and in the future may include, upfront payments, milestone-based compensation, royalties on net sales, and commitments by our partners to support manufacturing, distribution, and marketing efforts. By outsourcing commercialization to third-party licensees, our goal is to generate recurring revenue without incurring the fixed costs typically associated with sales infrastructure. Such revenue streams have in the past and may in the future provide funding support for our internal research and development (“R&D”) and regulatory programs. While we have generated such revenue in the past, in our prior two fiscal years, we have not generated these revenues and are not currently party to a revenue-sharing agreement for a commercialized product.
We believe this hybrid model of licensing and internal drug development positions us to grow while minimizing capital risk. Our ability to generate non-dilutive cash flow from commercial device agreements is designed to support our pharmaceutical programs and extend our operational runway. At the same time, successful advancement of one or more drug candidates could unlock significant long-term value through regulatory milestones, product approvals, and eventual market entry.
Looking ahead, we intend to deepen our network of strategic partners, expand the indications addressed by our technology platform, and pursue regulatory milestones that support broader commercialization opportunities both in the U.S. and internationally.
The company intends to retain rights to Hexagen-specific indications that intend for use of the product in its primary physical form (topical ointment form), including prescription and over the counter.
Clinical Results
Previous in-vivo and in-vitro work for Hexagen/GX-03, as well as Hexagen/GX-03 derived technology indicate a favorable tolerability profile, including a lack of cytotoxicity, irritation, and/or sensitization, as well as a lack of systemic uptake.
These results culminated in our previous FDA clearances for the Hexagen/GX-03 formula and its derivative products in 2016, 2017, and 2019 (K160872, K171191, and K183681, respectively). These 510k FDA clearances were filed and cleared as FRO classification combination products and subject to performance testing including ISO-10993 cytotoxicity, irritation, and sensitization studies. All studies were conducted in GLP and received passing scores per ISO-10993 guidelines.
In support of our onychomycosis development program, we conducted an in-vivo study titled “Efficacy In Vivo Onychomycosis (Trichophyton mentagrophytes) Study” at Altogen Labs (Austin, Texas), under IACUC protocol LC03456, initiated in May 2019 and completed in June 2019. The study employed a well-characterized rabbit onychomycosis model, using Trichophyton mentagrophytes to mimic clinically relevant fungal infections of the nail, as described in a peer-reviewed protocol published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (2011). In the study, infected rabbits were treated topically with our GX-03 formulation (0.5% PHMB in petrolatum) once daily for 30 days. Fungal burden was quantified using qPCR on nail clippings, targeting T. mentagrophytes DNA. The treatment group showed a statistically significant reduction in fungal DNA expression relative to untreated controls (p = 0.0005), with no adverse events or animal deaths observed. These findings demonstrate that the GX-03 topical formulation was able to penetrate the
 
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nail plate and exert antifungal activity against organisms located in the deeper layers of the nail — a capability not typically achieved by conventional topical therapies — and support further development of the product for onychomycosis and related fungal skin conditions.
In June 2024, we completed an in vivo efficacy study titled “In Vivo Staphylococcus aureus Dermal Toxicity Study” ​(Study R#XTN025486; protocol LC-04761) at Altogen Labs in Austin, Texas, designed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of GX-03 (Hexagen) in a mouse model of Staphylococcus aureus — induced skin inflammation. The study utilized a published eczema induction protocol established by Liu et al. (Cell Host & Microbe, 2017) and enrolled 30 mice randomized across three treatment arms. Following a 7-day course of GX-03 topical application, the treatment group demonstrated a mean ISGA score of 1.44, compared to 3.00 in untreated controls, representing a 57% reduction in disease severity. No adverse events or clinical signs of toxicity were observed. We believe these data support rapid skin-calming and anti-inflammatory effects of GX-03 and may provide early validation for its use in inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema.
In July 2024, we completed a second in vivo study titled “In Vivo Pretreatment Staphylococcus aureus Dermal Toxicity Study” ​(Study R#XTN025491; protocol LC-04785), also conducted at Altogen Labs, to assess the immunological impact of GX-03 in a cytokine-driven model of eczema. In this study, 40 C57BL/6 mice received a 4-day topical pretreatment with GX-03 prior to disease induction. Skin inflammation was evaluated by blinded ISGA scoring and protein-level analysis of key inflammatory markers. Mice treated with GX-03 showed a mean ISGA score of 0.83, compared to 2.44 in controls, with a highly significant p-value (p = 7.93 × 10-10). Western blot analysis of skin tissue samples revealed suppression of eczema-related cytokines, including:
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No adverse reactions or health concerns were noted throughout the study. Together, these findings demonstrate that GX-03 is capable of downregulating multiple upstream inflammatory cytokines associated with atopic dermatitis in animal model.
We are currently conducting a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of its topical investigational product, GX-03, in adult subjects with moderate-to-severe eczema. The study is titled: “A Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy of GX-03 When Used in a Population of Adult Individuals with Moderate to Severe Eczema”, and is classified as a Phase 2/4 trial, reflecting that the topical formulation has previously received marketing clearance for other dermatologic indications.
The study is being conducted at a Center of Excellence in Franklin, Texas, operated by Australia Laboratory Sciences (ALS), a multinational contract research organization. The study investigators are Barry Reece, MS, Dr. Max Adler, and Dr. Gene Ream.
The study is designed to enroll 114-120 adult subjects aged 18 to 70, with a target of at least 100 subjects completing the full protocol. Participants are randomized to receive either GX-03 or a matched vehicle control, applied topically in blinded form. The primary objective is to evaluate clinical improvement in eczema relative to baseline and vehicle control.
The primary endpoint is the change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores from baseline to weeks 4 and 8. Secondary endpoints include changes in Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD™) and Peak Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (PP-NRS) scores over the same period. Tolerability and effectiveness are assessed throughout the study by monitoring treatment-emergent adverse events and evaluating potential causal associations with the study drug.
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We intend to include these findings in our investigational new drug application package. Additionally, we expect findings from this study to inform the broader development strategy and potential regulatory submissions for GX-03.
Clinical Products
XEAL (K183681)
Xeal represents the first antimicrobial version of Adaptic®-style non-adherent wound dressings, incorporating liquid antimicrobials including PHMB to provide both moisture retention and antimicrobial protection in wound dressing changes and post-surgical management. Xeal is FDA cleared to include these antimicrobial claims in both name and indications, and we are currently attempting to secure an exclusive partner to market Xeal in the United States and globally. We have identified a potential partner and are in active negotiations regarding the terms of a potential out-licensing agreement. We have not previously out-licensed this product, and there can be no assurance that these negotiations will result in a definitive partnership or that any such agreement, if executed, will be on favorable terms or produce the results we expect.
Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)
Turn is pursuing indications for GX-03/Hexagen as a topical PHMB-based formulation for onychomycosis. The company has identified the mechanism of action via in-vivo data demonstrating nail plate penetration and antifungal activity within the nail. This ability to effectively penetrate the keratin clinically differentiates this candidate from other topicals on the market, which studies have shown lack effective nail penetration capabilities.
AtopX (K171191)
Turn has received FDA clearance for the GX-03/Hexagen formula as a medical device indicated to manage the symptoms of atopic, radiation, and irritant dermatitis. Sampling for human use under this labeling confirmed patient and clinician satisfaction. Mechanism of action studies later confirmed meaningful reductions in inflammatory cytokines without the use of systemic biologics, including IL-4, IL-31, and IL-36 variants, which are implicated in eczema pathogenesis. These findings are complemented by reductions in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores in animal models of atopic dermatitis. AtopX operates through multiple mechanisms of action: direct antimicrobial activity of excess inflammatory staph aureus common in eczema patients’ skin, buildup of the fractured skin mantle facilitated said excess staph aureus colonization, as well as modulation of inflammatory pathways that lead to the symptoms of eczema. The product is currently being studied under this labeling in a double-blind randomized controlled trial (“RCT”) for its safety and effectiveness in moderate-severe eczema patients. Leveraging this data, its previous FDA clearance in atopic dermatitis management, and other clinical and preclinical data, the company intends to move from this RCT to IND submission under which Phase 3’s and any additional human testing would be conducted prior to a potential new drug approval submission. We have not currently out-licensed this product but are actively identifying potential partners for distribution outside the United States.
Hexagen (K160872)
Hexagen is an FDA cleared medical device indicated for acute and chronic wound management that has been used on thousands of patients to accelerate healing of advanced wounds, including traumatic and diabetic wounds. It has been proven to cause no damage to healthy cells while offering broad antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-yeast activity. Hexagen’s petrolatum base does not macerate wounds and can be left in place for days between dressing changes. Hexagen has been the subject of many publications, including peer-reviewed publications such as “A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis” in Acta Scientific Orthopaedics in 2023. We have not out-licensed this product.
Marketing
We strategically license and commercialize our medical device technologies through commercial partners while we concentrate on the research, development and regulatory advancement of new drug
 
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indications, a model intended to provide financing flexibility to the company via passive revenue streams generated by our intellectual property.
MiMedx Agreement
In November 2022, we entered into a licensing and distribution agreement with MiMedx (the “MiMedx Agreement”) wherein we granted MiMedx an exclusive, sublicensable license under certain of our intellectual property, technology and biomaterials, including as related to the FleX Product, to develop, manufacture and commercialize (i) the FleX Product in the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the UAE (the “Territory”) and (ii) certain other biological products worldwide, in each case, in the wound care, burn care and surgical care fields only. We also granted MiMedx certain exclusive and non-exclusive licenses under specified trademarks. We retain exclusive development and commercialization rights for the FleX Product outside the Territory with MiMedx having the right of first refusal to acquire, subject to certain procedures, exclusive development, manufacturing and commercialization rights. We are responsible for overseeing, monitoring and coordinating all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to the FDA with respect to initial marketing approval.
We received a $1.0 million milestone payment upon the execution of the MiMedx Agreement and payments totaling $450.0 thousand as part of the letter of intent entered into with MiMedx in February 2022, as amended. The $450.0 thousand payments will be deducted from the next milestone payment that becomes due under the agreement.
In the event development and commercialization of the FleX Product in the Territory is successful, we are eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $69.55 million specifically related to the development and commercialization of the FleX Product (subject to a deduction for the $450.0 thousand already received). However, if the FleX Product is not launched within four months after receiving FDA marketing approval or the execution of the supply agreement for the FleX Product, then, provided the delay is not caused by us, MiMedx must also pay us monthly payments in the low hundreds of thousands of dollars, to be deducted from a specified milestone. In addition, we are entitled to receive milestone payments of $1.0 million for each additional product developed and commercialized under the agreement.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the MiMedx Agreement, MiMedx is required to pay a mid-single digit royalty of net sales on a quarterly basis. The MiMedx Agreement includes certain adjustments for third party royalties. If MiMedx reasonably believes it must obtain or maintain a third-party license to manufacture or commercialize the FleX Product or another licensed product in a territory, it may generally credit up to 50% of the total royalty payments it must pay the third-party licensee against royalties payable to us. We are eligible to receive royalty payments on a country by country basis for each product commercialized under the agreement, for a period beginning upon the first commercial sale of the product and expiring ten years after launch of the product. We have determined that we have one combined performance obligation remaining under the MiMedx Agreement related to the development and commercialization of the FleX Product in the Territory, which primarily includes knowledge and bio-materials transfer to MiMedx, assisting and coordinating the regulatory approvals with the FDA and ongoing access and upkeep of intellectual property during the term of the MiMedx Agreement and related development and regulatory services. Development and commercialization milestones were not considered probable at inception and therefore were excluded from the initial transaction price. The royalties were excluded from the initial transaction price because they relate to a license of intellectual property and are subject to the royalty constraint.
The term of the MiMedx Agreement runs until the last date on which any licensed product is covered by a valid claim of any of the licensed patents, the earliest of which is currently expected to expire in 2044. Following the expiration of the term of the MiMedx Agreement, the licenses granted become fully paid-up and perpetual, but to the extent MiMedx continues to commercialize the FleX Product after the expiration of the term of the MiMedx Agreement, and such commercialization requires use of our trade secrets, MiMedx must continue to pay us a reduced royalty for a period expiring 10 years after the launch of the FleX Product.
 
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The agreement allows for termination under specific circumstances. Either party may terminate the agreement if the other party materially breaches the agreement and fails to cure the breach within 90 days of receiving written notice, or if the other party becomes bankrupt or insolvent. MiMedx also has the right to terminate (i) the agreement in its sole discretion with three months’ prior written notice and (ii) the license to the FleX Product at any time. We retain the right to terminate the agreement if MiMedx fails to launch the FleX Product in the United States within 10 months of receiving FDA marketing approval or executing the supply agreement for the FleX Product, whichever is later, provided the delay is not caused by us.
Sales Process
For medical device products and indications, we intend to partner with existing organizations with established sales forces and commercial channels. We intend to serve as an educational and sales resource as well as a contract manufacturer given our established production chain. We intend to seek partners for drug programs during the approval process timeline, but we will prepare to commercialize if management deems it a superior choice for the company.
Our Market
According to Market Research Future, the global advanced wound care market was estimated at approximately $18.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $30.76 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 5.09% over the forecast period. Advanced wound care products are essential for treating chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and burns. However, current offerings are frequently limited by short duration of action, wound cytotoxicity, and vulnerability to microbial colonization. The advanced wound care market encompasses a diverse range of solutions, including negative pressure wound therapy, advanced dressings, tissue engineered skin substitutes, wound cleansers and irrigants, and wound closure devices. Significant revenue growth is occurring across various regions, with North America demonstrating the highest expected growth rate, with revenue valued at $7.2 billion in 2023 and projected to reach approximately $11.0 billion by 2032. Effective products that minimize risk and maximize healing rate while reducing the rate of microbial infiltration to the wound/​dressing(s) would meet significant unmet needs in this space.
According to Fact MR, the global market for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, was estimated at approximately $12.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $19.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.3%. The market expansion is largely driven by rising awareness of eczema, quick detection and rising use of harsh sanitary products. Moderate-to-severe cases represent an estimated 40% of the total market. According to the National Eczema Association, it is estimated that 6.6 million adults and 3.2 million children in the United States have moderate-to-severe eczema. Dupixent® (dupilumab), an injectable biologic, currently leads the moderate-to-severe treatment segment, generating over $14.5 billion in global net sales in 2024. Despite its success, Dupixent’s injectable format remains a barrier for certain patient populations, particularly pediatric patients, underscoring demand for noninvasive, effective alternatives.
According to Grand View Research, the global market for the treatment of onychomycosis (fungal nail infections) was valued at approximately $3.81 billion in 2024, with North America representing 40.3% of the global market in 2024. Despite the high prevalence of onychomycosis, a majority of affected individuals do not seek treatment. This is largely due to factors such as lack of awareness, the need for confirmed diagnosis through nail samples, and expensive treatments often not covered by insurance. Topical antifungals have demonstrated limited efficacy, with success rates ranging from 6.5% to 17.9%; CDC only suggests oral therapies for onychomycosis based on limited efficacy of topicals, yet oral terbinafine (LAMISIL®), the oral/primary systemic alternative, is associated with hepatotoxicity risks and typically requires ongoing liver function monitoring. The market presents substantial opportunity for novel, safe, and efficacious topical therapies.
Vaccines represent a crucial segment, particularly for diseases requiring robust, long-lasting immunity, and the vaccine market has been expanding, especially to tackle diseases predominantly in developing countries. However, challenges such as cold-chain logistics and limited thermostability have historically hindered access for developing countries and remote military outposts. Innovations in thermostable, intranasal vaccines can address these issues, opening significant opportunities to improve global immunization
 
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coverage and penetrate untapped markets. Furthermore, leading players have engaged in mergers and acquisitions for strategic reasons such as expanding their product line and market potential. We anticipate the primary market for our Marburg vaccine candidate will consist of governmental and military agencies seeking to stockpile vaccines for biodefense purposes, as well as public health organizations aiming to distribute the vaccine in remote or underserved regions where cold chain logistics are limited or unavailable. In addition, we expect to be eligible to receive a transferrable priority review voucher from the FDA for pursuing a neglected tropical disease indication. While the market value of such vouchers varies, recent transactions have valued priority review vouchers in the range of approximately $80 million to $120 million.
The U.S. government has historically prioritized the development and stockpiling of medical countermeasures for Category A bioterrorism threats through multi-year procurement agreements. A notable example is the long-standing relationship between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Emergent BioSolutions, which supplies the anthrax vaccine (“BioThrax”) to the Strategic National Stockpile (the “SNS”) and U.S. military personnel. According to publicly available data, Emergent BioSolutions has received over $2 billion in cumulative federal contracts related to anthrax vaccine production, distribution, and stockpile replenishment, including recent awards in excess of $200 million per year.
We believe this procurement history provides a relevant benchmark for the potential commercial pathway of our investigational intranasal Marburg virus vaccine, which targets a similarly classified Category A pathogen with high mortality and recognized potential for weaponization. Like anthrax, Marburg virus is designated by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) as a Category A biological threat, warranting preparedness through vaccine stockpiling and rapid deployment capabilities.
Our vaccine candidate is formulated for needle-free, intranasal delivery and incorporates thermostability features, potentially enabling more efficient distribution, self-administration in field settings, and reduced reliance on cold-chain logistics. These attributes may offer operational advantages over injectable vaccines, particularly for military and emergency response use cases.
Subject to successful clinical development and regulatory approval, we believe our Marburg vaccine candidate could be eligible for multi-year procurement contracts from government agencies including the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (“BARDA”) and the Department of Defense, as well as international public health stakeholders such as the World Health Organization (“WHO”) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (“CEPI”).
While the scope and timing of such contracts will ultimately depend on future demand, regulatory progress, and government funding priorities, historical procurement data for the anthrax vaccine suggest that successful Category A countermeasures may be positioned to generate annual revenues ranging from $100 million to $300 million, with additional revenue from allied government purchases, international stockpiling, and use in civilian emergency preparedness programs.
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis: Market Overview and Unmet Needs
Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by pruritus (itching), erythema (redness), and skin barrier dysfunction. According to the National Eczema Association, it is one of the most prevalent skin disorders globally, affecting an estimated 10-20% of children and up to 10% of adults in developed countries. In the United States, approximately 16.5 million adults are impacted by eczema, with moderate-to-severe eczema accounting for 40% of these patients.
Current treatment paradigms for atopic dermatitis include topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, systemic immunosuppressants, and more recently, biologic therapies targeting specific cytokines involved in disease pathogenesis. While biologics such as Dupixent® (dupilumab) have demonstrated efficacy in moderate-to-severe cases, they are associated with high costs, require systemic administration, and may present risks of immune modulation. Additionally, topical corticosteroids are limited by concerns over long-term skin thinning, irritation, and sensitization. While newer biological topicals, such as JAK inhibitors like Vtama®, have demonstrated some efficacy in moderate-severe eczema, they are hindered by high cost and poor safety profiles that often lead to so-called “black-box” warnings.
 
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There remains unmet need for effective, non-steroidal, non-systemic topical therapies that can address both microbial burden and inflammatory pathways without the adverse effects commonly associated with existing treatments. Turn Therapeutics has initiated human trials for GX-03/Hexagen as a topical, non-steroidal, non-biologic immunotherapy for moderate-severe eczema, leveraging its dual mechanism of action: direct antimicrobial activity and inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines implicated in atopic dermatitis. Data and FDA clearances indicate the Hexagen formula is non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing, which we believe will help address key tolerability concerns as compared to current therapies.
Nail Fungus / Onychomycosis: Market Overview and Unmet Needs
Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nails, primarily caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and non-dermatophyte molds. The condition results in nail discoloration, thickening, and separation from the nail bed, leading to pain, discomfort, and cosmetic concerns. According to CDC, onychomycosis is estimated to effect approximately 14% of the U.S. and global population, with prevalence increasing in older adults and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. Most patients with onychomycosis do not seek professional treatment due to the limitations of current therapeutic options, detailed below.
Current treatment options include oral antifungal medications (e.g., terbinafine, itraconazole) and topical therapies (e.g., ciclopirox, efinaconazole). Oral therapies demonstrate higher efficacy but are associated with systemic side effects, including hepatotoxicity and drug-drug interactions, limiting their use in certain patient populations. Treatment durations are long, often requiring 12 weeks or more, and recurrence rates remain high.
Topical therapies offer a safer route of administration but are limited by poor nail penetration and suboptimal efficacy. Clinical cure rates for topicals are typically below 20%, with efinaconazole (Jublia®), one of the leading products, demonstrating complete cure rates of approximately 15-18% in pivotal trials. These limitations underscore the need for novel topical treatments capable of effectively penetrating the nail plate and delivering therapeutic concentrations to the site of infection without systemic exposure.
Turn Therapeutics is advancing GX-03/Hexagen as a PHMB-based topical formulation for onychomycosis, designed to overcome nail penetration challenges while leveraging its established antimicrobial properties. In-vivo data support the formulation’s ability to reach the nail bed and exhibit fungicidal activity against dermatophytes, addressing key shortcomings of current topical therapies. Additionally, data from a 100 plus patient, independent investigation entitled “A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection” conducted by R. Daniel Davis, DPM in 2018-2019, suggests that Turn’s formulation may achieve clinical clearance (based on visible evidence of the development of a Beau’s line with progression of a clear nail plate to the distal end of the nail) as high as 70-85% in diverse patient populations (including diabetic patients) when used when applied topically once or twice daily. This data suggests favorable outcomes among patients beyond Turn’s in-vivo models as conducted by Altogen Laboratories. Data generated by any independent investigators may not predict the results of later clinical trials of any of our current or future product candidates. “A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection” involved no placebo or comparator group, and was an investigator-initiated trial, meaning that Turn has less control over the protocols, administration or conduct of the trial as compared to its own trials, including follow-up with patients and ongoing collection of data after treatment.
Our Competition
The biopharmaceutical industry utilizes rapidly advancing technologies and is characterized by intense competition. There is also a strong emphasis on intellectual property and proprietary products. In our segment of the biopharmaceutical industry, competition from different sources including major biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, government agencies and public and private research institutions will continue. Many of our competitors have significantly greater financial resources and expertise in product candidate development and may have progressed further toward approval and marketing. In addition, smaller or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements with large and established companies.
 
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Risk Factors Summary
Our business and our common stock are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those highlighted in the section titled “Risk Factors” immediately following this prospectus summary. The following is a summary of the principal risks we face:
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We design, develop, and conduct pre-clinical and clinical testing on drug candidates and medical devices. Given the inherent expense associated with these activities, it is common for companies at our stage to incur significant losses associated with such product development. We expect to incur additional losses for the foreseeable future, and it is possible we may never achieve or maintain profitability. Our consolidated financial statements therefore express substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
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We have a limited operating history and there are inherent uncertainties and risks in pharmaceutical and medical device product development and commercialization.
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If we fail to obtain or generate the capital necessary to fund our operations, we will be unable to continue or complete our product development and you will likely lose your entire investment.
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Even if we can raise additional funding, we have in the past and may in the future enter into financing agreements that lead to increased dilution, and which will result in sales of our common stock in the open market, which could adversely impact the trading price of our common stock.
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We are an early-stage company that competes against large, well-established companies with long-standing relationships, extensive clinical data, and recognized brands, as well as against new companies with innovative products.
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We identified a material weakness in our internal control over the accuracy of our financial reporting. Any failure to maintain an effective control over financial reporting may result in material misstatements of our consolidated financial statements.
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We expect to increase the size of our organization in the future, and we may experience difficulties in managing this growth. If we are unable to manage the anticipated growth of our business, our future revenue and operating results may be harmed.
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We rely upon and intend to continue to rely upon third parties to manufacture our medical devices and drug candidates including for pre-clinical testing, clinical testing, and commercialization. Commercialization of any of our drug candidates and/or medical devices could be stopped, delayed, or made less profitable if those third parties fail to maintain compliance with government regulators, fail to provide us with sufficient quantities of drug product, devices, or device components, or fail to do so at acceptable quality levels or prices.
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Our business is dependent on the successful development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of our products, product candidates and/or future products and product candidates.
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Clinical trials and preclinical studies are expensive, time consuming, difficult to design and implement, and involve uncertain outcomes.
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Failure to comply with government regulations could adversely affect our business.
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If we fail to comply with healthcare regulations, we could face substantial enforcement actions, including civil and criminal penalties and our business, operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
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Obtaining approval of a new device or drug is lengthy, expensive, and inherently uncertain.
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Issued patents covering our current or future products or product candidates could be found invalid or unenforceable if challenged in court or before administrative bodies in the United States or abroad.
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If we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets, our business and competitive position would be harmed.
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Laws, rules and regulations that protect the privacy and security of personal information may increase our costs, limit our ability to collect and use that information, and subject us to liability if we are unable to fully comply with such laws, rules and regulations.
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If we are unable to obtain, maintain and enforce patent protection for our current products and product candidates, and any future products or product candidates we may develop, or if the scope of the patent protection obtained is not sufficiently broad, our competitors or other third parties could develop and commercialize products and product candidates similar or identical to ours and our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our products and product candidates may be adversely affected.
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We may become subject to claims or legal proceedings alleging that we are infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others.
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Obtaining and maintaining our patent protection depends on compliance with various procedural, document submission, fee payment and other requirements imposed by government patent agencies, and our patent protection could be reduced or eliminated as a result of noncompliance with these requirements.
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Cybersecurity breaches, attacks and other similar incidents, as well as other disruptions, could compromise our confidential and proprietary information, including personal information, and expose us to liability and regulatory fines, increase our expenses, or result in legal or regulatory proceedings, which could cause our business and reputation to suffer.
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Our listing differs significantly from an underwritten initial public offering.
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The public price of our common stock, upon listing on Nasdaq, may have little or no relationship to the historical sales prices of our common stock in private transactions.
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An active trading market may not develop or continue to be liquid and the market price of shares of our common stock may be volatile.
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Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public markets by our founder, affiliates, or non-affiliates, or the perception that such sales might occur, could reduce the price that our common stock might otherwise attain.
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We expect to be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance rules of Nasdaq and, as a result, we qualify for exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. Although we do not currently intend to rely on any such exemptions, we may do so in the future and if we utilize any of the exemptions, you will not have the same protections as those afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such governance requirements.
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Because of his significant ownership of our common stock, our founder has substantial control over our business, and his interests may differ from our interests or those of our other shareholders.
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We may not be able to maintain a listing of our common stock on Nasdaq.
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Corporate Information
We were initially formed on January 6, 2015, as Global Health Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. On October 12, 2018, Global Health Solutions, LLC converted to a Delaware corporation under the name Global Health Solutions, Inc., dba Turn Therapeutics. Immediately prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we intend to change our name to Turn Therapeutics Inc. Our principal executive offices are located at 250 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362 and our telephone number is (818) 564-4011. Our Internet site is https://turntherapeutics.com/. Our website and the information contained therein or connected thereto is not incorporated into this prospectus or the registration statement of which it forms a part.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company and a Smaller Reporting Company
We qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended (the “JOBS Act”). As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include:
 
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being permitted to present only two years of audited financial statements, in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements, with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure in this prospectus;
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an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; and
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an exemption from compliance with the requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the communication of critical audit matters in the auditor’s report on the consolidated financial statements.
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We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (i) the last day of the fiscal year (A) following the fifth anniversary of the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, (B) in which we have total annual revenue of at least $1.235 billion, or (C) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, with at least $700.0 million of equity securities held by non-affiliates as of the prior June 30th, and (ii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these exemptions. We have taken advantage of reduced reporting requirements in this prospectus. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different from the information you receive from other public companies in which you hold stock. Additionally, the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this exemption and, therefore, while we are an emerging growth company we will not be subject to new or revised accounting standards at the same time that they become applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. As a result of this election, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to those of other public companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates. We may choose to early adopt any new or revised accounting standards whenever such early adoption is permitted for private companies.
We are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in the Exchange Act. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain scaled disclosures, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements in their Annual Report on Form 10-K, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and having reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation. We will be able to take advantage of these reduced disclosures for so long as our voting and nonvoting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250.0 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, or our annual revenue is less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and our voting and nonvoting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700.0 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter.
For certain risks related to our status as an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, see the section titled “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Direct Listing and Ownership of Our Common Stock — We are an ‘emerging growth company’ and a ‘smaller reporting company’ and the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies may make our common stock less attractive to investors.”
Controlled Company
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, our founder and Chief Executive Officer will control more than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock on a fully diluted basis. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Direct Listing and Ownership of Our Common Stock — Because of his significant ownership of our common stock, our founder has substantial control
 
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over our business, and his interests may differ from our interests or those of our other shareholders.” As a result, we expect to be a “controlled company” as defined under Nasdaq Listing Rules. As a controlled company, we are permitted to rely on certain exemptions from Nasdaq’s corporate governance rules, including:
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
The following summary consolidated financial and other data should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the section of this prospectus entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus.
The summary consolidated financial and other data presented for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus. The summary consolidated financial and other data as of June 30, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 is derived from our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited financial statements and reflect, in the opinion of management, adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Our historical results for any prior period are not necessarily indicative of results expected in any future period.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations Data: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Operating expenses ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
General and administrative
​ ​ ​ $ 1,679,591 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 712,260 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,551,168 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,300,649 ​ ​
Research and development
​ ​ ​ ​ 71,937 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 82,907 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 245,956 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7,500 ​ ​
Total operating expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,751,528 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 795,167 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,797,124 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,308,149 ​ ​
Loss from operations
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,751,528) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (795,167) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,797,124) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,308,149) ​ ​
Other income ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Interest income
​ ​ ​ ​ 10,296 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
Other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 172,260 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​  —  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​  —  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​  —  ​ ​
Total other Income
​ ​ ​ ​ 182,556 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
Loss Before Provision For Income Taxes
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (778,837) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,292,267) ​ ​
Provision/(Benefit) For Income Taxes
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Net Loss
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (778,837) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,292,267) ​ ​
Basic and diluted net loss per share
​ ​ ​ ​ (0.12) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (0.06) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (0.13) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (0.17) ​ ​
Weighted average common shares outstanding
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,602,173 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,248,398 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,422,845 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,247,241 ​ ​
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Net cash used in operating activities
​ ​ ​ $ (798,024) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (554,503) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (1,361,305) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (1,377,680) ​ ​
Net cash used in investing activities
​ ​ ​ ​ (31,751) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (48,183) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (99,475) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (44,306) ​ ​
Net cash provided by financing activities
​ ​ ​ ​ 3,147,119 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 306,712 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,152,382 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000 ​ ​
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Cash and cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 3,189,943 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 872,599 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,180,997 ​ ​
Total current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 3,393,961 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,097,924 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,201,817 ​ ​
Total assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 4,331,302 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,048,889 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,013,560 ​ ​
Total current liabilities
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,060,752 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 707,932 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 489,779 ​ ​
Total liabilities
​ ​ ​ ​ 2,556,806 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,226,321 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,927,792 ​ ​
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,774,496 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (177,432) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 85,768 ​ ​
 
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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the following risks and all of the other information set forth in this prospectus before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry
We design, develop, and conduct pre-clinical and clinical testing on drug candidates and medical devices. Given the inherent expense associated with these activities, it is common for companies at our stage to incur significant losses associated with such product development. We expect to incur additional losses for the foreseeable future, and it is possible we may never achieve or maintain profitability. Our consolidated financial statements therefore express substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We had net losses of $1.57 million and $0.78 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and an accumulated deficit of $20.76 million as of June 30, 2025. We had net losses of $1.77 million and $2.29 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and an accumulated deficit of $19.20 million as of December 31, 2024. We expect to incur additional losses via the research, development, and subsequent commercialization of our medical device products and drug candidates.
Our consolidated financial statements express substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as an ongoing business due to insufficient capital on hand to fund our drug development plans as outlined in this prospectus. Refer to Note 2 in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and Note 2 in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for more information on our liquidity and ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon, among other things, our ability to obtain additional capital through public or private equity offerings, licensing arrangements, strategic collaborations, and/or other sources. If we are unable to obtain sufficient capital to fund our intended drug development programs, we may be forced to delay, reduce, or terminate these programs or other operations. Our ability to generate product revenue and achieve profitability is dependent upon our ability to successfully commercialize our developed medical devices, as well as obtain approval for and commercialize our drug product candidates. We have incurred operating losses and negative operating cash flows since inception due to the expenses associated with the design and development of these assets and have primarily relied on equity financings and a medical device collaboration agreement to fund our operations. We will need to obtain additional capital from financings and/or collaboration agreements to continue our development plans and operations.
We are subject to risks associated with being an early-stage pharmaceutical and medical device development company, including the need to develop, demonstrate and refine our products and services, produce successful results from pre-clinical and clinical trials, expand our management and technical team, successfully commercialize our products and product candidate(s), obtain customers upon placing any products or product candidates for sale and ultimately achieve and sustain profitability. While we believe that, with our plans to carry out pre-clinical and clinical trials and obtain additional financing, we will be able to maintain operations and continue research and development for a year from the date of the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, there can be no assurance that such plans will be successful and failure to obtain and/or generate sufficient capital could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. Investment in pharmaceutical and medical device product development and commercialization is highly speculative because it entails substantial upfront capital expenditures and significant risk that a product or product candidate will fail to gain regulatory approval or fail to become commercially viable after approval. We have generated minimal revenues from operations, and we cannot estimate with precision the extent of our future losses. We do not have any products that are currently available for commercial sale, and we may never generate product revenue or achieve profitability.
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markets, the accepted price for any medical device or drug candidate, and whether we own the commercial rights for those territories. If an intended indication approved by regulatory authorities is narrower than we expect, or the treatment population is narrowed by competition, physician choice, or treatment guidelines, we may not generate significant revenue from sales of any of our products or product candidates. Even if we do achieve profitability, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability on a quarterly or annual basis. Failure to become and remain profitable may adversely impact the market price of our common stock and our ability to raise capital and continue operations.
We have a limited operating history and there are inherent uncertainties and risks in pharmaceutical and medical device product development and commercialization.
We are a pharmaceutical and medical device development company with a relatively limited operating history upon which you can evaluate our business and prospects. We were formed in January 2015 by our founder as a research and development incubator for drug candidates and medical devices, and our operations to date have primarily been limited to research, development, and out-licensing/partnering while pursuing additional indications for our technologies to similarly partner in both medical device and drug markets. The ability to execute our business model and generate revenues depends on a number of factors, including our ability to:
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If we fail to obtain or generate the capital necessary to fund our operations, we will be unable to continue or complete our product development and you will likely lose your entire investment.
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any assurance that any revenues that we may generate in the future will be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations. We believe that we will need to raise substantial additional capital to fund our operations and the development and commercialization of our products and product candidates.
Our business or operations may change in a manner that may consume available funds more rapidly than anticipated and substantial additional funding may be required to maintain operations, fund expansion, commercialize our products and product candidates, develop new or enhanced products, acquire complementary products, business or technologies or otherwise respond to competitive pressures and opportunities, such as a change in the regulatory environment or a change in preferred treatment modalities. In addition, we may need to change our commercialization strategy, which could require additional capital. However, we may not be able to secure funding on favorable terms, if at all.
If we cannot raise or obtain adequate funds to satisfy our capital requirements, we may have to delay, scale back or eliminate our research and development activities, clinical studies or operations. We may also be required to obtain funds through arrangements with collaborators, which arrangements may require us to relinquish rights to certain intellectual property, technologies or products that we otherwise would not consider relinquishing, including rights to future product candidates and medical devices or certain major geographic markets. This could result in sharing revenues which we might otherwise retain for ourselves. Any of these actions may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The amount of capital we may need depends on many factors, including the progress, timing and scope of our product development programs; the progress, timing and scope of our pre-clinical studies and clinical trials; the time and cost necessary to obtain regulatory approvals; the time and cost necessary to further develop manufacturing processes and arrange for contract manufacturing; our ability to enter into and maintain collaborative, licensing and other commercial relationships; and our partners’ commitment of time and resources to the development and/or commercialization of our products.
Even if we can raise additional funding, we have in the past and may in the future enter into financing agreements that lead to increased dilution, and which will result in sales of our common stock in the open market, which could adversely impact the trading price of our common stock.
On August 29, 2025, we entered into an amended and restated Share Purchase Agreement and an amended and restated Registration Rights Agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited (collectively, “GEM”) (as amended, the “GEM Purchase Agreement” and the “GEM Rights Agreement,” respectively, and together, the “GEM Agreements”), pursuant to which GEM agreed to purchase up to $85.0 million (the “aggregate limit”) in shares of our common stock subject to certain conditions and limitations, including, but not limited to, the registration of our common stock on a national securities exchange.
We may deliver an initial drawdown notice to GEM upon the effectiveness of the resale registration statement for the shares of our common stock that may be put to GEM under the GEM Agreements, in an amount not exceeding $10.0 million, provided that GEM reserves the right to subscribe for between 50% and 200% of the initial draw down amount. GEM will purchase shares at a price equal to 90% of the average daily closing price of our stock over the 10 consecutive trading days beginning on the date of such drawdown. For subsequent drawdowns of up to the remaining $75.0 million, the applicable drawdown pricing period will be 15 consecutive trading days beginning on the notice date, provided that any requested drawdown may not exceed 300% of the average daily trading volume of our common stock during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the notice.
In connection with the GEM Agreements, we are also required to pay a commitment fee of 1% of the aggregate limit in cash or freely tradeable common stock, which may further reduce our available working capital or dilute our existing shareholders. Additionally, upon listing of our shares of common stock on a securities exchange, we are obligated to issue GEM a warrant to purchase a number of shares of common stock equal to 4% of our fully diluted outstanding shares immediately following the public listing at an exercise price equal to the lesser of (i) the closing bid price of the common stock on the date of the public listing, or (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing $150.0 million by the number of shares of our common stock that are outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of such date, subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the GEM Purchase Agreement. If the market price of our common stock exceeds the exercise price of the
 
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warrant, GEM is likely to exercise warrant shares, which would result in the issuance of a substantial number of additional shares of our common stock.
We have issued $250,000 worth of shares of our common stock to Clear Street in connection with the engagement of Clear Street as our financial advisor for this direct listing and have agreed to register such shares on this prospectus. Clear Street will be involved in Nasdaq’s price-setting mechanism, including any decision to delay or proceed with trading. While we have engaged an independent valuation agent as required by applicable Nasdaq listing rules, Clear Street’s dual roles as our financial advisor that will be involved in Nasdaq’s price-setting mechanism and a Registered Stockholder whose shares are being registered for resale under this registration statement may create a conflict of interest as Clear Street’s interests may differ from those of our other stockholders.
As a result of these agreements, the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq and future agreements or equity financings we may pursue, there may be sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock shortly after our listing on Nasdaq, which is likely to adversely impact the trading price of our common stock. These effects may be exacerbated by the nature of a direct listing, which typically involves higher volatility and lower trading volumes compared to traditional initial public offerings. See “Description of Capital Stock — Share Purchase Agreement.” In addition, while we expect to receive proceeds from sales of our common stock under the GEM Agreements following such a listing, these proceeds may not be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations or meet our future capital needs.
We also may issue our share capital or securities convertible into our share capital from time to time in connection with a financing, acquisition, investments, or otherwise. Any such issuance could result in substantial dilution to our existing shareholders and cause the public price of our common stock to decline.
The capital markets have been unpredictable in the recent past for companies such as ours. The amount of capital that companies such as ours can raise, as well as the terms upon which such capital may be available, often depends on variables that are beyond their control. As a result, we may not be able to secure financing on terms attractive to us, or at all. If we are able to consummate a financing arrangement, the amount raised may not be sufficient to meet our future needs. If adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms, or at all, our business, including our results of operations, financial condition and our continued viability will be materially adversely affected.
We identified a material weakness in our internal control over the accuracy of our financial reporting. Any failure to maintain an effective control over financial reporting may result in material misstatements of our consolidated financial statements.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis.
In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, we determined that there were certain errors pertaining to our accounting for stock-based compensation, which resulted in our identification of a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting related to lack of properly designed, implemented and effective operating controls. Management, with oversight from board of directors and the audit committee of the board, intends to implement a remediation plan for this material weakness that is expected to include, among other things, hiring of personnel or engaging experts with adequate expertise in GAAP, designing and maintaining a formal control environment, accounting policies and controls to achieve complete, accurate and timely financial accounting, reporting and disclosures.
We may incur significant costs in connection with remediating this material weakness. Neither we nor our independent registered public accounting firm have tested the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully remediate the material
 
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weakness described above. Even if we successfully remediate such material weakness, we cannot assure you that we will not suffer from this or other material weaknesses in the future.
We are an early-stage company that competes against large, well-established companies with long-standing relationships, extensive clinical data, and recognized brands, as well as against new companies with innovative products.
We were founded in January 2015 as a research and development organization and have generated minimal revenues from operations. We cannot assure you that a sustainable market for our drug candidates or medical devices exists, or that we will be able to develop effective business and market strategies to seize market opportunities. An unsustainable market or ineffective market strategy would have a negative impact on our financial condition and share price.
Our competitors include large pharmaceutical and medical device companies. These companies possess substantially greater financial, research and development, sales, marketing, distribution, and regulatory resources, and have been in business longer with greater brand recognition. Their greater capabilities in these areas may enable them to outperform our prices, product development and market recognition while being able to bear increasing costs. We cannot assure you that our products will compete effectively and experience growing sales.
Rapid technological innovation or consolidation among larger competitors may exacerbate these trends and result in the obsolescence of our products or technologies, potentially requiring further investment in R&D or licensing to remain competitive. These pressures could further impair our financial results and strategic flexibility.
Additionally, innovative new companies which promise significant medical benefits are established every year and provide further market competition. If these companies gain market acceptance, our ability to grow our business could be materially and adversely affected. Accordingly, our future success depends upon a number of factors including: (i) identifying emerging trends in our target end-markets, (ii) developing, acquiring and maintaining competitive products, (iii) enhancing our products via innovative, differentiating features; and (iv) bringing products to market quickly and cost-effectively via development or acquisition.
We depend on certain key personnel and must attract and retain additional talent.
Our future success depends on the efforts of key personnel and consultants. Mr. Burnam is, through BEB Holdings, LLC, our controlling shareholder, and therefore has significant influence on, and is a driver of, our business planning, strategy, and culture. Our success depends to a significant degree on his leadership, long-term vision, relationships, knowledge of the industry, and ability to execute our overall business strategy. If Mr. Burnam were to discontinue his service with us for any reason, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, contracts, financial condition, operating results, cash flow, financing requirements, liquidity, prospects and the price of our common stock.
As we grow, we will need to attract and hire additional employees in manufacturing, operations, clinical development, finance, legal, human resources, and other areas. Depending on the economic environment and our performance, we may not be able to locate or attract qualified individuals for such positions when we need them. We may also make hiring mistakes, which can be costly in terms of resources spent in recruiting, hiring, and investing in the incorrect individual and in the time delay in locating the right employee fit. If we are unable to attract, hire, and retain the right talent or make too many hiring mistakes, it is possible that our business will suffer from not having the right employees in the right positions at the right times. This could adversely impact the value of your investment.
We expect to increase the size of our organization in the future, and we may experience difficulties in managing this growth. If we are unable to manage the anticipated growth of our business, our future revenue and operating results may be harmed.
As of June 30, 2025, we have two full-time employees and various contractors serving in manufacturing, regulatory, quality, clinical advisory, accounting and finance and laboratory/clinical testing functions. We expect to hire additional contractors. As our sales and marketing strategies develop and as we transition into
 
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operating as a public company, we expect to need additional managerial, operational, sales, marketing, financial and other personnel. Future growth would impose significant added responsibilities on members of management such as: identifying, recruiting, integrating, maintaining and motivating additional employees; managing our internal development efforts effectively, while complying with our contractual obligations to contractors and other third parties; and improving our operational, financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures.
Our future success will depend on our ability to efficiently manage this growth while continuing to execute on clinical, commercial, and regulatory goals. Our management may also have to divert a disproportionate amount of attention away from day-to-day activities to manage these growth activities.
Other pharmaceutical and medical device companies we compete against for qualified personnel and consultants may have greater financial and other resources, different risk profiles and a longer operating history in the industry than we do. If we are unable to continue to attract and retain high-quality personnel, the rate and success at which we can develop product candidates and medical devices will be impacted and may harm our business.
The success of our business will depend upon our ability to create and expand our brand awareness.
The pharmaceutical and medical device markets within which we intend to compete are highly competitive, with many well-known brands leading the industry. Our ability to compete effectively and generate revenue will be based upon our ability, or the ability of our commercial partners, to create and expand awareness of our drug candidates and/or medical devices distinct from those of our competitors. If there is a failure in our commercialization strategy and widespread brand awareness is not developed cost-effectively, our growth will be impeded and our business may suffer.
It is imperative that we are able to convey to consumers the benefits of our drug candidates and medical devices. However, advertising, packaging and labeling of such products is and will be limited by various regulations. Our success will be dependent upon our ability to convey to consumers that our products are superior to those of our competitors while complying with all applicable regulations.
Changes in methods of product manufacturing may result in additional costs or delay.
As our product candidates and medical devices proceed through the development process, it is common that various aspects of the development program, such as manufacturing methods, are altered in an effort to optimize processes and results. Such changes carry the risk that they will not achieve these intended objectives. Any of these changes could cause product candidates and medical devices to perform differently and affect the results of planned clinical trials or other future clinical trials conducted with the altered materials. Such changes may also require additional testing, FDA notification or FDA approval, or another regulatory authority’s notification or approval, as applicable, since similar requirements apply in other jurisdictions. This could delay the completion, or result in the abandonment of, clinical trials, require the conduct of bridging clinical trials, the repetition of one or more clinical trials, increase clinical trial costs, delay approval of our product candidates and medical devices and jeopardize our ability to commence sales and generate revenues.
We may also experience shortages due to manufacturing difficulties. Our manufacturing operations could be disrupted by fire, earthquake or other natural disasters, a labor-related disruption, failure in supply or other logistical channels, electrical outages or other reasons. If there were a disruption to our manufacturing chain, we would be unable to manufacture until we have secured adequate raw material supply and re-validated additional manufacturing facilities.
For some of our products, we obtain raw materials from one supplier. If we are unable to obtain raw materials supplied by any such existing supplier, our ability to manufacture and deliver our products to the market would be impeded or delayed, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common stock to decline.
 
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Our research and development efforts benefit from strategic partnerships and research collaborations, and we cannot guarantee that any previous or future strategic partnerships or research collaborations will be successful.
Our research and development efforts benefit from strategic partnerships and research collaborations, and we cannot guarantee that any previous or future strategic partnerships or research collaborations will be successful. The rapid pace of technological development in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry and the specialized expertise required in different areas of pharmacy and medicine make it difficult for one company alone to develop a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical and medical solutions. Our research and development strategy may include entering into collaborations or strategic partnerships with third parties that have complementary technologies or capabilities. These collaborations involve risk and uncertainty and may not yield viable commercial opportunities. If we fail to establish strategic partnerships and research collaborations, we may be required to make significant capital investments to develop those capabilities internally.
In addition to internally generated growth through our research and development efforts, we have also used, and expect to continue to use, strategic partnerships or research collaborations to provide us access to new technologies both in areas served by our existing businesses as well as in new areas. We expect to make future strategic partnerships or research collaborations where we believe that we can stimulate the development or acquisition of new technologies and products to further our strategic objectives and strengthen our existing businesses. Strategic partnerships or research collaborations in and with medical technology companies are inherently risky, and we cannot guarantee that any of our previous or future strategic partnerships or research collaborations will be successful or will not materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Our business is dependent on the successful development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of our products, product candidates, and/or future products and product candidates.
Our business is dependent on successful clinical trials of its products as well as FDA clearances/​approvals of its products. We have three FDA clearances for medical devices, two of which were obtained by the fourth quarter of 2017. In 2022, the Company entered into a licensing agreement for a biologic product it developed that is pending FDA clearance. The Company is also in active negotiations for one of its currently FDA-cleared products — Xeal (K183681) — for out-licensing to advanced wound care organizations with the intent to receive additional upfront and future royalty payments to aid in funding its pharmaceutical drug trials. The Company expects to continue increasing its drug development pipeline through expanded clinical trials for multiple disease indications and the buildout of staffing required to conduct such drug development. Failure to obtain meaningful clinical data, get further clearances/approvals from the FDA, or an inability to successfully develop license or market products could have a material adverse effect on the business, prospects, or operations of the Company.
In July 2025, we commenced a human trial on patients with moderate to severe eczema using our medical device formula cleared by FDA for the management of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This is the identical formula the company would propose for drug approval assuming positive trial outcomes. We expect to submit for IND approval to commence Phase 3 trials of this formula for moderate-severe eczema and onychomycosis following completion of this trial, and expect to include the relevant data in the IND approval submission package.
We currently have three total medical device clearances on completed products from the FDA. We have one fully-developed medical device, Flex, which is undergoing testing for De Novo clearance. After any De Novo request is accepted, the FDA will conduct a substantive review to determine if the device meets the criteria for De Novo classification, and there can be no assurance as to the FDA’s final determination. We have a completed drug candidate pending IND submission for moderate-severe eczema and onychomycosis. We have one pharmaceutical/drug candidate, specifically a thermostable, intranasal in pre-clinical development. The success of our business, including our ability to generate any substantial revenues in the future, will depend to a significant extent on both the successful regulatory approval and commercialization of our current and future products.
The clinical and commercial success of these current and future products will depend upon a number of factors, including the following:
 
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our ability to successfully establish manufacturing and distribution partnerships or license our products to third party companies which successfully implement and execute a marketing and sales strategy for our current and/or future products in the U.S. and internationally, whether alone or in collaboration with others;
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whether we are required by the FDA or foreign regulatory authorities to conduct additional clinical trials or other studies beyond those planned to support the approval and commercialization of our current or future products or product candidates;
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Further, competitors who are developing competing products that have a similar mechanism of action may experience problems with their products that could indicate or result in class-wide problems or additional requirements that could potentially harm our business. Due to these risks and uncertainties, we cannot provide assurances that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue through the sale of our current or future products or product candidates to achieve or maintain profitability.
Clinical trials and preclinical studies are expensive, time consuming, difficult to design and implement, and involve uncertain outcomes.
Our pharmaceutical and medical device candidates that are or will be in clinical development or preclinical studies require, as applicable, extensive clinical testing before achieving regulatory approval in the form of a medical device clearance or new drug approval (“NDA”), or other similar application for regulatory approval, as an application for marketing authorization may be submitted to any foreign jurisdictions in which we may market and sell our products. We cannot provide any assurance that we will submit applications for regulatory approval for unapproved/future products or whether any such application will be accepted for review or ultimately approved by the relevant regulatory authorities.
Clinical trials and preclinical studies are expensive, time consuming and difficult to design and implement, in part because they are subject to rigorous regulatory requirements. In addition, failures can occur at any stage of development, including clinical trials or preclinical studies, and we could encounter
 
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problems that cause us to abandon or repeat clinical trials or preclinical studies. In addition, results from clinical trials or preclinical studies may require further evaluation, delaying the next stage of development. Further, product candidates and medical devices in later stages of clinical trials may fail to show the desired safety and efficacy results despite having successfully progressed through preclinical and earlier stage clinical trials. Such product candidates and medical devices may exhibit safety signals in later stage clinical trials that they did not exhibit in earlier studies or trials. A number of companies in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry have suffered significant setbacks in, or the discontinuation of, advanced clinical trials with a product or product candidate due to lack of efficacy or adverse tolerability findings, despite having promising results in earlier trials or studies. Likewise, the results of early clinical trials or preclinical studies of our product candidates and medical devices may not be predictive of the results of current or future programs. There can also be no assurance that the results of studies conducted by collaborators or other third parties with similar product candidates and medical devices in similar indications will be viewed favorably or indicative of our own future trial results.
If we experience delays in the commencement or completion of our clinical trials, or if we terminate a clinical trial prior to completion, the commercial prospects of our product candidates could be harmed, and our ability to generate product revenue from any of our future products, if approved, may be delayed. In addition, any delays in our clinical trials could increase our costs, cause a decline in our share price, slow down the approval process, and jeopardize our ability to commence product commercialization and generate revenue from said future products. Any of these occurrences may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, many of the factors that cause or lead to a termination or suspension of, or delay in the commencement or completion of clinical trials may also ultimately lead to the denial of regulatory approval of our product candidates and medical devices. We may make formulation or manufacturing changes to our product candidates and medical devices, in which case we may need to conduct additional preclinical or clinical studies to bridge our modified product candidates and medical devices to earlier versions. Each modification to the protocol during a clinical trial must be submitted to the FDA. This could result in the delay or halt of a clinical trial while the modification is evaluated. Any delays to our clinical trials that occur as a result could shorten any period during which we may have the exclusive right to commercialize our product candidates and medical devices, and our competitors may be able to bring product candidates and medical devices to market before we do, which could significantly reduce the commercial viability of our product candidates and medical devices.
In addition, we may encounter delays or difficulties in enrolling, or be unable to enroll, a sufficient number of patients to complete any of our clinical trials for our product candidates/future products. Furthermore, even once enrolled, we may be unable to retain a sufficient number of patients to complete any of our clinical trials for these product candidates. Enrollment in our clinical trials may also be slower than we anticipate, or be stopped, leading to delays in the development timelines for our product candidates and medical devices.
We rely upon and intend to continue to rely upon third parties to manufacture our medical devices and drug candidates including for pre-clinical testing, clinical testing, and commercialization. Commercialization of any of our drug candidates and/or medical devices could be stopped, delayed, or made less profitable if those third parties fail to maintain compliance with government regulators, fail to provide us with sufficient quantities of drug product, devices, or device components, or fail to do so at acceptable quality levels or prices.
We do not currently have, nor do we currently plan to develop, the infrastructure or capability internally to manufacture our clinical supplies for use in the conduct of our clinical trials, and we lack the resources and the capability to manufacture any of our product candidates, medical devices, or medical device components on a clinical or commercial scale. We currently rely on outside vendors to manufacture our clinical supplies of our product candidates and medical devices and plan to continue relying on third parties to manufacture our product candidates, medical devices, or medical device components on a commercial scale, if approved. Our reliance on third party manufacturers exposes us to additional risks. For example, any significant delay in the supply of a product candidate, or the raw material components thereof, for an ongoing clinical trial due to the need to replace a third party manufacturer could considerably delay completion of our clinical trials, product testing and potential regulatory approval of our product candidates. Manufacturers are also subject to ongoing periodic unannounced inspection by the FDA and some state
 
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agencies to ensure strict compliance with cGMPs and other government regulations. We do not have control over third party manufacturers’ compliance with these regulations and standards.
We do not have the internal capabilities to independently conduct pre-clinical and clinical trials and therefore we must rely on third parties, such as contract research organizations (“CROs”), medical institutions, clinical investigators and contract laboratories to conduct such trials. If these third parties do not successfully carry out their contractual duties or regulatory obligations, meet expected deadlines or need to be replaced, or if the quality or accuracy of the data they obtain is compromised due to the failure to adhere to our clinical protocols or regulatory requirements or for other reasons, our pre-clinical development activities or clinical trials may be extended, delayed, suspended or terminated, and we may not be able to obtain regulatory approval for, or successfully commercialize, our products on a timely basis, if at all. Furthermore, our third party clinical trial investigators may be delayed in conducting our clinical trials for reasons outside of their control. The occurrence of any of the foregoing may adversely affect our business, operating results and prospects.
Additionally, there are significant costs associated with clinical trials that can be difficult to accurately estimate, and they may not be successful or may return results that do not support approval or, in the case of post-market studies, continued commercialization. Moreover, the results of early clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of future results, and any product we advance into clinical trials may not have favorable results in later clinical trials. Our interpretation of data and results from our clinical trials does not ensure that we will achieve similar results in future clinical trials. In addition, clinical data are often susceptible to various interpretations and analyses, and many companies that have believed their products performed satisfactorily in earlier clinical trials or retrospective studies have nonetheless failed to replicate results in later clinical trials.
The future results of our current or future clinical trials may not support our product candidate and medical device claims or may result in the discovery of unexpected adverse side effects.
Even if clinical trials of our proposed drug candidates are completed as planned, we cannot be certain that their results will support our intended claims, or that the FDA or foreign regulatory agencies will agree with our conclusions regarding them. Success in pre-clinical studies and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will be successful, and we cannot be sure that the later trials will replicate the results of prior trials and pre-clinical studies. The clinical trial process may fail to demonstrate that our drug candidates are safe and effective for the proposed indicated uses. If the FDA or other regulatory agencies conclude that the clinical trials for any of our product candidates have failed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness, we would not receive approval from the FDA or other regulatory agencies to market said product candidate(s) in the United States or internationally for the indications sought.
In addition, such an outcome could cause us to abandon a drug candidate and might delay development of other candidates. Any delay or termination of our clinical trials will delay the filing of any product submissions with the FDA and, ultimately, our ability to commercialize our product candidates and generate revenues. It is also possible that patients enrolled in clinical trials will experience adverse side effects that are not currently part of the candidate’s tolerability profile. In addition, our clinical trials may involve an insufficiently powered/small patient population, which may lead to results that are not necessarily indicative of future results.
Our employees, independent contractors, service providers and other vendors or potential collaborators may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, including noncompliance with regulatory standards and requirements, which could harm our results of operations.
We are exposed to the risk that our employees and contractors, including principal investigators, CROs, consultants, commercial collaborators, service providers and other vendors may engage in misconduct or other illegal activity. Misconduct by these parties could include intentional, reckless or negligent conduct or other unauthorized activities that violate the laws and regulations of the FDA or other similar regulatory bodies, including those laws that require the reporting of true, complete and accurate information to such regulatory bodies; manufacturing and the FDA’s Good Clinical Practice, or GCP, or current Good
 
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Manufacturing Practice, or cGMP, standards; federal, state and foreign healthcare fraud and abuse laws and data privacy; or laws that require the true, complete and accurate reporting of financial information or data.
In particular, sales, marketing and other business arrangements in the healthcare industry are subject to extensive laws intended to prevent fraud, kickbacks, self-dealing, bribery, corruption, antitrust violations and other abusive practices. These laws may restrict or prohibit a wide range of business activities, including research, manufacturing, distribution, pricing, discounting, marketing and promotion, sales commission, customer incentive programs and other business arrangements. Activities subject to these laws also involve the improper use or misrepresentation of information obtained in the course of clinical trials, creating fraudulent data in our nonclinical studies or clinical trials or illegal misappropriation of drug product, which could result in regulatory sanctions and serious harm to our reputation. It is not always possible to identify and deter employee or third party misconduct, and the precautions we take to detect and prevent this activity may not be effective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses or in protecting us from governmental investigations or other actions or lawsuits stemming from a failure to comply with such laws or regulations.
Additionally, we are subject to the risk that a person, including any person who may have engaged in any fraud or misconduct, or government agency could allege such fraud or other misconduct, even if none occurred. If our employees, independent contractors, service providers or other vendors are alleged or found to be in violation of any such regulatory standards or requirements, or become subject to a corporate integrity agreement or similar agreement and curtailment of our operations, it could have a significant impact on our business and financial results, including the imposition of significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, monetary fines, suspension or delay in our clinical trials, possible exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs, FDA debarment, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, and additional reporting requirements and oversight, any of which could harm our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.
If we are unable to establish relationships with licensees or collaborators to carry out sales, marketing, and distribution functions or to create effective marketing, sales, and distribution capabilities, we may be unable to market our products successfully.
Our business strategy may include out-licensing intellectual property or product candidates and medical devices to or collaborating with larger firms with experience in marketing and selling medical device and/or pharmaceutical products. There can be no assurance that we will successfully be able to establish marketing, sales, or distribution relationships with any third party, that such relationships, if established, will be successful, or that we will be successful in gaining market acceptance for any products we have developed or might develop. To the extent that we enter into any marketing, sales, or distribution arrangements with third parties, our product revenues per unit sold would be expected to be lower than if we marketed, sold, and distributed our products directly, and any revenues we receive will depend upon the efforts of such third parties. Such agreements may condition payment on the receipt of FDA marketing approval and the achievement of certain commercialization milestones, and there is no assurance that we will meet these milestones or receive the associated payments.
If we are unable to establish such third party marketing and sales relationships, or choose not to do so, we would have to establish sufficient in-house marketing and sales capabilities. To market any products directly, we would have to establish a marketing, sales, and distribution force that has technical expertise and could support a sales and distribution capability. Competition in the biopharmaceutical industry for technically proficient marketing, sales, and distribution personnel is intense and attracting and retaining such personnel may significantly increase our costs. There can be no assurance that we will be able to establish internal marketing, sales, or distribution capabilities or that these capabilities will be sufficient to meet our needs.
In the future, we may seek to identify and acquire or in-license intellectual property, product candidates, medical devices or technologies that are complementary to our existing product portfolio. However, we may not be successful in identifying suitable opportunities, or in negotiating and executing acquisitions or in-licensing agreements on acceptable terms.
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intellectual property or product candidates and medical devices may fail to yield product candidates and medical devices for clinical development for a number of reasons, including those discussed in these risk factors and also:
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the acquisition or in-licensing transactions can entail numerous operational and functional risks, including exposure to unknown liabilities, disruption of our business, or incurrence of substantial debt or dilutive issuances of equity securities to pay transaction consideration or costs, higher than expected acquisition or integration costs.
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We may choose to focus our efforts and resources on a potential product candidate that ultimately proves to be unsuccessful. We also cannot be certain that, following an acquisition or in-licensing transaction, we will achieve the revenue or specific net income that justifies such transaction. Further, time and resources spent identifying, acquiring and developing potential product candidates and medical devices may distract management’s attention from our primary business or other development programs. If we are unable to identify and acquire suitable product candidates for clinical development, this would adversely impact our business strategy, our financial position and share price.
In the future, we may also decide to collaborate with other pharmaceutical and medical device companies for the development and potential commercialization of product candidates in the United States or other countries or territories of the world. We will face significant competition in seeking appropriate collaborators. We may not be successful in our efforts to establish a strategic partnership or other alternative arrangements for our product candidates and medical devices because they may be deemed to be at too early of a stage of development for collaborative effort and third parties may not view our product candidates and medical devices as having the requisite potential to demonstrate safety and efficacy. If and when we collaborate with a third party for development and commercialization of a product candidate or medical device, we can expect to relinquish some or all of the control over the future success of that product candidate or medical device to the third party. Our ability to reach a definitive agreement for a collaboration will depend, among other things, upon our assessment of the collaborator’s resources and expertise, the terms and conditions of the proposed collaboration, and the proposed collaborator’s evaluation of a number of factors.
Natural disasters and other events beyond our control could materially adversely affect us.
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events may cause damage or disruption to our operations and those of our business partners, and thus could have a strong negative effect on us. Our business operations and those of our business partners are subject to interruption by natural disasters, fire, power shortages, pandemics, terrorist attacks, and other events beyond our control. Such events could make it difficult or impossible for us to conduct our pre-clinical trials and commercialize and deliver our products to our customers and could decrease demand for our products. We have had and will have operations and facilities that sell and distribute our products in various geographic locations. Loss of access to our facilities and those of our business partners may result in increased costs, delays in the development of our product candidates or interruption of our business operations. Any such disruption could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common stock to decline.
Risks Related to Laws and Regulations
Failure to comply with government regulations could adversely affect our business.
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noncompliance on the part of these manufacturers could include warning letters, fines, damages, injunctions, civil penalties, recalls, seizures of our products, and criminal prosecution. These actions could result in, among other things, substantial modifications to our business practices and operations, refunds, recalls, or seizures of our products, and a total or partial shutdown of production in one or more of our facilities while we or our suppliers remedy the alleged violation, and/or withdrawals or suspensions of current products from the market. Any of these events could disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our business.
After our products receive regulatory approval or clearance, we, and our suppliers, distributors, licensee and other partners remain subject to the periodic inspection of our plants and facilities, review of production processes, and testing of our products to confirm that we are in compliance with all applicable regulations and claims. For example, the FDA conducts ongoing inspections to determine whether our record keeping, production processes and controls, personnel and quality control are in compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, the Quality System Regulation, and other FDA regulations. Adverse findings during regulatory inspections may result in the implementation of risk evaluation and mitigation strategies programs, completion of government-mandated post marketing clinical studies, and government enforcement action relating to labeling, advertising, marketing and promotion, as well as regulations governing manufacturing controls noted above, which could adversely affect our business prospects.
If we fail to comply with healthcare regulations, we could face substantial enforcement actions, including civil and criminal penalties and our business, operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Sales of our drug candidates and medical devices, if approved, or any other future product candidate or medical device will be subject to healthcare regulation and enforcement by the federal government and the states and foreign governments in which we might conduct our business. The healthcare laws and regulations that may affect our ability to operate include the following:
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the federal Anti-Kickback Statute makes it illegal for any person or entity to knowingly and willfully, directly or indirectly, solicit, receive, offer, or pay any remuneration that is in exchange for or to induce the referral of business, including the purchase, order, lease of any good, facility, item or service for which payment may be made under a federal healthcare program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. The term “remuneration” has been broadly interpreted to include anything of value;
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federal false claims and false statement laws, including the federal civil False Claims Act and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law, prohibits, among other things, any person or entity from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, for payment to, or approval by, federal programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, claims for items or services, including drugs, that are false or fraudulent;
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HIPAA, created additional federal criminal statutes that prohibit among other actions, knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private third party payors or making any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items or services;
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HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 and their implementing regulations, impose obligations on certain types of individuals and entities regarding the electronic exchange of information in common healthcare transactions, as well as standards relating to the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information; and
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the FDCA which among other things, strictly regulates drug and biologics manufacturing, sales, distribution, prohibits the adulteration or misbranding of drugs and biologics prohibits manufacturers from marketing drug products for off-label use and regulates the distribution of drug samples.
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Many states have similar laws and regulations, such as anti-kickback and false claims laws, that may be broader in scope.
The laws and regulations applicable to our business are complex, changing and often subject to varying interpretations. As a result, we may not be able to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Any violation or alleged violation of any of these laws or regulations by us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. We may be a party to various lawsuits,
 
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demands, claims, qui tam suits, government investigations and audits, of which any could result in, among other things, substantial financial penalties or awards against us, reputational harm, termination of relationships or contracts related to our business, mandated refunds, substantial payments made by us, required changes to our business practices, exclusion from future participation in Medicare and other healthcare programs, seizure of product and possible criminal penalties.
In addition, regulatory authorities and legislators in the United States have recently intensified their scrutiny of the healthcare industry, and ongoing efforts to control and reduce healthcare costs may continue or escalate in the future. For example, the U.S. Congress recently considered legislative reforms to fee structures for third-party administrators of prescription drug programs. The Trump Administration has signaled its intent to pursue drug pricing reform which may impact our business. If enacted, these regulatory changes could significantly impact the pricing, reimbursement, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, which may in turn adversely affect our business model, revenue, and ability to achieve and sustain profitability.
We may be subject to legal claims against us or claims by us which could have a significant impact on our resulting financial performance.
At any given time, we may be subject to various actions, including litigation, regulatory proceedings and investigations, the disposition of which may have an adverse effect upon our business, financial condition, or results of operation. These proceedings are typically complex and extended and may occupy the resources of our management and employees. These proceedings are also typically costly to prosecute and defend and may involve substantial awards or damages payable by us if not found in our favor. We may also be required to pay substantial amounts or grant certain rights on unfavorable terms in order to settle such proceedings. Defending against or settling such claims and any unfavorable legal decisions, settlements or orders could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common shares to decline. Such claims include but are not limited to and may arise from product liability and related claims in the event that any of the products that we sell is faulty or contain defects in materials or design. We may be subject to patent infringement or other intellectual property-related claims as a result of our products or technologies. See “— Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity — We may become subject to claims or legal proceedings alleging that we are infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others.” In addition, we may be subject to claims for rent and claims from our suppliers on our accounts payable.
Obtaining approval of a new device or drug is lengthy, expensive, and inherently uncertain.
We cannot commercialize, in partnership or on our own, a future product until the appropriate regulatory authorities have reviewed and approved it. Approval by the FDA and comparable non-U.S. regulatory authorities is lengthy and unpredictable, and depends upon numerous factors, including substantial discretion of the regulatory authorities. Approval policies, regulations, or the type and amount of nonclinical or clinical data necessary to gain approval may change during the course of a product candidate’s or medical device’s development and may vary among jurisdictions, which may cause delays in the approval or the decision not to approve an application.
The process of obtaining formal FDA clearance or approval for a 510(k) clearance or equivalent, clinical trial development and execution and manufacturing processes requires the expenditure of substantial time, effort and financial resources and may take years to complete, including costs incurred on top of those fees incurred as part of conducting various clinical studies. The FDA may not grant approval on a timely basis, or at all, or we may decide not to pursue this pathway for certain products or indications, or need to conduct additional trials for a given indication. Additionally, the FDA may limit the indications for use or place other conditions on any approvals that could restrict the commercial application of the products. If we do receive approval, some types of changes to the approved product, such as adding new indications or doses, manufacturing changes and additional labeling claims, are subject to further testing requirements and FDA review and approval. Our revenues could be adversely affected if we fail to obtain approvals and clearances on a timely basis or at all, or if the FDA limited the indications for use or required other conditions that restrict the commercial application of our products. Obtaining marketing approval of a new drug or
 
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device is an extensive, lengthy, expensive, and inherently uncertain process, and the FDA or other non-U.S. regulatory authorities may delay, limit or deny approval of a product candidate or medical devices for many reasons, including:
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we may not be able to demonstrate that a drug candidate or medical device is safe and effective as a treatment for the targeted indications to the satisfaction of the FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities;
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the FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities may require additional pre-approval studies or clinical trials, which would increase costs and prolong development timelines;
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the results of clinical trials may not meet the level of statistical or clinical significance required by the FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities for marketing approval;
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FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities may disagree with the number, design, size, conduct or implementation of clinical trials, including the design of proposed preclinical and early clinical trials of any future product candidates;
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the third parties that we retain to conduct clinical trials may take actions outside of our control, or otherwise commit errors or breaches of protocols, that adversely impact the clinical trials and ability to obtain marketing approvals;
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the FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities may not find the data from nonclinical, preclinical studies or clinical trials sufficient to demonstrate that the clinical and other benefits of a product candidate outweigh its safety risks;
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the FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities may require additional post-marketing studies and/or patient registries for product candidates;
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the FDA or other relevant regulatory authorities may find the chemistry, manufacturing and controls data insufficient to support the quality of our product candidates;
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Our growth and future success depends significantly on our ability to successfully complete clinical trials for our product candidates, obtain regulatory approval for said candidates, and then successfully commercialize these products and devices. Any inability to successfully initiate, conduct or complete clinical trials could result in additional costs to us or impair our ability to generate revenue. In addition, if we make manufacturing or formulation changes to our product candidates or medical devices, we may be required to or we may elect to conduct additional nonclinical studies or clinical trials to bridge data obtained from our modified product candidates to data obtained from nonclinical and clinical research conducted using earlier versions of these product candidates and medical devices. Clinical trial delays could also shorten any periods during which our products have patent protection and may allow our competitors to bring products to market before we do, which could impair our ability to successfully commercialize product candidates and/or medical devices and may harm our business and results of operations.
Delays in the initiation, conduct, or completion of any clinical trial of our product candidates will increase our costs, slow down the product candidate or medical device development and approval process, and delay or potentially jeopardize our ability to receive regulatory approvals, commence product sales, and generate revenue. In addition, many of the factors that cause or lead to a delay in the commencement or completion of clinical trials may also ultimately lead to the denial of regulatory approval of our product candidates. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations and have a negative impact on the price of our common shares.
 
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The terms of approvals or clearances and ongoing regulations for our products may limit how we market our products, which could materially impair our ability to generate revenue.
Our marketing, promotional and business practices, as well as the manner in which sales forces interact with purchasers and patients, are subject to extensive regulation and any material failure to comply by us or our business partners could result in significant sanctions and reputational harm. The marketing, promotional and business practices of pharmaceutical development companies, as well as the manner in which companies’ in-house or third-party sales forces interact with purchasers and patients, are subject to extensive regulation, enforcement of which may result in the imposition of civil and/or criminal penalties, injunctions and/or limitations on marketing practice for some of our products. Many companies have been the subject of claims related to these practices asserted by government authorities. Such future claims could result in fines and other consequences, such as entering into corporate integrity agreements with the U.S. government. In addition, investigations related to alleged misconduct could divert management’s attention from our business operations and damage our reputation.
Once marketing approval or clearance has been granted, an approved or cleared product and its manufacturer and marketer are subject to ongoing review and extensive regulation. The FDA and other regulatory agencies closely regulate the post-approval or clearance marketing and promotion of devices to ensure devices are marketed only for the approved indications and in accordance with the provisions of the approved labeling and regulatory requirements. Many of these regulators, including the FDA, impose stringent restrictions on manufacturers’ communications regarding off-label use. In particular, if we do not restrict the promotion of our products only to their approved indications, we may be subject to enforcement action for off-label promotion. We, and any potential partners we may have in the future, must therefore comply with requirements concerning advertising and promotion for any of our products for which we or our partners obtain marketing approval or clearance.
Product liability suits could be brought against us due to a defective design, material or workmanship or misuse of our products and could result in expensive and time-consuming litigation and payment of substantial damages.
If our products are defectively designed, manufactured or labeled, or are misused, we may become subject to substantial and costly litigation by our customers or their patients. We may in the future be involved in litigation related to the use of our products. Product liability claims could divert management’s attention from our core business, be expensive to defend and result in sizable damage awards against us. We have commercial insurance for product liability risks, which may not be sufficient in amount or scope to provide us with adequate coverage against all potential liabilities. Any product liability claims brought against us, with or without merit, could increase our insurance expense or increase the cost of securing future coverage, could harm our reputation in the industry and could reduce product sales, and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common shares to decline.
If our products are subject to product recalls, it could harm our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common shares to decline.
Incidents associated with undesirable side effects or misuse relating to our products could result in additional regulatory controls or restrictions, or even lead to the regulatory authority requiring us to recall or withdraw the product from the market. The occurrence of manufacturing errors, design defects or labeling inadequacies affecting any of our products could lead to a government-mandated or voluntary recall, in particular when such deficiencies may endanger health. The FDA requires that certain classifications of recalls be reported to the FDA within 10 business days after the recall is initiated. Companies are required to maintain certain records of recalls, even if they are not reportable to the FDA or other regulatory authorities. Further, if faced with incidents of undesirable side effects or misuse relating to our products, we may elect to voluntarily implement a recall or market withdrawal of our products. A recall or market withdrawal, whether voluntary or required by a regulatory authority, may involve significant costs to us, potential disruptions in the supply of our products to our customers and reputational harm to our products and business, all of which could harm our ability to market our products and could have a material adverse effect
 
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on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common shares to decline. Moreover, recalls involving similar or competing products in our market may also harm our reputation and business, even if our products are not directly affected.
Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
If we are unable to obtain, maintain and enforce patent protection for our current products and product candidates, and any future products or product candidates we may develop, or if the scope of the patent protection obtained is not sufficiently broad, our competitors or other third parties could develop and commercialize products and product candidates similar or identical to ours and our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our products and product candidates may be adversely affected.
Our success depends, in large part, on our ability to seek, obtain and maintain patent protection in the United States and other countries with respect to our products and product candidates. We seek to protect our proprietary position by filing patent applications in the United States, the European Union and elsewhere, related to certain products and product candidates that are important to our business.
The patent prosecution process is expensive, time consuming and complex, and while we own issued patents and patent applications covering key products, we may in the future not be able to file, prosecute, maintain, enforce or license all necessary or desirable patent applications at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner. We may not be able to obtain or maintain patent applications and patents due to the subject matter claimed in such patent applications and patents being in disclosures in the public domain. In some cases, the work of certain academic researchers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields has entered the public domain, which may preclude our ability to obtain patent protection for certain inventions relating to such work in the future. While we believe that the claims in our patent applications directed to our key products and product candidates are patentable, there can be no guarantee that any such claims, including our composition of matter claims, will issue at all or in a form that provides meaningful protection. In addition, it is possible that we will fail to identify patentable aspects of our research and development output before it is too late to obtain patent protection. Although we seek to include confidentiality clauses in our contracts with third parties who have access to confidential or patentable aspects of our R&D output, such as our employees, third-party contractors and consultants and other third parties, any of these parties may breach these agreements and disclose such output before a patent application is filed, thereby jeopardizing our ability to seek patent protection. Consequently, we may not be able to prevent any third party from using any of our technology that is in the public domain to compete with our products and product candidates.
Other parties have developed technologies that may be related or competitive to our own, and such parties have in the past filed, or may in the future file, patent applications, or may have obtained or may obtain patents, claiming inventions that may overlap or conflict with those claimed in our own patent applications or issued patents. We may not be aware of all third-party intellectual property rights potentially relating to our current and future products and product candidates. Publications of discoveries in the scientific literature often lag behind the actual discoveries, and patent applications in the United States and in other jurisdictions are typically not published until 18 months after filing, or, in some cases, not at all. Therefore, we cannot know with certainty whether the inventors of our patents and applications were the first to make the inventions claimed in those patents or pending patent applications, or that they were the first to file for patent protection of such inventions. If a third party can establish that we were not the first to make or the first to file for patent protection of such inventions, our patent applications may not issue as patents and even if issued, may be challenged, invalidated, the subject of damages due or rendered unenforceable.
The patent position of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies involves complex legal and factual questions and has, in recent years, been the subject of much litigation. As a result, the issuance, scope, validity, enforceability and commercial value of any patent rights are highly uncertain. Our pending and future patent applications may not result in patents being issued which protect our current or future products or product candidates, effectively prevent others from commercializing competitive products or otherwise provide any competitive advantage. In fact, patent applications may not issue as patents at all. In addition, the coverage claimed in a patent application can be significantly reduced before the patent is issued, and its scope can be reinterpreted after issuance.
 
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Furthermore, patents have a limited lifespan. In the United States, the natural expiration of a patent is generally 20 years after it is filed. Various patent term extensions and adjustments may be available, but the life of a patent, and the protection it affords, is limited. Given the amount of time required for the development, testing and regulatory review of pharmaceutical products, patents protecting such products might expire before or shortly after such products are commercialized. As a result, our patent portfolio may not provide us with adequate and continuing patent protection sufficient to exclude others from commercializing products similar to our products and product candidates.
The issuance of a patent is not conclusive as to its inventorship, scope, validity or enforceability and our patents may be challenged in courts or patent offices in the United States and abroad. For example, we may be subject to a third-party submission of prior art to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) challenging the validity of one or more claims of our patents. Such submissions may also be made prior to a patent’s issuance, precluding the granting of a patent based on one of our pending patent applications. A third party may also claim that our patent rights are invalid or unenforceable in a litigation. The outcome following legal assertions of invalidity and unenforceability is unpredictable. An adverse result in any legal proceeding could put one or more of our patents at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly and could allow third parties to commercialize similar or identical products and compete directly with us, without payment to us, or result in our inability to manufacture or commercialize products without infringing third-party patent rights. In addition, we have been party to, and may in the future become involved in, derivation, reexamination, inter partes review, post-grant review or interference proceedings and other similar proceedings in the United States or in foreign jurisdictions (e.g., opposition proceedings) challenging the validity, priority or other features of patentability of our patent rights or those of third parties that conflict with our own. For example, we filed a derivation proceeding in 2017 before the USPTO against Marc Selner, alleging that Selner improperly and without authorization filed a patent application for an invention conceived by Bradley Burnam. While the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board did conclude that Mr. Burnam independently conceived his invention and we have multiple issued patents for which Mr. Burnam is an inventor that cover the invention at issue (and related subject matter), it did not cancel Selner’s patent application, as we requested. We appealed the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision, however, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed that decision which resulted in Selner retaining the patent application. As a result this patent application may contain overlapping claims with respect to certain of our issued patents and patent applications that cover the ingredients in the Hexagen formula. We may file for additional relief in a challenge to the validity or enforceability of Selner’s patent, however there can be no assurance that our challenge will be successful. Should Selner’s patent application ultimately issue as a patent, he may attempt to seek to prevent our development and commercialization of Hexagen and products that contain Hexagen, as well as seek damages from us, which may include a claim for royalties from sales related to the future commercialization of Hexagen and any products that contain Hexagen. We would vigorously defend our rights against any such action by Selner, however there can be no assurance that our defense will be successful. In addition, any of the foregoing actions may be expensive and time consuming, distract the attention of our management, and could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Challenges to our patent rights may result in loss of patent rights, exclusivity, or in patent claims being narrowed, invalidated, or held unenforceable, in whole or in part, which could limit our ability to stop others from using or commercializing similar or identical technology and products, or limit the scope and duration of the patent protection of our products and product candidates. Any such challenges also may result in substantial cost and require significant time from our scientists and management, even if the eventual outcome is favorable to us. Any of the foregoing, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Even if they are unchallenged, our patents and pending patent applications, if issued, may not provide us with any meaningful protection or prevent competitors from designing around our patent claims to circumvent our patents by developing similar or alternative technologies or therapeutics in a non-infringing manner. If the patent protection provided by our patents is not sufficiently broad to impede such competition, our ability to successfully commercialize our products and product candidates could be negatively affected, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
 
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We may become subject to claims or legal proceedings alleging that we are infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others.
Our commercial success depends upon our ability and the ability of our future collaborators to develop, manufacture, market and sell our products and product candidates without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property of third parties. The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are characterized by extensive and complex litigation regarding patents and other intellectual property rights. We may become party to, or be threatened with, adversarial proceedings or litigation where our competitors or other third parties may assert claims against us, alleging that our manufacturing methods, formulations, products or product candidates infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate their intellectual property rights, including patents and trade secrets.
Third parties may assert infringement claims against us based on existing patents or patents that may be granted in the future, regardless of their merit. Even if we believe we would have defenses against any such assertion, there can be no assurance that any such defenses will be successful. If our defenses to such assertion were unsuccessful, we could be liable for damages, which could be significant and include treble damages and attorneys’ fees if we are found to willfully infringe such patent, and, unless we obtain a license to such patent, we could be precluded from commercializing products or product candidates that are ultimately held to infringe such patents, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Patent and other types of intellectual property litigation can involve complex factual and legal questions, and their outcome is uncertain. Even if we believe such claims are without merit, a court of competent jurisdiction could hold that these third-party patents are valid, enforceable and infringed, which could adversely affect our ability to commercialize our products and product candidates. In order to successfully challenge the validity of any such U.S. patent in federal court, we would need to overcome a presumption of validity. As this burden is a high one requiring us to present clear and convincing evidence as to the invalidity of any such U.S. patent claim, there is no assurance that a court of competent jurisdiction would invalidate the claims of any such U.S. patent or find that our products or product candidates did not infringe any such claims. Further, even if we were successful in defending against any such claims, such claims could require us to divert substantial financial and management resources that we would otherwise be able to devote to our business.
If we are found, or believe there is a risk that we may be found, to infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate a third party’s valid and enforceable intellectual property rights, we could be forced, including by court order, to cease developing, manufacturing and commercializing the infringing product or product candidate, and we could be found liable for monetary damages, including treble damages and attorneys’ fees if we are found to have willfully infringed a patent or other intellectual property right. Further, we may be required to redesign the product or product candidate in a non-infringing manner which may not be commercially feasible. We could also be required or may choose to obtain a license from such third party to continue developing, manufacturing and marketing our product or product candidate. However, we may not be able to obtain any required license on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Even if we were able to obtain a license, it could be nonexclusive, thereby giving our competitors and other third parties access to the same technologies licensed to us, and it could require us to make substantial licensing and royalty payments.
Claims that we have misappropriated the confidential information or trade secrets of third parties could have a similar negative impact on us.
Given the vast number of patents in our field, we cannot be certain or guarantee that we do not infringe existing patents or that we will not infringe patents that may be granted in the future. Many companies and institutions have filed, and continue to file, patent applications in our field. Some of these patent applications have already been allowed or issued and others may issue in the future. Moreover, we may face patent infringement claims from nonpracticing entities that have no relevant product revenue and against whom our patent portfolio may therefore have no deterrent effect.
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patents that may be infringed by the manufacture, use, sale or importation of our products or product candidates and we may not be aware of such patents. It is difficult for industry participants, including us, to identify all third-party patent rights that may be relevant to our products and product candidates because patent searching is imperfect due to differences in terminology among patents and jurisdictions, incomplete databases, and the difficulty in assessing the meaning of patent claims. We may fail to identify relevant patents or patent applications or may identify pending patent applications of potential interest but incorrectly predict the likelihood that such patent applications may issue with claims of relevance to our technologies. Additionally, pending patent applications that have been published can, subject to certain limitations, be later amended in a manner that could cover our products or product candidates or the use of our products and product candidates. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Obtaining and maintaining our patent protection depends on compliance with various procedural, document submission, fee payment and other requirements imposed by government patent agencies, and our patent protection could be reduced or eliminated as a result of noncompliance with these requirements.
Periodic maintenance fees, renewal fees, annuity fees and various other government fees on patents and/or applications will be due to be paid to the USPTO and various government patent agencies outside the United States over the lifetime of our patents and patent applications. We rely on our outside counsel to pay these fees due to U.S. and non-U.S. patent agencies. The USPTO and various non-U.S. government patent agencies require compliance with several procedural, documentary, fee payment and other similar provisions during the patent application process. In many cases, an inadvertent lapse can be cured by payment of a late fee or by other means in accordance with the applicable rules. There are situations, however, in which noncompliance can result in abandonment or lapse of the patent or patent application, resulting in partial or complete loss of patent rights in the relevant jurisdiction. Moreover, there is a possibility that inadvertent errors during patent prosecution, including errors in priority claims or filing formalities, could affect the validity of any patents that grant from the applicable applications. In such an event, potential competitors might be able to enter the market or the scope, validity, enforceability or ownership of our patents could be affected, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
We may not be able to obtain and protect our intellectual property rights throughout the world.
Filing, prosecuting and defending patents in all countries throughout the world would be prohibitively expensive, and our intellectual property rights in some countries outside the United States are less extensive than those in the United States. In some cases, we may not be able to obtain patent protection for certain of our technologies outside the United States. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as federal and state laws in the United States, even in jurisdictions where we do pursue patent protection. Consequently, we may not be able to prevent third parties from practicing our inventions in all countries outside the United States, even in jurisdictions where we do pursue patent protection or from selling or importing products made using our inventions in and into the United States or other jurisdictions. Competitors may use our technologies in jurisdictions where we have not pursued and obtained patent protection to develop their own products and, further, may export otherwise infringing products to territories where we have patent protection, but enforcement is not as strong as that in the United States. These products may compete with our products and our patents or other intellectual property rights may not be effective or sufficient to prevent them from competing.
Many companies have encountered significant problems in protecting and defending intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions. The legal systems of certain countries, particularly certain developing countries, do not favor the enforcement of patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property protection, particularly those relating to biotechnology and pharmaceutical products, which could make it difficult for us to stop the infringement of our patents, if pursued and obtained, or marketing of competing products in violation of our proprietary rights generally. Proceedings to enforce our patent rights in foreign jurisdictions could result in substantial costs and divert our efforts and attention from other aspects of our business, could put our patents at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly and our patent applications at risk of not issuing and could provoke third parties to assert claims against us. We may not prevail in any lawsuits that we initiate, and the damages or other remedies awarded, if any, may not be commercially
 
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meaningful. Accordingly, our efforts to enforce our intellectual property rights around the world may be inadequate to obtain a significant commercial advantage from the intellectual property that we develop.
Many countries have compulsory licensing laws under which a patent owner may be compelled to grant licenses to third parties. In addition, many countries limit the enforceability of patents against government agencies or government contractors. In these countries, the patent owner may have limited remedies, which could materially diminish the value of such patent. If we or any of our licensors is forced to grant a license to third parties with respect to any patents relevant to our business, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
Issued patents covering our current or future products or product candidates could be found invalid or unenforceable if challenged in court or before administrative bodies in the United States or abroad.
Our patents and patent applications may be subject to priority, validity, inventorship and enforceability disputes. If we are unsuccessful in any of these proceedings, such patents and patent applications may be narrowed, invalidated or held unenforceable, we may be required to obtain licenses from third parties, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms or at all, or we may be required to cease the development, manufacture and commercialization of one or more of the products or product candidates we have or may in the future develop. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
In patent litigation in the United States, defendant counterclaims alleging invalidity or unenforceability are commonplace. Grounds for a validity challenge could include an alleged failure to meet any of several statutory requirements, including lack of novelty, obviousness, written description, non-enablement or failure to claim patent-eligible subject matter. Grounds for an unenforceability assertion could include an allegation that someone connected with prosecution of the patent withheld information material to patentability from the USPTO, or made a misleading statement, during prosecution. Third parties also may raise similar claims before administrative bodies in the United States or abroad, even outside the context of litigation. Such mechanisms include reexamination, post-grant review, inter partes review, interference proceedings, derivation proceedings and equivalent proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. Any future patent-related proceedings could result in the revocation or cancellation of or amendment to our patents in such a way that they no longer cover our products and product candidates or prevent third parties from competing with our products and product candidates. The outcome following legal assertions of invalidity and unenforceability is unpredictable. If a third party were to prevail on a legal assertion of invalidity or unenforceability, we could lose at least part, and perhaps all, of the patent protection on our current or future products and product candidates. Such a loss of patent protection could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
If we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets, our business and competitive position would be harmed.
In addition to the protection afforded by patents, we rely on trade secret protection and contractual confidentiality obligations to protect proprietary know-how that is not patentable or that we elect not to patent (and are not required to disclose in a patent), processes for which patents are difficult to enforce, and any other elements of our products, product candidates and development processes that involve proprietary know-how, information or technology that is not covered by patents. However, trade secrets can be difficult to protect and some courts inside and outside the United States are less willing or unwilling to protect trade secrets. We seek to protect our technology and proprietary processes, in part, by including confidentiality clauses in our agreements with our employees, third-party contractors and consultants and other parties who have access to them. However, we may not be able to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of our technical know-how or other trade secrets by the parties to these agreements. Monitoring unauthorized uses and disclosures is difficult and we do not know whether the steps we have taken or may take to protect our proprietary technologies will be effective. If any of the employees, third-party contractors or consultants or other people that are party to these agreements breach or violate the terms of any of these agreements, we may not have adequate remedies for any such breach or violation. As a result, we could lose our trade secrets and third parties could use our trade secrets to compete with our products and product candidates.
 
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We cannot guarantee that we have included such confidentiality obligations in our agreements with each party that may have or has had access to our trade secrets or proprietary technology and processes. We also seek to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of our data and trade secrets by maintaining physical security of our premises and implementing certain security measures in our information technology systems. However, such systems and security measures may be breached, and we may not have adequate remedies for any breach.
In addition, our trade secrets may otherwise become known or be independently discovered by competitors or other third parties. Competitors or third parties could examine our products and attempt to replicate some or all of the competitive advantages we derive from our development efforts, willfully infringe our intellectual property rights, design around our protected technologies or develop their own competitive technologies that fall outside the scope of our intellectual property rights. If any of our trade secrets were to be lawfully obtained or independently developed by a competitor or other third party, we would have no right to prevent them, or those to whom they communicate such trade secrets, from using that technology or information to compete with us. If our trade secrets are not adequately protected so as to protect our market against competitors’ products, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
Intellectual property litigation and proceedings could cause us to spend substantial resources and distract our personnel from their normal responsibilities.
Litigation or other legal proceedings relating to intellectual property claims, with or without merit, are unpredictable and generally expensive and time consuming. Competitors and other third parties have in the past, and may in the future, unfairly trade on the goodwill of our name or trademarks, infringe, misappropriate or otherwise violate our intellectual property, or we may be required to defend against claims of unfair competition, infringement, misappropriation or other violation ourselves. In addition, our patents also may become involved in inventorship, priority, or validity disputes. To counter infringements, misappropriations or other violations of our intellectual property rights by third parties, to defend against claims of infringement, misappropriation or other violations of intellectual property, and to defend against claims that our intellectual property are invalid or unenforceable can be expensive and time consuming. Even if resolved in our favor, litigation or other legal proceedings relating to intellectual property claims may cause us to incur significant expenses and could distract our scientific and management personnel from their normal responsibilities. Furthermore, because of the substantial amount of discovery required in connection with intellectual property litigation, there is a risk that some of our confidential information could be compromised by disclosure during this type of litigation. In addition, there could be public announcements of the results of hearings, motions or other interim proceedings or developments and if securities analysts or investors perceive these results to be negative, it could have a substantial adverse effect on the price of our shares. Such litigation or proceedings could substantially increase our operating losses and reduce the resources available for development activities or any future sales, marketing or distribution activities.
We may not have sufficient financial or other resources to adequately conduct such litigation or proceedings. Some of our competitors or other third parties may be able to sustain the costs of such litigation or proceedings more effectively than we can because of their greater financial resources and more mature and developed intellectual property portfolios. Uncertainties resulting from the initiation and continuation of patent litigation or other proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. See “— We may become subject to claims or legal proceedings alleging that we are infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others.”
We may be subject to claims asserting that our employees, consultants or advisors have wrongfully used or disclosed alleged trade secrets of their current or former employers or claims asserting ownership of what we regard as our own intellectual property.
Certain of our employees, consultants or advisors are currently, or were previously, employed at universities or other biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies, including our competitors or potential competitors, as well as our academic partners. Although we try to ensure that our employees, consultants and advisors do not use the proprietary information or know-how of others in their work for us, we may be
 
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subject to claims that these individuals or we have used or disclosed intellectual property, including trade secrets or other proprietary information, of any such individual’s current or former employer. Litigation may be necessary to defend against these claims. If we fail in defending any such claims, in addition to paying monetary damages, we may lose valuable intellectual property rights. An inability to incorporate such technologies or features would harm our business and may prevent us from successfully commercializing our products and product candidates. In addition, we may lose personnel as a result of such claims and any such litigation or the threat thereof may adversely affect our ability to hire employees or contract with independent contractors. A loss of key personnel or their work product could hamper or prevent our ability to commercialize our products, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. Even if we are successful in defending against such claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and be a distraction to management.
In addition, while it is our policy to require our employees and contractors who may be involved in the conception or development of intellectual property to execute agreements assigning such intellectual property to us, we may be unsuccessful in executing such an agreement with each party who, in fact, conceives or develops intellectual property that we regard as our own. Moreover, even when we obtain agreements assigning intellectual property to us, the assignment of intellectual property rights may not be self-executing or the assignment agreements may be breached, and we may be forced to bring claims against third parties, or defend claims that they may bring against us, to determine the ownership of what we regard as our intellectual property. Furthermore, individuals executing agreements with us may have preexisting or competing obligations to a third party, such as an academic institution, and thus an agreement with us may be ineffective in perfecting ownership of inventions developed by that individual. Disputes about the ownership of intellectual property that we may own may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
In addition, we may in the future become subject to claims by former employees, consultants or other third parties asserting an ownership right in our patents or patent applications. An adverse determination in any such submission or proceeding may result in loss of exclusivity or freedom to operate or in patent claims being narrowed, invalidated or held unenforceable, in whole or in part, which could limit our ability to stop others from using or commercializing similar technology and therapeutics, without payment to us, or could limit the duration of the patent protection covering our products and product candidates. Such challenges may also result in our inability to develop, manufacture or commercialize our products and product candidates without infringing third-party patent rights. In addition, if the breadth or strength of protection provided by our patents and patent applications is threatened, it could dissuade companies from collaborating with us to license, develop or commercialize current or future products or product candidates. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Changes in U.S. patent law could diminish the value of patents in general, thereby impairing our ability to protect our products and product candidates.
Changes in either the patent laws or interpretation of the patent laws in the United States could increase the uncertainties and costs surrounding the prosecution of patent applications and the enforcement or defense of issued patents. Assuming that other requirements for patentability are met, prior to March 2013, in the United States, the first to invent the claimed invention was entitled to the patent, while outside the United States, the first to file a patent application was entitled to the patent. After March 2013, under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, or the America Invents Act, enacted in September 2011, the United States transitioned to a first inventor to file system in which, assuming that other requirements for patentability are met, the first inventor to file a patent application will be entitled to the patent on an invention regardless of whether a third party was the first to invent the claimed invention. The America Invents Act also resulted in a number of significant changes that affect the way patent applications are prosecuted and patent litigation. Such changes include allowing third-party submission of prior art to the USPTO during patent prosecution and additional procedures to challenge the validity of a patent by USPTO administered post-grant proceedings, including post-grant review, inter partes review and derivation proceedings. The America Invents Act and its implementation has increased the uncertainties and costs surrounding the prosecution of our patent applications and the enforcement or defense of our issued patents, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
 
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The patent positions of companies engaged in the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals are particularly uncertain. Court rulings may narrow the scope of patent protection available in certain circumstances and weaken the rights of patent owners in certain situations, including for patents relating to genetic molecules. We cannot predict how decisions by the courts, the U.S. Congress or the USPTO may impact the value of our patents. Any similar adverse changes in the patent laws of other jurisdictions could also have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Depending on future actions by the U.S. Congress, the federal courts and the USPTO, the laws and regulations governing patents could change in unpredictable ways that could have a material adverse effect on our existing patent portfolio and our ability to protect and enforce our intellectual property in the future. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
We may need to obtain patent term extension and equivalent extensions outside the United States for our products and product candidates.
Depending upon the timing, duration and specifics of any FDA marketing clearance of our product candidates, one or more of the U.S. patents that we own or may own in the future may be eligible for limited patent term extension under the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984, or the Hatch-Waxman Amendments. The Hatch-Waxman Amendments permit a patent extension term of up to five years as compensation for patent term lost during the FDA regulatory review process based on the first regulatory approval for a particular drug or biologic. A patent term extension cannot extend the remaining term of a patent beyond a total of 14 years from the date of product approval, only one patent may be extended and only those claims covering the approved drug, a method for using it or a method for manufacturing it may be extended. Similar provisions are available in E.U. and other foreign jurisdictions to extend the term of a patent that covers an approved drug or biologic.
We may not be granted any extensions for which we apply in the United States or any other jurisdiction because of, for example, failing to exercise due diligence during the testing phase or regulatory review process, failing to apply within applicable deadlines, failing to apply prior to expiration of relevant patents or otherwise failing to satisfy applicable requirements. Moreover, the applicable time period or the scope of patent protection afforded could be less than we request. If we are unable to obtain patent term extension, or the foreign equivalent, or if the term of any such extension is less than we request, our competitors may be able to enter the market sooner, and our revenue could be reduced. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
If our trademarks and trade names are not adequately protected, then we may not be able to build name recognition in our markets of interest.
Our trademark applications in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions may not be allowed or may subsequently be opposed. Once filed and registered, our trademarks or trade names may be challenged, infringed, circumvented or declared generic or determined to be infringing on other marks. As a means to enforce our trademark rights and prevent infringement, we have in the past, and may in the future, be required to file trademark claims against third parties or initiate trademark opposition proceedings. This can be expensive and time consuming, particularly for a company of our size. We may not be able to protect our rights to these trademarks and trade names, which we need to build name recognition among potential partners or customers in our markets of interest. In addition, we have chosen not to register trademarks for the names of all of our products and may be unable to register such trademarks in the future. At times, competitors may adopt trade names or trademarks similar to ours, thereby impeding our ability to build brand identity and possibly leading to market confusion. In addition, there could be potential trade name or trademark infringement claims brought by owners of other registered trademarks or trademarks that incorporate variations of our registered or unregistered trademarks or trade names. Over the long term, if we are unable to establish name recognition based on our trademarks and trade names, then we may not be able to compete effectively and our business may be adversely affected. Our efforts to enforce or protect our proprietary rights related to trademarks, trade secrets, domain names, copyrights or other intellectual property may be ineffective and could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
 
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Laws, rules and regulations that protect the privacy and security of personal information may increase our costs, limit our ability to collect and use that information and subject us to liability if we are unable to fully comply with such laws, rules and regulations.
In the ordinary course of our business, we may collect, use, transfer, store, maintain and otherwise process certain sensitive and other personal information, including of our employees, that is subject to complex and evolving laws, regulations, rules, standards and contractual obligations regarding data privacy and cybersecurity. Ensuring that our collection, use, transfer, storage, maintenance and other processing of personal information complies with applicable laws, regulations, rules, standards and contractual obligations regarding data privacy and cybersecurity in relevant jurisdictions can increase operating costs, impact the development of new systems, and reduce operational efficiency. Global legislation, enforcement, and policy activity in this area is rapidly expanding and creating a complex regulatory compliance environment. Any actual or perceived mishandling or misuse of the personal information by us or a third party with which we are affiliated could result in litigation, regulatory fines, penalties or other sanctions, damage to our reputation, disruption of our business activities, and significantly increased business and cybersecurity costs or costs related to defending legal claims.
Numerous federal and state laws, rules and regulations in the United States govern the collection, use, transfer, storage, maintenance and other processing, security and confidentiality of protected health information and individually identifiable health information. These laws include:
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provisions of HIPAA that limit how covered entities and business associates may use and disclose protected health information, provide certain rights to individuals with respect to that information and impose certain security requirements;
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As part of our business operations, including our research and development activities, we may collect and maintain protected health information in paper and electronic format. Standards related to collecting and maintaining health information, whether implemented pursuant to HIPAA, HITECH, state laws, federal or state action or otherwise, could have a significant effect on the manner in which we handle personal information, including healthcare-related data, and communicate with payers, providers, patients, donors and others.
In addition, in the United States, numerous federal, state, and local governments have enacted laws, rules, and regulations, including state data breach notification laws that govern the processing of personal data generally. At the federal level, we are subject to, among other laws, rules, and regulations, the rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, which has the authority to regulate and enforce against unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce, including acts and practices with respect to privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. Moreover, Congress has considered, and continues to consider, many proposals for comprehensive national data privacy and cybersecurity legislation. As another example, at the state level, we are subject to laws, rules, and regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, “CCPA”)), which, amongst other things, requires businesses to provide specific disclosures in privacy notices, implement new operational practices, honor requests from California residents to exercise certain privacy rights (such as the right to access and request deletion of their personal information and to opt out of certain sharing and sales of personal information) and provides for civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation, as well as a private right of action for certain data breaches that may increase the likelihood of and risks associated with data breach litigation. Many other states have also enacted, or are in the process of enacting, comprehensive privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws, rules, and regulations that share similarities with the CCPA, which creates the potential for a patchwork of overlapping but different state laws.
 
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In addition, all 50 states have laws that require the provision of notification for security breaches of personal information to affected individuals, state officers, or others.
Outside of the United States, an increasing number of laws, rules, regulations and industry standards apply to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity. For example, the European Union (“EU”) has passed the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), and, following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (“UK”) from the EU, the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 as supplemented by the GDPR was implemented into UK law (collectively, “UK GDPR”), both of which impose similar, stringent data protection requirements. The GDPR and UK GDPR are wide-ranging in scope and impose numerous additional requirements on companies that process personal information, including imposing special requirements in respect of the processing of personal information, requiring that consent of individuals to whom the personal information relates is obtained in certain circumstances, requiring additional disclosures to individuals regarding data processing activities, requiring that safeguards are implemented to protect the security and confidentiality of personal information, creating mandatory data breach notification requirements in certain circumstances, and requiring that certain measures (including contractual requirements) are put in place when engaging third-party processors. The GDPR and UK GDPR also provide individuals with various rights in respect of their personal information, including rights of access, erasure, portability, rectification, restriction, and objection. Failure to comply with the GDPR and the UK GDPR can result in significant fines and other liability, including fines of up to EUR 20 million (or GBP 17.5 million under the UK GDPR) or four percent (4%) of global revenue, whichever is greater. Moreover, the UK government has publicly announced plans to reform the UK GDPR in ways that, if formalized, are likely to deviate from the GDPR, all of which creates a risk of divergent parallel regimes and related uncertainty, along with the potential for increased compliance costs and risks for affected businesses. Other jurisdictions outside the EU and the UK are similarly introducing or enhancing privacy, data protection and cybersecurity laws, rules, and regulations, which could increase our compliance costs and the risks associated with noncompliance. We cannot yet fully determine the impact these or future laws, rules, and regulations may have on our business or operations. These laws, rules and regulations may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another, subject to differing interpretations and may be interpreted to conflict with our practices.
Any failure or perceived or inadvertent failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, or existing or new laws, regulations, rules, standards or contractual obligations, or any compromise of security that results in unauthorized access to, or unauthorized loss, destruction, use, modification, acquisition, disclosure, release or transfer of personal information, may result in substantial costs, time and other resources, orders to stop or modify the alleged noncompliant activity, proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities or others, legal liability, audits, regulatory inquiries, governmental investigations, enforcement actions, claims, fines, judgments, awards, penalties, sanctions and costly litigation (including class actions). Any of the foregoing could harm our reputation, distract our management and technical personnel, increase our costs of doing business, adversely affect the demand for our systems, and ultimately result in the imposition of liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Cybersecurity breaches, attacks and other similar incidents, as well as other disruptions to our information technology systems, could compromise our confidential and proprietary information, including personal information, and expose us to liability and regulatory fines, increase our expenses, or result in legal or regulatory proceedings, which could cause our business and reputation to suffer.
We rely on trade secrets, technical know-how and other confidential and proprietary information relating to our product development to provide us with competitive advantages. We also collect, maintain and otherwise process certain sensitive and other personal information.
We, and our collaborators and service providers which may have access to any such information, face various internal and external cybersecurity threats and risks. For example, current, departing or former employees or other individuals or third parties with which we do business could attempt to improperly use or access our computer systems and networks, or those of our collaborators or service providers, to copy, obtain or misappropriate our confidential or proprietary information, including personal information. Additionally, like others, we and our collaborators and service providers are subject to significant system or network or computer system disruptions from numerous causes, including cybersecurity breaches, attacks
 
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or other similar incidents, facility access issues, new system implementations, human error, fraud, energy blackouts, theft, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure or a similar catastrophic event. Moreover, computer viruses, worms, malware, ransomware, phishing, spoofing, malicious or destructive code, social engineering, denial-of-service attacks, and other cyberattacks have become more prevalent and sophisticated in recent years. Attacks of this nature may see their effectiveness enhanced by the use of artificial intelligence and may be conducted by sophisticated and organized groups and individuals with a wide range of motives and expertise, including organized criminal groups, “hacktivists,” terrorists, nation states, nation state-supported actors, and others.
We have been subject to attempted cyberattacks in the past, including attempted phishing attacks, and may continue to be subject to such attacks in the future. While we defend against these threats and risks on a daily basis, we do not believe that any such incidents to date have caused us any material damage. Because the techniques used by computer hackers and others to access or sabotage networks and computer systems constantly evolve, including through the use of artificial intelligence, and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, we and our collaborators and service providers may be unable to anticipate, detect, react to, counter or ameliorate all of these techniques or remediate any incident as a result therefrom. As a result, our confidential and proprietary information, including personal information, may be subject to unauthorized release, accessing, gathering, monitoring, loss, destruction, modification, acquisition, transfer, use or other processing, and the impact of any future incident cannot be predicted. We do not perform cybersecurity diligence on our collaborators and service providers, and we do not control our collaborators and service providers, so our ability to monitor their cybersecurity is limited and we cannot ensure the cybersecurity measures they take will be sufficient to protect any information we share with them. Any failure or perceived failure by us or our collaborators or service providers to prevent information security breaches or other security incidents or system disruptions, or to comply with privacy policies or any actual or asserted contractual or legal obligations relating to privacy or information security, or any compromise of security that results in or is perceived or reported to result in unauthorized access to, or loss, theft, misappropriation, alteration, release, transfer, unavailability, or other processing of our information (including confidential, sensitive or proprietary information), could cause the public to lose trust in us, harm our reputation and competitive position and expose us to legal claims, demands, attorney’s fees, and litigation, regulatory investigations and proceedings, and fines, penalties, and other liability. In addition, if any such third party that processes proprietary, confidential or sensitive information on our behalf is subject to a security breach, incident or disruption, we may not initially be aware of it and we may not be able to control the investigation into such breach, incident or disruption. Due to applicable laws, rules and regulations or contractual obligations, we may be held responsible for cybersecurity breaches, attacks or other similar incidents attributed to our collaborators and service providers as they relate to the information we share with them. We may be required to notify our employees, regulators and other third parties and individuals whose personal information was acquired, stored, transmitted, used, disclosed or otherwise processed without authorization, and doing so may harm our reputation and brand, disrupt our operations and impede our ability to conduct our business.
Although we have implemented network security safeguards and are exploring implementing additional information technology system improvements related to security, we cannot assure that such safeguards or system improvements will be sufficient to prevent or limit a cybersecurity breach, attack or other similar incident or network or computer system disruption, or the damage resulting therefrom. We may be required to expend significant additional resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or to investigate or remediate any cybersecurity vulnerabilities, breaches, attacks or other similar incidents. Any cybersecurity incident, attack or other similar incident, or our failure to make adequate or timely disclosures to the public, regulators, or law enforcement agencies following any such event, could harm our competitive position, result in violations of applicable data privacy or cybersecurity laws or regulations, result in a loss of customer confidence in the adequacy of our threat mitigation and detection processes and procedures, cause us to incur significant costs to remedy the damages caused by the incident or defend legal claims, subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny, expose us to civil litigation, fines, damages or injunctions, cause disruption to our business activities, divert management attention and other resources or otherwise adversely affect our internal operations and reputation or degrade our financial results.
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limitations of liability provisions in our agreements with collaborators and service providers and other third parties with which we do business would be enforceable or adequate or would otherwise protect us from any liabilities or damages with respect to any particular claim in connection with a cybersecurity breach, attack or other similar incident. In addition, our insurance policies may not cover all of the potential losses arising from any disruption, failure, data security breach or security incident impacting our systems or third-party systems where information important to our business operations is maintained. If the impact of a security incident or breach, or the successful assertion of one or more large claims against us, exceeds our available insurance coverage, or results in changes to our insurance policies (including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or co-insurance requirements), it could have an adverse effect on our business and financial condition.
Risks Related to Our Direct Listing and Ownership of Our Common Stock
Our listing differs significantly from an underwritten initial public offering.
This is not an underwritten initial public offering. This listing differs from an underwritten initial public offering in several significant ways, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
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There are no underwriters. Consequently, prior to the opening of trading on Nasdaq, there will be no book building process and no price at which underwriters initially sold shares to the public to help inform efficient price discovery with respect to the opening trades on Nasdaq. Therefore, buy and sell orders submitted prior to and at the opening of trading of our common stock on Nasdaq will not have the benefit of being informed by a price at which the underwriters initially sold shares to the public. Moreover, there will be no underwriters assuming risk in connection with the initial resale of our common stock. Additionally, because there are no underwriters, there is no underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares to help stabilize, maintain, or affect the public price of our common stock on Nasdaq immediately after the listing. In an underwritten initial public offering, the underwriters may engage in “covered” short sales in an amount of shares representing the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. To close a covered short position, the underwriters purchase shares in the open market or exercise the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. In determining the source of shares to close the covered short position, the underwriters typically consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. Purchases in the open market to cover short positions, as well as other purchases underwriters may undertake for their own accounts, may have the effect of preventing a decline in the market price of shares. Given that there will be no underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares or otherwise underwriters in engaging in stabilizing transactions, there could be greater volatility in the public price of our common stock during the period immediately following the listing. See “— An active trading market may not develop or continue to be liquid and the market price of shares of our common stock may be volatile.”
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Other than the Restricted Stockholders (as defined in the section titled “Shares Eligible for Future Sale”), none of our Registered Stockholders or other existing shareholders have entered into contractual lock-up agreements or other contractual restrictions on transfer. In an underwritten initial public offering, it is customary for an issuer’s officers, directors, and most of its other shareholders to enter into a 180-day contractual lock-up arrangement with the underwriters to help promote orderly trading immediately after listing. Consequently, any of our shareholders, including our directors and officers who own our common stock and other significant shareholders, may sell any or all of their common stock at any time (subject to any restrictions under applicable law), including immediately upon listing. If such sales were to occur in a significant quantum, it may result in an oversupply of our common stock in the market, which could adversely impact the public price of our common stock. See “— Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public markets by our founder, affiliates, or non-affiliates, or the perception that such sales might occur, could reduce the price that our common stock might otherwise attain.”
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We will not conduct a traditional “roadshow” with underwriters prior to the opening of trading on Nasdaq. Instead, we intend to host an investor day, and attend hosted analyst days by Nasdaq, as well as engage in certain other investor education meetings. In advance of the investor day, we will
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announce the date for such day over financial news outlets in a manner consistent with typical corporate outreach to investors. We will prepare an electronic presentation for this investor day, which will have content similar to a traditional roadshow presentation, and make one version of the presentation publicly available, without restriction, on a website. There can be no guarantees that the investor day and other investor education meetings will have the same impact on investor education as a traditional “roadshow” conducted in connection with an underwritten initial public offering. As a result, there may not be efficient price discovery with respect to our common stock or sufficient demand among investors immediately after our listing, which could result in a more volatile public price of our common stock.
Such differences from an underwritten initial public offering could result in a volatile market price for our common stock and uncertain trading volume and may adversely affect your ability to sell your common stock.
The public price of our common stock, upon listing on Nasdaq, may have little or no relationship to the historical sales prices of our common stock in private transactions.
Prior to listing on Nasdaq, there has been no public market for our common stock. In the section titled “Sale Price History of Our Capital Stock,” we have provided the historical sales prices of our common stock in private transactions. However, this information may have little or no relation to broader market demand for our common stock and thus the initial public price of our common stock on Nasdaq once trading begins. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on these historical sales prices as they may differ materially from the opening public prices and subsequent public prices of our common stock on Nasdaq. For more information about how the initial listing price on Nasdaq will be determined, see “Plan of Distribution.”
An active trading market may not develop or continue to be liquid and the market price of shares of our common stock may be volatile.
We have applied to have our common stock listed and traded on Nasdaq. Prior to the listing on Nasdaq, there has not been a public market for any of our securities, and an active market for our common stock may not develop or be sustained after the listing, which could depress the market price of shares of our common stock and could affect the ability of our stockholders to sell our common stock. In the absence of an active public trading market, investors may not be able to liquidate their investments in our common stock. An inactive market may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling shares of our common stock, our ability to motivate our employees through equity incentive awards and our ability to acquire other companies, products or technologies by using shares of our common stock as consideration.
In addition, we cannot predict the prices at which our common stock may trade on Nasdaq following the listing of our common stock, and the market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. In particular, as this listing is taking place through a less typical process that is not a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering, there will be no traditional book building process and no price at which traditional underwriters initially sold shares to the public to help inform efficient price discovery other than the published “reference price” with respect to the opening trades on Nasdaq.
On the day that our shares of common stock are initially listed on Nasdaq, Nasdaq will begin accepting, but not executing, pre-opening buy and sell orders and will begin to continuously generate the indicative Current Reference Price on the basis of such accepted orders. The Current Reference Price is calculated each second and, during a 10-minute “Display Only” period, is disseminated, along with other indicative imbalance information, to market participants by Nasdaq on its NOII and BookViewer tools. Following the “Display Only” period, a “Pre-Launch” period begins, during which the Advisor, in its capacity as our financial advisor to perform the functions under Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8), must notify Nasdaq that our shares are “ready to trade.” Once the Advisor has notified Nasdaq that our shares of Common stock are ready to trade, Nasdaq will calculate the Current Reference Price for our shares of Common stock, in accordance with Nasdaq rules. If the Advisor then approves proceeding at the Current Reference Price, Nasdaq will conduct a price validation test in accordance with Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8). As part of conducting such price validation test, Nasdaq may consult with the Advisor, if the price bands need to be modified, to select the new price bands for purposes of applying such test iteratively until the validation tests yield a price
 
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within such bands. Upon completion of such price validation checks, the applicable orders that have been entered will be executed at such price and regular trading of shares of our common stock on Nasdaq will commence. The Advisor will determine when our shares of common stock are ready to trade and approve proceeding at the Current Reference Price primarily based on considerations of volume, timing and price. In particular, the Advisor will determine, based primarily on pre-opening buy and sell orders, when a reasonable amount of volume will cross on the opening trade such that sufficient price discovery has been made to open trading at the Current Reference Price. If the Advisor does not approve proceeding at the Current Reference Price (for example, due to the absence of adequate preopening buy and sell interest), the Advisor will request that Nasdaq delay the open until such a time that sufficient price discovery has been made to ensure a reasonable amount of volume crosses on the opening trade. For more information, see “Plan of Distribution.”
Additionally, prior to the opening trade, there will not be a price at which underwriters initially sold shares of common stock to the public as there would be in a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering. The absence of a predetermined initial public offering price could impact the range of buy and sell orders collected by Nasdaq from various broker-dealers. Consequently, upon listing on Nasdaq, the public price of our common stock may be more volatile than in a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering and could decline significantly and rapidly.
Furthermore, because of our less typical listing process on Nasdaq, Nasdaq’s rules for ensuring compliance with its initial listing standards, such as those requiring a valuation or other compelling evidence of value, are untested. In the absence of a prior active public trading market for our common stock, if the price of our common stock or our market capitalization falls below those required by Nasdaq’s eligibility standards, we may not be able to satisfy the ongoing listing criteria and may be required to delist.
In addition, because of our less typical listing process and the potentially lower consumer awareness and brand recognition of the Company, individual investors, retail or otherwise, may have greater influence in setting the opening public price and subsequent public prices of our common stock on Nasdaq and may participate more in our initial trading than is typical for a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering. These factors could result in a public price of our common stock that is higher than other investors (such as institutional investors) are willing to pay, which could cause volatility in the trading price of our common stock and an unsustainable trading price if the price of our common stock significantly rises upon listing and institutional investors believe our common stock is worth less than retail investors, in which case the price of our common stock may decline over time. Further, if the public price of our common stock is above the level that investors determine is reasonable for our common stock, some investors may attempt to short our common stock after trading begins, which would create additional downward pressure on the public price of our common stock. To the extent that there is a lack of consumer awareness among retail investors, such a lack of consumer awareness could reduce the value of our common stock and cause volatility in the trading price of our common stock.
The public price of our common stock following the listing also could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to the risk factors described in this prospectus and others beyond our control, including:
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In addition, securities exchanges have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. Stock prices of many companies have fluctuated in a manner often unrelated to the operating performance of those companies. These fluctuations may be even more pronounced in the trading market for our common stock shortly following the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq as a result of the supply and demand forces described above. In the past, stockholders have instituted securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility. If we were to become involved in securities litigation, it could subject us to substantial costs, divert resources and the attention of management from our business and harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public markets by our founder, affiliates, or non-affiliates, or the perception that such sales might occur, could reduce the price that our common stock might otherwise attain.
Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market by our founder, affiliates, or non-affiliates following our listing, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the public price of our common stock and may make it more difficult for you to sell your common stock at a time and price that you deem appropriate. We have 14,011,413 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2025, 13,969,608 of which are “restricted securities” as that term is defined under Rule 144 of the Securities Act. Our founder and certain other stockholders and their respective affiliates have entered into lock-up agreements with respect to an aggregate of           shares of common stock. These lock-up agreements provide that, subject to certain exceptions, no Restricted Stockholder may sell, transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock for a period of 180 days following the date our common stock is listed for trading. A percentage of the shares held by each Restricted Stockholder will be released from the foregoing restrictions 30 and 90 days following the date our common stock is listed, provided certain trading price and trading volume thresholds are met. See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale — Lock-up Agreements” for more information on the lock-up agreements. Substantially all of the remaining shares may be immediately sold either by the Registered Stockholders pursuant to this prospectus or by our other existing shareholders under Rule 144 since such common stock will have been beneficially owned by non-affiliates who beneficially owned such common stock for at least one year. Moreover, once we have been a reporting company subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act for 90 days and assuming the availability of certain public information about us, (i) a non-affiliate who has beneficially owned common stock for at least six months may rely on Rule 144 to sell their common stock, and (ii) an affiliate who has beneficially owned common stock for at least six months, including certain of the common stock covered by this prospectus to the extent not sold hereunder, would be entitled to sell within any three-month period a number of shares of common stock that does not exceed the greater of either of the following: (a) 1% of the number of common stock then outstanding, and (b) the average weekly reported volume of trading of our common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to the sale.
We are an “emerging growth company” and a “smaller reporting company” and the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies may make our common stock less attractive to investors.
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companies” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, election to defer the adoption of recently issued accounting standards, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We may take advantage of these reporting exemptions until we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” We will remain an “emerging growth company” until the earlier of (i) the last day of the fiscal year (A) following the fifth anniversary of the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, (B) in which we have total annual revenue of at least $1.235 billion, or (C) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, with at least $700 million of equity securities held by non-affiliates as of the prior June 30th, and (ii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.
Under the JOBS Act, “emerging growth companies” can also delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have elected to use this extended transition period for complying with certain new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date we (i) are no longer an “emerging growth company” or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, our consolidated financial statements may or may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public companies’ effective dates. Further, we may take advantage of some of the other reduced regulatory and reporting requirements that will be available to us so long as we qualify as an “emerging growth company.”
Among other things, this means that our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting so long as we qualify as an “emerging growth company,” which may increase the risk that weaknesses or deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting go undetected. Likewise, so long as we qualify as an “emerging growth company,” we may elect not to provide you with certain information, including certain financial information and certain information regarding compensation of our executive officers, that we would otherwise have been required to provide in filings we make with the SEC, which may make it more difficult for investors and securities analysts to evaluate our company. As a result, investor confidence in our company and the trading price of our common stock may be adversely affected. Further, we cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our trading price may be more volatile.
We are also a “smaller reporting company” as defined in the Exchange Act. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company even after we are no longer an emerging growth company. We may take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies until the fiscal year following the determination that our common stock held by non-affiliates is $250 million or more measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, or our annual revenues are less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and common stock held by non-affiliates is $700 million or more measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter. It is possible that some investors will find our common stock less attractive as a result of the foregoing, which may result in a less active trading market for our common stock and higher volatility in our stock price.
We expect to be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance rules of Nasdaq and, as a result, we qualify for exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. Although we do not currently intend to rely on any such exemptions, we may do so in the future and if we utilize any of the exemptions, you will not have the same protections as those afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such governance requirements.
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, our founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Burnam, will control more than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock on a fully diluted basis. As a result, we will be a “controlled company.” Under Nasdaq Listing Rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors is held by an individual, group, or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including the requirements that, within one year of the date of the listing of our common stock, we have a:
 
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These exemptions do not modify the requirement for a fully independent audit committee, which is permitted to be phased-in as follows: (1) one independent committee member at the time of our initial public offering; (2) a majority of independent committee members within 90 days of our initial public offering; and (3) all independent committee members within one year of our initial public offering. Similarly, once we are no longer a “controlled company,” we must comply with the independent board committee requirements as they relate to the compensation committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee, on the same phase-in schedule as set forth above, with the trigger date being the date we are no longer a “controlled company” as opposed to our initial public offering date. Additionally, we will have 12 months from the date we cease to be a “controlled company” to have a majority of independent directors on our board of directors.
Although we do not currently intend to rely on any such exemptions, we may do so in the future and if we utilize any of the “controlled company exemptions,” you will not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq. See “Management — Controlled Company Status.”
Because of his significant ownership of our common stock, our founder has substantial control over our business, and his interests may differ from our interests or those of our other shareholders.
As of June 30, 2025, our founder, Bradley Burnam, beneficially owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, common stock representing approximately 62.9% of the combined voting power of our outstanding voting securities. As a result of this ownership or control of our voting securities, our founder will have control over the outcome of substantially all matters submitted to our shareholders for approval, including the election of directors. This may delay or prevent an acquisition or cause the public price of our common stock to decline. Our founder may have interests different from yours. Therefore, the concentration of voting power with our founder may have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock.
In addition, in connection with this direct listing, we intend to enter into a stockholders agreement with our controlling shareholder pursuant to which our controlling shareholder will have certain consent rights over our corporate affairs. The stockholders agreement will provide that the approval of our controlling shareholder must be obtained, in addition to any other required approval by our board of directors or shareholders, prior to us engaging in certain actions. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Stockholders Agreement.” As a result, our controlling shareholder will have significant influence over our management and affairs and, so long as he beneficially owns at least 10% of our outstanding common stock, will have approval rights over certain corporate actions, including, among others, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets; any dissolution, liquidation or reorganization or any acquisition of any asset for consideration in excess of 20% of our total assets; the issuance of equity securities, or any other ownership interests, for consideration exceeding $50 million; any amendments to our certificate of incorporation or bylaws; any incurrence, guarantee, assumption or refinancing of indebtedness, or grant of a security interest, in each case in excess of 20% of our total assets; the declaration or payment of dividends on our common stock; and hiring or compensation decision with respect to any senior management or key employee.
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will contain a provision renouncing our interest and expectancy in certain corporate opportunities which may adversely affect our performance.
Under our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, we expressly renounce any interest or expectancy in, or right to be offered participation with respect to, certain business opportunities that may from time to time be presented to any of our directors, officers, agents, stockholders, members, partners or affiliates, other than those opportunities expressly offered to such persons in their capacities as directors or
 
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officers of our Company. As a result, our directors or officers may pursue, directly or indirectly, business ventures or investments that may compete with our business, overlap with our strategic objectives, or otherwise be complementary to our operations. For example, an officer or director could identify an investment, acquisition, or partnership that could enhance our growth prospects, but instead allocate that opportunity to another company or to their own personal interests. These potential conflicts of interest could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. Relevant provisions under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation are more fully described in “Description of Capital Stock.”
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our share price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will be influenced by the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about our Company or us. Securities and industry analysts do not currently, and may never, publish research focused on our Company. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of our Company, the price and trading volume of our common stock likely would be negatively impacted. If securities or industry analysts initiate coverage and one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our common stock or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our Company, our ordinary share price would likely decline. Additionally, although we are providing the historical sales prices of our common stock in private transactions, such information may have little or no relationship to the price determined using traditional valuation methods, but we believe that securities and industry analysts will rely upon these methods to establish target prices for our common stock. If these analysts publish target prices for our common stock that are below our historical sales prices for our common stock or the then-current public price of our common stock, it could cause our stock price to decline significantly. Further, if one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our Company or fail to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our common stock could decrease, which might cause our ordinary share price and trading volume to decline.
The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert management’s attention, and affect our ability to attract and retain qualified board of director members.
As a public company, we will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the listing requirements of Nasdaq, on which we will trade, and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Compliance with these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time consuming, or costly, and increase demand on our systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. In order to maintain and, if required, improve our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to meet this standard, significant resources and management oversight may be required. As a result, management’s attention may be diverted from other business concerns, which could harm our business and operating results. Although we have already hired additional employees to comply with these requirements, we may need to hire more employees in the future, which will increase our costs and expenses.
In addition, changing laws, regulations, and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure are creating uncertainty for public companies, increasing legal and financial compliance costs and making some activities more time consuming. These laws, regulations, and standards are subject to varying interpretations, in many cases due to their lack of specificity, and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. We intend to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations, and standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management’s time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. If our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations, and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business may be harmed.
 
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If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls over financial reporting, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our management will be required to report upon the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting beginning with the annual report for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. When we lose our status as an “EGC” or “SRC” and become an “accelerated filer” or a “large accelerated filer,” our independent registered public accounting firm will be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The rules governing the standards that must be met for management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing, and possible remediation. To achieve compliance with Section 404 within the prescribed period, we will be engaged in a process to document and evaluate our internal control over financial reporting, which is both costly and challenging. In this regard, we will need to continue to dedicate internal resources, potentially engage outside consultants and adopt a detailed work plan to assess and document the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting, continue steps to improve control processes as appropriate, validate through testing that controls are functioning as documented and implement a continuous reporting and improvement process for internal control over financial reporting. This process will be time consuming, costly and complicated.
There may be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting in the future. Any failure to maintain internal control over financial reporting could severely inhibit our ability to accurately report our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. If we are unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm determines we have a material weakness or significant deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, the market price of our common stock could decline, and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by Nasdaq, the SEC, or other regulatory authorities. Failure to remedy any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.
Our amended and restated bylaws will require exclusive forum in certain courts in the State of Delaware or the federal district courts of the United States for certain types of lawsuits that may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers.
Our amended and restated bylaws will require, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers or stockholders to us or our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law or our amended and restated certificate of incorporation or our bylaws or (iv) any action asserting a claim against us governed by the internal affairs doctrine will have to be brought in a state court located within the State of Delaware (or if no state court of the State of Delaware has jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware), in all cases subject to the court’s having personal jurisdiction over the indispensable parties named as defendants. The foregoing provision will not apply to claims arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal securities laws for which there is exclusive federal or concurrent federal and state jurisdiction.
In addition, our amended and restated bylaws provides that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. We note, however, that there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce this provision and that investors cannot waive compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for state and federal courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.
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favorable for disputes with us or any of our directors, officers or stockholders, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims.
These forum selection provisions may impose additional costs on shareholders if they elect to pursue certain litigation against us, particularly if the shareholders do not reside in or near the State of Delaware, and limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers, and other employees (although our shareholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder). Further, in the event a court finds either exclusive forum provision contained in our amended and restated bylaws to be unenforceable or inapplicable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business, operating results and financial condition.
We may not be able to maintain a listing of our common stock on Nasdaq.
If our common stock is listed on Nasdaq, we must meet certain financial and liquidity criteria to maintain such listing. If we fail to meet any of Nasdaq’s continued listing standards or we violate Nasdaq listing requirements, our common stock may be delisted. In addition, our board of directors may determine that the cost of maintaining our listing on a national securities exchange outweighs the benefits of such listing. A delisting of our common stock from Nasdaq may materially impair our stockholders’ ability to buy and sell our common stock and could have an adverse effect on the market price of, and the efficiency of the trading market for, our common stock. The delisting of our common stock may result in a determination that the common stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in the common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our securities. The delisting of our common stock could significantly impair our ability to raise capital and the value of your investment. In addition, our ability to draw down capital under the GEM Purchase Agreement is contingent upon our common stock being listed on a national securities exchange. If we are unable to maintain our listing on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange, we may lose access to capital available under the GEM Purchase Agreement, which could materially adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition.
 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have made statements under the captions “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business” and in other sections of this prospectus that are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to:
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Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations.
 
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USE OF PROCEEDS
Registered Stockholders may, or may not, elect to sell shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus. To the extent any Registered Stockholder chooses to sell shares of our common stock covered by this prospectus, we will not receive any proceeds from any such sales of our common stock. See the section titled “Principal and Registered Stockholders.”
 
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DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock, and, due to the capital needs associated with drug development, do not anticipate declaring or paying, in the foreseeable future, any cash dividends on our capital stock. We intend to retain, for the foreseeable future, all available funds and future earnings, if any, to fund the development and expansion of our business. Any future determination regarding the declaration and payment of dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors, subject to applicable laws, and will depend on then-existing conditions, including our financial condition, operating results, contractual restrictions, capital requirements, business prospects and other factors our board of directors may deem relevant. In addition, our ability to pay cash dividends on our capital stock in the future may be limited by the terms of any future debt or preferred securities we issue or any credit facilities we enter into.
 
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth our cash, cash equivalents and capitalization as of June 30, 2025. This table should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
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Non-current liabilities
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Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2025 and 14,011,413 shares issued at June 30, 2025(1)
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Additional paid-in capital
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Subscription receivable
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Accumulated deficit
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Total stockholders’ equity
​ ​ ​ $ 1,774,496 ​ ​
Total capitalization
​ ​ ​ $ 3,270,550 ​ ​
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(1)
Does not include 871,107 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and 20,062 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants, with a weighted average exercise price of $4.73 per share and $6.50 per share, respectively.
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Upon the effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, the number of authorized shares of common stock will increase to 250,000,000.
 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and other parts of this prospectus contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements regarding our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and projections. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.
Overview
We are a pharmaceutical and medical device development company built around a proprietary platform technology designed to enhance drug performance. Our patented mixing process — commercially referred to as PermaFusion — enables stable suspension of polar, water-soluble APIs in oil-based carriers without the use of emulsifiers. This innovation reduces the quantity of required API inclusion by improving its bioavailability. Reduced API load reduces the likelihood of adverse events. Our proprietary platform has been validated across multiple FDA-cleared medical devices.
Our primary development programs focus on dermatological diseases, including moderate to severe eczema and onychomycosis. Our company’s origin is rooted in the personal journey of our founder, who developed a topical ointment to heal his own chronic, treatment-resistant wounds using the PermaFusion platform he developed. His initial formulation, now known as Hexagen, suspends certain antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory compounds in petrolatum without known cytotoxicity, irritation or sensitization. This formula has received three FDA clearances and has been utilized extensively in humans, which we believe demonstrates both technical proof of concept and meaningful therapeutic effects. The formula also has been demonstrated to provide anti-inflammatory immunological signaling (IL 36, IL 31, IL 4 inhibition), in-vivo nail penetration with fungal pathogen elimination, and other potential therapeutic benefits. These products are not presently on the market, and we are not currently generating revenue from these devices, as we focus on drug development of our core technology.
A growing amount of provider feedback, patient case studies, and in-vivo/in-vitro data on our technology, in particular the Hexagen formula, suggest consistent and meaningful results in conditions such as moderate to severe eczema and onychomycosis. For example, in regard to dermatitis, we have received white paper patient case studies from providers that demonstrate rapid resolution of inflammation and visible healing in two types of inflammatory dermatitis with the use of our GX-03 formula in real-world settings. In a 2016 case study called Diaper Dermatitis, independent provider Erin Koprince, MA, documented the use of our topical antimicrobial formulation in an infant with persistent diaper dermatitis unresponsive to barrier creams. Within days of initiating treatment, the subject demonstrated reduced erythema, decreased maceration, and resolution of rash, with no adverse events reported. In another 2016 case study called Treatment of Phytophotodermatitis with Topical Antimicrobial: A Case Report, Ms. Koprince used our topical antimicrobial ointment in a patient with phytophotodermatitis resulting from exposure to citrus juice followed by direct sunlight. The treated area showed rapid reduction in erythema and blistering within 72 hours, with full resolution over approximately one week. Erin Koprince, MA, is not currently, and at the time of such studies was not, affiliated with us or compensated by us. We believe these early findings support our view that the underlying antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of our formulation may have broad therapeutic potential across multiple forms of dermatitis, including atopic, irritant, and contact subtypes. Both our controlled preclinical and clinical studies in eczema have yielded positive results, and together with this growing body of provider-initiated data, we believe there is a compelling rationale for further clinical development in adjacent dermatologic conditions. With respect to onychomycosis, a former president of the American Podiatric Medical Association independently pursued data exploring Hexagen as a treatment for nail fungus. In a 2018 case study called A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection, independent provider Dr. Dan Davis conducted a series of case studies to evaluate the topical antimicrobial wound gel Hexagen for treating dystrophic, diseased nails caused by bacterial, fungal, yeast,
 
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or mixed infections. The study was based on emerging evidence that bacterial or bacterial — fungal co-infections are far more common causes of nail pathology than pure fungal infections, which he believes may account for less than 10% of cases. Over 100 patients with confirmed nail infections of varying etiologies were treated with Hexagen applied once or twice daily with no additional dressings. The goal was to create an infection-free environment that would allow healthy nail regrowth. The results showed that once-daily application of Hexagen produced clinical improvement rates close to 70%, while twice-daily application increased efficacy to over 85%. Patients experienced reductions in visible signs of infection along with the growth of healthier, non-dystrophic nail plates. No adverse effects were reported, and patient compliance was high. Based upon Dr. Davis’ findings, he believes that Hexagen may be an effective topical option for polymicrobial nail infections, offering a potential alternative to existing oral or topical antifungal treatments. Dr. Dan Davis is not, and at the time of such study was not, affiliated with us. Dr. Davis was not paid prior to or during the study. After the study was complete, we engaged Dr. Davis to collate and deliver the underlying data of these study results for further analysis at an hourly rate. These real-world observations and in-vivo/in-vitro data provided early insight into the therapeutic potential of our platform. As a result, we selected these two conditions as the focus of our lead drug development programs. We have identified the mechanisms of action for both programs through in-vivo work: specifically, cytokine inhibition in eczema (specifically, inhibition of IL-36a, IL-36γ, IL-31, and IL-4), and fungal pathogen elimination in onychomycosis via the demonstrated penetration of nails by the oil-based carrier and API.
In addition to our dermatology and wound programs, we are exploring broader applications of our PermaFusion technology. In partnership with a leading global nonprofit organization, we are attempting to develop intranasal vaccines with sufficient thermostability to withstand distribution without deep-freeze. Our goal is to eliminate the need for frozen storage and, thus, enable deployment and delivery to low-resource settings that do not maintain suitable cold storage infrastructure required for administration of modern-day vaccines. Furthermore, if we are successful in this initial program, we believe there may be opportunities to develop additional vaccines in thermostable, intranasal form. By reducing cold-storage infrastructure requirements and therefore enabling standard shipping of such vaccines, we believe intranasal vaccines have the potential to enhance patient uptake by enabling immunization in a broader variety of settings including in clinic, hospital and home-health settings. We believe this initiative highlights our platform’s versatility and its potential to unlock new therapeutic categories beyond dermatology.
We have also completed preclinical, in-vivo xenograft studies for herpes zoster opthalmicus (shingles of the eye) and basal cell carcinoma. A mildly reformulated version of the Hexagen formula was employed for the ocular study and compared this reformulation with placebo as a topical ocular agent intended to reduce viral load of herpes zoster in an animal model. Results obtained showed an 85% reduction in viral load compared to placebo without adverse events. For the basal cell carcinoma xenograft study, the Hexagen formula was compared to both placebo and 5-Fluorouracil (standard of care topical chemotherapy) as a topical treatment intended to reduce basal cell tumor size. The Hexagen formula showed an approximate 29% comparative reduction in tumor size to the placebo and an approximate 20% comparative reduction in tumor size compared to 5-Fluorouracil. We believe these preclinical in-vivo studies suggest meaningful potential in these indications, which we may continue to explore at the conclusion of our lead drug programs. We believe such exploratory results further underscore the potential breadth of opportunity enabled by our platform.
We have incurred operating losses since inception, and we expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future. Our net losses were approximately $1.57 million and $0.78 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $20.76 million. Our net losses were approximately $1.8 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $19.2 million. We anticipate that our expenses and operating losses will increase substantially for the foreseeable future due to the increase in research and development costs for later-stage clinical trials.
Other than any potential revenue from medical device or intellectual property out-licensing arrangements, we will not generate revenue in the future from product sales unless and until we successfully initiate and complete additional clinical development programs and obtain regulatory approval for one or more additional
 
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drug candidates. As a result, we will need substantial additional funding to support our continuing drug development and operations and pursue our growth strategy. Until such time as we can generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we expect to finance our operations through equity and debt financing and from other sources of capital, which may include collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions. We may be unable to raise additional funds or enter into such other agreements or arrangements when needed on favorable terms, or at all. If we fail to raise capital or enter into such agreements as and when needed, we may have to significantly delay, reduce or eliminate the development and commercialization of our products. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.19 million and $0.9 million, respectively. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and other short term investments will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the fourth quarter of 2025. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could exhaust our available capital resources sooner than we expect. See “— Liquidity and Capital Resources” and “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We design, develop, and conduct pre-clinical and clinical testing on drug candidates and medical devices. Given the inherent expense associated with these activities, it is common for companies at our stage to incur significant losses associated with such product development. We expect to incur additional losses for the foreseeable future, and it is possible we may never achieve or maintain profitability. Our consolidated financial statements therefore express substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.”
Collaboration and License Agreements
MiMedx Agreement
In November 2022, we entered into the MiMedx Agreement wherein we granted MiMedx an exclusive, sublicensable license under certain of our intellectual property, technology and biomaterials, including as related to the FleX Product, to develop, manufacture and commercialize (i) the FleX Product in the Territory and (ii) certain other biological products worldwide, in each case, in the wound care, burn care and surgical care fields. We retain exclusive development and commercialization rights for the FleX Product outside the Territory with MiMedx having the right-of-first refusal. We are responsible for overseeing, monitoring and coordinating all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to the FDA with respect to initial marketing approval.
We received a $1.0 million milestone payment upon the execution of the MiMedx Agreement and payments totaling $450.0 thousand as part of the letter of intent entered into with MiMedx in February 2022, as amended. The $450.0 thousand payments will be deducted from the next milestone payment that becomes due under the agreement.
In the event development and commercialization of the FleX Product in the Territory is successful, we are eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $69.55 million related specifically to the development and commercialization of the FleX Product (subject to a deduction for the $450.0 thousand already received) and $1.0 million for each additional product developed and commercialized under the agreement.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the MiMedx Agreement, MiMedx is required to pay a mid-single digit royalty of net sales on a quarterly basis. The MiMedx Agreement includes certain adjustments for third party royalties. If MiMedx reasonably believes it must obtain or maintain a third-party license to manufacture or commercialize the FleX Product or another licensed product, it may generally credit up to 50% of the total royalty payments it must pay the third-party licensee against royalties payable to us. We are eligible to receive royalty payments on a country by country basis for each product commercialized under the agreement, for a period beginning on the first commercial sale of the product and expiring ten years after launch of the product. We have determined that we have one combined performance obligation remaining under the MiMedx Agreement related to the development and commercialization of the FleX Product in the Territory, which primarily includes knowledge and bio-materials transfer to MiMedx, assisting and coordinating the regulatory approvals with the FDA and ongoing access and upkeep of intellectual property during the term of the MiMedx Agreement and related development and regulatory services. Therefore, the amounts received have been recorded as Deferred Revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. Development and commercialization milestones were not considered probable at inception and therefore were excluded
 
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from the initial transaction price. The royalties were excluded from the initial transaction price because they relate to a license of intellectual property and are subject to the royalty constraint.
We recognize revenue as the combined performance obligation is satisfied over time using an output method. Significant management judgment is required to determine the level of effort attributable to the performance obligation included in the MiMedx Agreement and the period over which we expect to complete our performance obligation under the arrangement. The performance period or measure of progress was estimated at the inception of the arrangement and is re-evaluated in subsequent reporting periods. This re-evaluation may shorten or lengthen the period over which we recognize revenue. Due to unpredictable outcomes and timelines of the FDA clearance process which cannot be reasonably estimated, we have deferred all revenues under the MiMedx Agreement and no revenue has been recognized during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligation (deferred revenue) is $1.4 million, which will be recognized as revenue as our performance obligation is satisfied. See “Business — Marketing — MiMedx Agreement” for additional information regarding the MiMedx Agreement.
Components of Results of Operations
Operating Expenses
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs related to the corporate functions such as equity-based compensation, executive and internal administrative operations, third-party professional fees, travel expenses, insurance expenses and rental costs.
Following our direct listing on Nasdaq, we expect our general and administrative expenses to increase as a result of operating as a public company, including costs to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to companies listed on a national securities exchange, costs related to compliance and reporting obligations and increased expenses for insurance, investor relations and professional services. We also expect to incur higher equity-based compensation as we operate as a public company.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses reflect our ongoing investments into expanding the applications of our flagship Hexagen formula and other drug candidates such as enhanced stability vaccine candidates, as well as in the development of medical devices utilizing our antimicrobial technologies. Our research and development costs also include expenses such as consulting costs, advisory costs, regulatory costs, information technology costs and overhead expenses.
We expect our research and development expenses to increase substantially for the foreseeable future as we continue to invest in research and development activities related to clinical programs associated with our product candidates, including but not limited to clinical trials. The process of conducting the necessary clinical research to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time consuming, and the successful development of our candidates is highly uncertain. As a result, we are unable to determine the duration and completion costs of our research and development projects, the costs of related clinical development costs or when and to what extent we will generate revenue from the commercialization of our products and drug candidates.
We expense research and development costs as incurred. Fluctuations in research and development expenses can be impacted by the timing and cadence of our clinical trials and preclinical studies.
Other Income
Other income includes interest income earned from cash held in savings accounts and our highly liquid investments in money markets.
 
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Results of Operations
Six Months ended June 30, 2025 Compared to Six Months ended June 30, 2024
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
For The Six Months Ended June 30,
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2025
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2024
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Net Revenue
​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​
Cost Of Goods Sold
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Gross Profit/(Loss)
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Operating expenses ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
General and administrative
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,679,591 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 712,260 ​ ​
Research and development
​ ​ ​ ​ 71,937 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 82,907 ​ ​
Total operating expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,751,528 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 795,167 ​ ​
Loss from operations
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,751,528) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (795,167) ​ ​
Other income: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Interest income
​ ​ ​ ​ 10,296 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​
Other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 172,260 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Total other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 182,556 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​
Net Loss
​ ​ ​ $ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (778,837) ​ ​
We did not generate any revenue or incur any cost of goods sold during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, as we continued to focus on the research and development of our drug candidates and medical devices.
General and administrative expenses increased by $0.97 million from $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $1.68 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in operating expenses during 2025 primarily resulted from accruals for legal and advisory services fees in contemplation of our direct listing which amounted to approximately $0.75 million and an approximately $151.00 thousand increase in our audit fees when compared to six months period ended June 30, 2024.
Research and development expenses primarily include costs associated with clinical and non-clinical development programs. Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $10.97 thousand from $82.91 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $71.94 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in research and development expenses related primarily to the conduct of our clinical trials.
Other income increased by $166.23 thousand, from $16.33 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $182.56 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $120.96 thousand write-off of a historical outstanding balance to a vendor and $51.29 thousand discount received from another vendor against a historic outstanding invoice.
Year ended December 31, 2024 Compared to Year ended December 31, 2023
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
For The Year Ended December 31,
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2024
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2023
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Net Revenue
​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​
Cost Of Goods Sold
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Gross Profit/(Loss)
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For The Year Ended December 31,
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2024
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2023
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Operating expenses ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
General and administrative
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,551,168 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,300,649 ​ ​
Research and development
​ ​ ​ ​ 245,956 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7,500 ​ ​
Total operating expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,797,124 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,308,149 ​ ​
Loss from operations
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,797,124) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,308,149) ​ ​
Other income: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Interest Income
​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
Total other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
Net Loss
​ ​ ​ $ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (2,292,267) ​ ​
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We did not generate any revenue or incur any cost of goods sold during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, as we continued to focus on the research and development of our drug candidates and medical devices.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.75 million from $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $1.55 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in operating expenses during 2024 primarily resulted from a $287.4 thousand decrease in stock-based compensation expense due to a majority of our stock options vesting in 2023. Moreover, there was a $306.4 thousand decrease in payroll costs in 2024 when compared to 2023 due to a decrease in our headcount.
Research and development expenses primarily include costs associated with clinical and non-clinical development programs. Research and development expenses increased by $238.4 thousand from $7.5 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $245.9 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in research and development expenses related primarily to the conduct of our clinical trial program related to Hexagen’s purported eczema effects and evaluation of its ability to inhibit inflammatory immune signals.
Other income increased by $12.8 thousand, from $15.9 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $28.7 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by favorable interest rates in 2024 and higher average balances in our savings and money market accounts.
Public Company and Other Costs
Following the completion of this direct listing, we expect to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company. Compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules adopted by the SEC and applicable national securities exchanges, will require us to implement a range of corporate governance and disclosure practices that were not previously applicable to us as a private company. These requirements are expected to increase our legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance and other compliance-related expenses and may also require additional time and resources from our management and personnel.
In addition, we anticipate a significant increase in equity-based compensation expense following the direct listing, primarily due to the conversion and vesting of equity awards granted prior to the direct listing and the issuance of new equity awards to certain employees in connection with the direct listing.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2025, we had $4.33 million in total assets, which included $3.19 million in cash and cash equivalents, $204.02 thousand in prepaid expenses and other current assets, $99.99 thousand in right of use assets, $828.77 thousand in intangible assets and $8.6 thousand in security deposit. Our intangible assets primarily include capitalized legal costs related to the registration of patents and trademarks.
As of June 30, 2025, we had total liabilities of $2.56 million, including, $1,017.35 thousand in current accounts payable and accrued expenses, $43.41 thousand in current portion of operating lease liability, $58.04
 
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thousand in long term portion of lease liability and $1.44 million in deferred revenue. The deferred revenue as of June 30, 2025 is attributable to a license agreement for our FleX Product which has been deferred due to unpredictable outcomes and timelines of the FDA approval process which cannot be reasonably estimated. We will continue to defer the recognition of revenue until FDA approval is achieved or sufficient information is available to make a reasonable estimate on the outcome and timelines.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $2.0 million in total assets, which included $872.6 thousand in cash and cash equivalents, $225.3 thousand in prepaid expenses and other current assets, $120.4 thousand in right of use assets, $821.9 thousand in intangible assets and $8.6 thousand in security deposit. Our intangible assets primarily include capitalized legal costs related to the registration of patents and trademarks. As of December 31, 2023, we had $2.0 million in total assets, which included $1.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, $20.8 thousand in prepaid expenses and other current assets, $33.2 thousand in right of use assets, $769.9 thousand in intangible assets and $8.6 thousand in security deposit.
As of December 31, 2024, we had total liabilities of $2.2 million, including, $667.2 thousand in current accounts payable and accrued expenses, $40.7 thousand in current portion of operating lease liability, $80.4 thousand in long term portion of lease liability and $1.4 million in deferred revenue. The deferred revenue as of December 31, 2024 is attributable to a license agreement for our FleX Product which has been deferred due to unpredictable outcomes and timelines of the FDA approval process which cannot be reasonably estimated. We will continue to defer the recognition of revenue until FDA approval is achieved or sufficient information is available to make a reasonable estimate on the outcome and timelines.
As of December 31, 2023, we had total liabilities of $1.9 million, including, $464.6 thousand in accounts payable and accrued expenses, $25.2 thousand in operating lease liability, and $1.4 million in deferred revenue.
Based on our current operating plan, we estimate that our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the fourth quarter of 2025. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and could deplete our capital resources sooner than we currently expect. Our capital resources may not be sufficient to fund operations through at least the next 12 months from the date that the accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements as of June 30, 2025 are issued based on our expected cash needs, which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In 2025 and 2026, we currently anticipate that we will require up to approximately $18.0 to $20.0 million to complete our planned Phase 3 trials for eczema and onychomycosis, and approximately $1.5 million to $2.5 million for our vaccine program, which we expect to fund through accessing the capital markets, including with additional issuances of equity and/or equity-linked securities. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We design, develop, and conduct pre-clinical and clinical testing on drug candidates and medical devices. Given the inherent expense associated with these activities, it is common for companies at our stage to incur significant losses associated with such product development. We expect to incur additional losses for the foreseeable future, and it is possible we may never achieve or maintain profitability. Our consolidated financial statements therefore express substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.”
We intend to fund the operations of the Company for the next 12 months from, as of June 30, 2025, the cash and cash equivalents available of approximately $3.19 million, $400.00 thousand in subscription receivable from our offering under Regulation D, $247.23 thousand in subscription receivable from our offering under Regulation A, and from new licensing deals for our FDA-cleared medical devices or any payments from our existing license for the FleX Product. We will not receive any proceeds from our direct listing. We also have up to $85.0 million available under a Share Purchase Agreement with GEM Global Yields, under which we may put certain shares of common stock to the investor including immediately following direct listing, subject to certain volume and price restrictions. Under the GEM Agreements, GEM agreed to purchase up to $85.0 million in shares of our common stock subject to certain conditions and limitations, including the registration of our common stock on a national securities exchange. Accordingly, we may put shares of our common stock to GEM under the GEM Agreements following our listing on Nasdaq. See “Description of Capital Stock — Share Purchase Agreement” for a description of the GEM Agreements and “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Even if we can raise additional funding, we have in the past and may in the future enter into financing agreements that lead to increased dilution, and which will result in sales of our common stock in the open market, which could adversely impact the trading price of our common stock.”
 
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We expect to incur significant additional costs in operating our business, including, but not limited to, research and development, general and administrative expenses and marketing and advertisement expenses, and intend to continue to fund our operations through additional equity financings in the future and entry into additional strategic collaboration and licensing arrangements. We may also engage in additional debt and/or equity financings as determined to be necessary to fund our operations and planned research and development activities.
Capital Resources
We have incurred operating losses and negative operating cash flows before financing activities since inception and have primarily relied on equity financing to fund our operations and may need to continue to raise additional capital to continue operations. We are subject to risk associated with our relatively early stage, including the need to develop, demonstrate and refine our products and services, produce successful results from clinical trials, expand our management and technical team, obtain commercial partners and ultimately achieve and sustain our profitability. Management believes that with its plans to carry out clinical trials and obtain additional financing, it will be able to maintain operations and continue research and development into the fourth quarter of 2025. Failure to generate sufficient revenue or obtain financing could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.
Off-Balance Sheet Obligations
During the periods presented we did not have, nor do we currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies
We enter into contracts in the normal course of business with CROs, contract manufacturing organizations (“CMOs”), academic institutions and other third parties for preclinical and clinical research studies, testing and manufacturing services. These contracts generally do not contain minimum purchase commitments and are cancelable by us upon prior written notice, although purchase orders for preclinical materials are generally noncancelable or have cancellation penalties. Payments due upon cancellation consist primarily of payments for services provided or expenses incurred, including noncancelable obligations from the Company’s service providers, up to the date of cancellation or upon the completion of a manufacturing run.
Leases
We have an operating lease for office space for our corporate headquarters with a maturity date set for August 2027. Monthly payments range from $4.1 thousand to $4.4 thousand. Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As of June 30, 2025, our future remaining operating lease payments were $50.78 thousand within the next twelve months and $61.37 thousand for the remainder of the lease’s term.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks
Interest Rate Risk
The primary objectives of our investment activities are to ensure liquidity and to preserve capital. We are exposed to market risks related to changes in interest rates of our cash equivalents and other short-term investments. However, due to the nature of these cash equivalents and short-term investments, we do not believe that a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in interest rates during any of the periods presented would have had a material effect on our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
Effects of Inflation
Inflation generally affects us by increasing our cost of labor and research and development costs. We do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition, or on our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include, but are not limited to, those relating to stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, research and development expenses and determination of right-of-use assets under lease transactions and related lease obligations. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, actual results may materially differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Critical Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
Under ASC Topic 606, we recognize revenue when our customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that we determine are within the scope of Topic 606, we perform the following five steps: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration, if any; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. We only apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that we will collect the consideration to which we are entitled in exchange for the goods or services we transfer to a customer.
At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, we assess whether the goods or services promised within each contract are distinct and, therefore, represent a separate performance obligation. Goods and services that are determined not to be distinct are combined with other promised goods and services until a distinct combined performance obligation is identified. We then allocate the transaction price (that is, the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to from a customer in exchange for the promised goods or services) to each performance obligation and recognize the associated revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. Our estimate of the transaction price for each contract includes all variable consideration to which we expect to be entitled, subject to the constraint on variable consideration. Variable consideration is not constrained if the potential reversal of cumulative revenue recognized at the contract level is not significant.
License Rights — If the license to our intellectual property is determined to be distinct from the other promises or performance obligations identified in the arrangement, which generally include research and development services, we recognize revenue from nonrefundable, upfront fees allocated to the license when the license is transferred to the customer and the customer is able to use and benefit from the license. In assessing whether a license is distinct from the other promises, we consider relevant facts and circumstances of each arrangement, including the research and development capabilities of the collaboration partner and the availability of the associated expertise in the general marketplace. In addition, we consider whether the collaboration partner can benefit from the license for its intended purpose without the receipt of the remaining promises, whether the value of the license is dependent on the unsatisfied promises, whether there are other vendors that could provide the remaining promises and whether it is separately identifiable from the remaining promises.
For licenses that are combined with other promises, we utilize judgment to assess the nature of the combined performance obligation and whether the license is the predominant promise within the combined performance obligation to determine whether the combined performance obligation is satisfied over time or at a point in time and, if over time, the appropriate method of measuring progress for purposes of recognizing revenue. If the license is the predominant promise, and it is determined that the license represents functional intellectual property, revenue is recognized at the point in time when control of the license is transferred. If it is determined that the license does not represent functional intellectual property, revenue is recognized over time using an appropriate method of measuring progress.
 
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Milestone Payments — At the inception of an arrangement that includes development milestone payments, we evaluate whether the milestones are considered likely to be achieved and estimate the amount to be included in the transaction price using the most likely amount method. If it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized would not occur, the associated milestone value is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are not within our control, such as regulatory approvals, are not considered probable to be achieved until those approvals are received. We evaluate factors such as the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and other risks that must be overcome to achieve the particular milestone in making this assessment. There is considerable judgment involved in determining whether it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur. At the end of each subsequent reporting period, we re-evaluate the probability of achievement of all milestones subject to constraint and, if necessary, adjust its estimate of the overall transaction price. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis, which would affect revenues and earnings in the period of adjustment.
Royalties — For arrangements that include sales-based royalties, including milestone payments based on a level of sales, where the license is deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate, we recognize revenue at the later of (i) when the related sales occur or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied (or partially satisfied). To date, we have not recognized any royalty revenue resulting from licensing agreements.
Amounts due to us for satisfying the revenue recognition criteria or that are contractually due based upon the terms of the collaboration agreements are recorded as accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts received prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria are recorded as deferred revenue. Amounts expected to be recognized as revenue within the one year following the balance sheet date are classified as current deferred revenue. Amounts not expected to be recognized as revenue within the one year following the balance sheet date are classified as deferred revenue, net of current portion.
Income Taxes
Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. On the basis of this evaluation, the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not recognize the benefits of the federal and state net deferred tax assets, and, as a result, a full valuation allowance has been set against its net deferred tax assets as of the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The amount of the deferred tax asset to be realized could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carry-forward period are reduced or increased. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company had federal cumulative NOL carryforwards of approximately $8.59 million, and the Company had state NOL carryforwards of approximately $7.35 million. Utilization of some of the federal and state NOL carryforwards to reduce future income taxes will depend on the Company’s ability to generate sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the carryforwards. The federal net operating loss carryforward is subject to an 80% limitation on taxable income, does not expire, and will carry on indefinitely.
The Company is taxed as a “Corporation” for both federal and state income tax purposes. We account for income taxes using the asset and liability approach promulgated by ASC 740, Income Taxes, for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount expected to be realized.
Stock-Based Compensation
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stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the option vesting period.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows is disclosed in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We qualify as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include: (i) being permitted to present only two years of audited financial statements, in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements, with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure in this prospectus; (ii) reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements; (iii) not being required to hold advisory votes on executive compensation or to obtain stockholder approval of any golden parachute arrangements not previously approved; (iv) an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; and (v) an exemption from compliance with the requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the communication of critical audit matters in the auditor’s report on the consolidated financial statements.
We may take advantage of these exemptions for up to five years or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company on the date that is the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.235 billion or more; (ii) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the completion of this direct listing; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in nonconvertible debt during the previous three years; or (iv) the last day of the fiscal year in which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these exemptions. We have taken advantage of reduced reporting requirements in this prospectus. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different from the information you receive from other public companies in which you hold stock. Additionally, the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this exemption and, therefore, while we are an emerging growth company we will not be subject to new or revised accounting standards at the same time that they become applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. As a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to those of other public companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates. We may choose to early adopt any new or revised accounting standards whenever such early adoption is permitted for private companies.
 
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BUSINESS
Overview
We are a pharmaceutical and medical device development company built around a proprietary platform technology designed to enhance drug performance. Our patented mixing process — commercially referred to as PermaFusion — enables stable suspension of polar, water-soluble APIs in oil-based carriers without the use of emulsifiers. This innovation reduces the quantity of required API inclusion by improving its bioavailability. Reduced API load reduces the likelihood of adverse events. Our proprietary platform has been validated across multiple FDA-cleared medical devices.
Our primary development programs focus on dermatological diseases, including moderate to severe eczema and onychomycosis. Our company’s origin is rooted in the personal journey of our founder, who developed a topical ointment to heal his own chronic, treatment-resistant wounds using the PermaFusion platform he developed. His initial formulation, now known as Hexagen, suspends certain antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory compounds in petrolatum without known cytotoxicity, irritation or sensitization. This formula has received three FDA clearances and has been utilized extensively in humans, which we believe demonstrates both technical proof of concept and meaningful therapeutic effects. The formula also has been demonstrated to provide anti-inflammatory immunological signaling (IL 36, IL 31, IL 4 inhibition), in-vivo nail penetration with fungal pathogen elimination, and other potential therapeutic benefits. These products are not presently on the market, and we are not currently generating revenue from these devices, as we focus on drug development of our core technology.
A growing amount of provider feedback, patient case studies, and in-vivo/in-vitro data on our technology, in particular the Hexagen formula, suggest consistent and meaningful results in conditions such as moderate to severe eczema and onychomycosis. For example, in regard to dermatitis, we have received white paper patient case studies from providers that demonstrate rapid resolution of inflammation and visible healing in two types of inflammatory dermatitis with the use of our GX-03 formula in real-world settings. In a 2016 case study called Diaper Dermatitis, independent provider Erin Koprince, MA, documented the use of our topical antimicrobial formulation in an infant with persistent diaper dermatitis unresponsive to barrier creams. Within days of initiating treatment, the subject demonstrated reduced erythema, decreased maceration, and resolution of rash, with no adverse events reported. In another 2016 case study called Treatment of Phytophotodermatitis with Topical Antimicrobial: A Case Report, Ms. Koprince used our topical antimicrobial ointment in a patient with phytophotodermatitis resulting from exposure to citrus juice followed by direct sunlight. The treated area showed rapid reduction in erythema and blistering within 72 hours, with full resolution over approximately one week. Erin Koprince, MA, is not currently, and at the time of such studies was not, affiliated with us or compensated by us. We believe these early findings support our view that the underlying antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of our formulation may have broad therapeutic potential across multiple forms of dermatitis, including atopic, irritant, and contact subtypes. Both our controlled preclinical and clinical studies in eczema have yielded positive results, and together with this growing body of provider-initiated data, we believe there is a compelling rationale for further clinical development in adjacent dermatologic conditions. With respect to onychomycosis, a former president of the American Podiatric Medical Association independently pursued data exploring Hexagen as a treatment for nail fungus. In a 2018 case study called A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection, independent provider Dr. Dan Davis conducted a series of case studies to evaluate the topical antimicrobial wound gel Hexagen for treating dystrophic, diseased nails caused by bacterial, fungal, yeast, or mixed infections. The study was based on emerging evidence that bacterial or bacterial — fungal co-infections are far more common causes of nail pathology than pure fungal infections, which he believes may account for less than 10% of cases. Over 100 patients with confirmed nail infections of varying etiologies were treated with Hexagen applied once or twice daily with no additional dressings. The goal was to create an infection-free environment that would allow healthy nail regrowth. The results showed that once-daily application of Hexagen produced clinical improvement rates close to 70%, while twice-daily application increased efficacy to over 85%. Patients experienced reductions in visible signs of infection along with the growth of healthier, non-dystrophic nail plates. No adverse effects were reported, and patient compliance was high. Based upon Dr. Davis’ findings, he believes that Hexagen may be an effective topical option for polymicrobial nail infections, offering a potential alternative to existing oral or topical antifungal treatments. Dr. Dan Davis is not, and at the time of such study was not, affiliated with us. Dr. Davis was not paid
 
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prior to or during the study. After the study was complete, we engaged Dr. Davis to collate and deliver the underlying data of these study results for further analysis at an hourly rate. These real-world observations and in-vivo/in-vitro data provided early insight into the therapeutic potential of our platform. As a result, we selected these two conditions as the focus of our lead drug development programs. We have identified the mechanisms of action for both programs through in-vivo work: specifically, cytokine inhibition in eczema (specifically, inhibition of IL-36a, IL-36γ, IL-31, and IL-4), and fungal pathogen elimination in onychomycosis via the demonstrated penetration of nails by the oil-based carrier and API.
In addition to our dermatology and wound programs, we are exploring broader applications of our PermaFusion technology. In partnership with a leading global nonprofit organization, we are attempting to develop intranasal vaccines with sufficient thermostability to withstand distribution without deep-freeze. Our goal is to eliminate the need for frozen storage and, thus, enable deployment and delivery to low-resource settings that do not maintain suitable cold storage infrastructure required for administration of modern-day vaccines. Furthermore, if we are successful in this initial program, we believe there may be opportunities to develop additional vaccines in thermostable, intranasal form. By reducing cold-storage infrastructure requirements and therefore enabling standard shipping of such vaccines, we believe intranasal vaccines have the potential to enhance patient uptake by enabling immunization in a broader variety of settings including in clinic, hospital and home-health settings. We believe this initiative highlights our platform’s versatility and its potential to unlock new therapeutic categories beyond dermatology.
We have also completed preclinical, in-vivo xenograft studies for herpes zoster opthalmicus (shingles of the eye) and basal cell carcinoma. A mildly reformulated version of the Hexagen formula was employed for the ocular study and compared this reformulation with placebo as a topical ocular agent intended to reduce viral load of herpes zoster in an animal model. Results obtained showed an 85% reduction in viral load compared to placebo without adverse events. For the basal cell carcinoma xenograft study, the Hexagen formula was compared to both placebo and 5-Fluorouracil (standard of care topical chemotherapy) as a topical treatment intended to reduce basal cell tumor size. The Hexagen formula showed an approximate 29% comparative reduction in tumor size to the placebo and an approximate 20% comparative reduction in tumor size compared to 5-Fluorouracil. We believe these preclinical in-vivo studies suggest meaningful potential in these indications, which we may continue to explore at the conclusion of our lead drug programs. We believe such exploratory results further underscore the potential breadth of opportunity enabled by our platform.
Our Solutions
Our founder obtained 510(k) FDA clearance for the Hexagen formula under product category FRO in November 2016 (K160872). To achieve this clearance, extensive animal, laboratory and manufacturing testing was conducted to demonstrate that the formula was as well-tolerated and effective as “predicate products” with comparable form and function. Additional 510(k) clearance was granted in August 2017 (K171191) to manage the skin and symptoms of various skin conditions, including atopic, irritant, and radiation dermatitis. In October 2019, a third clearance was obtained for a porous antimicrobial gauze saturated with the Hexagen formula (K183681), following further testing, including packaging and sterilization validations.
In 2020, our founder developed the FleX Product, designed for use in wound and burn care. The rights to this medical device formulation were licensed to MiMedx prior to FDA clearance. MiMedx subsequently elected to pursue a De Novo classification pathway for truly novel innovations rather than a traditional 510(k) route and assumed responsibility for all remaining product testing and regulatory interactions for the FleX Product. For more information with respect to the license agreement with MiMedx, see “— Marketing — MiMedx Agreement.”
Our current business model is to license and/or sell medical device products through commercial partners which allows us to focus our internal efforts on drug development. From 2017 to 2019, Hexagen was commercially distributed by McKesson for wound care. Following physician reports and case studies suggesting positive outcomes in patients with eczema and onychomycosis, we voluntarily ceased internal wound care sales in 2019 to pursue new drug approvals related to these results. We continue to explore additional licensing opportunities for device applications, especially with respect to our K183681 antimicrobial gauze and other wound care opportunities, as well as antimicrobial personal care products. We maintain a
 
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business model that strategically leverages contractors and vendors while employing a comparatively small internal team in order to minimize cash burn rate. We believe this reduces the amount of cash needed for internal operations, reduces waste and results in a larger proportion of available capital that can be spent toward furthering clinical development.
We are focused now on seeking new drug approvals for the GX-03/Hexagen formula as a treatment for both eczema and onychomycosis, two skin conditions which require FDA drug approval for marketing. The drug candidate is based on Hexagen’s inclusion of PHMB, a well-characterized polymer that, despite its long history of being well-tolerated in wound care, has never been formally submitted or approved as an API for a drug product within the United States. PHMB has demonstrated strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating properties and has an established profile with no known adverse effects. We are pursuing its use as a drug active in indications such as inflammatory skin diseases and fungal nail infections. PHMB has no demonstrated or documented systemic uptake.
Our proposed drug formulation for GX-03/Hexagen is identical to the Hexagen formula employed in previously cleared devices. It has the same active ingredient concentration, petrolatum base, and employs the same proprietary mixing process. Our decision to tackle eczema and onychomycosis is supported by physician feedback, and case studies as discussed above, as well as sponsor initiated in-vivo and in-vitro data. We believe such signals, along with PHMB’s well-documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been validated by scientific literature and in-vivo studies, form a sound scientific basis for cross-indication effectiveness across these two dermatologic conditions.
Core Products and Programs
The following pharmaceuticals and medical devices incorporating the core Hexagen formula described above are in development or complete:
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GX-03/Hexagen for Wounds (Hexagen (K160872)): Medical device for treating wounds and burns. Product development and clinical research are complete; FDA-cleared in 2016.
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GX-03/Hexagen for Derm (AtopX (K171191)): Medical device for managing dermatitis. Development and clinical stages are complete; FDA-cleared in 2017.
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Sterile Gauze Impregnated with GX-03/Hexagen (XEAL (K183681)): Medical device for wound care and post-surgical dressing. Development and clinical stages are complete; FDA-cleared in 2018.
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Sterile Collagen/Hexagen Powder (FleX Product): Medical device for wounds and burns. Development complete; partner currently finalizing in-vivo/in-vitro data for de-novo review per agency recommendations; out-licensed to MiMedx (see “— Marketing — MiMedx Agreement” for more information on the licensing arrangement).
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GX-03/Hexagen for Moderate-Severe Eczema: Drug candidate for eczema treatment. Development complete; human trials initiated which are Phase 2-equivalent.
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GX-03/Hexagen for Onychomycosis: Drug candidate for nail fungus. IND not yet submitted; leveraging human data from eczema studies.
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PIND Meetings Summary and Drug Programs:
The FDA has provided a regulatory pathway for GX-03’s drug development programs. Following two early PIND meetings to discuss clinical development programs for conditions of the nails and skin (PIND 137155 and PIND 138686 on January 17, 2018 and May 9, 2018, respectively), the FDA confirmed that we may leverage existing 510(k) clinical data to bypass Phase 2 studies and proceed directly to pivotal Phase 3 trials for these indications, including eczema and onychomycosis.
While the FDA has permitted us to bypass Phase 2 studies, we are currently conducting an approximately 114-patient double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled trial within the United States on moderate-to-severe eczema to provide insight into Phase 3 design on clinical signal. Patient dosing commenced in mid-July 2025. While we have completed the majority of CMC work required for IND submission, we are able to conduct this trial with significant cost savings by utilizing the existing 510(k) clearance (K171191) for the candidate formula (GX-03) that permits its use to manage the skin of human subjects with atopic dermatitis.
 
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Although we are running this trial as a Phase 2-equivalent, we are simultaneously leveraging the cleared status of the formula. Thus, this trial was only required to meet institutional review board approval. This trial is designed to (i) generate high-quality tolerability and efficacy data that, if successful, we expect to file with an IND program to open a Phase 3 study and (ii) provide insight to stakeholders regarding the clinical efficacy of our product candidate.
At the conclusion of this study and subsequent IND submission, our present plan is to advance to Phase 3 trials for moderate-to-severe eczema and onychomycosis. We intend to conduct additional nonclinical and clinical studies, such as PK max-use and additional healthy volunteer exposure trials. We anticipate requesting permission to conduct the additional studies in parallel with the Phase 3 trials.
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Clinical Highlights for GX-03:
Turn’s in-vivo and clinical data from the studies it has conducted to date, which are described in more detail under “— Clinical Results” in this prospectus, have demonstrated:
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67% reduction in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores within 7 days in eczema models, with no reported adverse events.
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Vaccine Delivery Platform & Collaboration with an International Non-profit Organization specializing in Medicines for Emerging Infectious Diseases and other Global Health Threats
In addition to our Hexagen-based dermatology programs, we are actively advancing vaccine delivery technologies through our PermaFusion suspension platform aimed at extending the availability of critical vaccines to remote and underserved regions. This technology, if successful, may additionally enable the delivery of standard immunizations, such as influenza and shingles, to patients in clinic, hospital, and home-health settings, thereby increasing the availability of immunization while minimizing patient burden.
In collaboration with the Organization, we are developing a stabilized, intranasal formulation of the Organization’s live Marburg virus vaccine that addresses significant limitations of current vaccine candidates which require deep-frozen storage and offer limited room-temperature stability.
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the Organization’s Marburg candidate is a modified VSV with surface glycoproteins specific to the Marburg disease. As we established that we could recover 100% of the VSV suspended in our carrier, the result suggested we could then recover 100% of the Organization’s Marburg candidate, as it is simply a modified VSV. In this study, unmodified VSV was successfully suspended in our petrolatum-based carrier for 72 hours at room temperature, with all of the VSV being “recovered,” a measurement term for surviving. These findings suggest that lipid-enveloped live viruses may remain viable in our viscous suspension system without degradation, thereby offering preliminary evidence that challenges prior assumptions about incompatibility between lipid carriers and live, lipid-enveloped viruses.
On June 6, 2025, we began a parallel stability analysis of the Marburg live vaccine candidate (suspended in our carrier) and the standard vaccine in traditional, solution form. Both forms, along with an unmodified VSV control, were stored at ambient temperature and refrigerated (4°C) for 28 days. Evaluations of viability took place at 3, 7, 14, and 28 days. That trial has been completed and produced results demonstrating that the live vaccine in our delivery system was 100% recoverable at up to 14 days in ambient storage and 100% recoverable at up to 28 days in refrigerated storage.
Along with publishing the results of this stability study, we now intend with our partner to attempt an animal model of the intranasal Marburg candidate in which we hope to achieve an antibody response. Simultaneously, given that the 28-day stability of the 4C Marburg candidate remained 100%, we will be starting an additional stability test of the Marburg candidate in which both ambient and 4C arms will be taken out to 90 days. We continue to endeavor to extend the storage interval between factory and patient.
The near-term objective of this collaboration was to complete such stability data and publish this proof of concept for the platform as a non-cold chain limited delivery solution for live vaccines, including unstable, lipid-enveloped vaccines such as those based upon VSV. We intend to now pursue the remaining preclinical, clinical, and regulatory steps with the Organization acting as our research partner to bring the stabilized intranasal Marburg vaccine to market, thereby attempting to establish a viable regulatory pathway in the United States for this new technology upon which additional formulations and indications (such as intranasal influenza and shingles vaccines) may be built.
We now plan to conduct a preclinical immunogenicity study of our intranasal Marburg vaccine candidate in a live animal model before the end of 2025. This study will be designed to assess whether administration of the live, intranasal vaccine at multiple dose levels can elicit an antibody response in a live animal model. We anticipate evaluating both systemic immune responses, through blood analysis, and mucosal immune responses, through analysis of nasal and respiratory tract tissues. Given the inherent limitations of live animal models — including anatomical differences in nasal structures, interspecies variability in mucosal immunity, differences in susceptibility to filovirus antigens, and challenges in administering viscous, petrolatum-based formulations at small volumes — this study may not be definitive. As such, a lack of measurable immune response in the intended animal model would not necessarily preclude further development or clinical testing of the candidate in humans.
Based upon the regulatory precedent established by Merck’s Ervebo (the first FDA-approved vaccine for Ebola Zaire virus), we expect our intranasal Marburg virus vaccine candidate to be eligible for approval under the FDA’s Animal Rule pathway (21 CFR 601.90–95), which permits demonstration of efficacy in appropriate animal models when human challenge trials are not ethical or feasible. Like Ervebo, our candidate targets a high-fatality filovirus with potential use in outbreak response and biodefense. However, our intranasal formulation introduces a novel delivery route that may improve ease of use and deployment during emergencies.
We anticipate conducting a preclinical development program including GLP toxicology studies and non-human primate challenge studies to establish immune correlates of protection. If our IND filing is successful, we would expect to initiate Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials in healthy adult volunteers to evaluate safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity. These trials are expected to enroll approximately 300–500 subjects across both phases and include dose-ranging and immunobridging to the protective immune responses observed in animal models. We would expect to use immunobridging as the basis for licensure under the Animal Rule, similar to the strategy used for Ervebo.
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expedited programs, including Fast Track designation, Priority Review, and a PRV, which may be sold or redeemed for future regulatory advantage.
Competitive Strengths
Proprietary Platform Technology Enabling Broad Formulation Capabilities Across Multiple Therapeutic Categories
We have developed a proprietary formulation platform, PermaFusion, that enables the stable suspension of polar APIs in lipid-based carriers such as petrolatum and oil, without the use of surfactants or emulsifiers. This advancement allows for reduced API concentrations while maintaining bioavailability, chemical stability, and dose uniformity — offering a valuable solution to a well-documented limitation in topical and mucosal drug delivery. The platform has broad potential applications across pharmaceutical and medical device categories and underpins our pipeline programs in dermatology, infectious disease, and thermostable vaccines.
Improved Therapeutic Profile for Onychomycosis and Other Dermatologic Indications
Current topical therapies for onychomycosis, such as Jublia® (efinaconazole), are associated with long treatment durations, low complete cure rates (often below 20% in real-world use), and limited penetration into the nail bed. Oral antifungals offer better efficacy but carry systemic risks, including hepatotoxicity, drug interactions, and the need for liver monitoring. Our topical antifungal product candidate, developed using the PermaFusion platform, is designed to overcome these limitations by enhancing delivery through the nail plate while avoiding systemic exposure. We believe our candidate represents a potentially attractive topical therapy with a differentiated tolerability and efficacy profile.
Needle-Free, Non-Systemic Approach Aligned with Patient and Caregiver Preferences
There is increasing demand — particularly among pediatric, geriatric, and chronic care populations — for therapies that avoid injections, steroids, and systemic immunosuppression. Our pipeline is focused on non-steroidal, non-injectable, and non-biologic product candidates with localized activity. This approach is intended to maximize safety and convenience without compromising therapeutic effect, addressing a growing preference for treatments that are easier to administer and better tolerated over long-term use.
Immunomodulatory Activity Without the Cost and Risks of Biologics
Many immunomodulatory therapies rely on injectable and topical biologics that target pathways such as IL-4, IL-13, IL-31, and IL-36. While these agents tend to show effectiveness in clinical trials, they come with tradeoffs: high cost, systemic immunosuppression, higher incidence of side effects, and, for injectables, low patient adherence due to injection burden. Our non-biologic, non-systemic candidates have demonstrated cytokine modulation without the need for injections or systemic absorption. Cytokine modulation refers to the alteration — either reduction, increase, or normalization — of the levels of signaling proteins (cytokines) that regulate immune and inflammatory responses. In inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema, certain cytokines (e.g., IL-36α, IL-36γ, IL-31, and IL-4) are overproduced, driving redness, swelling, and itch. Modulating these cytokines can reduce the inflammatory response and improve disease symptoms.
GX-03 (Hexagen) has demonstrated cytokine modulation in pre-clinical (animal) studies. In a murine model of Staphylococcus aureus — induced eczema, topical pretreatment with GX-03 significantly reduced protein expression of IL-36α (−50%, p=3.08×10⁻¹³), IL-36γ (−49%, p=4.35×10⁻⁸), IL-31 (−68%, p=1.12×10⁻⁶), and IL-4 (−17%, p=2.87×10⁻⁵) compared to untreated controls, as measured by quantitative Western blot analysis. These findings were associated with a statistically significant improvement in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores (mean 0.8 vs. 2.4; p=7.93×10⁻¹⁰), indicating reduced clinical signs of skin inflammation. This may provide a potential new therapeutic class to compete in biologic-driven markets while avoiding the limitations inherent to biologic therapy.
Established Real-World Tolerability Record Across Commercial and Pre-Commercial Products
Based upon early sales to McKesson and extensive sampling, we estimate that products developed using our platform have been used in over 200,000 real-world applications for wound care and dermatology
 
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without a single adverse event reported to the FDA. While rates of occurrence of adverse events cannot be established with reports to the FDA and should not be used as an indicator of the safety profile of a product or to determine the likelihood of a side effect occurring due to the use of a product, and prior safety and tolerability data in the medical device context may not translate to drug development, we believe this favorable track record in real-world uses supports higher likelihoods of success for future regulatory submissions and provides a strong foundation for physician and patient confidence as we advance our therapeutic programs.
Intellectual Property Protecting Core Technology and Product Candidates
We hold numerous issued patents and multiple pending applications across major jurisdictions, covering composition, manufacturing methods, and delivery mechanisms. These patents are expected to provide coverage for our lead product candidates into the 2040s. Our intellectual property strategy includes both product-specific and platform-level claims, supporting both internal development and potential licensing opportunities. For more information, see “— Intellectual Property.”
Capital-Efficient Operating Model Designed for Scalable Growth
We operate with a lean infrastructure, leveraging expert consultants and outsourced manufacturing to minimize fixed overhead and preserve capital for high-value activities. Our pipeline strategy is informed by independent clinical observations, peer-reviewed publications, and identified gaps in the standard of care. This model allows us to advance multiple assets in parallel while maintaining operational discipline.
Positioned to Capitalize on Market Disruption and Patent Expirations
Several incumbent therapies across dermatology and antifungal markets are nearing the end of their patent protection periods. We believe this shift creates an opportunity to introduce differentiated, formulation-driven therapies into markets with stagnant innovation and increasing generic pressure. Our products are designed to compete not just on efficacy, but also on tolerability, usability, and alignment with evolving patient and provider expectations.
Our Growth Strategy
Our growth strategy is built around a dual-path model that focuses on the longer-term value creation of pharmaceutical drug development as supplemented by the near-term revenue potential of medical device partnerships. We are committed to our drug candidates and their potential to tap large markets. Our dual-path approach enables us to undergo the more rigorous U.S. drug approval process while pursuing proprietary formulations through regulated medical device channels. Our strategy is designed to preserve capital efficiency and commercial optionality.
Internally, we are currently focusing our resources on the research, development, and advancement of pharmaceutical assets derived from our core petrolatum-based formulation platform and the active ingredient polyhexanide (PHMB), a new chemical entity (NCE). Our lead drug candidates target high-burden dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis and onychomycosis, with development paths informed by preclinical efficacy data, investigator-initiated studies, agency meetings, historic tolerability profiles, and known limitations of current standard-of-care treatments. We are also exploring additional applications in vaccine delivery and mucosal immunization, thus leveraging the unique physical and chemical properties of our platform.
Our pipeline strategy emphasizes regulatory efficiency through shared formulation backbones, allowing for platform extensions across multiple indications. In some cases, we anticipate pursuing dual or sequential indications for a single formulation — for example, seeking simultaneous approval in eczema and onychomycosis, both topical, indications with similar safety testing requirements — thereby attempting to maximize the efficiency of clinical development investment.
We have historically licensed cleared medical device technologies — including wound dressings and antimicrobial platforms — to commercial partners, and expect to continue to do so in the future. These licensing arrangements have included, and in the future may include, upfront payments, milestone-based
 
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compensation, royalties on net sales, and commitments by our partners to support manufacturing, distribution, and marketing efforts. By outsourcing commercialization to third-party licensees, our goal is to generate recurring revenue without incurring the fixed costs typically associated with sales infrastructure. Such revenue streams have in the past and may in the future provide funding support for our internal R&D and regulatory programs. While we have generated such revenue in the past, in our prior two fiscal years, we have not generated these revenues and are not currently party to a revenue-sharing agreement for a commercialized product.
We believe this hybrid model of licensing and internal drug development positions us to grow while minimizing capital risk. Our ability to generate non-dilutive cash flow from commercial device agreements is designed to support our pharmaceutical programs and extend our operational runway. At the same time, successful advancement of one or more drug candidates could unlock significant long-term value through regulatory milestones, product approvals, and eventual market entry.
Looking ahead, we intend to deepen our network of strategic partners, expand the indications addressed by our technology platform, and pursue regulatory milestones that support broader commercialization opportunities both in the U.S. and internationally.
The company intends to retain rights to Hexagen-specific indications that intend for use of the product in its primary physical form (topical ointment form), including prescription and over the counter.
Clinical Results
Previous in-vivo and in-vitro work for Hexagen/GX-03, as well as Hexagen/GX-03 derived technology indicate a favorable tolerability profile, including a lack of cytotoxicity, irritation, and/or sensitization, as well as a lack of systemic uptake.
These results culminated in our previous FDA clearances for the Hexagen/GX-03 formula and its derivative products in 2016, 2017, and 2019 (K160872, K171191, and K183681, respectively). These 510k FDA clearances were filed and cleared as FRO classification combination products and subject to performance testing including ISO-10993 cytotoxicity, irritation, and sensitization studies. All studies were conducted in GLP and received passing scores per ISO-10993 guidelines.
In support of our onychomycosis development program, we conducted an in-vivo study titled “Efficacy In Vivo Onychomycosis (Trichophyton mentagrophytes) Study” at Altogen Labs (Austin, Texas), under IACUC protocol LC03456, initiated in May 2019 and completed in June 2019. The study employed a well-characterized rabbit onychomycosis model, using Trichophyton mentagrophytes to mimic clinically relevant fungal infections of the nail, as described in a peer-reviewed protocol published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (2011). In the study, infected rabbits were treated topically with our GX-03 formulation (0.5% PHMB in petrolatum) once daily for 30 days. Fungal burden was quantified using qPCR on nail clippings, targeting T. mentagrophytes DNA. The treatment group showed a statistically significant reduction in fungal DNA expression relative to untreated controls (p = 0.0005), with no adverse events or animal deaths observed. These findings demonstrate that the GX-03 topical formulation was able to penetrate the nail plate and exert antifungal activity against organisms located in the deeper layers of the nail — a capability not typically achieved by conventional topical therapies — and support further development of the product for onychomycosis and related fungal skin conditions.
In June 2024, we completed an in vivo efficacy study titled “In Vivo Staphylococcus aureus Dermal Toxicity Study” ​(Study R#XTN025486; protocol LC-04761) at Altogen Labs in Austin, Texas, designed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of GX-03 (Hexagen) in a mouse model of Staphylococcus aureus — induced skin inflammation. The study utilized a published eczema induction protocol established by Liu et al. (Cell Host & Microbe, 2017) and enrolled 30 mice randomized across three treatment arms. Following a 7-day course of GX-03 topical application, the treatment group demonstrated a mean ISGA score of 1.44, compared to 3.00 in untreated controls, representing a 57% reduction in disease severity. No adverse events or clinical signs of toxicity were observed. We believe these data support rapid skin-calming and anti-inflammatory effects of GX-03 and may provide early validation for its use in inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema.
 
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In July 2024, we completed a second in vivo study titled “In Vivo Pretreatment Staphylococcus aureus Dermal Toxicity Study” ​(Study R#XTN025491; protocol LC-04785), also conducted at Altogen Labs, to assess the immunological impact of GX-03 in a cytokine-driven model of eczema. In this study, 40 C57BL/6 mice received a 4-day topical pretreatment with GX-03 prior to disease induction. Skin inflammation was evaluated by blinded ISGA scoring and protein-level analysis of key inflammatory markers. Mice treated with GX-03 showed a mean ISGA score of 0.83, compared to 2.44 in controls, with a highly significant p-value (p = 7.93 × 10⁻¹⁰). Western blot analysis of skin tissue samples revealed suppression of eczema-related cytokines, including:
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No adverse reactions or health concerns were noted throughout the study. Together, these findings demonstrate that GX-03 is capable of downregulating multiple upstream inflammatory cytokines associated with atopic dermatitis in animal model.
We are currently conducting a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of its topical investigational product, GX-03, in adult subjects with moderate-to-severe eczema. The study is titled: “A Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy of GX-03 When Used in a Population of Adult Individuals with Moderate to Severe Eczema”, and is classified as a Phase 2/4 trial, reflecting that the topical formulation has previously received marketing clearance for other dermatologic indications.
The study is being conducted at a Center of Excellence in Franklin, Texas, operated by Australia Laboratory Sciences (ALS), a multinational contract research organization. The study investigators are Barry Reece, MS, Dr. Max Adler, and Dr. Gene Ream.
The study is designed to enroll 114-120 adult subjects aged 18 to 70, with a target of at least 100 subjects completing the full protocol. Participants are randomized to receive either GX-03 or a matched vehicle control, applied topically in blinded form. The primary objective is to evaluate clinical improvement in eczema relative to baseline and vehicle control.
The primary endpoint is the change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores from baseline to weeks 4 and 8. Secondary endpoints include changes in Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD™) and Peak Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (PP-NRS) scores over the same period. Tolerability and effectiveness are assessed throughout the study by monitoring treatment-emergent adverse events and evaluating potential causal associations with the study drug.
This trial is designed to generate controlled data on the potential clinical utility of GX-03 in treating inflammatory skin disease, particularly in non-steroidal management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. We intend to include these findings in our investigational new drug application package. Additionally, we expect findings from this study to inform the broader development strategy and potential regulatory submissions for GX-03.
Clinical Products
XEAL (K183681)
Xeal represents the first antimicrobial version of Adaptic®-style non-adherent wound dressings, incorporating liquid antimicrobials including PHMB to provide both moisture retention and antimicrobial protection in wound dressing changes and post-surgical management. Xeal is FDA cleared to include these antimicrobial claims in both name and indications, and we are currently attempting to secure an exclusive partner to market Xeal in the United States and globally. We have identified a potential partner and are in active negotiations regarding the terms of a potential out-licensing agreement. We have not previously out-licensed this product, and there can be no assurance that these negotiations will result in a definitive partnership or that any such agreement, if executed, will be on favorable terms or produce the results we expect.
 
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Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)
Turn is pursuing indications for GX-03/Hexagen as a topical PHMB-based formulation for onychomycosis. The company has identified the mechanism of action via in-vivo data demonstrating nail plate penetration and antifungal activity within the nail. This ability to effectively penetrate the keratin clinically differentiates this candidate from other topicals on the market, which studies have shown lack effective nail penetration capabilities.
AtopX (K171191)
Turn has received FDA clearance for the GX-03/Hexagen formula as a medical device indicated to manage the symptoms of atopic, radiation, and irritant dermatitis. Sampling for human use under this labeling confirmed patient and clinician satisfaction. Mechanism of action studies later confirmed meaningful reductions in inflammatory cytokines without the use of systemic biologics, including IL-4, IL-31, and IL-36 variants, which are implicated in eczema pathogenesis. These findings are complemented by reductions in Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) scores in animal models of atopic dermatitis. AtopX operates through multiple mechanisms of action: direct antimicrobial activity of excess inflammatory staph aureus common in eczema patients’ skin, buildup of the fractured skin mantle facilitated said excess staph aureus colonization, as well as modulation of inflammatory pathways that lead to the symptoms of eczema. The product is currently being studied under this labeling in a double-blind RCT for its safety and effectiveness in moderate-severe eczema patients. Leveraging this data, its previous FDA clearance in atopic dermatitis management, and other clinical and preclinical data, the company intends to move from this RCT to IND submission under which Phase 3’s and any additional human testing would be conducted prior to a potential new drug approval submission. We have not currently out-licensed this product but are actively identifying potential partners for distribution outside the United States.
Hexagen (K160872)
Hexagen is an FDA cleared medical device indicated for acute and chronic wound management that has been used on thousands of patients to accelerate healing of advanced wounds, including traumatic and diabetic wounds. It has been proven to cause no damage to healthy cells while offering broad antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-yeast activity. Hexagen’s petrolatum base does not macerate wounds and can be left in place for days between dressing changes. Hexagen has been the subject of many publications, including peer-reviewed publications such as “A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis” in Acta Scientific Orthopaedics in 2023. We have not out-licensed this product.
Marketing
We strategically license and commercialize our medical device technologies through commercial partners while we concentrate on the research, development and regulatory advancement of new drug indications, a model intended to provide financing flexibility to the company via passive revenue streams generated by our intellectual property.
MiMedx Agreement
In November 2022, we entered into the MiMedx Agreement wherein we granted MiMedx an exclusive, sublicensable license under certain of our intellectual property, technology and biomaterials, including as related to the FleX Product, to develop, manufacture and commercialize (i) the FleX Product in the Territory and (ii) certain other biological products worldwide, in each case, in the wound care, burn care and surgical care fields only. We also granted MiMedx certain exclusive and non-exclusive licenses under specified trademarks. We retain exclusive development and commercialization rights for the FleX Product outside the Territory with MiMedx having the right of first refusal to acquire, subject to certain procedures, exclusive development, manufacturing and commercialization rights. We are responsible for overseeing, monitoring and coordinating all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to the FDA with respect to initial marketing approval.
We received a $1.0 million milestone payment upon the execution of the MiMedx Agreement and payments totaling $450.0 thousand as part of the letter of intent entered into with MiMedx in February 2022,
 
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as amended. The $450.0 thousand payments will be deducted from the next milestone payment that becomes due under the agreement.
In the event development and commercialization of the FleX Product in the Territory is successful, we are eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $69.55 million specifically related to the development and commercialization of the FleX Product (subject to a deduction for the $450.0 thousand already received). However, if the FleX Product is not launched within four months after receiving FDA marketing approval or the execution of the supply agreement for the FleX Product, then, provided the delay is not caused by us, MiMedx must also pay us monthly payments in the low hundreds of thousands of dollars, to be deducted from a specified milestone. In addition, we are entitled to receive milestone payments of $1.0 million for each additional product developed and commercialized under the agreement.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the MiMedx Agreement, MiMedx is required to pay a mid-single digit royalty of net sales on a quarterly basis. The MiMedx Agreement includes certain adjustments for third party royalties. If MiMedx reasonably believes it must obtain or maintain a third-party license to manufacture or commercialize the FleX Product or another licensed product in a territory, it may generally credit up to 50% of the total royalty payments it must pay the third-party licensee against royalties payable to us. We are eligible to receive royalty payments on a country by country basis for each product commercialized under the agreement, for a period beginning upon the first commercial sale of the product and expiring ten years after launch of the product. We have determined that we have one combined performance obligation remaining under the MiMedx Agreement related to the development and commercialization of the FleX Product in the Territory, which primarily includes knowledge and bio-materials transfer to MiMedx, assisting and coordinating the regulatory approvals with the FDA and ongoing access and upkeep of intellectual property during the term of the MiMedx Agreement and related development and regulatory services. Development and commercialization milestones were not considered probable at inception and therefore were excluded from the initial transaction price. The royalties were excluded from the initial transaction price because they relate to a license of intellectual property and are subject to the royalty constraint.
The term of the MiMedx Agreement runs until the last date on which any licensed product is covered by a valid claim of any of the licensed patents, the earliest of which is currently expected to expire in 2044. Following the expiration of the term of the MiMedx Agreement, the licenses granted become fully paid-up and perpetual, but to the extent MiMedx continues to commercialize the FleX Product after the expiration of the term of the MiMedx Agreement, and such commercialization requires use of our trade secrets, MiMedx must continue to pay us a reduced royalty for a period expiring 10 years after the launch of the FleX Product.
The agreement allows for termination under specific circumstances. Either party may terminate the agreement if the other party materially breaches the agreement and fails to cure the breach within 90 days of receiving written notice, or if the other party becomes bankrupt or insolvent. MiMedx also has the right to terminate (i) the agreement in its sole discretion with three months’ prior written notice and (ii) the license to the FleX Product at any time. We retain the right to terminate the agreement if MiMedx fails to launch the FleX Product in the United States within 10 months of receiving FDA marketing approval or executing the supply agreement for the FleX Product, whichever is later, provided the delay is not caused by us.
Sales Process
For medical device products and indications, we intend to partner with existing organizations with established sales forces and commercial channels. We intend to serve as an educational and sales resource as well as a contract manufacturer given our established production chain. We intend to seek partners for drug programs during the approval process timeline, but we will prepare to commercialize if management deems it a superior choice for the company.
Our Market
According to Market Research Future, the global advanced wound care market was estimated at approximately $18.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $30.76 billion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of 5.09% over the forecast period. Advanced wound care products are essential for treating chronic wounds
 
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such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and burns. However, current offerings are frequently limited by short duration of action, wound cytotoxicity, and vulnerability to microbial colonization. The advanced wound care market encompasses a diverse range of solutions, including negative pressure wound therapy, advanced dressings, tissue engineered skin substitutes, wound cleansers and irrigants, and wound closure devices. Significant revenue growth is occurring across various regions, with North America demonstrating the highest expected growth rate, with revenue valued at $7.2 billion in 2023 and projected to reach approximately $11.0 billion by 2032. Effective products that minimize risk and maximize healing rate while reducing the rate of microbial infiltration to the wound/dressing(s) would meet significant unmet needs in this space.
According to Fact MR, the global market for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, was estimated at approximately $12.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $19.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.3%. The market expansion is largely driven by rising awareness of eczema, quick detection and rising use of harsh sanitary products. Moderate-to-severe cases represent an estimated 40% of the total market. According to the National Eczema Association, it is estimated that 6.6 million adults and 3.2 million children in the United States have moderate-to-severe eczema. Dupixent® (dupilumab), an injectable biologic, currently leads the moderate-to-severe treatment segment, generating over $14.5 billion in global net sales in 2024. Despite its success, Dupixent’s injectable format remains a barrier for certain patient populations, particularly pediatric patients, underscoring demand for noninvasive, effective alternatives.
According to Grand View Research, the global market for the treatment of onychomycosis (fungal nail infections) was valued at approximately $3.81 billion in 2024, with North America representing 40.3% of the global market in 2024. Despite the high prevalence of onychomycosis, a majority of affected individuals do not seek treatment. This is largely due to factors such as lack of awareness, the need for confirmed diagnosis through nail samples, and expensive treatments often not covered by insurance. Topical antifungals have demonstrated limited efficacy, with success rates ranging from 6.5% to 17.9%; CDC only suggests oral therapies for onychomycosis based on limited efficacy of topicals, yet oral terbinafine (LAMISIL®), the oral/primary systemic alternative, is associated with hepatotoxicity risks and typically requires ongoing liver function monitoring. The market presents substantial opportunity for novel, safe, and efficacious topical therapies.
Vaccines represent a crucial segment, particularly for diseases requiring robust, long-lasting immunity, and the vaccine market has been expanding, especially to tackle diseases predominantly in developing countries. However, challenges such as cold-chain logistics and limited thermostability have historically hindered access for developing countries and remote military outposts. Innovations in thermostable, intranasal vaccines can address these issues, opening significant opportunities to improve global immunization coverage and penetrate untapped markets. Furthermore, leading players have engaged in mergers and acquisitions for strategic reasons such as expanding their product line and market potential. We anticipate the primary market for our Marburg vaccine candidate will consist of governmental and military agencies seeking to stockpile vaccines for biodefense purposes, as well as public health organizations aiming to distribute the vaccine in remote or underserved regions where cold chain logistics are limited or unavailable. In addition, we expect to be eligible to receive a transferrable priority review voucher from the FDA for pursuing a neglected tropical disease indication. While the market value of such vouchers varies, recent transactions have valued priority review vouchers in the range of approximately $80 million to $120 million.
The U.S. government has historically prioritized the development and stockpiling of medical countermeasures for Category A bioterrorism threats through multi-year procurement agreements. A notable example is the long-standing relationship between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Emergent BioSolutions, which supplies BioThrax to the SNS and U.S. military personnel. According to publicly available data, Emergent BioSolutions has received over $2 billion in cumulative federal contracts related to anthrax vaccine production, distribution, and stockpile replenishment, including recent awards in excess of $200 million per year.
We believe this procurement history provides a relevant benchmark for the potential commercial pathway of our investigational intranasal Marburg virus vaccine, which targets a similarly classified Category A pathogen with high mortality and recognized potential for weaponization. Like anthrax, Marburg
 
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virus is designated by CDC as a Category A biological threat, warranting preparedness through vaccine stockpiling and rapid deployment capabilities.
Our vaccine candidate is formulated for needle-free, intranasal delivery and incorporates thermostability features, potentially enabling more efficient distribution, self-administration in field settings, and reduced reliance on cold-chain logistics. These attributes may offer operational advantages over injectable vaccines, particularly for military and emergency response use cases.
Subject to successful clinical development and regulatory approval, we believe our Marburg vaccine candidate could be eligible for multi-year procurement contracts from government agencies including BARDA and the Department of Defense, as well as international public health stakeholders such as the WHO and the CEPI.
While the scope and timing of such contracts will ultimately depend on future demand, regulatory progress, and government funding priorities, historical procurement data for the anthrax vaccine suggest that successful Category A countermeasures may be positioned to generate annual revenues ranging from $100 million to $300 million, with additional revenue from allied government purchases, international stockpiling, and use in civilian emergency preparedness programs.
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis: Market Overview and Unmet Needs
Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by pruritus (itching), erythema (redness), and skin barrier dysfunction. According to the National Eczema Association, it is one of the most prevalent skin disorders globally, affecting an estimated 10-20% of children and up to 10% of adults in developed countries. In the United States, approximately 16.5 million adults are impacted by eczema, with moderate-to-severe eczema accounting for 40% of these patients.
Current treatment paradigms for atopic dermatitis include topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, systemic immunosuppressants, and more recently, biologic therapies targeting specific cytokines involved in disease pathogenesis. While biologics such as Dupixent® (dupilumab) have demonstrated efficacy in moderate-to-severe cases, they are associated with high costs, require systemic administration, and may present risks of immune modulation. Additionally, topical corticosteroids are limited by concerns over long-term skin thinning, irritation, and sensitization. While newer biological topicals, such as JAK inhibitors like Vtama®, have demonstrated some efficacy in moderate-severe eczema, they are hindered by high cost and poor safety profiles that often lead to so-called “black-box” warnings.
There remains unmet need for effective, non-steroidal, non-systemic topical therapies that can address both microbial burden and inflammatory pathways without the adverse effects commonly associated with existing treatments. Turn Therapeutics has initiated human trials for GX-03/Hexagen as a topical, non-steroidal, non-biologic immunotherapy for moderate-severe eczema, leveraging its dual mechanism of action: direct antimicrobial activity and inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines implicated in atopic dermatitis. Data and FDA clearances indicate the Hexagen formula is non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing, which we believe will help address key tolerability concerns as compared to current therapies.
Nail Fungus / Onychomycosis: Market Overview and Unmet Needs
Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nails, primarily caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and non-dermatophyte molds. The condition results in nail discoloration, thickening, and separation from the nail bed, leading to pain, discomfort, and cosmetic concerns. According to CDC, onychomycosis is estimated to effect approximately 14% of the U.S. and global population, with prevalence increasing in older adults and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. Most patients with onychomycosis do not seek professional treatment due to the limitations of current therapeutic options, detailed below.
Current treatment options include oral antifungal medications (e.g., terbinafine, itraconazole) and topical therapies (e.g., ciclopirox, efinaconazole). Oral therapies demonstrate higher efficacy but are
 
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associated with systemic side effects, including hepatotoxicity and drug-drug interactions, limiting their use in certain patient populations. Treatment durations are long, often requiring 12 weeks or more, and recurrence rates remain high.
Topical therapies offer a safer route of administration but are limited by poor nail penetration and suboptimal efficacy. Clinical cure rates for topicals are typically below 20%, with efinaconazole (Jublia®), one of the leading products, demonstrating complete cure rates of approximately 15-18% in pivotal trials. These limitations underscore the need for novel topical treatments capable of effectively penetrating the nail plate and delivering therapeutic concentrations to the site of infection without systemic exposure.
Turn Therapeutics is advancing GX-03/Hexagen as a PHMB-based topical formulation for onychomycosis, designed to overcome nail penetration challenges while leveraging its established antimicrobial properties. In-vivo data support the formulation’s ability to reach the nail bed and exhibit fungicidal activity against dermatophytes, addressing key shortcomings of current topical therapies. Additionally, data from a 100 plus patient, independent investigation entitled “A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection” conducted by R. Daniel Davis, DPM in 2018-2019, suggests that Turn’s formulation may achieve clinical clearance (based on visible evidence of the development of a Beau’s line with progression of a clear nail plate to the distal end of the nail) as high as 70-85% in diverse patient populations (including diabetic patients) when used when applied topically once or twice daily. This data suggests favorable outcomes among patients beyond Turn’s in-vivo models as conducted by Altogen Laboratories. Data generated by any independent investigators may not predict the results of later clinical trials of any of our current or future product candidates. “A Novel Approach to Polymicrobial Nail Infection” involved no placebo or comparator group, and was an investigator-initiated trial, meaning that Turn has less control over the protocols, administration or conduct of the trial as compared to its own trials, including follow-up with patients and ongoing collection of data after treatment.
Our Competition
The biopharmaceutical industry utilizes rapidly advancing technologies and is characterized by intense competition. There is also a strong emphasis on intellectual property and proprietary products. In our segment of the biopharmaceutical industry, competition from different sources including major biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, government agencies and public and private research institutions will continue. Many of our competitors have significantly greater financial resources and expertise in product candidate development and may have progressed further toward approval and marketing. In addition, smaller or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements with large and established companies.
Regulatory Environment
We are subject to extensive federal, state and local government regulation, including those relating to public health and safety, labeling and disclosure requirements and drug and device safety regulations. Failure to obtain or retain necessary licenses, registrations, clearances, approvals or exemptions could adversely affect the operation of our business. We are also subject to federal and state labor and employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, among others, which regulate matters such as minimum wage, overtime, employment tax rates, workers’ compensation, citizenship requirements and workplace accommodations.
In the United States, the FDA regulates the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the “FDCA”) and the Public Health Services Act and implements related regulations. Failure to comply with applicable FDA requirements can result in a range of penalties, from warnings and product recalls to significant fines and even criminal prosecution. The products in our portfolio and pipeline require either FDA clearance as a medical device or FDA approval as a drug or biologic. The FDA regulatory process varies depending on whether a product is classified as a medical device or pharmaceutical (drug) and biologic, as discussed below.
Drugs and Biologics
The FDA extensively regulates pharmaceutical products in the United States. Pharmaceutical drugs and biologics undergo a rigorous NDA or BLA process, which includes multiple stages:
 
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Clinical Trials — Conducting adequate and well-controlled human clinical trials according to IND and good clinical practice regulations. Trials are conducted in three phases unless specified by the agency in meetings/interactions; these phases may overlap or be combined:
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Pre-Approval Inspection — Successful completion of an FDA pre-approval inspection of the manufacturing facility or facilities where the product is, or will be, produced. This inspection verifies that the facilities, methods, and controls used in the production of the drug are in compliance with the FDA’s cGMP regulations.
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Clinical Trial Site Audit — Potential audits of the clinical trial sites that generated the data supporting the NDA or BLA, which help ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data used to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the drug.
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There is no assurance that the FDA will ultimately approve a product for marketing in the United States, and we may encounter significant difficulties or costs during the review process. If a product receives marketing approval, the approval may be significantly limited to specific diseases and dosages or the indications for use may otherwise be limited, which could restrict the commercial value of the product. Further, the FDA may require that certain contraindications, warnings or precautions be included in the product labeling or may condition the approval of the NDA or BLA on other changes to the proposed labeling, development of adequate controls and specifications, or a commitment to conduct post-market testing or clinical trials and surveillance to monitor the effects of approved products.
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based on classification as a drug or biologic and it may qualify for priority review, accelerated approval, and extended Hatch-Waxman protection based upon the rare tropical disease and critical pathogen designations.
Medical Devices
Medical devices are tools, machines, implants, or instruments used to diagnose or manage medical conditions without altering the body’s chemical structure. The FDA regulates medical devices under the FDCA and classifies them into three categories based on their risk profile:
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Class I and II devices typically require pre-market notification through the 510(k) process, demonstrating that the device is substantially equivalent to an already legally marketed device. Our existing medical device clearances were obtained via the 510(k) process.
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Class III devices and novel devices that lack a predicate device may require De Novo classification or a pre-market Approval (“PMA”), which involves more extensive clinical testing and a comprehensive review of safety and efficacy. Our partner has elected to pursue De Novo classification for the FleX Product, which requires more testing.
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As discussed above, authorization to commercially distribute a new medical device in the United States can be obtained via either (i) pre-market notification (also known as the 510(k) process), (ii) De Novo classification and (iii) PMA, depending on the specific classification determined by the FDA.
Wound dressings, such as the ones for which we previously received FDA clearance, including those under device classification FRO, have historically been designated as unclassified devices. These legacy devices were first marketed prior to the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 and, while cleared for use, have not been formally classified into Class I, II or III. However, the FleX Product is being submitted through the De Novo classification process, as we expect it represents a novel device without a direct predicate. Because the FleX Product is derived from biologically sourced collagen and may incorporate features such as enhanced healing support or bioresorbability, we anticipate the FDA will classify it as a Class II medical device, subject to special controls. This expectation aligns with prior FDA treatment of collagen-based wound dressings submitted through De Novo or 510(k) pathways, particularly under product code KGN, which is now commonly associated with Class II classification.
During a pre-submission meeting with FDA attended by MiMedx and us, we indicated our desire to submit the FleX Product as a 510(k) under the FRO product code in order to obtain antimicrobial claims available to products in said device category. We presented proposed predicate products to suit the FRO category in a 510(k) submission. At the meeting, FDA suggested that the novelty of the product lent itself better to a De Novo submission. While the product is physically similar to KGN collagen powders, KGN is not an antimicrobial category. Therefore, while the product could likely achieve KGN indications under 510(k) via removal of specific antimicrobial claims, those claims are desired by our partner. And while the product, when applied as directed (premixed with saline to form a paste), resembles a wound dressing physically similar to FRO products such as Hexagen, the agency believed it too novel to suit a particular predicate. Therefore, the agency recommended the De Novo category, as well as suggested additional antimicrobial tests that included three validated production lots aged in real time (one to two years) tested before and after aging for antimicrobial activity. The agency also suggested a human factor test to include potential users mixing the product as would be intended in the directions for use (premixing with saline) which would verify the capability to consistently mix across the users. We produced these validated production lots and MiMedx chose to facilitate the antimicrobial testing with their validated labs. At least one year of aging has been completed and we expect both antimicrobial and human factors testing to be completed before the end of 2025. We expect MiMedx to submit this data by the end of 2025 for review as a De Novo submission. De Novo clearances vary in review time from six to nine months. After any De Novo request is accepted, the FDA will conduct a substantive review to determine if the device meets the criteria for De Novo classification. There can be no assurance as to the FDA’s final determination.
Post-Marketing Requirements
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Adverse event reporting and post-market safety monitoring. We will be required to monitor and report adverse events and product complaints to the FDA in accordance with applicable regulations. This includes submission of Medical Device Reports (MDRs) for devices and Adverse Event Reports or Field Alert Reports (FARs) for drugs and biologics.
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Post-market studies (if required by the FDA for additional safety or efficacy data). Post-approval trials (also referred to as Phase 4 clinical trials) may be conducted after a drug or device has received regulatory approval and is commercially available. These trials focus on monitoring the long-term safety, effectiveness, and potential risks of the drug in a broader, real-world patient population.
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Compliance with cGMP for drugs and Quality System Regulations (“QSR”) for medical devices. We will be expected to maintain full compliance with cGMP for drugs and biologics and QSR for medical devices. These frameworks govern all aspects of manufacturing, testing, labeling, packaging, storage and distribution to ensure consistent product quality and prevent contamination, mislabeling or product failure. The FDA regularly inspects manufacturing and quality control facilities to verify compliance, and significant violations may result in warning letters, fines, import alerts or shutdowns.
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Marketing and advertising regulations to ensure promotional materials do not mislead consumers or misrepresent safety and effectiveness. Our promotional activities, including advertising, product labeling, websites, and educational materials, will be subject to FDA regulation and oversight to ensure they are not false, misleading, or unsubstantiated. All claims regarding a product’s safety, effectiveness, or performance must be consistent with the product’s approved labeling.
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Failure to fully comply with post-marketing requirements can result in a range of enforcement actions by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. These actions may include the issuance of Form 483 inspectional observations, warning or untitled letters, civil monetary penalties, seizure of products, injunctions, product recalls or withdrawal of product approval or clearance.
Intellectual Property
Our success depends in part upon our ability to protect our intellectual property. To protect our intellectual property rights, we primarily rely on patents and trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures, and invention assignment language binding on our employees. Our intellectual property is critical to our business and we strive to protect it through a variety of approaches, including by obtaining and maintaining patent protection in various countries for our products, product candidates and other inventions that are important to our business.
Patents
Our patents cover, among other things, our methods of mixing, chemical compositions, and uses of such compositions. The patent positions of companies like ours are generally uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. Changes in the patent laws and rules, either by legislation, judicial decisions, or regulatory interpretation in other countries may diminish our ability to protect our inventions and enforce our intellectual property rights, and more generally could affect the value of our intellectual property. In particular, our ability to stop third parties from making, using, selling, offering to sell, importing or otherwise commercializing any of our patented inventions, either directly or indirectly, will depend in part on our success in obtaining, defending and enforcing patent claims that cover our technology, inventions and improvements. We cannot be sure that any patents will be granted with respect to any of our pending patent applications or with respect to any patent applications filed by us in the future, nor can we be sure that any of our existing patents or any patents that may be granted to us in the future will be commercially useful in protecting our products and product candidates and the methods used to manufacture them. Moreover, our issued patents and those that may issue in the future may not guarantee us the right to practice our technology in relation to the commercialization of our products. The area of patent and other intellectual property rights in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries is an evolving one with many risks and uncertainties which may prevent us from commercializing our products or product candidates.
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limit the length of the term of patent protection that we may have for our products of product candidates. In addition, the rights granted under any issued patents may not provide us with complete protection or competitive advantages against competitors with similar technology. Furthermore, our competitors may independently develop similar technologies that achieve similar outcomes but with different approaches. For these reasons, we may have competition for our products and product candidates. Moreover, the time required for development, testing and regulatory review of our products and product candidates may shorten the length of effective patent protection following commercialization.
The term of individual patents depends upon the legal term of the patents in the countries in which they are obtained. In most countries in which we file, the patent term is 20 years from the earliest date of filing of a non-provisional patent application. In the United States, the patent term of a patent that covers an FDA-approved drug or biologic may also be eligible for patent term extension, which permits patent term restoration as compensation for the patent term lost during FDA regulatory review process. The Hatch-Waxman Act permits a patent term extension of up to five years beyond the expiration of the patent. The length of the patent term extension is related to the length of time the drug or biologic is under regulatory review. Patent term extension cannot extend the remaining term of a patent beyond a total of 14 years from the date of product approval, only one patent applicable to an approved drug or biologic may be extended and only those claims covering the approved drug or biologic, a method for using it, or a method for manufacturing it may be extended. Similar provisions are available in Europe and other foreign jurisdictions to extend the term of a patent that covers an approved drug or biologic. In the future, if our products or product candidates receive FDA approval, we expect to apply for patent term extensions where applicable on patents covering those products. We plan to seek patent term extensions to any of our issued patents in any jurisdiction where these are available, however there is no guarantee that the applicable authorities, including the USPTO in the United States, will agree with our assessment of whether these extensions should be granted, and if granted, the length of these extensions.
Our Patent Portfolio
As of June 30, 2025, we own 13 issued U.S. patents, four pending U.S. non-provisional patent applications, one pending U.S. provisional patent applications, two issued foreign patents, in the E.U. and Japan, five pending foreign patent applications, in the E.U. and Canada, and one pending Patent Cooperation Treaty application. These patents and patent applications cover, among other things, oil-based compositions that incorporate the PermaFusion process (including Hexagen), as well as compositions and methods for the treatment of inflammatory skin disease, eczema, and onychomycosis. These patents and patent applications (including any patent applications that we timely file based on our pending provisional patent applications), if issued, are expected to expire between 2036 and 2045, in each case assuming payment of all appropriate maintenance, renewal, annuity or other governmental fees.
Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Other Proprietary Information
We also have several registered trademarks for ATOPX, CurX, PermaFusion and Turn Therapeutics. In addition, we have various proprietary mixing processes and compositions maintained as trade secrets. We take steps to protect our proprietary information and trade secrets, including through contractual means with our employees, advisors and consultants. We also take other appropriate precautions, such as physical and technological security measures, to guard against misappropriation of our proprietary technology by third parties. In addition, the agreements we enter into with our employees provide that all inventions conceived of by the individual during the course of employment, and which relate to or are reasonably capable or being used in our current or planned business or research and development are our exclusive property.
There can be no assurance, however, that these agreements will not be breached, or that these agreements, measures, and policies will provide meaningful protection of our trade secrets or adequate remedies, including for our trade secrets, in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of such information. In addition, third parties may independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets or disclose our technology. As a result, we may not be able to meaningfully protect our trade secrets.
 
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For more information regarding the risks related to our intellectual property, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity.”
Manufacturing and Supply
We currently utilize a U.S.-based, FDA-compliant CMO for the final manufacture and packaging of our Hexagen formulation, including our proprietary PermaFusion mixing process and final drug product fill/​finish. The selected CMO has extensive experience producing FDA-regulated drug products and has successfully implemented our validated formulation protocols, including release testing, batch-to-batch consistency verification, and stability assessments.
All analytical methods used in the manufacturing process, including assays to quantify the active biocide and other release criteria, have been validated and applied across multiple lots. Stability studies, both real-time and accelerated, have been conducted. As of the date of this filing, we have completed up to five years of real-time stability testing and two years of accelerated stability studies.
The manufacturing site has previously produced drug and device products and is fully compliant with current cGMP. In addition, Turn has identified and conduct test batches with a secondary manufacturing site in the United States to support risk mitigation and ensure uninterrupted product supply. In the event of a disruption at the primary site, raw material procurement and validation at the secondary site is estimated to take approximately six weeks, with an additional four weeks required to complete three validation batches.
We operate under ISO 13485–compliant quality systems, ensuring alignment with international standards for both medical device and combination product manufacturing. All raw materials are sourced and validated by our CMOs, and in-process testing is performed in accordance with validated protocols to ensure product consistency and safety.
Turn retains full ownership of the proprietary PermaFusion mixing process at all manufacturing sites. This proprietary know-how is protected via confidentiality and quality agreements executed with each site, ensuring that our intellectual property and trade secrets remain secure.
For medical device applications of Hexagen, including Hexagen-impregnated gauze, we utilize in-house sterilization services provided by SCAPA via gamma irradiation (GAMMA). This sterilization process has been validated and reviewed by the FDA.
All manufacturing, packaging, and sterilization for Turn’s Hexagen-based products is currently performed in the United States.
Employees
We currently have two full time employees, with various contractors in the United States serving in manufacturing, regulatory, IT, quality and laboratory/clinical testing functions.
Property
We lease 1,788 square feet of office space in Westlake, California, the term of which extends through August 2027. We pay approximately $4.1 thousand per month.
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Based on information currently available and established reserves, we have no reason to believe that the ultimate resolution of any known legal proceeding will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that the outcome of any such legal proceeding will be favorable, and adverse results in certain of these legal proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity — If we are unable to obtain, maintain and enforce patent protection for our current products and product candidates, and any future products or product candidates we may develop, or if the scope of the patent protection obtained is not sufficiently broad, our competitors or other third parties could develop and commercialize products and product candidates similar or identical to ours and our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our products and product candidates may be adversely affected.”
 
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MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth information regarding our executive officers and directors.
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Bradley Burnam ​ ​
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Zuraiz Chaudhary ​ ​
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​ ​ Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of
Finance & Chief Accounting Officer
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Dr. Neil Ghodadra ​ ​
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Andrew Gengos ​ ​
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Bradley Burnam has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director since October 2018. Mr. Burnam is an innovator and entrepreneur with a proven track record in developing groundbreaking healthcare solutions. Mr. Burnam has driven the development of transformative medical products and achieving three FDA clearances. He holds over 10 issued patents, reflecting his expertise in formulation and innovation. His deep regulatory knowledge has allowed him to navigate FDA approval processes independently and as a consultant. Mr. Burnam has served as a director of Baropace, LLC since December 2020. Mr. Burnam holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles (“UCLA”) and a Master of Education from Stanford University. We believe Mr. Burnam’s experience in healthcare makes him well qualified to serve as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director.
Zuraiz Chaudhary has served as our Interim Chief Financial Officer since August 2025 and our VP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer since May 2025. Mr. Chaudhary has a decade of public accounting and advisory services background and is a licensed CPA. From March 2024 to March 2025, Mr. Chaudhary was an Audit Director at SetApart, a public accounting firm. From June 2023 to March 2024, Mr. Chaudhary served as an Audit Manager of UHY LLP, a public accounting firm. Prior to joining UHY LLP, from September 2021 to March 2023, Mr. Chaudhary was a Senior Consultant at CrossCountry Consulting, a business advisory firm. From June 2020 to August 2021, he served as Managing Director at BlackStone Consultants, a business advisory firm. Mr. Chaudhary has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) from Asia-e University, Malaysia and is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan since 2021.
Dr. Neilesh “Neil” Shailesh Ghodadra has served as our Chief Medical Officer and a Director since October 2018. Since July 2011, Dr. Ghodadra has served as the President of Neil Ghodadra MD Inc. Dr. Ghodadra is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgeries of the knee, shoulder, elbow and hip. He possesses extensive expertise in cartilage restoration and joint-preserving osteotomies, focusing on complex shoulder conditions such as instability and rotator cuff repairs. Dr. Ghodadra holds a Bachelor of Science from Duke University and a Doctor of Medicine from Duke University, Dr. Ghodadra completed his residency at Rush Medical Center in Chicago and a Sports Medicine Fellowship, during which he served as an associate team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. Beyond his clinical practice, he consults with multiple medical companies to develop innovative products, drawing on his lengthy experience in clinical trials. We believe Dr. Ghodadra’s experience in medicine makes him well qualified to serve as our Chief Medical Officer and as a director.
Andrew Gengos has served as a director since January 2020. Since February of 2025, Mr. Gengos serves as Chief Financial Officer for Terns Pharmaceuticals where he manages finance, accounting, and investor relations. Prior to Terns, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer at Athira Pharma between May 2023 and October 2024, where he managed finance, accounting, business development, corporate strategy, investor and public relations. Between January 2020 and February 2023, Mr. Gengos served as Chief Business Officer at Cytier Therapeutics, where he managed finance, accounting, business development, corporate strategy and IT. Mr. Gengos is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the life sciences and biotechnology industries, specializing in finance, corporate strategy, and business development. His earlier career includes serving as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Amgen and Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company where he was a member of the healthcare practice. Mr. Gengos has served as a director of Seneca Therapeutics since March 2025.
 
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Mr. Gengos holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. We believe Mr. Gengos’s experience in finance, accounting and business development makes him well qualified to serve as a director.
Relationships
There are no familial relationships between any of our executive officers and directors.
Board Structure and Compensation of Directors
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, our board of directors will consist of five members. Our directors will be divided into three classes serving staggered three-year terms. Class I directors (being Bradley Burnam and Dr. Neil Ghodadra), Class II directors (being Andrew Gengos and      ), and Class III directors (being      ) will serve until our annual meetings of stockholders in 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. Our next annual meeting of stockholders is expected to be held on or about       , 2026. At each annual meeting of stockholders, directors will be elected to succeed the class of directors whose terms have expired. This classification of our board of directors could have the effect of increasing the length of time necessary to change the composition of a majority of the board of directors. In general, at least two annual meetings of stockholders will be necessary for stockholders to effect a change in a majority of the members of the board of directors.
Our board has determined that each of Andrew Gengos,      and      , is independent under applicable Nasdaq listing standards. In making this determination, our board considered the relationships that each non-employee director has with the Company and all other facts and circumstances that our board deemed relevant in determining their independence, including beneficial ownership of our common stock.
Following the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, each of our directors will receive compensation of       .
Controlled Company Status
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, our founder and Chief Executive Officer will control more than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock on a fully diluted basis. As a result, we will be a “controlled company.” Under Nasdaq Listing Rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors is held by an individual, group, or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including the requirements that, within one year of the date of the listing of our common stock, we have a:
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board that is composed of a majority of “independent directors,” as defined under the rules of such exchange;
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compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors; and
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nominating and corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors.
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Following the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we may rely on these exemptions. As a result, we may not have a majority of independent directors on our Board. In addition, our compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee may not consist entirely of independent directors or be subject to annual performance evaluations. Accordingly, you may not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of Nasdaq’s corporate governance requirements. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Direct Listing and Ownership of Our Common Stock — We expect to be a ‘controlled company’ within the meaning of the corporate governance rules of Nasdaq and, as a result, we qualify for exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. Although we do not currently intend to rely on any such exemptions, we may do so in the future and if we utilize any of the exemption, you will not have the same protections as those afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such governance requirements.”
 
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Board Committees
Our board of directors will have an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee. The composition and responsibilities of each committee are described below. Members will serve on these committees until their resignation or until as otherwise determined by our board of directors.
Audit Committee
The members of our audit committee are      ,       and       .       is the chairperson of our audit committee. The composition of our audit committee meets the requirements for independence under applicable Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules and regulations. Each member of our audit committee is financially literate. In addition, our board of directors has determined that        is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act. This designation does not impose any duties, obligations or liabilities that are greater than are generally imposed on members of our audit committee and our board of directors. Our audit committee is directly responsible for, among other things:
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selecting a firm to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit our financial statements;
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ensuring the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm;
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discussing the scope and results of the audit with the independent registered public accounting firm and reviewing, with management and that firm, our interim and year-end operating results;
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establishing procedures for employees to anonymously submit concerns about questionable accounting or audit matters;
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approving or, as permitted, pre-approving all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm.
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Compensation Committee
The members of our compensation committee are       ,       and      .      is the chairperson of our compensation committee. Each member of this committee is a non-employee director, as defined by Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, and an outside director, as defined pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Code, and meets the requirements for independence under the current Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules and regulations. Our compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:
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administering our stock and equity incentive plans;
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reviewing and approving, or making recommendations to our board of directors with respect to, incentive compensation and equity plans; and
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reviewing our overall compensation philosophy.
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Nominating and Governance Committee
The members of our nominating and governance committee are       ,        and       .       is the chairperson of our nominating and governance committee.       and       meet the requirements for independence under the current Nasdaq listing standards. Our nominating and governance committee is responsible for, among other things:
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reviewing and approving, or recommending that our board of directors approve, the compensation of our executive officers;
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Code of Ethics
In connection with the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, our board of directors will adopt a code of ethics that applies to all of our employees, officers and directors. Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, the full text of our codes of business conduct and ethics will be posted on the investor relations section of our website. We intend to disclose future amendments to our codes of business conduct and ethics, or any waivers of such code, on our website or in public filings.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
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EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Executive Compensation
The Company’s named executive officers (“NEOs”) for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, are as follows:
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Bradley Burnam, Chief Executive Officer and Director; and
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Dr. Neilesh Ghodadra, Chief Medical Officer and Director.
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Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets out the compensation paid or payable to each of our named executive officers during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024:
Name and Principal Position
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Year
(b)
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Salary
($)
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Bonus
($)
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Stock
Awards
($)
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Option
Awards
($)
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Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
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Change
in Pension
Value and
Non-qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings ($)
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All Other
Compensation
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Total
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Bradley Burnam
Chief Executive Officer
​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 429,320 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 429,320 ​ ​
​ ​ ​ 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 429,321 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 429,321 ​ ​
Dr. Neilesh Ghodadra(1)
Chief Medical Officer and Director
​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​
​ ​ ​ 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​
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(1)
Dr. Ghodadra did not receive any compensation for services rendered in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Dr. Ghodara is not a full time employee of the Company. He devotes approximately 4-6 hours per week to the Company.
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Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
Employment Agreements
The Company previously entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Burnam, dated as of August 9, 2017 (the “2017 Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to 2017 Employment Agreement, Mr. Burnam is entitled to a base salary which automatically increases by 5% on January 1 of each year. In addition, Mr. Burnam is entitled to participate in the Company’s bonus programs as set forth by the Company’s board of directors in its sole discretion and to receive equity awards subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Board. Mr. Burnam did not receive any bonus or equity awards during fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The 2017 Employment Agreement further provides that Mr. Burnam is entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit programs and a monthly car allowance. Mr. Burnam did not receive any car allowance during fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
Under the 2017 Employment Agreement, if Mr. Burnam’s employment is terminated by the Company without “cause” or due to Mr. Burnam’s death or disability, or if Mr. Burnam terminates his employment with the Company for “good reason”, then subject to Mr. Burnam’s (or his estate’s) execution and non-revocation of a general release of claims against the Company, Mr. Burnam (or his estate) will be entitled to receive, in addition to any accrued pay and benefits: (i) continued payment of his then current base salary for 6 months following the date of termination, payable in substantially equal installments in the accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices and (ii) continued payment of the Company portion of health insurance premiums for Mr. Burnam and his qualified dependents covered by the Company’s medical insurance for up to 6 months.
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supersede and replace the 2017 Employment Agreement (the “2025 Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the 2025 Employment Agreement, Mr. Burnam will be entitled to a base salary of $575,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity equal to 50% of his base salary. In addition, commencing with the Company’s 2026 fiscal year, Mr. Burnam will be eligible to participant in the Company’s annual equity incentive award program, with an annual targeted grant date fair value equal to 50% of his base salary for each of the applicable fiscal years of the Company. The 2025 Employment Agreement further provides that Mr. Burnam is entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit programs, including health insurance coverage, reimbursement of reasonable business expenses, paid time-off and liability insurance, and reimbursement of premiums for coverage under a private health insurance plan for Mr. Burnam.
Under the 2025 Employment Agreement, if Mr. Burnam’s employment is terminated by the Company without “cause” or if Mr. Burnam resigns for “good reason,” he will be entitled to receive (i) continued payment of his base salary for 12 months following the termination date, (ii) a prorated bonus for the year of termination based on actual performance and (iii) reimbursement of health insurance premiums for 12 months following the termination date. In addition, if Mr. Burnam’s employment is terminated by the Company without “cause” or if Mr. Burnam resigns for “good reason,” in each case, within three months prior to, or 12 months following, a “change of control” of the Company, Mr. Burnam will instead be entitled to receive (i) a lump sum payment equal two times his then base salary, (ii) his target bonus for the year of termination (not prorated), and (iii) an amount equal to 24 months of health insurance premiums. The 2025 Employment Agreement also sets forth non-solicit and non-compete covenants that will continue to apply for one year following the termination of Mr. Burnam’s employment.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth information concerning outstanding equity awards for the NEOs as of December 31, 2024.
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Option Awards
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Name
(a)
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Number of Securities Underlying
Unexercised Options (#)
Exercisable
(b)
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Option
Exercise
Price ($)
(e)
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Option
Expiration
Date
(f)
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Dr. Neilesh Ghodadra
​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000(1) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2.50 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10/11/2028 ​ ​
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(1)
Represent fully vested options issued under the 2018 Stock Plan.
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Benefit and Retirement Plans
The Company sponsors a group health plan in which Mr. Burnam and his eligible dependents participate.
Equity Incentive Plans
2018 Stock Option Plan
The Company maintains the 2018 Stock Plan (the “2018 Plan”) that provides for awards of stock options to eligible participants. The 2018 Plan is administered by the Board. As of December 31, 2024, no shares were available for future grant under the 2018 Plan, and 754,467 shares were subject to outstanding options under the 2018 Plan, all of which were vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2024. This includes 500,000 shares subject to outstanding options held by Dr. Ghodadra as of December 31, 2024.
Upon the occurrence of a “change of control” ​(which will not be triggered by the consummation of this Offering), the plan administrator may provide for, in its discretion, acceleration of the right to exercise an option, assumption or substitution of or adjustment to each outstanding option by the successor corporation, termination of options if not exercised within a specified period of notice, or termination of options on such other terms and conditions as the plan administrator deems appropriate (including the cancellation of options for cash payments).
 
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2024 Equity Incentive Plan
In July 2024, the Company adopted the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”). The 2024 Plan provides for awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards to eligible participants. Under the 2024 Plan, the plan administrator (either the Board or a committee designated by the Board) has the authority to select plan participants, grant awards, prescribe award agreements and rules and regulations for the administration of the 2024 Plan, construe and interpret the 2024 Plan and award agreements and correct defects, supply omissions or reconcile inconsistencies therein, and make all other decisions and determinations necessary for the administration of the 2024 Plan.
Under the 2024 Plan, upon the occurrence of a “change in control” ​(which will not be triggered by the consummation of this Offering), the plan administrator has the discretion to determine the treatment of outstanding awards, including to accelerate the vesting of any unvested options.
There are 445,533 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the 2024 Plan. As of December 31, 2024, 360,473 shares were available for future grant, and 85,060 shares were subject to outstanding, vested and unvested options under the 2024 Plan. Neither of our NEOs were granted any awards under the 2024 Plan. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations or to pay the exercise price of options, as well as shares underlying awards that are forfeited, expire or are terminated without delivery of shares, will again become available for issuance under the Plan. In addition, awards or shares issued by the Company in assumption of, or in substitution or exchange for, awards previously granted under the Plan will not reduce the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan.
2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan
In connection with the consummation of this direct listing, the Company intends to adopt the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2025 Plan”), which will be effective on the date this listing becomes effective. The following is a summary of the material terms of the 2025 Plan, which is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the 2025 Plan, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to this Registration Statement. The Company does not intend to grant any future awards under the 2018 Plan or 2024 Plan following the date this listing becomes effective.
Purpose.   The purpose of the 2025 Plan is to attract, motivate, retain and reward eligible participants by providing them with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company as a performance incentive.
Eligibility.   Awards may be granted to eligible employees, directors, consultants and other service providers of the Company, as determined in the discretion of the compensation committee. The basis for participation in the 2025 Plan is the compensation committee’s (or its authorized delegate’s) decision, in its sole discretion, that an award to an eligible participant will further the 2025 Plan’s purposes as described above.
Administration.   The compensation committee of the Board will administer the 2025 Plan. However, the Board may exercise any power or authority granted to the compensation committee under the 2025 Plan.
Authority.   The compensation committee has full and final authority to, among other actions, select participants, grant awards and determine the type of awards, number of shares and terms and conditions of such awards. To the extent permitted by law, the compensation committee may delegate to members of the Board or the Company’s officers to take certain actions under the 2025 Plan. The compensation committee may interpret and administer the 2025 Plan or any award thereunder and make any other determination and take any other action that the compensation committee deems necessary or desirable for the administration of the 2025 Plan.
Shares reserve.   The maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2025 Plan will be 1,500,000 Shares in the aggregate. Shares underlying awards that are forfeited, cancelled, expired, terminated or are otherwise lapsed, in whole or in part without the issuance of shares or awards that are settled in cash without the issuance of shares will again become available for issuance under the 2025
 
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Plan. In addition, shares withheld in respect of taxes relating to any award and shares tendered or withheld to pay the exercise price of options and other awards will again become available for issuance under the 2025 Plan. On the first day of January of each year after the 2025 Plan becomes effective, the maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2025 Plan will automatically increase by the lesser of (i) 5% of the outstanding number of shares of common stock on the date immediately preceding December 31 or (ii) such number of shares as determined by the compensation committee. This limit on the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2025 Plan does not apply to awards granted or shares issued in assumption of, or in substitution or exchange for, awards previously granted, or the right or obligation to make future awards by a company acquired by the Company or with which the Company combines.
Adjustments.   In the event of certain changes in the corporate structure, including any extraordinary dividend or other distribution, recapitalization, stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, or other similar corporate transaction or event affecting the Company’s common stock, or changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles, the compensation committee will make appropriate adjustments to the number and type of shares of common stock subject to awards, to the grant, purchase, exercise or hurdle price for any award, and any other aspect the award that the compensation committee deems appropriate to prevent undue enrichment or harm.
Non-employee Director Limit.   Under the 2025 Plan, any non-employee director may not receive equity and cash compensation for a single fiscal year in excess of $750,000 in the aggregate.
Stock options.   Under the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may grant incentive stock options to employees and nonstatutory stock options to all eligible participants. The exercise price of stock options will be determined by the compensation committee but may not be less than the fair market value of the Company’s share of common stock on the grant date. The term of an option may not exceed ten years. The compensation committee will determine the method of payment of the exercise price, the form of exercise notice to be used and the term of the options. The compensation committee may provide in an applicable award agreement that any in-the-money options will be deemed automatically exercised immediately before its expiration.
Stock appreciation rights.   Under the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may grant stock appreciation rights, which entitle the holder to receive shares of common stock or cash having an aggregate value equal to the appreciation in the fair market value of one share on the date of exercise over the grant price of the stock appreciation right as determined by the compensation committee. A stock appreciation right may be granted in tandem with or without regard to a stock option. The grant price of stock appreciation rights may not be less than the fair market value of the Company’s share of common stock on the date of grant. The compensation committee may provide in an applicable award agreement that any in-the-money stock appreciation rights will be deemed automatically exercised immediately before its expiration.
Restricted stock.   Under the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may grant restrict stock, which may be subject to restrictions on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions as the compensation committee may impose. Except to the extent restricted under the terms of the 2025 Plan and any award agreement, the participant who was granted restricted stock will have all of the rights of a shareholder, including the right to vote and receive dividends.
Restricted stock units.   Under the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may grant restricted stock units, which may be settled in shares of common stock and/or cash as the compensation committee may determine. Restricted stock units may be subject to service- or performance-based vesting conditions and other restrictions as the compensation committee may impose. Prior to their settlement, restricted stock units carry no voting or dividend rights. The compensation committee may, in its discretion, provide for the accrual of dividend equivalent with respect to restricted stock units.
Performance awards.   Under the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may grant performance awards, which are payable upon the achievement of performance goals determined by the compensation committee. Upon the grant of each performance award, the compensation committee will determine the performance criteria and length of the performance period. The compensation committee may, in its discretion, increase or reduce the amount of a settlement otherwise to be made in connection with a performance award.
 
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Other cash-based awards and other stock-based awards.   Under the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may grant other cash-based and other stock-based awards, the terms and conditions of which will be determined by the compensation committee and specified in the applicable award agreement. These awards may be granted to participants as standalone or an addition to other awards granted under the 2025 Plan.
Separation from service.   In the event of a participant’s separation from service, as defined in the 2025 Plan, the compensation committee may determine the extent to which an award may be exercised, settled, vested, paid or forfeited prior to the end of a performance period, or the effect of such separation on the vesting, exercise or settlement of an award.
Change of control.   In the event of a “change of control” of the Company (as defined in the 2025 Plan), the compensation committee may take certain actions with respect to outstanding awards, including the continuation or assumption of awards, substitution or replacement of awards by a successor entity, acceleration of vesting and lapse of restrictions (either immediately upon the consummation of the “change of control” or upon a qualifying termination of employment in connection therewith), determination of the attainment of performance conditions for performance awards or cancellation of awards in consideration of a payment.
Tax withholding.   Under the 2025 Plan, the Company has the authority to withhold from any award granted or any payment in respect of any award amounts to satisfy withholding or tax obligations relating to such award by withholding an amount in cash, shares otherwise deliverable pursuant to an award, or through a “broker-assisted”or “sell-to-cover” procedure or any other process or procedure as determined by the compensation committee in its discretion.
Clawback.   Under the 2025 Plan, awards (including any amounts or benefits arising from such awards) will be subject to any clawback or recoupment arrangements or policies the Company has in place from time to time, and the compensation committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law and stock exchange rules or by any applicable Company policy or arrangement, and will, to the extent required, cancel or require reimbursement of any awards or any shares issued or cash received upon vesting, exercise or settlement of any such awards or sale of shares underlying such awards, including any policies necessary to comply with Section 10D of the Exchange Act and any rules promulgated thereunder and any other regulatory requirements.
Plan amendment or suspension.   The Board may amend, suspend, discontinue or terminate the 2025 Plan, provided that no such action may be taken without the approval of the Company’s shareholders if approval is necessary to comply with a tax or regulatory requirement or other applicable law. No amendment may in general adversely and materially affect a participant’s rights under any award without such participant’s written consent.
Term of the plan.   No awards may be granted under the 2025 Plan after the earlier of the following events: (i) the board of directors terminates the plan, (ii) the maximum number of shares available for issuance has been issued or (iii) ten years from the effective date of the 2025 Plan.
Director Compensation
For 2024, none of our directors received compensation for their services on our Board. In connection with the consummation of this direct listing, the Company intends to adopt a non-employee director compensation policy (the “Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy”), which will be effective as of the date this listing becomes effective.
Under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, each non-employee director serving in such capacity on the date this direct listing becomes effective will receive an initial grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the 2025 Plan with a grant date fair value of $100,000. Following the first anniversary of the effective date of this listing, each non-employee director will be eligible to receive an annual grant of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $70,000. The restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of (i) the first-year anniversary of the grant date or (ii) a “change of control” of the Company (as defined in the 2025 Plan).
 
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In addition, following the first anniversary of the effective date of this listing, each non-employee director will be eligible to receive an annual cash retainer of $30,000, payable in equal quarterly installments in arrears and prorated for partial quarter of service. The lead independent director of the Board and the chair of the audit committee will each receive an additional annual cash retainer of $25,000 for their service in such roles, in cash or restricted stock units. The non-employee directors will be eligible to elect to receive all or a portion of their cash retainer in the form of restricted stock units.
 
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We describe below transactions and series of similar transactions, during our last three fiscal years or currently proposed, to which we were a party or will be a party, in which:
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the amounts involved exceeded or will exceed $120.0 thousand; and
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any of our directors, executive officers or beneficial holders of more than 5% of any class of our capital stock had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
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Other than as described below, there have not been, nor are there any currently proposed, transactions or series of similar transactions meeting these criteria to which we have been or will be a party other than compensation arrangements, which are described where required under “Management — Board Structure and Compensation of Directors” and “Executive and Director Compensation.”
Voting Proxy
In connection with our offering of common stock under Regulation A of the Securities Act, certain investors granted a voting proxy to our Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the subscription agreement under which such investors purchased our common stock in such offering that will limit such investors’ ability to vote their common stock until the occurrence of events specified in the proxy.
The voting rights granted via the proxy are not limited and, include, among other things, the right to vote on the election of our directors, amendments to our organizational documents, and major corporate transactions. So long as the holder is an individual, the proxy will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the holder and, so long as the holder is an entity, the proxy will survive the merger or reorganization of the holder or any other entity holding the common stock. The proxy will also survive transfers of the common stock and shall be binding on any transferee. The proxy is granted to the person holding the title of Chief Executive Officer, in his capacity as an officer of the company, and not in his personal capacity, and so would survive his death or removal. Our founder and Chief Executive Officer, in his sole discretion, may assign the voting proxy to any of our future officers.
The voting proxy granted under the subscription agreement will terminate upon the effectiveness of this registration statement.
Indemnification Agreements
We expect to enter into indemnification agreements with each of our directors and executive officers. These agreements provide that we will hold harmless and indemnify each indemnitee against all expenses and losses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her by reason of the fact that he or she is or was our director, officer, employee, or agent, or is or was serving at our request as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
Registration Rights Agreement with Bradley Burnam
In connection with this direct listing, we intend to enter into a registration rights agreement with Bradley Burnam, our founder and Chief Executive Officer. Under the terms of this agreement, Bradley Burnam will be entitled to request that we register his shares on a long-form or short-form registration statement on one or more occasions in the future, which registrations may be “shelf registrations.” Bradley Burnam will also be entitled to participate in certain of our registered offerings, subject to the restrictions in the registration rights agreement. In the event that we propose to register any of our securities under the Securities Act, either for our account or for the account of our Mr. Burnam, certain of our existing equity holders will be entitled to certain piggyback registration rights allowing each to include its shares in the registration, subject to certain marketing and other limitations. See the section titled “Description of Capital Stock — Share Purchase Agreement — Registration Rights.”
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that any particular securities will cease to be registrable securities if (i) they have been registered and sold pursuant to an effective registration statement, (ii) they have been transferred in a transaction in which the registration rights are not assigned, (iii) they are sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act without limitation thereunder with respect to holding period requirements, volume or manner of sale and the holder of such securities does not beneficially own more than 1% of our outstanding common stock, or (iv) they have ceased to be outstanding.
Stockholders Agreement with Bradley Burnam
In connection with this direct listing, we will enter into a stockholders agreement with our founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Burnam, and his affiliated entity, BEB Holdings LLC. The stockholders agreement will also provide that for so long as Mr. Burnam beneficially owns at least 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, certain actions by us will require the approval of Mr. Burnam in addition to any other required vote by our board of directors or stockholders, including, among others:
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any transaction or series of related transactions resulting in the merger, consolidation or sale of all, or substantially all, of our assets; any dissolution, liquidation or reorganization (including filing for bankruptcy) or any acquisition of any asset for consideration in excess of 20% of our total assets;
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any transaction or series of related transactions resulting in the issuance of equity securities, or any other ownership interests, for consideration exceeding $50 million, other than under any equity incentive plan that has received the prior approval of our board of directors;
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the incurrence, guarantee, assumption or refinancing of indebtedness, or grant of a security interest, in each case in excess of 20% of our total assets (or that would cause aggregate indebtedness or guarantees thereof to exceed 20% of our total assets);
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any capital or other expenditure in excess of 20% of our total assets;
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the declaration or payment of dividends on our common stock;
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the adoption of any “poison pill” or similar shareholder rights plan; and
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any hiring, termination, or replacement of, or establishing the compensation or benefits payable to, or making any other significant decisions relating to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer or any other senior management or key employee.
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Policy Concerning Related Party Transactions
In connection with this registration statement, our board of directors will adopt a written policy for the review of any transaction, arrangement or relationship (or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships) or any proposed transaction, arrangement, or relationship, in which we are or will be a participant and in which a related party has or will have a direct or indirect material interest, and the aggregate amount involved exceeds $120.0 thousand. If a related party proposes to enter into such a transaction, arrangement or relationship, which we refer to as a related-party transaction, such related party will be required to report the proposed related-party transaction to our audit committee. The policy will call for the proposed related-party transaction to be reviewed and, if deemed appropriate, approved by the audit committee. In approving or rejecting such proposed transactions, the audit committee will be required to consider relevant facts and circumstances. The audit committee will approve only those transactions that, in light of known circumstances, are deemed to be in our best interests. In the event that any member of the audit committee is not a disinterested person with respect to the related-party transaction under review, that member will be excluded from the review and approval or rejection of such related-party transaction. If we become aware of an existing related-party transaction which has not been approved under the policy, the matter will be referred to the audit committee. The audit committee will evaluate all options available, including ratification, revision, or termination of such transaction. In the event that management determines that it is impractical or undesirable to wait until a meeting of the audit committee to consummate a related-party transaction, the chair of the audit committee may approve such transaction in accordance with the related-party transaction policy. Any such approval must be reported to the audit committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
 
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PRINCIPAL AND REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth:
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information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of June 30, 2025, by:
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each person whom we know to own beneficially more than 5% of our common stock;
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each of the directors and named executive officers individually; and
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all directors and executive officers as a group.
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the number of shares of common stock held by and registered for resale by means of this prospectus for the Registered Stockholders.
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The Registered Stockholders include certain stockholders with “restricted securities” ​(as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act) who, because of their status as affiliates pursuant to Rule 144 or because they acquired their capital stock from an affiliate or from us within the prior 12 months, would be unable to sell their securities pursuant to Rule 144 until we have been subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) the Exchange Act for a period of at least 90 days. The Registered Stockholders may, or may not, elect to sell their shares of common stock covered by this prospectus, as and to the extent they may determine. Such sales, if any, will be made through brokerage transactions on Nasdaq at prevailing trading prices. As such, we will have no input if and when any Registered Stockholder may, or may not, elect to sell their shares of common stock or the prices at which any such sales may occur. See the section titled “Plan of Distribution.” The number of shares of common stock being registered does not represent the number of shares of common stock eligible for future sale in the public market following our listing on Nasdaq. See the section titled “Shares Eligible for Future Sale.”
Information concerning the Registered Stockholders may change from time to time and any changed information will be set forth in supplements to this prospectus, if and when necessary. The Registered Stockholders may sell all, some, or none of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus, and therefore, we cannot determine the number of such shares of common stock that will be sold by the Registered Stockholders, or the amount or percentage of shares of common stock that will be held by the Registered Stockholders upon consummation of any particular sale.
In addition, the Registered Stockholders listed in the table below may have sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of, or may sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, at any time and from time to time, shares of common stock in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, after the date on which they provided the information set forth in the table below. The Registered Stockholders have not, nor have they within the past three years had, any position, office, or other material relationship with us, other than as disclosed in this prospectus. See the sections titled “Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” for further information regarding the Registered Stockholders.
After the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, certain of the Registered Stockholders are entitled to registration rights with respect to their shares of common stock, as described in the section titled “Description of Capital Stock — Share Purchase Agreement — Registration Rights” at any time beginning six months after the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq.
We currently intend to use our reasonable efforts to keep the Registration Statement effective for a period of at least 90 days after the effectiveness of the Registration Statement. We are not party to any arrangement with any Registered Stockholder or any broker-dealer with respect to sales of shares of common stock by the Registered Stockholders. However, we have engaged a financial advisor with respect to certain other matters relating to our listing. See the section titled “Plan of Distribution.”
In accordance with the rules of the SEC, beneficial ownership includes voting or investment power with respect to securities and includes the shares issuable pursuant to stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2025. Shares issuable pursuant to stock options and warrants are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such options and warrants but are not outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. The percentage of beneficial ownership for the following table is based on 14,011,413 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, the business address for each listed stockholder is: c/o Turn Therapeutics,
 
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250 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362. To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to this table and pursuant to applicable community property laws, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock.
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Shares Beneficially Owned
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Shares of Common Stock Being
Registered
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Name of Beneficial Owner
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Number
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Percent
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Directors and Named Executive Officers ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Bradley Burnam(1)
​ ​ ​ ​ 8,008,130 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57.2% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,008,130 ​ ​
Dr. Neil Ghodadra(2)
​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.4% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000 ​ ​
Andrew Gengos(3)
​ ​ ​ ​ 254,467 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1.8% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 254,467 ​ ​
Zuraiz Chaudhary
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All directors and executive officers as a group (4 persons)
​ ​ ​ ​ 8,762,597 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 62.5% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,762,597 ​ ​
Greater than 5% Stockholders: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
BEB Holdings, LLC(1)
​ ​ ​ ​ 8,008,130 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57.2% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,008,130 ​ ​
Other Registered Stockholders: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Clear Street LLC(4)​
​ ​ ​ ​ 27,233 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 27,233 ​ ​
Certain other registered stockholders that purchased shares of common stock in our Regulation CF offering on or after October 1, 2024(5)
​ ​ ​ ​ 125,597 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 124,488 ​ ​
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Represents less than one percent (1%).
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(1)
Bradley Burnam is the sole member of BEB Holdings, LLC, and therefore has sole voting and dispositive power with regard to the shares held by BEB Holdings, LLC. Shares held by Mr. Burnam and BEB Holdings, LLC will be subject to a contractual lock-up agreement. See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale — Lock-up Agreements.”
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(2)
Represents 500,000 shares underlying stock options to purchase common stock that are exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2025
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(3)
Represents 254,467 shares underlying stock options to purchase common stock that are exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2025
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(4)
Clear Street LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CS LLC”), is wholly owned by Clear Street Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CSH LLC”). CSH LLC is wholly owned by Clear Street Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CSG Inc.”). A majority of the voting power of CSG Inc. is held by Clear Street Holdings USVI Inc., a U.S. Virgin Islands corporation (“CSH USVI”). Accordingly, CSH LLC, CSG Inc. and CSH USVI may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by CS LLC. CSH LLC, CSG Inc. and CSH USVI disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. The business address of Clear Street LLC is 150 Greenwich Street, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
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Consists of stockholders not otherwise listed in this table who collectively own less than 1% of our common stock
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
The following descriptions are summaries of the material terms of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws that will become effective upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Reference is made to the more detailed provisions of, and the descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to, these documents, copies of which are filed with the SEC as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and applicable law.
General
Our authorized capital stock consists of 250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
Common Stock
Common stock outstanding.   As of June 30, 2025, there were 14,011,413 shares of common stock outstanding which were held of record by 865 stockholders. As of June 30, 2025, there were options outstanding to purchase an aggregate of 871,107 shares of common stock, with a weighted average exercise price of $4.73 per share. As of June 30, 2025, we also had 328,893 shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options that may be granted in the future. As of June 30, 2025, there were outstanding warrants to purchase 20,062 shares of commons stock at an exercise price of $6.50 per share. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.
Voting rights.   The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders.
Dividend rights.   Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding preferred stock, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefor. See “Dividend Policy.”
Rights upon liquidation.   In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock, if any, then outstanding.
Other rights.   The holders of our common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.
Preferred Stock
Our board of directors has the authority to issue the preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of such series, without further vote or action by the stockholders.
The issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control without further action by the stockholders and may adversely affect the voting and other rights of the holders of common stock. At present, we have no plans to issue any of the preferred stock.
Election and Removal of Directors
Our board of directors will initially consist of five directors. The exact number of directors thereafter will be fixed from time to time by resolution of the board. No director may be removed except for cause, and directors may be removed for cause by an affirmative vote of shares representing a majority of the shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors. Any vacancy occurring on the board of directors and any newly created directorship may be filled only by a majority of the remaining directors in office.
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2028, respectively. At each annual meeting of stockholders, directors will be elected to succeed the class of directors whose terms have expired. This classification of our board of directors could have the effect of increasing the length of time necessary to change the composition of a majority of the board of directors. In general, at least two annual meetings of stockholders will be necessary for stockholders to effect a change in a majority of the members of the board of directors.
Stockholder Meetings
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called by the Chief Executive Officer, the chairperson of our board of directors or the board of directors acting or pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of our board of directors. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws will specifically deny any power of any other person to call a special meeting.
Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation
The provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation may be amended only by the affirmative vote of holders of at least 66-2/3% of the voting power of our outstanding shares of voting stock, voting together as a single class.
Amendment of Bylaws
Our bylaws may generally be altered, amended or repealed, and new bylaws may be adopted, with:
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Other Limitations on Stockholder Actions
Our amended and restated bylaws establish advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and the nomination of candidates for election as directors, other than nominations made by or at the direction of the board of directors or a committee of the board of directors. In order for any matter to be “properly brought” before a meeting, a stockholder will have to comply with advance notice requirements and provide us with certain information. Generally, to be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be received at our principal executive offices not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders. Our amended and restated bylaws also specify requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder’s notice.
In order to submit a nomination for our board of directors, a stockholder must submit any information with respect to the nominee that we would be required to include in a proxy statement, as well as some other information. If a stockholder fails to follow the required procedures, the stockholder’s proposal or nominee will be ineligible and will not be voted on by our stockholders.
Limitation of Liability of Directors and Officers
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that no director or officer will be personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or an officer, as applicable, except as required by applicable law, as in effect from time to time. Currently, Delaware law requires that liability be imposed for the following:
 
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a director’s or officer’s act or omission not in good faith or which involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
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a director’s unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law;
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an officer in any action by or in the right of our company.
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As a result, neither we nor our stockholders have the right, through stockholders’ derivative suits on our behalf, to recover monetary damages against a director or officer for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, including breaches resulting from grossly negligent behavior, except in the situations described above.
Our amended and restated bylaws will provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we will indemnify any director or officer of our company against all damages, claims and liabilities arising out of the fact that the person is or was our director or officer, or served any other enterprise at our request as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary. We will reimburse the expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by a person indemnified by this provision when we receive an undertaking to repay such amounts if it is ultimately determined that the person is not entitled to be indemnified by us. Amending this provision will not reduce our indemnification obligations relating to actions taken before an amendment.
Forum Selection
Unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of fiduciary duty owed by any of our director, officer or other employee to us or our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine; provided that the foregoing provision does not apply to claims under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act or any claim for which the U.S. federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. The federal district courts of the United States will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding any interest in shares of our capital stock will be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to these forum selection provisions.
These forum selection provisions may impose additional costs on shareholders if they elect to pursue certain litigation against us, particularly if the shareholders do not reside in or near the State of Delaware, and limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers, and other employees (although our shareholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder).
These forum selection provisions may also limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees, although our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. While Delaware courts have determined that forum selection provisions are facially valid, it is possible that a court of law in another jurisdiction could rule that the forum selection provisions contained in our amended and restated bylaws are inapplicable or unenforceable if they are challenged in a proceeding or otherwise. If a court were to find the forum selection provision in our amended and restated bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions.
 
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Corporate Opportunities
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that we renounce any interest or expectancy in, or in being offered an opportunity to participate in, business opportunities that are from time to time presented to any of our officers, directors, agents, shareholders, members, partners and affiliates (each, a “Specified Party”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, our director or officer who is offered a business opportunity in his or her capacity as our director or officer (a “Directed Opportunity”) shall be obligated to communicate such Directed Opportunity to us, provided, however, that all of the protections under Article 10 of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation shall otherwise apply to the Specified Parties with respect to such Directed Opportunity, including, without limitation, the ability of the Specified Parties to pursue or acquire such Directed Opportunity or to direct such Directed Opportunity to another person.
Delaware Business Combination Statute
We will elect to be subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which regulates corporate acquisitions. Section 203 prevents an “interested stockholder,” which is defined generally as a person owning 15% or more of a corporation’s voting stock, or any affiliate or associate of that person, from engaging in a broad range of “business combinations” with the corporation for three years after becoming an interested stockholder unless:
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the board of directors of the corporation had previously approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder’s becoming an interested stockholder;
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upon completion of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder’s becoming an interested stockholder, that person owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, other than statutorily excluded shares; or
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following the transaction in which that person became an interested stockholder, the business combination is approved by the board of directors of the corporation and holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock not owned by the interested stockholder.
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Under Section 203, the restrictions described above also do not apply to specific business combinations proposed by an interested stockholder following the announcement or notification of designated extraordinary transactions involving the corporation and a person who had not been an interested stockholder during the previous three years or who became an interested stockholder with the approval of a majority of the corporation’s directors, if such extraordinary transaction is approved or not opposed by a majority of the directors who were directors prior to any person becoming an interested stockholder during the previous three years or were recommended for election or elected to succeed such directors by a majority of such directors.
Section 203 may make it more difficult for a person who would be an interested stockholder to effect various business combinations with a corporation for a three-year period. Section 203 also may have the effect of preventing changes in our management and could make it more difficult to accomplish transactions which our stockholders may otherwise deem to be in their best interests.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Some Provisions
Some provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws could make the following more difficult:
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These provisions, as well as our ability to issue preferred stock, are designed to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with our board of directors. We believe that the benefits of increased protection give us the potential ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure us, and that the benefits of this increased protection outweigh
 
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the disadvantages of discouraging those proposals, because negotiation of those proposals could result in an improvement of their terms. Further, our stockholders agreement will provide that, until the Substantial Ownership Requirement, which is defined in our stockholders agreement as requiring 10% of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of our common stock to be beneficially held by the parties to the stockholders agreement, is no longer met, any transaction or series of transactions resulting in the merger, consolidation or sale of all, or substantially all, of our assets, and any dissolution, liquidation, reorganization or acquisition of any asset having consideration in excess of 20% of our total assets, must be approved by the parties to the stockholders agreement. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Stockholders Agreement with Bradley Burnam” for more information on our stockholders agreement.
Share Purchase Agreement
Following the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, certain holders of our common stock will be entitled to rights with respect to the registration of their shares under the Securities Act. Under the GEM Agreements, GEM agreed to purchase up to $85.0 million in shares of our common stock subject to certain conditions and limitations, including, but not limited to, the registration of our common stock on a securities exchange. The principal terms of the GEM Agreements are set forth below:
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Drawdowns:   From time to time, we may issue a drawdown notice to GEM, in which case, GEM will be obligated, subject to certain conditions and limitations, to purchase shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to 90% of the average daily closing price of our common stock for the 15 consecutive trading days beginning on the date specified in the drawdown notice (the “pricing period”). The requested drawdown amount may not exceed 300% of the average daily trading volume of our common stock for the 15 trading days immediately preceding the date of the drawdown notice. GEM is not required to purchase shares pursuant to any drawdown notice if, as a result of the issuance of such shares, GEM would beneficially own, directly or indirectly, over 9.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of the date of such proposed issuance. In addition, we may issue an initial draw down notice to GEM for an amount not to exceed $10.0 million, provided that GEM reserves the right to subscribe for between 50% and 200% of the initial draw down amount. The notice for the initial $10.0 million can only be issued on the date that the resale registration statement (as defined below) has been declared effective by the SEC. The pricing period for such initial drawdown shall consist of ten consecutive trading days commencing on the first trading day specified in the drawdown notice. GEM retains the right to shorten the pricing period at its sole discretion by providing us with notice, in writing, within six hours after the closing of trading of any securities on the date of the drawdown notice or any trading day during the initial pricing period.
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Commitment Fee:   Regardless of whether we exercise our rights to draw down under the GEM Purchase Agreement, we shall pay GEM a commitment fee of 1% of the aggregate limit in cash or freely tradeable common stock (the “Commitment Fee Shares”). On the date when the resale registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, we must either deposit the full commitment fee in cash into an escrow account, or issue GEM a number of freely trading shares of common stock as calculated by dividing the Commitment Fee by the lower of (A) quotient of (i) the our total equity value as set forth in the independent valuation report prepared by a third-party valuation agent and delivered to Nasdaq in connection with the direct listing (or, if such valuation report includes a range of our total equity value, the midpoint of such range), and (ii) the total number of our outstanding common stock on a fully diluted basis as of the public listing date without give effect to the issuance of the warrant (as described below) and (B) the closing price of our common stock on Nasdaq on (x) if the resale registration statement is declared effective after market close, such date or (y) if the resale registration statement is declared effective prior to market open, the business day immediate preceding such date.
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date, subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the GEM Purchase Agreement. The warrant will expire on the date that is the third anniversary of our public listing date.
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Registration Rights:   Pursuant to the GEM Rights Agreement, as soon as practicable after the filing of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we are required to submit a registration statement to register the resale of the shares of common stock issued to GEM and underlying the warrant (the “resale registration statement”) and to use our commercially reasonable efforts to have the resale registration statement declared effective by the SEC promptly after our common stock begins trading on the national securities exchange. In the event that we propose to register any of our securities under the Securities Act, either for our account or for the account of our other security holders (other than on Form S-8 (as promulgated under the Securities Act) or its equivalent relating to equity securities to be issued solely in connection with equity securities issuable in connection with our option or other employee benefit plans), GEM will be entitled to certain piggyback registration rights allowing each to include its shares in the registration.
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Listing
We have applied to list our common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “TTRX.”
Transfer Agent and Registrar
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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME AND ESTATE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO NON-U.S. HOLDERS OF OUR COMMON STOCK
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to certain non-U.S. holders (as defined below) of the ownership and disposition of our common stock acquired in this direct listing, but does not purport to be a complete analysis of all the potential tax considerations relating thereto. This summary is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), federal income tax regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Treasury Regulations”), administrative rulings, and judicial decisions, all as of the date hereof. These authorities may be changed, possibly retroactively, so as to result in U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those set forth below. No ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), has been, or will be, sought with respect to the tax consequences discussed herein, and there can be no assurance that the IRS will not take a position contrary to the tax consequences discussed below or that any position taken by the IRS would not be sustained. This discussion assumes that any distributions made (or deemed made) by us on our common stock and any consideration received (or deemed received) by a holder in consideration for the sale or other disposition of our common stock will be in U.S. dollars.
This summary does not address the tax considerations arising under the laws of any non-U.S., state, or local jurisdiction, or under U.S. federal gift and estate tax laws, except to the limited extent set forth below. In addition, this discussion does not address the application of the Medicare contribution tax on net investment income or any tax considerations applicable to a non-U.S. holder’s particular circumstances or non-U.S. holders that may be subject to special tax rules, including, without limitation:
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banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions (except to the extent specifically set forth below), regulated investment companies, or real estate investment trusts;
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controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment companies, or corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax;
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traders in securities or other persons that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to holdings in our stock;
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persons who do not hold our common stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code;
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persons subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of any item of gross income with respect to our common stock being taken into account in an “applicable financial statement” as defined in Section 451(b) of the Code; or
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YOU ARE URGED TO CONSULT YOUR TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, AS WELL AS ANY TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP, AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON STOCK ARISING UNDER THE U.S. FEDERAL ESTATE OR GIFT TAX RULES, UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S., OR OTHER TAXING JURISDICTION, OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE TAX TREATY.
Non-U.S. Holder Defined
For purposes of this discussion, you are a non-U.S. holder if you are a beneficial owner of our common stock that is not a partnership (or entity or arrangement treated as a partnership or any other entity treated as a pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes) and is not any of the following:
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Distributions
As described in the section titled “Dividend Policy,” we have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock and do not anticipate paying any dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future. However, if we do make distributions on our common stock, those payments will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. To the extent those distributions exceed both our current and our accumulated earnings and profits, they will constitute a return of capital and will first reduce your basis in our common stock (determined separately with respect to each share of our common stock), but not below zero, and then will be treated as gain from the sale of stock as described below under “— Gain on Taxable Disposition of Our Common Stock.”
Except as otherwise described below in the discussions of effectively connected dividends (in the next paragraph), backup withholding and FATCA, any dividend paid to you generally will be subject to U.S. withholding tax either at a rate of 30% of the gross amount of the dividend or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty between the United States and your country of residence. In order to receive a reduced treaty rate, you must timely provide us or our paying agent with an applicable IRS Form W-8, including any required attachments and your taxpayer identification number, certifying qualification for the reduced rate; additionally, you will be required to update such Forms and certifications from time to time as required by law. If your shares of our common stock are eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty, you may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS. If you hold our common stock through a financial institution or other agent acting on your behalf, you will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the agent, which then will be required to provide certification to us or our paying agent, either directly or through other intermediaries. You should consult your tax advisor regarding your entitlement to benefits under an applicable income tax treaty.
Dividends received by you that are effectively connected with your conduct of a U.S. trade or business (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base maintained by you in the United States) are generally exempt from such withholding tax, subject to the discussions below on backup withholding and FATCA withholding. In order to obtain this exemption, you must provide us or our paying agent with an applicable IRS Form W-8, including any required attachments and your taxpayer identification number; additionally, you will be required to update such forms and
 
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certifications from time to time as required by law. Such effectively connected dividends, although not subject to U.S. federal withholding tax, are includable on your U.S. income tax return and generally taxed to you at the same graduated rates applicable to U.S. persons, net of certain deductions and credits. If you are a corporate non-U.S. holder, dividends you receive that are effectively connected with your conduct of a U.S. trade or business may also be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty between the United States and your country of residence. You should consult your tax advisor regarding any applicable tax treaties that may provide for different rules.
Gain on Taxable Disposition of Our Common Stock
Except as otherwise described below in the discussion of backup withholding and FATCA, you generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain realized upon the sale or other disposition of our common stock unless:
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our common stock constitutes a United States real property interest by reason of our status as a “United States real property holding corporation,” ​(“USRPHC”), for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time within the shorter of the five-year period preceding your disposition of, or your holding period for, our common stock, and, in the case where shares of our common stock are regularly traded on an established securities market, you own, or are treated as owning, more than 5% of our common stock at any time during the foregoing period.
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Generally, a corporation is a “United States real property holding corporation” if the fair market value of its United States real property interests equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of its worldwide real property interests and its other assets used or held for use in a trade or business (all as determined for United States federal income tax purposes). We believe that we are not currently and will not become a USRPHC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the remainder of this discussion assumes this is the case. However, because the determination of whether we are a USRPHC depends on the fair market value of our U.S. real property relative to the fair market value of our other business assets, there can be no assurance that we will not become a USRPHC in the future. Even if we become a USRPHC, however, as long as our common stock is regularly traded on an established securities market, such common stock will be treated as U.S. real property interests only if you actually or constructively hold more than 5% of such regularly traded common stock at any time during the shorter of the five-year period preceding your disposition of, or your holding period for, our common stock. No assurance can be provided that our common stock will be regularly traded on an established securities market at all times for purposes of the rules described above.
If you are a non-U.S. holder described in the first bullet above, you will generally be required to pay tax on the net gain derived from the taxable disposition under regular graduated U.S. federal income tax rates (and a corporate non-U.S. holder described in the first bullet above also may be subject to the branch profits tax at a 30% rate), unless otherwise provided by an applicable income tax treaty, on your effectively connected earnings and profits for the taxable year, as adjusted for certain items.
If you are a non-U.S. holder described in the second bullet above, you will generally be required to pay a flat 30% tax (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty between the United States and your country of residence) on the gain derived from the sale or other taxable disposition, which gain may be offset by certain U.S. source capital losses (provided you have timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses). You should consult your tax advisor with respect to whether any applicable income tax or other treaties may provide for different rules.
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Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
Generally, we must report annually to the IRS the amount of dividends paid to you, your name and address, and the amount of tax withheld, if any. A similar report will be sent to you. Pursuant to applicable income tax treaties or other agreements, the IRS may make these reports available to tax authorities in your country of residence. These information reporting requirements apply even if no withholding was required (because the distributions were effectively connected with the holder’s conduct of a U.S. trade or business, or withholding was reduced or eliminated by an applicable income tax treaty).
Payments of dividends or of proceeds on the disposition of stock made to you may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding at a current rate of 24% unless you establish an exemption, for example, by timely and properly certifying your non-U.S. status on an IRS Form W-8BEN, IRS Form W-8BEN-E, or another appropriate version of IRS Form W-8. Notwithstanding the foregoing, backup withholding and information reporting may apply if either we or our paying agent has actual knowledge, or reason to know, that you are a U.S. person.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax; rather, the U.S. federal income tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund or credit may generally be obtained from the IRS, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner. If any amount is withheld under the backup withholding rules, you should consult with your tax advisor regarding the possibility of and procedure for obtaining a refund or a credit against your U.S. federal income tax liability, if any.
FATCA
Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations and administrative guidance promulgated thereunder (commonly referred to as “FATCA”) impose a U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% on dividends on and gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of our common stock paid to a “foreign financial institution” ​(as specially defined under these rules), unless such institution enters into an agreement with the U.S. government to withhold on certain payments and to collect and provide to the U.S. tax authorities substantial information regarding the U.S. account holders of such institution (which includes certain equity and debt holders of such institution, as well as certain account holders that are foreign entities with U.S. owners) or otherwise establishes an exemption. FATCA also generally imposes a U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% on dividends on and gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of our common stock paid to a “non-financial foreign entity” ​(as specially defined under these rules) unless such entity provides the withholding agent with a certification identifying certain substantial direct and indirect U.S. owners of the entity, certifies that there are none, or otherwise establishes and certifies to an exemption. The withholding provisions under FATCA generally apply to dividends on our common stock. The Treasury Secretary has issued proposed regulations providing that the withholding provisions under FATCA do not apply with respect to payment of gross proceeds from a sale or other disposition of our common stock, which may be relied upon by taxpayers until final regulations are issued. An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and your country of tax residence may modify the requirements described in this paragraph. If a dividend payment is both subject to withholding under FATCA and subject to the withholding tax discussed above under “— Distributions,” the withholding under FATCA may be credited against, and therefore reduce, such other withholding tax. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the possible implications of FATCA on your investment in our common stock.
Federal Estate Tax
Our common stock beneficially owned by an individual who is not a citizen or resident of the United States (as defined for U.S. federal estate tax purposes) at the time of their death will generally be includable in the decedent’s gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax purposes, unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides otherwise. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal estate tax consequences of the ownership or disposition of our common stock.
THE PRECEDING SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION OF U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TAX ADVICE. EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT ITS OWN TAX ADVISOR
 
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REGARDING THE PARTICULAR U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND NON-U.S. TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, HOLDING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON STOCK, INCLUDING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF ANY CHANGE IN APPLICABLE LAWS AS WELL AS ANY TAX CONSEQUENCES ARISING UNDER ANY STATE, LOCAL, OR NON-U.S. TAX LAWS AND ANY OTHER U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS.
 
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, there has been no public market for our common stock. Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time. Furthermore, because only a limited number of shares of common stock will be available for sale shortly after the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part due to existing contractual and legal restrictions on resale as described below, there may be sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market after the restrictions lapse. This may adversely affect the prevailing market price and our ability to raise equity capital in the future.
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we will have 14,011,413 shares of common stock outstanding assuming no exercise of any options and warrants outstanding as of June 30, 2025. All shares sold using this registration statement will be freely transferable without restriction or registration under the Securities Act, except for any shares purchased by our “affiliates,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. The remaining outstanding shares of our common stock will be deemed “restricted securities” ​(as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act) except for securities sold in our Regulation A offering. Restricted securities may be sold in the public market only if they are registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rule 144 or Rule 701 under the Securities Act, which rules are summarized below. Substantially all of our common stock may be sold after our initial listing on Nasdaq, either by the Registered Stockholders pursuant to this prospectus or by our other existing stockholders in accordance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act.
Rule 144
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, once we have been subject to and in compliance with public company reporting requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act for at least 90 days, an eligible shareholder is entitled to sell such shares without complying with the manner of sale, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144, subject to compliance with the public information requirements of Rule 144. To be an eligible shareholder under Rule 144, such shareholder must not be deemed to have been one of our affiliates for purposes of the Securities Act at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale and who has beneficially owned the shares of common stock proposed to be sold for at least six months, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates. If such a person has beneficially owned the shares of common stock proposed to be sold for at least one year, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, then such person is entitled to sell such shares without complying with any of the requirements of Rule 144.
Persons who have beneficially owned shares of our common stock that are restricted securities for at least six months but who are our affiliates at the time of, or any time during the 90 days preceding, a sale, would be subject to additional restrictions, by which such person would be entitled to sell within any three month period only a number of shares of common stock that does not exceed the greater of either of the following:
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provided, in each case, that we are subject to, and in compliance with certain of, the Exchange Act periodic reporting requirements for at least 90 days before the sale. Such sales both by affiliates and by non-affiliates must also comply with the manner of sale, current public information and notice provisions of Rule 144 to the extent applicable.
Rule 701
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before the effective date of this registration statement is entitled to resell such shares 90 days after such effective date, in reliance on Rule 144. Under Rule 701, an affiliate of the issuer can resell shares in reliance on Rule 144 without having to comply with the holding period requirement, and non-affiliates of the issuer can resell shares in reliance on Rule 144 without having to comply with the current public information and holding period requirements.
The SEC has indicated that Rule 701 will apply to typical stock options granted by an issuer before it becomes subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, along with the shares acquired upon exercise of such options, including exercises after we become subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
Registration Statement on Form S-8
We intend to file one or more registration statements on Form S-8 under the Securities Act to register all shares of common stock issued or issuable pursuant to the exercise of outstanding options and reserved for issuance under our stock-based compensation plans. We expect to file the registration statement or statements, which will become effective immediately upon filing, upon or shortly after the date of this prospectus. Shares covered by these registration statements will then be eligible for sale in the public markets, subject to vesting restrictions and any applicable holding periods, any applicable lock-up agreements and Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates.
Lock-up Agreements
Our founder and certain other stockholders and their respective affiliates, holding an aggregate of approximately         shares of common stock, (collectively, the “Restricted Stockholders”), have agreed with us, subject to certain exceptions, not to sell, transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of common stock (“Lock-Up Securities”), for a period of 180 days following the date our common stock is listed for trading (the “Lock-Up Period”), subject to a “leak out” whereby a number of such restricted shares may become unrestricted over time, prior to the 180th day. Beginning on the first trading day following the 30th day after our common stock is listed, 30% of the shares held by each Restricted Stockholder as of such date will be released from the foregoing restrictions. Beginning the first trading day following the 90th day after our common stock is listed, an additional       % of the shares held by each Restricted Stockholder as of such date will be released from the foregoing restrictions, provided for at least 20 of the prior 30 consecutive trading days the (i) common stock has closed at a       % premium to the Current Reference Price (as defined herein) and (ii) average daily trading volume was at least $       .
The restrictions described in the immediately preceding paragraph and contained in the lock-up agreements between us and the Restricted Stockholders do not apply, subject in certain cases to various conditions, to certain transactions, including: (a) transactions relating to securities acquired in open market transactions after the completion of the Direct Listing; (b) transfers of securities as a bona fide gift or for bona fide estate planning purposes; (c) transfers of securities to a charitable organization or educational institution; (d) transfers by will, intestacy, or other testamentary document; (e) transfers to any member of the immediate family of the Restricted Stockholders, any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of the Restricted Stockholders or the immediate family of the Restricted Stockholders, or if the Restricted Stockholders is a trust, to a trustor or beneficiary of the trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust; (f) either of (i) any transfers of securities to another corporation, partnership or other business entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Restricted Stockholders or the immediate family of the Restricted Stockholders or (ii) distributions of securities to members, partners, shareholders, subsidiaries or affiliates of the Restricted Stockholders; provided that in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f), any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, and in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses (b), (e), or (f), each transferee shall sign and deliver to us a lockup agreement for the remainder of the lock-up period; (g) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities, provided that (i) such plan does not provide for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities during the Lock-Up Period except in compliance therewith and (ii) to the extent a public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act, if any, is required of or voluntarily made by or on behalf of the Restricted Stockholders or the Company regarding the
 
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establishment of such plan, such public announcement or filing shall include a statement to the effect that no transfer of Lock-Up Securities may be made under such plan during the Lock-Up Period in contravention of the lock-up agreement; (h) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities that occurs by operation of law; (i) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities pursuant to a bona fide third party tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction made to all holders of common stock involving a change of control of the Company after the Listing Date and approved by the Company’s board of directors; provided that in the event that the tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, the Lock-Up Securities owned by the Restricted Stockholder shall remain subject to the lock-up restrictions; and (j) the exercise of warrants, stock options, or settlement of restricted stock units or other equity awards granted under the Company’s equity plans or otherwise outstanding as of the date hereof or issued after the date hereof pursuant to equity incentive plans described in this prospectus or approved by the Board; provided that any Lock-Up Securities received upon such exercise, vesting or settlement shall be subject to the lock-up restrictions.
Registration Rights
Upon the effectiveness of this registration statement, the holders of 8,008,130 shares of common stock and        shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the GEM Purchase Agreement and upon the exercise of outstanding options and warrants or their transferees, will be entitled to various rights with respect to the registration of these shares under the Securities Act. See the section titled “Description of Capital Stock — Share Purchase Agreement —  Registration Rights” for a description of the registration rights of GEM and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Registration Rights Agreement with Bradley Burnam” for a description of the registration rights of Bradley Burnam. Registration of these shares under the Securities Act would result in these shares becoming freely tradable without restriction under the Securities Act immediately upon the effectiveness of the registration, except for shares purchased by affiliates. If we register any of our securities under the Securities Act for ourselves or other security holders, we have agreed with GEM to provide piggyback registration rights allowing GEM to include its shares in the registration.
 
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SALE PRICE HISTORY OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
We have applied to list our common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “TTRX.” This prospectus relates to the registration of the resale of up to 8,914,318 shares of our common stock by the Registered Stockholders. Prior to the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq, there has been no public market for our common stock. Our common stock has a limited history of trading in private transactions and is not quoted on any over-the-counter market. We sold shares of our common stock to the public in a Regulation A offering at a public offering price of $11.65 per share.
While Clear Street, in its capacity as our financial advisor, is expected to consider this information in connection with setting the opening public price of our common stock, this information may have little or no relation to broader market demand for our common stock and thus the opening public price and subsequent public price of our common stock on Nasdaq. Clear Street’s dual roles as our financial advisor and a Registered Stockholder in this direct listing may create a conflict of interest. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Even if we can raise additional funding, we have in the past and may in the future enter into financing agreements that lead to increased dilution, and which will result in sales of our common stock in the open market, which could adversely impact the trading price of our common stock.” As a result, you should not place undue reliance on this historical private sale price as it may differ materially from the opening public price and subsequent public price of our common stock on Nasdaq. See the section titled “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Direct Listing and Ownership of Our Common Stock — The public price of our common stock, upon listing on Nasdaq, may have little or no relationship to the historical sales prices of our common stock in private transactions.”
 
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Registered Stockholders, and their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees, or other successors in interest may sell their shares of common stock covered hereby pursuant to brokerage transactions on Nasdaq, or other public exchanges or registered alternative trading venues, at prevailing market prices at any time after our common stock is listed for trading. We are not party to any arrangement with any Registered Stockholder or any broker-dealer with respect to sales of shares of common stock by the Registered Stockholders, except we have engaged a financial advisor with respect to certain other matters relating to the registration and listing of our common stock, as further described below. As such, we do not anticipate receiving notice as to if and when any Registered Stockholder may, or may not, elect to sell their shares of common stock or the prices at which any such sales may occur, and there can be no assurance that any Registered Stockholders will sell any or all of their shares of common stock covered by this prospectus.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock by the Registered Stockholders. We will recognize costs related to this direct listing and our transition to a publicly-traded company consisting of professional fees and other expenses. We will expense these amounts in the periods incurred and therefore we will not deduct these costs from net proceeds to the issuer as they would be in an initial public offering involving a primary offering by an issuer.
We have engaged Clear Street as our financial advisor to advise and assist us with respect to certain matters relating to its engagement with our direct listing. The services expected to be performed by the Advisor will include providing advice and assistance with respect to defining objectives, analyzing, structuring and planning the direct listing, developing and assisting with our investor communication strategy in relation to the direct listing, and being available to consult with Nasdaq, including on the day that our shares of common stock are initially listed on Nasdaq Global Market. Clear Street’s dual roles as our financial advisor and a Registered Stockholder in this direct listing may create a conflict of interest. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Even if we can raise additional funding, we have in the past and may in the future enter into financing agreements that lead to increased dilution, and which will result in sales of our common stock in the open market, which could adversely impact the trading price of our common stock.”
In addition, the Advisor will determine when our shares of common stock are ready to trade and to approve proceeding with the opening of trading at the Current Reference Price (as defined below). However, the Advisor has not been engaged to participate in investor meetings or to otherwise facilitate or coordinate price discovery activities or sales of our common stock in consultation with us, except as described herein.
On the day that our shares of common stock are initially listed on Nasdaq, Nasdaq will begin accepting, but not executing, pre-opening buy and sell orders and will begin to continuously generate the indicative Current Reference Price on the basis of such accepted orders. The Current Reference Price is calculated each second and, during a 10-minute “Display Only” period, is disseminated, along with other indicative imbalance information, to market participants by Nasdaq on its NOII and BookViewer tools. Following the “Display Only” period, a “Pre-Launch” period begins, during which the Advisor, in its capacity as our financial advisor to perform the functions under Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8), must notify Nasdaq that our shares are “ready to trade.” Once the Advisor has notified Nasdaq that our shares of common stock are ready to trade, Nasdaq will calculate the Current Reference Price for our shares of common stock in accordance with Nasdaq rules. If the Advisor then approves proceeding at the Current Reference Price, Nasdaq will conduct a price validation test in accordance with Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8). As part of conducting such price validation test, Nasdaq may consult with the Advisor if the price bands need to be modified and to select the new price bands for purposes of applying such test iteratively until the validation tests yield a price within such bands. Upon completion of such price validation checks, the applicable orders that have been entered will then be executed at such price and regular trading of our shares of common stock on Nasdaq will commence.
Under Nasdaq rules, the Current Reference Price means: (i) the single price at which the maximum number of orders to buy or sell can be matched; (ii) if there is more than one price at which the maximum number of orders to buy or sell can be matched, then it is the price that minimizes the imbalance between orders to buy or sell (i.e. minimizes the number of shares that would remain unmatched at such price); (iii) if more than one price exists under (ii), then it is the entered price (i.e. the specified price entered in an
 
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order by a customer to buy or sell) at which our shares of common stock will remain unmatched (i.e. will not be bought or sold); and (iv) if more than one price exists under (iii), a price determined by Nasdaq in consultation with the Advisor in its capacity as our financial advisor. In the event that more than one price exists under (iii), the Advisor will exercise any consultation rights only to the extent that it can do so consistent with the anti-manipulation provisions of the federal securities laws, including Regulation M, or applicable relief granted thereunder.
In determining the Current Reference Price, Nasdaq’s cross algorithms will match orders that have been entered into and accepted by Nasdaq’s system. This occurs with respect to a potential Current Reference Price when orders to buy shares of common stock at an entered bid price that is greater than or equal to such potential Current Reference Price are matched with orders to sell a like number of shares of common stock at an entered asking price that is less than or equal to such potential Current Reference Price. To illustrate, as a hypothetical example of the calculation of the Current Reference Price, if Nasdaq’s cross algorithms matched all accepted orders as described above, and two limit orders remained — a limit order to buy 500 shares of common stock at an entered bid price of $10.01 per share and a limit order to sell 200 shares of common stock at an entered asking price of $10.00 per share — the Current Reference Price would be selected as follows:
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Under clause (i), if the Current Reference Price is $10.00, then the maximum number of additional shares that can be matched is 200. If the Current Reference Price is $10.01, then the maximum number of additional shares that can be matched is also 200, which means that the same maximum number of additional shares would be matched at the price of either $10.00 or $10.01.
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Because more than one price under clause (i) exists, under clause (ii), the Current Reference Price would be the price that minimizes the imbalance between orders to buy or sell (i.e., minimizes the number of shares that would remain unmatched at such price). Selecting either $10.00 or $10.01 as the Current Reference Price would create the same imbalance in the limit orders that cannot be matched, because at either price 300 shares would not be matched.
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Because more than one price under clause (ii) exists, under clause (iii), the Current Reference Price would be the entered price at which orders for shares of common stock at such entered price will remain unmatched. In such case, choosing $10.01 would cause 300 shares of the 500-share limit order with the entered price of $10.01 to remain unmatched, compared to choosing $10.00, where all 200 shares of the limit order with the entered price of $10.00 would be matched, and no shares at such entered price remain unmatched. Thus, Nasdaq would select $10.01 as the Current Reference Price, because orders for shares at such entered price will remain unmatched. The above example (including the prices) is provided solely by way of illustration.
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The Advisor, as the designated financial advisor under Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8), will determine when our shares of common stock are ready to trade and approve proceeding at the Current Reference Price primarily based on considerations of volume, timing and price. In particular, the Advisor will determine, based primarily on pre-opening buy and sell orders, when a reasonable amount of volume will cross on the opening trade such that sufficient price discovery has been made to open trading at the Current Reference Price. If the Advisor does not approve proceeding at the Current Reference Price (for example, due to the absence of adequate pre-opening buy and sell interest), the Advisor will request that Nasdaq delay the opening until such a time that sufficient price discovery has been made to ensure that a reasonable amount of volume crosses on the opening trade.
Further, in the highly unlikely event that Nasdaq consults with the Advisor as described in clause (iv) of the definition of Current Reference Price, the Advisor would request that Nasdaq delay the opening to ensure a single opening price within clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the definition of the Current Reference Price. Under Nasdaq rules, in the event of such delay, prior to terminating such delay, there will be a 10-minute “Display Only” period during which market participants may enter quotes and orders in shares of our common stock in Nasdaq systems. In addition, beginning at 4:00 a.m., market participants may enter orders in shares of our common stock on Nasdaq. Such orders will be accepted and entered into the system. After the conclusion of the 10-minute “Display Only” period, our common stock will enter a “Pre-Launch” period of indeterminate duration. The “Pre-Launch” period will end and shares of our common stock will be released for trading by Nasdaq when certain conditions are met, including Nasdaq’s receipt of notice
 
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from the Advisor that our shares of common stock are ready to trade, after which the Nasdaq system will calculate the Current Reference Price at that time and display it to the Advisor. If the Advisor then approves proceeding, the Nasdaq system will conduct certain validation checks. The Advisor, with concurrence of Nasdaq, may determine at any point during the delay process up through the conclusion of the “Pre-Launch” period to postpone and reschedule the direct listing. Neither we nor the Registered Stockholders (except the Advisor) will be involved in Nasdaq’s price-setting mechanism nor will we or they coordinate or be in communication with the Advisor including with respect to any decision by the Advisor to delay or proceed with trading.
Similar to a Nasdaq-listed firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering, in connection with the listing of our shares of common stock, buyers and sellers who have subscribed will have access to Nasdaq’s Order Imbalance Indicator (the “Net Order Imbalance Indicator”), a widely available, subscription-based data feed, prior to submitting buy or sell orders. Nasdaq’s electronic trading platform simulates auctions every second to calculate a Current Reference Price, the number of shares of common stock that can be paired off the Current Reference Price, the number of shares of common stock that would remain unexecuted at the Current Reference Price and whether a buy-side or sell-side imbalance exists, or whether there is no imbalance, to disseminate that information continuously to buyers and sellers via the Net Order Imbalance Indicator data feed.
However, because this is not an initial public offering being conducted on a firm-commitment underwritten basis, there will be no traditional book building process (that is, an organized process pursuant to which buy and sell interest is coordinated in advance to some prescribed level). Moreover, prior to the opening trade, there will not be a price at which underwriters initially sold shares of common stock to the public, as there would be in a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering. The lack of an initial public offering price could impact the range of buy and sell orders collected by Nasdaq from various broker-dealers. Consequently, the price of our shares of common stock may be more volatile than in an initial public offering underwritten on a firm-commitment basis and could, upon being listed on Nasdaq, decline significantly and rapidly.
In addition, to list on Nasdaq, we are also required to have at least three registered and active market makers. We expect that the Advisor will act as a registered and active market maker and will engage other market makers.
In addition to sales made pursuant to this prospectus, the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus may be sold by the Registered Stockholders in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Under the securities laws of some states, shares of common stock may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers.
A Registered Stockholder may from time to time transfer, distribute (including distributions in kind by Registered Stockholders that are investment funds), pledge, assign, or grant a security interest in some or all the shares of common stock owned by it and, if it defaults in the performance of its secured obligations, the transferees, distributees, pledgees, assignees, or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under applicable provisions of the Securities Act amending the list of the Registered Stockholders to include the transferee, distributee, pledgee, assignee, or other successors in interest as Registered Stockholders under this prospectus. The Registered Stockholders also may transfer the shares in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, distributees, pledgees, or other successors in interest will be the registered beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
A Registered Stockholder that is an entity may elect to make an in-kind distribution of common stock to its members, partners, or stockholders pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part by delivering a prospectus.
If any of the Registered Stockholders utilize a broker-dealer in the sale of the shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus, such broker-dealer may receive commissions in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from such Registered Stockholder or commissions from purchasers of the shares of common stock for whom they may act as agent or to whom they may sell as principal.
 
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In connection with its engagement as our financial advisor, the Advisor received an advisory fee of $250.0 thousand upon execution of the engagement letter, which was paid in 27,233 shares of our common stock, which is equal to 0.2% of our outstanding common stock, on a fully diluted basis. These shares are registered for resale on this prospectus. See “Principal and Registered Stockholders” for more information.
In addition, the Advisor will be entitled to a $500.0 thousand listing fee to be paid in U.S. dollars upon consummation of the direct listing, provided, however, that we may defer payment of up to $150.0 thousand to a day that is no later than 90 days after the listing. The Advisor will also be entitled to an expense reimbursement for all reasonable, documented expenses incurred by the Advisor in connection with its engagement, provided that such expenses may not exceed $150.0 thousand in the aggregate without our approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
In addition, pursuant to our agreement with the Advisor, for a period of 12 months following the termination of the engagement letter agreement, the Advisor shall have the right to participate as an underwriter, placement agent, or financial advisor to us, as the case may be, with respect to any public or private offering of equity, equity-linked or debt securities or similar debt financings for which we engage an underwriter, placement agent or financial advisor and, in connection therewith, to receive a minimum of 40% of the aggregate economics paid to underwriters, placement agents, or financial advisors in such additional transactions. If we decide to pursue any such additional transactions and the Advisor exercises its right to participation provided hereunder, we expect to pay the Advisor certain customary fees in connection therewith.
The Advisor will not be engaged to otherwise facilitate or coordinate price discovery activities or the solicitation or sales of shares of our common stock in consultation with us, and will not be permitted to, and will not be instructed by us to, plan or actively participate in any investor education activities, except as described herein.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Effective March 31, 2025, SetApart Accountancy Corp (the “Former Auditor”) was dismissed as our independent accountant. Our board of directors recommended the dismissal of the Former Auditor. The Former Auditor’s report on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During our two most recent fiscal years and through the subsequent interim period preceding the Former Auditor’s dismissal, (i) there were no “disagreements” ​(within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) between us and the Former Auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of the Former Auditor, would have caused the Former Auditor to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in their reports on the financial statements for such years; and (ii) there were no “reportable events” ​(as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). We provided the Former Auditor with a copy of the disclosures that we are making in this “Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure” section. We have requested that the Former Auditor furnish a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the statements made in this “Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure” section, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
Effective April 1, 2025, our board of directors appointed WithumSmith+Brown, PC (the “New Auditor”) as our new independent registered public accounting firm. During our two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period, neither we nor anyone acting on our behalf has consulted with the New Auditor with respect to (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to us that New Auditor concluded was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue, or (ii) any matter that was the subject of either a “disagreement” or a “reportable event” within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1) of Regulation S-K.
LEGAL MATTERS
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, which has acted as our counsel in connection with the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, will pass upon the validity of the shares of our common stock registered by this prospectus. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is legal advisor to Clear Street.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements and schedules of Global Health Solutions, Inc., dba Turn Therapeutics and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and for the two years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 included in this prospectus have been audited by WithumSmith+Brown, PC, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon (the report on the consolidated financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern), appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock covered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further information with respect to the Company and its common stock, reference is made to the registration statement and the exhibits and any schedules filed therewith. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete and in each instance, if such contract or document is filed as an exhibit, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.
 
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The SEC maintains an Internet site at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements we have filed electronically with the SEC.
Immediately upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, we will become subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with this law, will file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We also maintain an Internet site at https://turntherapeutics.com/. Our website and the information contained therein or connected thereto shall not be deemed to be incorporated into this prospectus or the registration statement of which it forms a part.
 
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GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC. DBA TURN THERAPEUTICS
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​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
ASSETS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Current assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Cash and cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 3,189,943 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 872,599 ​ ​
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 204,018 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 225,325 ​ ​
Total current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 3,393,961 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,097,924 ​ ​
Right-of-use asset
​ ​ ​ ​ 99,989 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 120,452 ​ ​
Intangible assets, net
​ ​ ​ ​ 828,770 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 821,931 ​ ​
Security deposit
​ ​ ​ ​ 8,582 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,582 ​ ​
TOTAL ASSETS
​ ​ ​ $ 4,331,302 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,048,889 ​ ​
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Current liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
​ ​ ​ $ 1,017,347 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 667,272 ​ ​
Current portion of operating lease liability
​ ​ ​ ​ 43,405 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 40,660 ​ ​
Total current liabilities
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,060,752 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 707,932 ​ ​
Operating lease liability, net of current portion
​ ​ ​ ​ 58,041 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 80,376 ​ ​
Deferred revenue
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,438,013 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,438,013 ​ ​
TOTAL LIABILITIES
​ ​ ​ ​ 2,556,806 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,226,321 ​ ​
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 14,011,413 and 13,422,845 shares issued at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,401 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,342 ​ ​
Additional paid-in capital
​ ​ ​ ​ 23,185,396 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 19,017,239 ​ ​
Subscription receivable
​ ​ ​ ​ (647,316) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Accumulated deficit
​ ​ ​ ​ (20,764,985) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (19,196,013) ​ ​
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,774,496 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (177,432) ​ ​
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
​ ​ ​ $ 4,331,302 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,048,889 ​ ​
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
​ ​ ​
Three Months Ended June 30,
​ ​
Six Months Ended June 30,
​
​ ​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​
Operating expenses: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
General and administrative
​ ​ ​ $ 1,303,846 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 286,198 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,679,591 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 712,260 ​ ​
Research and development
​ ​ ​ ​ 62,678 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 73,982 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 71,937 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 82,907 ​ ​
Total operating expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,366,524 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 360,180 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,751,528 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 795,167 ​ ​
Loss from operations
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,366,524) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (360,180) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,751,528) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (795,167) ​ ​
Other income: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Interest income
​ ​ ​ ​ 5,134 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,244 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10,296 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​
Other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 120,975 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 172,260 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Total other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 126,109 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,244 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 182,556 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​
NET LOSS
​ ​ ​ $ (1,240,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (351,936) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (778,837) ​ ​
Basic and diluted net loss per common share
​ ​ ​ $ (0.09) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.03) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.12) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.06) ​ ​
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,743,900 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,249,555 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,602,173 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,248,398 ​ ​
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’
Equity (Deficit)
(Unaudited)
​ ​ ​
Common Stock
​ ​
Additional
Paid-in Capital
​ ​
Subscription
Receivable
​ ​
Accumulated
Deficit
​ ​
Total
Stockholders’
Equity (Deficit)
​
​ ​ ​
Shares
​ ​
Amount
​
As at December 31, 2024
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,422,845 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,342 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 19,017,239 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (19,196,013) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (177,432) ​ ​
Issuance of common stock under
Regulation Crowdfunding, net
of issuance costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 107,986 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 777,792 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 777,803 ​ ​
Issuance of common stock under
Regulation A+, net of issuance
costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 41,805 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 280,488 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (247,234) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 33,258 ​ ​
Issuance of common stock under
Regulation D, net of issuance
costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 387,734 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 39 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,735,863 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (400,082) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,335,820 ​ ​
Issuance of stock in exchange for
advisory services
​ ​ ​ ​ 27,233 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 249,997 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 250,000 ​ ​
Issuance of common stock upon
exercise of warrants
​ ​ ​ ​ 23,810 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 236 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 238 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation expense
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 123,781 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 123,781 ​ ​
Net loss
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,568,972) ​ ​
As at June 30, 2025
​ ​ ​ ​ 14,011,413 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,401 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 23,185,396 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (647,316) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (20,764,985) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,774,496 ​ ​
​ ​ ​
Common Stock
​ ​
Additional
Paid-in Capital
​ ​
Subscription
Receivable
​ ​
Accumulated
Deficit
​ ​
Total
Stockholders’
Equity (Deficit)
​
​ ​ ​
Shares
​ ​
Amount
​
As at December 31, 2023
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,247,241 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,324 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 17,512,042 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (17,427,598) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 85,768 ​ ​
Issuance of common stock under
Regulation Crowdfunding, net
of issuance costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 52,069 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 306,707 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 306,712 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation expense
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 64,952 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 64,952 ​ ​
Net loss
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (778,837) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (778,837) ​ ​
As at June 30, 2024
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,299,310 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,329 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 17,883,701 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (18,206,435) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (321,405) ​ ​
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
​ ​ ​
Six Months Ended June 30,
​
​ ​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​
Cash flows from operating activities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Net loss
​ ​ ​ $ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (778,837) ​ ​
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Depreciation and amortization
​ ​ ​ ​ 24,912 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 22,988 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation expense
​ ​ ​ ​ 123,781 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 64,952 ​ ​
Common stock issued in exchange for services
​ ​ ​ ​ 250,000 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Non-cash operating lease expense
​ ​ ​ ​ 873 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (396) ​ ​
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Prepaids and other current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 21,307 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,930 ​ ​
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 350,075 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 134,860 ​ ​
Net cash used in operating activities
​ ​ ​ ​ (798,024) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (554,503) ​ ​
Cash flows from investing activities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Purchases of intangible assets
​ ​ ​ ​ (31,751) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (48,183) ​ ​
Net cash used in investing activities
​ ​ ​ ​ (31,751) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (48,183) ​ ​
Cash flows from financing activities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 3,147,119 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 306,712 ​ ​
Net cash provided by financing activities
​ ​ ​ ​ 3,147,119 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 306,712 ​ ​
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ ​ 2,317,344 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (295,974) ​ ​
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
​ ​ ​ ​ 872,599 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,180,997 ​ ​
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
​ ​ ​ $ 3,189,943 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 885,023 ​ ​
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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(UNAUDITED)
1.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
​
Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a Delaware Corporation, was initially formed on January 6, 2015, as Global Health Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. On October 12, 2018, Global Health Solutions, LLC converted to a Delaware corporation under the name Global Health Solutions, Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics. On March 17, 2020, we organized a wholly-owned subsidiary, Turn Consumer LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The Company’s headquarters are located in Westlake Village, California.
The Company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering drug and device research, development and commercialization with focus on eczema and onychomycosis and other broader indications in the related field.
2.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION, PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
​
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) applicable to interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Further, the results of our operations for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or the full fiscal year. In the opinion of management, all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024, has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. Because all of the disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements are not included herein, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Audited Annual Financial Statements.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Liquidity and Going Concern
As of June 30, 2025, we had approximately $3.19 million of cash and cash equivalents and working capital of approximately $2.33 million. We have a relatively limited operating history, and the revenue and income potential of our business and market are unproven. We have experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and, as of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $20.76 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we incurred a net loss of $1.57 million and had negative cash flows from operations of $0.79 million. We will continue to incur costs and expenses related to our ongoing operations until we successfully commercialize, develop, obtain regulatory approval for and gain market acceptance of products and product candidates and achieve revenues adequate to support our operations.
From inception through June 30, 2025, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from the sale of common stock, including through exempt offerings under Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A+ and Regulation D, as well as through proceeds from license and collaboration agreements. Based on our current operating plan, we estimate that our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and research and development expenditure requirements into the fourth quarter of 2025. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and could deplete our capital resources sooner than we currently expects. Our capital resources may not be
 
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(UNAUDITED)
sufficient to fund operations through at least the next 12 months from the date that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2025 are issued based on our expected cash needs, which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
As we continue to pursue our business plan, we expect to finance our operations through potential public or private equity offerings, debt financings or other capital sources, including current or potential future collaborations, licenses and other similar arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that any additional financing or strategic arrangements will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. If events or circumstances occur such that we are not able to obtain additional funding, it may be necessary to significantly reduce our scope of operations to reduce the current rate of spending through actions such as reductions in staff and the need to delay, limit, reduce or terminate product development or future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market product candidates that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourself, which could have a material adverse effect on the our business, results of operations or financial condition.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include, but are not limited to, those relating to stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, research and development expenses and determination of right-of-use assets under lease transactions and related lease obligations. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, actual results may materially differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents. We maintain deposits in federally insured financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts, and management believes that we are not exposed to significant credit risk due to the nature of the instruments held in the depository institutions. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents exceeded FDIC insured limits by approximately $2.66 million and $0.34 million, respectively.
The majority of our accounts payable and accrued expenses is concentrated with two vendors having balances of approximately $181.49 thousand and $164.05 thousand which represents approximately 34% of our accounts payable and accrued expenses as of June 30, 2025. The amount owed to these vendors as of December 31, 2024 was approximately $291.00 thousand and $144.00 thousand, which represents approximately 65% of our accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are considered to be highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents primarily represent funds invested in readily available money market accounts. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cash balances of approximately
 
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(UNAUDITED)
$2.68 million and $0.37 million, respectively, and cash equivalents balances of approximately $0.51 million and $0.50 million, respectively, deposited at multiple major financial institutions.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. We manage our operations as a single reportable segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation for both employees and non-employees in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the option vesting period.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair values. Fair value is defined as the price we would receive to sell an investment in a timely transaction or pay to transfer a liability in a timely transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. A framework is used for measuring fair value utilizing a three-tier hierarchy or levels that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These levels, in order of the highest to lowest priority, are described below:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and are unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).
Comprehensive Loss
We have no components of other comprehensive loss other than net loss, and accordingly, our comprehensive loss is equivalent to our net loss for the periods presented.
Net Loss Per Share
We calculate basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding for the period. Common stock equivalents are only included when their effect is dilutive.
 
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(UNAUDITED)
The Company’s potentially dilutive securities, including outstanding stock options under the Company’s equity incentive plans and 2022 warrants, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. For all periods presented, there is no difference in the number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted shares outstanding due to our net loss position.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We qualify as an emerging growth company (“EGC”) as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended (the “JOBS Act”), and may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not an EGC. We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an EGC under Section 107 of the JOBS Act and we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. As a result of this election, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company FASB standards’ effective dates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Principles
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses on an interim and annual basis. All disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-07 are required for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and should be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We adopted the guidance in the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024.
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for public entities with annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No 2024-03 — Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) — Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”), which is intended to require more detailed disclosures about specified categories of expenses (including employee compensation, depreciation, and amortization) included in certain expense captions presented on the face of the income statement. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments may be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this ASU or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Although there were several other new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB, we do not believe any of those accounting pronouncements have had or will have a material impact on our financial position or operating results.
 
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3.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
​
The following table present the financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis:
​ ​ ​
As at June 30, 2025
​
​ ​ ​
Level 1
​ ​
Level 2
​ ​
Level 3
​ ​
Total
​
Assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 508,583 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 508,583 ​ ​
​ ​ ​
As at December 31, 2024
​
​ ​ ​
Level 1
​ ​
Level 2
​ ​
Level 3
​ ​
Total
​
Assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 498,286 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 498,286 ​ ​
Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments in money markets with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase.
The carrying amounts reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities are shown at their historical values which approximate their fair values.
4.   CAPITALIZATION AND EQUITY TRANSACTIONS
Common Stock
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 14,011,413 and 13,422,845 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding, respectively.
2024 Crowdfunding Offering
In May 2024, we launched a crowdfunding campaign pursuant to Regulation Crowdfunding with StartEngine as our registered platform. We were offering Common Stock to accredited and non-accredited investors with an offering price of $9.18. The offering closed on March 15, 2025 and we sold 283,590 shares of our Common Stock with par value of $0.0001 against net proceeds of approximately $1.93 million, net of offering costs and platform fees.
2025 Regulation A+ Offering
On March 31, 2025, Securities and Exchange Commission qualified our Regulation A+ offering with StartEngine as our registered platform. We were offering Common Stock to accredited and non-accredited investors with an offering price of $11.26. The offering closed on June 27, 2025 and we sold 41,805 shares of our Common Stock with par value of $0.0001 against net proceeds of $33.26 thousand, net of offering costs and platform fees and a subscription receivable of approximately $247.23 thousand. In July 2025, subsequent to period end, we received $194.57 thousand in subscription receivable.
2025 Regulation D Offering
In March of 2025, our Board authorized a private offering pursuant to Regulation D. We were offering Common Stock to accredited with a minimum investment of $100,000, an offering price of $9.18 per share and certain warrants with exercise price of $0.01. The offering closed on June 27, 2025 and we issued 298,239 shares of our Common Stock with par value of $0.0001 against gross proceeds of approximately $2.34 million and subscription receivable as of June 30, 2025 of approximately $400.00 thousand. All the
 
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(UNAUDITED)
investors in this offering simultaneously exercised the warrants and we issued 89,495 shares of our Common Stock upon exercise of warrants against cash proceeds of $820 and subscription receivable as of June 30, 2025 of $82. The subscription receivable balance of approximately $400.09 thousand as of June 30, 2025 was received in July 2025, subsequent to period end.
Shares Issued in Exchange for Advisory Services
In March 2025, subsequent to year end, we engaged Clear Street LLC (“Clear Street”) as an exclusive financial advisor for certain services including advisory services with respect to listing of our Common Stock on a registered stock exchange. As part of the engagement, we issued 27,233 shares of our Common Stock to Clear Street against advisory services amounting to $250,000. The related expense was recorded as period cost in general and administrative expenses.
Warrant Grants, Exercises, Expirations and Modifications
In 2017, we issued warrants to a certain investor to purchase 23,810 Common Stock in the Company at an exercise price of $0.01. Upon conversion to a Corporation in 2018, the warrants were amended to purchase 23,810 shares of Common Stock with all other terms and conditions being unchanged. In May 2025, the warrants were exercised by the holder and we issued 23,810 shares of our Common Stock against proceeds of approximately $238.
In 2022, we issued warrants to a certain party, as success fee for issuance and conversion of convertible notes, to purchase 20,062 of our Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.50.
During the period ended June 30, 2025, new warrants were granted pursuant to our private offering under Regulation D and all of the warrants granted were exercised by the investors. The fair value of the warrants was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (the “Valuation Model”) and the related expense was recognized as equity issuance cost on the grant date as the warrants did not have a vesting period.
As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, there were 20,062 and 43,872 warrants outstanding and expected to vest to purchase Common Stock, respectively.
As of June 30, 2025, the following common stock warrants were outstanding:
Number of Common Shares underying warrants
​ ​
Exercise price
per share
​ ​
Expiration
date
​
20,062
​ ​ ​ $ 6.50 ​ ​ ​
July 29, 2029
​
The weighted average exercise price of all outstanding warrants as of June 30, 2025 is $6.50 and no outstanding warrants are subject to any down-round anti-dilution protection features. All outstanding warrants are exercisable by the holder only by payment in cash of the stated exercise price per share.
We evaluated the terms of the warrants issued and outstanding and determined that they should be classified as equity instruments within additional paid-in capital.
Share Purchase Agreement
In December 2024, we entered into a share purchase agreement with a certain investor for sale of our Common Stock of up to $75,000,000 (the “Aggregate limit”) contingent upon the Company achieving a public listing of its Common Stock. The agreement allows us to put Common Stock to the investor, within three (3) years from public listing, at 90% of the average daily closing price during the draw-down pricing period and the draw down amount not exceeding 300% of the average trading volume of 15 days immediately preceding the draw down exercise date. The agreement allows us to put restrictions on stock sales volume by investor, prohibitions on short selling by investor and us being able to set a threshold ‘floor’
 
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(UNAUDITED)
price during draw-down periods. On the public listing date, we will issue a warrant to the investor granting the right to purchase our Common Stock representing 4% of the total equity interest. The investor is entitled to a 1% commitment fee of the Aggregate limit, either in cash or Common Stock within six (6) months from the public listing date. If the Company is sold in a private transaction, a fee of 1% of the total consideration received by the Company shall be paid to the investor.
In April 2025, the Share Purchase Agreement was amended to increase the Aggregate Limit from $75,000,000 to $85,000,000 with the additional $10,000,000 available only via a day-one draw-down. Moreover, the draw-down pricing period for this day-one draw-down was reduced to 10 trading days with the investor having an option to shorten with a six (6) hour notice to the Company. The initial draw-down amount with reduced draw-down pricing period is capped at $10,000,000.
In August 2025, the Share Purchase Agreement was further amended to make changes to the registration rights of the investor and the timing of such registrations. This amendment did not materially change any key terms including the aggregate limit, the commitment fee, underlying warrants issuable under the agreement and the draw-down pricing and timing including the initial draw-down.
5.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
​
Stock Option Plans
2018 Stock Option Plan
In 2018, the Board authorized the Stock Option Plan (which may be referred to as the “2018 Plan”). 1,000,000 shares of our Common Stock were originally reserved to be issued under the Plan and in July 2024, the Board amended the 2018 Plan to decrease the shares reserved to 754,467. As of June 30, 2025, no options to purchase shares of our common stock were available for grant and 754,467 shares of our common stock were outstanding under the 2018 Plan.
2024 Equity Incentive Plan
In 2024, the Board authorized a new equity incentive plan (which may be referred to as the “2024 Plan”). 445,533 shares of our Common Stock were reserved to be issued under the 2024 Plan, which provides for the grant of shares of stock options to employees, non-employee directors, and non-employee consultants. As of June 30, 2025, 328,893 options to purchase shares of our common stock were available for grant and 116,640 shares of our common stock were outstanding under the 2024 Plan.
The following table summarizes option activity for six months ended June 30, 2025:
​ ​ ​
Options
​ ​
Weigheted
Average Exercise
Price per Share
(USD)
​ ​
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(Years)
​ ​
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(USD)
​
Outstanding at January 1, 2025
​ ​ ​ ​ 839,527 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 4.56 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.60 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 3,876,925 ​ ​
Granted
​ ​ ​ ​ 31,580 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.18 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Excercised
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Cancelled/expired
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Outstanding at June 30, 2025
​ ​ ​
​
871,107
​ ​ ​ ​
$
4.73
​ ​ ​ ​
​
4.30
​ ​ ​ ​
$
5,688,828
​ ​
Excercisable at June 30, 2025
​ ​ ​
​
807,572
​ ​ ​ ​
$
5.10
​ ​ ​ ​
​
4.30
​ ​ ​ ​
$
5,688,828
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions to estimate the stock-based compensation expense:
​ ​ ​
For Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
​ ​
For Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
​
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
​ ​
4.40% – 4.43%
​ ​ ​ ​ —* ​ ​
Dividend yield
​ ​
—
​ ​ ​ ​ —* ​ ​
Expected holding period (years)
​ ​
5.6
​ ​ ​ ​ —* ​ ​
Weighted-average volatility
​ ​
86.71%
​ ​ ​ ​ —* ​ ​
Estimated forefeiture rates for options granted
​ ​
—
​ ​ ​ ​ —* ​ ​
​
*
No options were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
​
The risk-free interest rate assumption for options granted is based upon observed interest rates on the United States government securities appropriate for the expected term of the Company’s employee stock options.
The dividend yield assumption for options granted is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts. We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Due to lack of historical exercise data, the expected holding period for employee stock options is calculated using the simplified method which takes into consideration the contractual life and vesting terms of the options.
We determined the expected volatility assumption for options granted using the historical volatility of comparable public company’s Common Stock. We will continue to monitor peer companies and other relevant factors used to measure expected volatility for future stock option grants, until such time that our Common Stock has enough market history to use historical volatility.
We estimated the fair value of common stock based on recent sales to third parties. Forfeitures are recognized as incurred.
Stock based compensation expense for the six months period ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $123,781 and $64,952, respectively which was recognized in general and administrative expenses. As of June 30, 2025, the unrecognized stock-based compensation expense was $409,255 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.2 years.
6.
INCOME TAXES
​
We had no current or deferred federal and state income tax expense or benefit for the periods presented, because we generated net operating losses, and currently we do not believe it is more likely than not that the net operating losses will be realized. We have evaluated the positive and negative evidence bearing upon the realizability of the Company’s net deferred tax assets and has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not recognize the benefits of the net deferred tax assets. As a result, the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance for the periods presented.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
7.
LICENSING AGREEMENTS
​
The following table presents changes in the balances of contract liabilities related to strategic collaboration agreements during the period ended June 30, 2025:
​ ​ ​
As at
December 31, 2024
​ ​
Additions
​ ​
Deductions
​ ​
As at
June 30, 2025
​
Contract liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Deferred revenue
​ ​ ​ $ 1,438,013 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,438,013 ​ ​
MiMedx Agreement
In 2022, we entered into a licensing and distribution agreement with MiMedx Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG, hereinafter referred to as “MiMedx”) wherein we granted MiMedx rights and licenses to our IP, technologies and biomaterials related to FleX product and other additional products (“additional products”) to be developed using the same IP, technologies and biomaterials in the field of wound care, burn care and surgical care.
Under the MiMedx Agreement, we granted MiMedx an exclusive license to develop and commercialize FleX in United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and UAE (collectively called the “Territory”) and certain non-exclusive rights to trademarks in the Territory. We retain exclusive development and commercialization rights for FleX outside the Territory with MiMedx having the right-of-first refusal.
We have received $1,000,000 milestone payment which was due upon signing of the license agreement and $450,000 as part of the “Letter of Intent”. The $450,000 received is to be adjusted from the next milestone payment due upon later of: i. marketing approval from the FDA, ii. MiMedx entering into a supply agreement, or iii. our completion of the regulatory and quality activities. We have concluded that our primary obligation under the contract has not been satisfied and therefore, the amounts received have been recorded as deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheets presented.
We are responsible for overseeing, monitoring and coordinating all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to the Federal Drug Administration (“FDA”) with respect to initial marketing approval.
Under the terms of the MiMedx Agreement, MiMedx paid us non-refundable $450,000 during the letter-of-intent phase and an upfront license payment of $1,000,000. Additionally, upon successful development and commercialization of Flex in the Territory, we are eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $69,550,000 and $1,000,000 for each additional product developed and commercialized. Furthermore, we are eligible to receive royalty payments on a country-by-country basis based on net sale for the later of ten years or the expiration of patent or regulatory exclusivity in the jurisdiction.
We have determined that we have one combined performance obligation under the agreement which primarily includes knowledge and bio-materials transfer to MiMedx, assisting and coordinating the regulatory approvals with the FDA and ongoing access and upkeep of intellectual property during the term of the agreement and related development and regulatory services. Development and commercialization milestones were not considered probable at inception and therefore were excluded from the initial transaction price. The royalties were excluded from the initial transaction price because they relate to a license of intellectual property and are subject to the royalty constraint.
We recognize revenue as the combined performance obligation is satisfied over time using an output method. Significant management judgment is required to determine the level of effort attributable to the performance obligation included in the MiMedx Agreement and the period over which we expect to complete our performance obligation under the arrangement. The performance period or measure of progress was
 
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(UNAUDITED)
estimated at the inception of the arrangement and is re-evaluated in subsequent reporting periods. This re-evaluation may shorten or lengthen the period over which we recognize revenue. Due to unpredictable outcomes and timelines of the FDA approval process which cannot be reasonably estimated, we have deferred all revenues under the MiMedx Agreement and no revenue has been recognized during the periods presented and the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligation (deferred revenue) is $1,438,013 which will be recognized as revenue as our performance obligation is satisfied.
8.
NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
​
Basic and diluted net loss per share was calculated as follows:
​ ​ ​
Three Months Ended June 30,
​ ​
Six Months Ended June 30,
​
​ ​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​
Numerator: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
​ ​ ​ $ (1,240,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (351,936) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (778,837) ​ ​
Denominator: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,743,900 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,249,555 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,602,173 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,248,398 ​ ​
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted
​ ​ ​ $ (0.09) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.03) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.12) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.06) ​ ​
Our potentially dilutive securities, which include or have included outstanding stock options and certain warrants, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be to reduce the net loss per share. Therefore, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate both basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is the same.
We excluded the following from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:
​ ​ ​
As at June 30,
​
​ ​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​
Oustanding options under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Stock Option Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 754,467 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 754,467 ​ ​
Oustanding options under the Company’s 2024 Stock Option Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 116,640 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Outstanding 2022 warrants
​ ​ ​ ​ 20,062 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 20,062 ​ ​
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 891,169 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 774,529 ​ ​
​
9.
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES & INDEMNIFICATIONS
​
Contractual Commitments
We enter into contracts in the normal course of business with contract research organizations (“CROs”), contract manufacturing organizations (“CMOs”), academic institutions and other third parties for preclinical and clinical research studies, testing and manufacturing services. These contracts generally do not contain minimum purchase commitments and are cancellable by us upon prior written notice, although purchase orders for preclinical materials are generally non-cancellable or have cancellation penalties. Payments due upon cancellation consist primarily of payments for services provided or expenses incurred, including non-cancellable obligations from the Company’s service providers, up to the date of cancellation or upon the completion of a manufacturing run.
 
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(UNAUDITED)
Litigation and Claims
From time to time, we may be party to litigation, arbitration, claims or other legal proceedings in the course of our business. The outcome of any such legal proceedings, regardless of the merits, is inherently uncertain. In addition, litigation and related matters are costly and may divert the attention of our management and other resources that would otherwise be engaged in other activities. If we were unable to prevail in any such legal proceedings, our business, results of operations, liquidity, and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Indemnifications Obligations
The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its officers and directors that require the Company to indemnify such individuals for certain events or occurrences while each such officer or director is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity. The maximum potential future payments the Company could be required to make is, in many cases, unlimited. The Company has directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage that limits its exposure and enables the Company to recover a portion of any future amounts to be paid.
10.
SEGMENT REPORTING
​
Our Chief-operating decision maker (“CODM”) is our Chief Executive Officer. The CODM uses net loss, as reported on our condensed consolidated statements of operations, in evaluating performance and determining how to allocate resources. The CODM does not review assets in evaluating the results and therefore, such information is not presented.
The following table provides the segment expenses and incomes:
​ ​ ​
Three Months Ended
June 30,
​ ​
Six Months Ended
June 30,
​
​ ​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​ ​
2025
​ ​
2024
​
Operating Expenses ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Personnel-related expenses
​ ​ ​ $ (197,155) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (158,528) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (390,099) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (360,586) ​ ​
Research and development expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ (62,678) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (73,982) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (71,937) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (82,907) ​ ​
Legal, professional and consulting expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ (997,864) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (54,073) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,067,729) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (193,908) ​ ​
Corporate expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ (108,827) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (73,597) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (221,763) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (157,766) ​ ​
Other Income ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Other segment income
​ ​ ​ ​ 126,109 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,244 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 182,556 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 16,330 ​ ​
Segment net loss
​ ​ ​ $ (1,240,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (351,936) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (1,568,972) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (778,837) ​ ​
Other segment income includes total other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
11.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
​
We have evaluated subsequent events from June 30, 2025 through August 29, 2025, which is the date these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and have identified the following material events and transactions that occurred:
In July 2025, subsequent to period end, we received $400.09 thousand subscription receivable from our Regulation D offering and $194.57 thousand subscription receivable from our Regulation A+ offering.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into law. This legislation includes changes to U.S. federal tax law, which may be subject to further clarification and the issuance of interpretive guidance. We are assessing the legislation and its effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In August 2025, the Share Purchase Agreement (Note 4) was further amended to make changes to the registration rights of the investor and the timing of such registrations. This amendment did not materially change any key terms including the aggregate limit, the commitment fee, underlying warrants issuable under the agreement and the draw-down pricing and timing including the initial draw-down.
 
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Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended
December 31, 2024
and
December 31, 2023
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit), cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2024 and, since inception, has suffered recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operations. The Company expects to generate operating losses and negative operating cash flows in the future and will require additional funding to support the Company’s planned operations which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent concerning the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
​ ​ ​
As at December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
ASSETS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Current assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Cash and cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 872,599 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,180,997 ​ ​
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 225,325 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 20,820 ​ ​
Total current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,097,924 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,201,817 ​ ​
Right-of-use asset
​ ​ ​ ​ 120,452 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 33,222 ​ ​
Intangible assets, net
​ ​ ​ ​ 821,931 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 769,939 ​ ​
Security deposit
​ ​ ​ ​ 8,582 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,582 ​ ​
TOTAL ASSETS
​ ​ ​ $ 2,048,889 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,013,560 ​ ​
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Current liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
​ ​ ​ $ 667,272 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 464,623 ​ ​
Current portion of operating lease liability
​ ​ ​ ​ 40,660 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 25,156 ​ ​
Total current liabilities
​ ​ ​ ​ 707,932 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 489,779 ​ ​
Operating lease liability, net of current portion
​ ​ ​ ​ 80,376 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Deferred revenue
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,438,013 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,438,013 ​ ​
TOTAL LIABILITIES
​ ​ ​ ​ 2,226,321 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,927,792 ​ ​
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and 2023, 13,422,845 and 13,247,241 shares issued at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,342 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,324 ​ ​
Additional paid-in capital
​ ​ ​ ​ 19,017,239 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 17,512,042 ​ ​
Accumulated deficit
​ ​ ​ ​ (19,196,013) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (17,427,598) ​ ​
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
​ ​ ​ ​ (177,432) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 85,768 ​ ​
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
​ ​ ​ $ 2,048,889 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,013,560 ​ ​
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
​ ​ ​
Years Ended December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Operating expenses: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
General and administrative
​ ​ ​ $ 1,551,168 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,300,649 ​ ​
Research and development
​ ​ ​ ​ 245,956 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7,500 ​ ​
Total operating expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,797,124 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,308,149 ​ ​
Loss from operations
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,797,124) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,308,149) ​ ​
Other income: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Interest income
​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
Total other income
​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
NET LOSS
​ ​ ​ $ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (2,292,267) ​ ​
Basic and diluted net loss per common share
​ ​ ​ $ (0.13) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.17) ​ ​
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,422,845 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,247,241 ​ ​
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
​ ​ ​
Common Stock
​ ​
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
​ ​
Accumulated
Deficit
​ ​
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
(Deficit)
​
​ ​
​ ​ ​
Shares
​ ​
Amount
​
As at December 31, 2022
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,175,091 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,317 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 16,371,785 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (15,135,331) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,237,771 ​ ​
Issuance of common stock
​ ​ ​ ​ 72,150 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 499,993 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation expense
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 640,264 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 640,264 ​ ​
Net loss
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,292,267) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,292,267) ​ ​
As at December 31, 2023
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,247,241 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,324 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 17,512,042 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (17,427,598) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 85,768 ​ ​
Issuance of common stock under regulation Crowdfunding, net of issuance costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 175,604 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 18 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,152,364 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,152,382 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation expense
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 352,833 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 352,833 ​ ​
Net loss
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,768,415) ​ ​
As at December 31, 2024
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,422,845 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,342 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 19,017,239 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (19,196,013) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (177,432) ​ ​
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
​ ​ ​
Years Ended December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Cash flows from operating activities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Net loss
​ ​ ​ $ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (2,292,267) ​ ​
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Depreciation and amortization
​ ​ ​ ​ 47,483 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 43,920 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation expense
​ ​ ​ ​ 352,833 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 640,264 ​ ​
Non-cash operating lease expense
​ ​ ​ ​ 8,650 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 662 ​ ​
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Prepaids and other current assets
​ ​ ​ ​ (204,505) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,653 ​ ​
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ 202,649 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 208,663 ​ ​
Deferred revenue
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 19,425 ​ ​
Net cash used in operating activities
​ ​ ​ ​ (1,361,305) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (1,377,680) ​ ​
Cash flows from investing activities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Purchases of intangible assets
​ ​ ​ ​ (99,475) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (44,306) ​ ​
Net cash used in investing activities
​ ​ ​ ​ (99,475) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (44,306) ​ ​
Cash flows from financing activities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net of issuance costs
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,152,382 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000 ​ ​
Net cash provided by financing activities
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,152,382 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 500,000 ​ ​
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ ​ (308,398) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (921,986) ​ ​
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,180,997 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,102,983 ​ ​
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
​ ​ ​ $ 872,599 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,180,997 ​ ​
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Right-of-use assets acquired against lease liability
​ ​ ​ $ 133,615 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
1.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
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Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a Delaware Corporation, was initially formed on January 6, 2015, as Global Health Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. On October 12, 2018, Global Health Solutions, LLC converted to a Delaware corporation under the name Global Health Solutions, Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics. On March 17, 2020, we organized a wholly-owned subsidiary, Turn Consumer LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The Company’s headquarters are located in Westlake Village, California.
The Company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering drug and device research, development and commercialization with focus on eczema and onychomycosis and other broader indications in the related field.
2.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION, PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), and reflect the operations of the Company and our wholly owned subsidiary. Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to GAAP as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and Accounting Standards Updates (ASU) promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation
Liquidity and Going Concern
As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $0.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and working capital of approximately $0.4 million. We have a relatively limited operating history, and the revenue and income potential of our business and market are unproven. We have experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and, as of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $19.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred a net loss of $1.77 million and had negative cash flows from operations of $1.36 million. We will continue to incur costs and expenses related to our ongoing operations until we successfully commercialize, develop, obtain regulatory approval for and gain market acceptance of products and product candidates and achieve revenues adequate to support our operations.
From inception through December 31, 2024, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from the sale of common stock, including through exempt offerings under Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A+ and Regulation D, as well as through proceeds from license and collaboration agreements. Based on our current operating plan, we estimate that our cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the third quarter of 2025. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and could deplete our capital resources sooner than we currently expects. Our capital resources may not be sufficient to fund operations through at least the next 12 months from the date that these audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024 are issued based on our expected cash needs, which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
As we continue to pursue our business plan, we expect to finance our operations through potential public or private equity offerings, debt financings or other capital sources, including current or potential future collaborations, licenses and other similar arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that any additional financing or strategic arrangements will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. If events or circumstances occur such that we are not able to obtain additional funding, it may be necessary to significantly reduce our scope of operations to reduce the current rate of spending through actions such as reductions in staff and the need to delay, limit, reduce or terminate product development or future
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market product candidates that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourself, which could have a material adverse effect on the our business, results of operations or financial condition.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include, but are not limited to, those relating to stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, research and development expenses and determination of right-of-use assets under lease transactions and related lease obligations. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, actual results may materially differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents. We maintain deposits in federally insured financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts, and management believes that we are not exposed to significant credit risk due to the nature of the instruments held in the depository institutions. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents exceeded FDIC insured limits by $336,656 and $488,319, respectively.
Majority of our accounts payable and accrued expenses is concentrated with two vendors having balances of approximately $291,000 and $144,000 which represents approximately 65% of our accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 2024. The amount owed to these vendors as of December 31, 2023 was approximately $226,000 and $57,000 which represent approximately 61% of our accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are considered to be highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash equivalents primarily represent funds invested in readily available money market accounts. As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents balances deposited at multiple major financial institutions.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Normal repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Additions and major improvements which materially increase the value or extend useful lives are capitalized. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of, and the related depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the period of disposal and the resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to consolidated statements of operations.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related asset type or term of the operating lease using the straight-line method. The estimated service lives for property and equipment are as follows:
Category
​ ​
Useful Lives
(Years)
​
Machinery and equipment
​ ​
8 Years
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Computer equipment
​ ​
3 Years
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Intangible Assets
We capitalize costs associated with obtaining patents and trademarks. Intangible assets are amortized over the estimated useful life of 20 years and trademark costs are indefinite lived.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We evaluate our long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment and identifiable intangibles, for impairment at least annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or eventual disposal. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. To date, we have not recorded any impairment losses on long-lived assets.
Revenue Recognition
Under ASC Topic 606, we recognize revenue when our customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that we determine are within the scope of ASC 606, we perform the following five steps: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration, if any; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. We only apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that we will collect the consideration to which we are entitled in exchange for the goods or services we transfer to a customer.
At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, we assess whether the goods or services promised within each contract are distinct and, therefore, represent a separate performance obligation. Goods and services that are determined not to be distinct are combined with other promised goods and services until a distinct combined performance obligation is identified. We then allocate the transaction price (that is, the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to from a customer in exchange for the promised goods or services) to each performance obligation and recognize the associated revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. Our estimate of the transaction price for each contract includes all variable consideration to which we expect to be entitled, subject to the constraint on variable consideration. Variable consideration is not constrained if the potential reversal of cumulative revenue recognized at the contract level is not significant.
License Rights — If the license to our intellectual property (IP) is determined to be distinct from the other promises or performance obligations identified in the arrangement, which generally include research and development services, we recognize revenue from non-refundable, upfront fees allocated to the license when the license is transferred to the customer and the customer is able to use and benefit from the license. In assessing whether a license is distinct from the other promises, we consider relevant facts and circumstances of each arrangement, including the research and development capabilities of the collaboration
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
partner and the availability of the associated expertise in the general marketplace. In addition, we consider whether the collaboration partner can benefit from the license for its intended purpose without the receipt of the remaining promises, whether the value of the license is dependent on the unsatisfied promises, whether there are other vendors that could provide the remaining promises and whether it is separately identifiable from the remaining promises.
For licenses that are combined with other promises, we utilize judgment to assess the nature of the combined performance obligation and whether the license is the predominant promise within the combined performance obligation to determine whether the combined performance obligation is satisfied over time or at a point in time and, if over time, the appropriate method of measuring progress for purposes of recognizing revenue. If the license is the predominant promise, and it is determined that the license represents functional IP, revenue is recognized at the point in time when control of the license is transferred. If it is determined that the license does not represent functional IP, revenue is recognized over time using an appropriate method of measuring progress.
Milestone Payments — At the inception of an arrangement that includes development milestone payments, we evaluate whether the milestones are considered likely to be achieved and estimate the amount to be included in the transaction price using the most likely amount method. If it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized would not occur, the associated milestone value is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are not within our control, such as regulatory approvals, are not considered probable to be achieved until those approvals are received. We evaluate factors such as the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and other risks that must be overcome to achieve the particular milestone in making this assessment. There is considerable judgment involved in determining whether it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur. At the end of each subsequent reporting period, we re-evaluate the probability of achievement of all milestones subject to constraint and, if necessary, adjust its estimate of the overall transaction price. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis, which would affect revenues and earnings in the period of adjustment.
Royalties — For arrangements that include sales-based royalties, including milestone payments based on a level of sales, where the license is deemed to be the predominant item to which the royalties relate, we recognize revenue at the later of (i) when the related sales occur or (ii) when the performance obligation to which some or all of the royalty has been allocated has been satisfied (or partially satisfied). To date, we have not recognized any royalty revenue resulting from licensing agreements.
Amounts due to us for satisfying the revenue recognition criteria or that are contractually due based upon the terms of the collaboration agreements are recorded as accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts received prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria are recorded as deferred revenue. Amounts expected to be recognized as revenue within the one year following the balance sheet date are classified as current deferred revenue. Amounts not expected to be recognized as revenue within the one year following the balance sheet date are classified as deferred revenue, net of current portion.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses are composed of both internal and external costs. Internal costs include salaries and employment-related expenses of scientific personnel and direct project costs. External research and development expenses consist primarily of costs associated with clinical and non-clinical development programs and are charged to expenses as incurred.
We also record accruals for estimated ongoing clinical trial costs. Clinical trial costs primarily represent costs incurred by contract research organizations (CROs) and clinical trial sites. We analyze the progress of the clinical trial, including levels of subject enrollment, invoices received and contracted costs when evaluating the adequacy of accrued liabilities. In accruing for these services, we estimate the time period over which services will be performed and the level of effort to be expended in each period. These estimates are based on communications with the third-party service providers and our estimates of accrued expenses based on
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
information available at each balance sheet date. If the actual timing of the performance of services or the level of effort varies from the estimate, we will adjust the accrual accordingly.
Income Taxes
The Company is taxed as a ‘Corporation’ for both federal and state income tax purposes. We account for income taxes using the asset and liability approach promulgated by ASC 740, Income Taxes, for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount expected to be realized.
We are required to evaluate the tax positions taken in the course of preparing tax returns to determine whether tax positions will more likely than not be substantiated by the tax authorities. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax expense. The amount recognized is subject to estimate and judgement with respect to the likely outcome of each uncertain tax position. The amount that is ultimately sustained for an individual or all uncertain tax position(s) could differ from the amount that is initially recognized. We recognize interest and/or penalties related to tax matter as income tax expense.
Leases
At the inception of a contractual agreement, we determine whether the contract is or contains a lease, by assessing whether there is an identified asset and whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset in exchange for consideration over a period of time. If both criteria are met, we record the associated lease liability and corresponding right-of-use asset upon commencement of the lease using the implicit rate or a discount rate based on a credit-adjusted secured borrowing rate commensurate with the term of the lease. When determining the lease term, we include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain, at inception, that we will exercise that option. Additionally, we evaluate leases at their inception to determine if they are to be accounted for as an operating lease or a finance lease.
Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term (Right-of-use assets) and operating lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The lease payments used to determine our operating lease assets may include lease incentives, stated rent increases and escalation clauses, when determinable, and are recognized in determining our Right-of-use assets.
Operating lease liabilities with a term greater than one year and their corresponding right-of-use assets are recognized on the balance sheets at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the expected lease term. We exclude short-term leases, if any, having initial terms of 12 months or less at lease commencement as an accounting policy election. Variable lease payments are amounts owed by us to a lessor that are not fixed, such as reimbursement for common area maintenance costs for our office lease; and are expensed when incurred. Operating right-of-use assets are reflected in right-of-use assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease liabilities are reflected in operating lease liability, current and non-current in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Financing leases are treated similarly to operating leases except that the asset subject to the lease is included in the appropriate fixed asset category, rather than recorded as a Right-of-use asset, and depreciated over its estimated useful life, or lease term, if shorter.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation for both employees and non-employees in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the option vesting period.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. We manage our operations as a single reportable segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
Warrants Issued in Connection with Equity Financing
We evaluate the appropriate balance sheet classification of warrants we issue as either equity or as a derivative liability. In accordance with ASC 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in the Entity’s Own Equity (ASC 815-40), we classify a warrant as equity if it is “indexed to the Company’s equity” and meets several specific conditions for equity classification. A warrant is not considered “indexed to the Company’s equity,” in general, when it contains certain types of exercise contingencies or potential adjustments to its exercise price. If a warrant is not indexed to the Company’s equity or it has net cash settlement provisions that result in the warrants being accounted for under ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity or ASC 815-40, it is classified as a derivative liability which is carried on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value with any changes in its fair value recognized immediately in the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 all of our outstanding warrants were classified as equity.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair values. Fair value is defined as the price we would receive to sell an investment in a timely transaction or pay to transfer a liability in a timely transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. A framework is used for measuring fair value utilizing a three-tier hierarchy or levels that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These levels, in order of the highest to lowest priority, are described below:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and are unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).
Comprehensive Loss
We have no components of other comprehensive loss other than net loss, and accordingly, our comprehensive loss is equivalent to our net loss for the periods presented.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
Net Loss Per Share
We calculate basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. Warrants issued in 2017 and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are considered outstanding shares in the basic earnings per share calculation given their nominal exercise price. The net loss attributable to common stockholders is not allocated to the warrant holders as the holders of warrants do not have a contractual obligation to share in losses. Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding for the period. Common stock equivalents are only included when their effect is dilutive.
The Company’s potentially dilutive securities, including outstanding stock options under the Company’s equity incentive plans and 2022 warrants, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. For all periods presented, there is no difference in the number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted shares outstanding due to our net loss position.
Related Parties
Transactions between related parties are considered to be related party transactions even though they may not be given accounting recognition. ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures (ASC 850) requires that transactions with related parties that would make a difference in decision-making shall be disclosed so that users of the financial statements can evaluate their significance.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We qualify as an emerging growth company (“EGC”) as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended (the “JOBS Act”), and may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not an EGC. We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an EGC under Section 107 of the JOBS Act and we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. As a result of this election, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company FASB standards’ effective dates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Principles
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses on an interim and annual basis. All disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-07 are required for entities with a single reportable segment. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and should be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We adopted the guidance in the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024, including the additional required disclosures in Note 12.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13) and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance: ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, and ASU 2019-11. The standard amended the impairment model requiring that credit losses be reported using an expected losses model rather than the incurred losses model. For available-for-sale debt securities with expected credit losses, this standard requires allowances to be recorded instead of reducing the amortized cost of the investment. We adopted ASU 2016-13, and related updates, using modified retrospective approach on January 1, 2023. The adoption had an immaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for public entities with annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
Although there were several other new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB, we do not believe any of those accounting pronouncements have had or will have a material impact on our financial position or operating results.
3.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
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The following table present the financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis:
​ ​ ​
As at December 31, 2024
​
​ ​ ​
Level 1
​ ​
Level 2
​ ​
Level 3
​ ​
Total
​
Assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 498,286 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 498,286 ​ ​
​ ​ ​
As at December 31, 2023
​
​ ​ ​
Level 1
​ ​
Level 2
​ ​
Level 3
​ ​
Total
​
Assets ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Cash equivalents
​ ​ ​ $ 610,781 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 610,781 ​ ​
The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities are shown at their historical values which approximate their fair values.
4.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
​
The following table summarizes our Intangible assets, net:
​ ​ ​
December 31, 2024
​ ​
December 31, 2023
​
​ ​ ​
Gross
Carrying
Amount
​ ​
Accumulated
Amortization
​ ​
Net Carrying
Amount
​ ​
Gross
Carrying
Amount
​ ​
Accumulated
Amortization
​ ​
Net Carrying
Amount
​
Finite-lived assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Intangible asset – Patents
​ ​ ​ $ 993,758 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (204,785) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 788,973 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 894,382 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (157,302) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 737,080 ​ ​
Total finite lived assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 993,758 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (204,785) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 788,973 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 894,382 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (157,302) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 737,080 ​ ​
Indefinite-lived assets – Trademarks
​ ​ ​ ​ 32,958 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 32,958 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 32,859 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 32,859 ​ ​
Total intangible assets
​ ​ ​ $ 1,026,716 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (204,785) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 821,931 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 927,241 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (157,302) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 769,939 ​ ​
Amortization Expense
Aggregate amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $47,483 and $43,180 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily included in General and Administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of operations.
 
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The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense associated with our finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2024:
​ ​ ​
Amount
​
2025
​ ​ ​ $ 49,688 ​ ​
2026
​ ​ ​ ​ 49,688 ​ ​
2027
​ ​ ​ ​ 49,688 ​ ​
2028
​ ​ ​ ​ 49,688 ​ ​
2029
​ ​ ​ ​ 49,688 ​ ​
Thereafter
​ ​ ​ ​ 540,533 ​ ​
Total
​ ​ ​
$
788,973
​ ​
​
5.
LEASES
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Operating Lease
We have a single lease for our headquarters, which includes office space, in Westlake Village, California. The lease commenced in September 2021 and was set to expire in August 2024. In August 2024, we signed an amendment to the lease agreement for the same office space with a new expiration set to be in August 2027. Monthly payments under the amended lease range from $4,112 to $4,405.
The aggregate minimum annual lease payments under the operating leases in effect as of December 31, 2024 were:
​ ​ ​
Amount
​
2025
​ ​ ​ $ 49,920 ​ ​
2026
​ ​ ​ ​ 51,669 ​ ​
2027
​ ​ ​ ​ 35,240 ​ ​
Thereafter
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Total minimum lease payments
​ ​ ​ ​ 136,829 ​ ​
Less: Present value discount
​ ​ ​ ​ (15,793) ​ ​
Present value of operating lease liabilities
​ ​ ​ ​ 121,036 ​ ​
Less: Current portion of operating lease liability
​ ​ ​ ​ (40,660) ​ ​
Operating lease liability, net of current portion
​ ​ ​ $ 80,376 ​ ​
The lease had a remaining term of 2.7 years and 0.7 years as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The lease liability was calculated based on a weighted-average discount rate of 9% and 8% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we made cash payments for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities of $42,194 and $50,060, respectively.
6.
CAPITALIZATION AND EQUITY TRANSACTIONS
​
Common Stock
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, 13,422,845 and 13,247,241 shares were issued and outstanding, respectively.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
2021 Issuance of Convertible Notes
In 2021, we issued promissory notes with a conversion feature (‘convertible notes’) to certain investors. The principal sum borrowed through the convertible notes was $2,450,000 and the notes carried a 6% interest rate per annum. The convertible notes were set to mature within 365 days from the issuance date.
2022 Conversion of Convertible Notes
In 2022, we converted convertible notes outstanding with principal amount of $2,450,000 and accrued interest from inception of the notes through conversion date of $158,045 into 401,238 share of Common Stock with par value of $0.0001. The effective price of the conversion was $6.50 per share.
2022 Private Offering Round
In 2022, we launched a private offering of our Common Stock pursuant to Regulation D. We raised $350,000 as gross proceeds against issuance of 50,505 shares of our Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and a per share offering price of $6.93.
2023 Private Offering Round
In 2023, we launched a private offering of our Common Stock pursuant to Regulation D. We raised $500,000 as gross proceeds against issuance of 72,150 shares of our Common Stock with par value of $0.0001 and a per share offering price of $6.93.
2024 Crowdfunding Offering
In May 2024, we launched a crowdfunding campaign pursuant to Regulation Crowdfunding with StartEngine as our registered platform. We were offering Common Stock to accredited and non-accredited investors with an offering price of $9.18. As of December 31, 2024, we sold 175,604 shares of our Common Stock with par value of $0.0001 against net proceeds of $1,152,364, net of offering costs and platform fees. The crowdfunding campaign was live as of December 31, 2024 and closed on March 15, 2025, subsequent to year end.
Warrant Grants, Exercises, Expirations and Modifications
In 2017, we issued warrants to a certain investor to purchase 23,810 Common Stock in the Company at an exercise price of $0.01. Upon conversion to a Corporation in 2018, the warrants were amended to purchase 23,810 shares of Common Stock with all other terms and conditions being unchanged.
In 2022, we issued warrants to a certain party, as success fee for issuance and conversion of convertible notes, to purchase 20,082 Common Stock in the Company at an exercise price of $6.50.
The fair value of the warrants was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (the “Valuation Model”) and the related expense was recognized on the grant date as the warrants did not have a vesting period.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, no new warrants were granted and there were no exercises, expirations or modifications to existing warrants. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were 43,872 warrants outstanding and expected to vest to purchase Common Stock.
As of December 31, 2024, the following common stock warrants were outstanding:
Number of Common Shares underlying warrants
​ ​
Exercise price
per share
​ ​
Expiration
date
​
23,810
​ ​ ​ $ 0.01 ​ ​ ​
August 15, 2037
​
20,062
​ ​ ​ $ 6.50 ​ ​ ​
July 29, 2029
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
The weighted average exercise price of all outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2024 is $2.98 and no outstanding warrants are subject to any down-round anti-dilution protection features. All outstanding warrants are exercisable by the holder only by payment in cash of the stated exercise price per share.
We evaluated the terms of the warrants issued and outstanding and determined that they should be classified as equity instruments within additional paid-in capital.
Reserved Shares
We had the following shares of common stock reserved for future issuance:
​ ​ ​
As at December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Issuance of Common Stock upon exercise of stock options under the Amended and Restated 2018 Stock Option Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 754,467 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 881,701 ​ ​
Issuance of Common Stock upon exercise of stock options under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 85,060 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Issuance of Common Stock upon exercise of outstanding warrants
​ ​ ​ ​ 43,872 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 43,872 ​ ​
Equity awards available under the Amended and Restated 2018 Stock Option Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 118,299 ​ ​
Equity awards available under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 360,473 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,243,872 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,043,872 ​ ​
As of December 31, 2024, we have 5,333,283 authorized shares of our Common Stock not subject to reserves and available for future issuance.
Share Purchase Agreement
In December 2024, we entered into a share purchase agreement with a certain investor for sale of our Common Stock of up to $75,000,000 (the “Aggregate limit”) contingent upon the Company achieving a public listing of its Common Stock. The agreement allows us to put Common Stock to the investor, within three (3) years from public listing, at 90% of the average daily closing price during the draw-down pricing period and the draw down amount not exceeding 300% of the average trading volume of 15 days immediately preceding the draw down exercise date. The agreement allows us to put restrictions on stock sales volume by investor, prohibitions on short selling by investor and us being able to set a threshold ‘floor’ price during draw-down periods. On the public listing date, we will issue a warrant to the investor granting the right to purchase our Common Stock representing 4% of the total equity interest. The investor is entitled to a 1% commitment fee of the Aggregate limit, either in cash or Common Stock within 6 months from the public listing date. If the Company is sold in a private transaction, a fee of 1% of the total consideration received by the Company shall be paid to the investor.
In April 2025, subsequent to year end, the Share Purchase Agreement was amended to increase the Aggregate Limit from $75,000,000 to $85,000,000 with the additional $10,000,000 available only via a day-one draw-down. Moreover, the draw-down pricing period for this day-one draw-down was reduced to 10 trading days with the investor having an option to shorten with a 6-hour notice to the Company. The initial draw-down amount with reduced draw-down pricing period is capped at $10,000,000.
7.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
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Stock Option Plans
2018 Stock Option Plan
In 2018, the Board authorized the Stock Option Plan (which may be referred to as the “2018 Plan”). 1,000,000 shares of our Common Stock were originally reserved to be issued under the Plan and in July 2024,
 
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For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
the Board amended the 2018 Plan to decrease the shares reserved to 754,467. As of December 31, 2024, no options were available for grant under the 2018 Plan and 754,467 shares of our Common Stock were outstanding under the 2018 Plan subject to option exercise by the holders.
2024 Equity Incentive Plan
In 2024, the Board authorized a new Stock Option Plan (which may be referred to as the “2024 Plan”). 445,533 shares of our Common Stock were reserved to be issued under the 2024 Plan, which provides for the grant of shares of stock options to employees, non-employee directors, and non-employee consultants. As of December 31, 2024, 360,473 options to purchase shares of our Common Stock were available for grant and 85,060 shares of our Common Stock were outstanding under the 2024 Plan subject to option exercise by the holders and vesting restrictions.
The following table summarizes option activity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
​ ​ ​
Options
​ ​
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price per Share
(USD)
​ ​
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(Years)
​ ​
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(USD)
​
Outstanding at January 1, 2023
​ ​ ​ ​ 1,136,168 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 6.03 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.90 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,000,000 ​ ​
Granted
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Exercised
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Cancelled/expired
​ ​ ​ ​ (254,467) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (7.07) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Outstanding at December 31, 2023
​ ​ ​
​
881,701
​ ​ ​ ​
$
5.73
​ ​ ​ ​
​
5.58
​ ​ ​ ​
$
2,000,000
​ ​
Exercisable at December 31, 2023
​ ​ ​
​
815,433
​ ​ ​ ​
$
6.19
​ ​ ​ ​
​
5.58
​ ​ ​ ​
$
2,000,000
​ ​
Granted
​ ​ ​ ​ 110,075 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.18 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Exercised
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Cancelled/expired
​ ​ ​ ​ (152,249) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (14.65) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Outstanding at December 31, 2024
​ ​ ​
​
839,527
​ ​ ​ ​
$
4.56
​ ​ ​ ​
​
4.60
​ ​ ​ ​
$
3,876,925
​ ​
Exercisable at December 31, 2024
​ ​ ​ ​ 788,476 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 4.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.60 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 3,876,925 ​ ​
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions to estimate the stock-based compensation expense:
​ ​ ​
As at December 31,
2024
​
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
​ ​ ​ ​ 4.25% ​ ​
Dividend yield
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Expected holding period (years)
​ ​ ​ ​ 5.45 ​ ​
Weighted-average volatility
​ ​ ​ ​ 79.46% ​ ​
Estimated forfeiture rates for options granted
​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
The risk-free interest rate assumption for options granted is based upon observed interest rates on the United States government securities appropriate for the expected term of the Company’s employee stock options.
The dividend yield assumption for options granted is based on the our history and expectation of dividend payouts. We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
Due to lack of historical exercise data, the expected holding period for employee stock options is calculated using the simplified method which takes into consideration the contractual life and vesting terms of the options.
We determined the expected volatility assumption for options granted using the historical volatility of comparable public company’s Common Stock. We will continue to monitor peer companies and other relevant factors used to measure expected volatility for future stock option grants, until such time that our Common Stock has enough market history to use historical volatility.
We estimated the fair value of common stock based on recent sales to third parties.
Forfeitures are recognized as incurred.
Stock option expenses for the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $352,833 and $640,264, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the unrecognized stock-based compensation expense was $321,414.
8.
INCOME TAXES
​
We had no current or deferred federal and state income tax expense or benefit for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, because we generated net operating losses, and currently we do not believe it is more likely than not that the net operating losses will be realized.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
Significant components of our net deferred tax asset are as follows:
​ ​ ​
As at December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Deferred tax assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Net operating loss carryovers
​ ​ ​ $ 2,311,077 ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 2,050,215 ​ ​
Research and development credit carryforwards
​ ​ ​ ​ 21,027 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 21,027 ​ ​
Stock-based compensation
​ ​ ​ ​ 60,455 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Deferred revenue
​ ​ ​ ​ 301,983 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 367,304 ​ ​
Operating lease liability
​ ​ ​ ​ 25,418 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8,721 ​ ​
Total deferred tax assets
​ ​ ​ ​ 2,719,960 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2,447,267 ​ ​
Valuation allowance
​ ​ ​ ​ (2,651,663) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (2,347,160) ​ ​
Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance
​ ​ ​ ​ 68,297 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 100,107 ​ ​
Deferred tax liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Basis differences in property and equipment and intangibles
​ ​ ​ ​ (43,002) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (91,891) ​ ​
Operating Right-of-use asset
​ ​ ​ ​ (25,295) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (8,216) ​ ​
Total deferred tax liabilities
​ ​ ​ ​ (68,297) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (100,107) ​ ​
Net deferred tax asset
​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ — ​ ​
Income tax expense (benefit) differed from the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% to pretax income (loss) as a result of the following:
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
​ ​ ​
Years Ended December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Computed expected tax benefit
​ ​ ​ ​ (21.00)% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (21.00)% ​ ​
Tax effect of other non-deductible items
​ ​ ​ ​ 0.77% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.87% ​ ​
Change in valuation allowance (federal only)
​ ​ ​ ​ 20.03% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.02% ​ ​
Others
​ ​ ​ ​ 0.19% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 0.11% ​ ​
Income tax expense
​ ​ ​ ​ 0.00% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 0.00% ​ ​
Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon future earnings, if any, the timing and amount of which are uncertain. Accordingly, the deferred tax assets have been fully offset by a valuation allowance. The valuation allowance increased by $304,503 and $426,371 during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, we had U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $8.59 million and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $7.35 million. Federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $8.59 million generated since fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017 will carry forward indefinitely, but are subject to an 80% taxable income limitation. We also have federal and state research and development tax credit carryforwards of approximately $21,000. The federal and state tax credits will expire at various dates beginning with our fiscal year ending December 31, 2040, unless utilized.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal, and various U.S. state jurisdictions. We are subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years 2018 through 2024 due to net operating losses that are being carried forward for tax purposes, but we are not currently under examination by tax authorities in any jurisdiction.
Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income taxes as components of interest expense and other expense, respectively. We incurred no interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the years ended December 31, 2024 or 2023. We do not anticipate any significant changes in our uncertain tax positions within 12 months of this reporting date.
9.
LICENSING AGREEMENTS
​
The following table presents changes in the balances of contract liabilities related to strategic collaboration agreements during the year ended December 31, 2024:
​ ​ ​
As at
December 31,
2023
​ ​
Additions
​ ​
Deductions
​ ​
As at
December 31,
2024
​
Contract liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Deferred revenue
​ ​ ​ $ 1,438,013 ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $  — ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,438,013 ​ ​
MiMedx Agreement
In 2022, we entered into a licensing and distribution agreement with MiMedx Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG, hereinafter referred to as “MiMedx”) wherein we granted MiMedx rights and licenses to our IP, technologies and biomaterials related to FleX product and other additional products (“additional products”) to be developed using the same IP, technologies and biomaterials in the field of wound care, burn care and surgical care.
Under the MiMedx Agreement, we granted MiMedx an exclusive license to develop and commercialize FleX in United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
Korea, Taiwan and UAE (collectively called the “Territory”) and certain non-exclusive rights to trademarks in the Territory. We retain exclusive development and commercialization rights for FleX outside the Territory with MiMedx having the right-of-first refusal.
We have received $1,000,000 milestone payment which was due upon signing of the license agreement and $450,000 as part of “Letter of Intent”. The $450,000 received is to be adjusted from the next milestone payment due upon later of (i) marketing approval from the FDA, (ii) MiMedx entering into a supply agreement, or (iii) our completion of the regulatory and quality activities. We have concluded that our primary obligation under the contract has not been satisfied and therefore, the amounts received have been recorded as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets.
We are responsible for overseeing, monitoring and coordinating all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to the Federal Drug Administration (“FDA”) with respect to initial marketing approval.
Under the terms of the MiMedx Agreement, MiMedx paid us non-refundable $450,000 during letter-of-intent phase and upfront license payment of $1,000,000. Additionally, upon successful development and commercialization of Flex in the Territory, we are eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $69,550,000 and $1,000,000 for each additional product developed and commercialized. Furthermore, we are eligible to receive royalty payments on a country-by-country basis based on net sale for the later of ten years or the expiration of patent or regulatory exclusivity in the jurisdiction.
We have determined that we have one combined performance obligation under the agreement which primarily includes knowledge and bio-materials transfer to MiMedx, assisting and coordinating the regulatory approvals with the FDA and ongoing access and upkeep of intellectual property during the term of the agreement and related development and regulatory services. Development and commercialization milestones were not considered probable at inception and therefore were excluded from the initial transaction price. The royalties were excluded from the initial transaction price because they relate to a license of intellectual property and are subject to the royalty constraint.
We recognize revenue as the combined performance obligation is satisfied over time using an output method. Significant management judgment is required to determine the level of effort attributable to the performance obligation included in the MiMedx Agreement and the period over which we expect to complete our performance obligation under the arrangement. The performance period or measure of progress was estimated at the inception of the arrangement and is re-evaluated in subsequent reporting periods. This re-evaluation may shorten or lengthen the period over which we recognize revenue. Due to unpredictable outcomes and timelines of the FDA approval process which cannot be reasonably estimated, we have deferred all revenues under the MiMedx Agreement and no revenue has been recognized during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligation (deferred revenue) is $1,438,013 which will be recognized as revenue as our performance obligation is satisfied.
10.
NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
​
Basic and diluted net loss per share was calculated as follows:
​ ​ ​
Years Ended December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Numerator: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
​ ​ ​ $ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (2,292,267) ​ ​
Denominator: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
​ ​ ​ ​ 13,422,845 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13,247,241 ​ ​
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted
​ ​ ​ $ (0.13) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (0.17) ​ ​
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
The Company’s potentially dilutive securities, which include or have included outstanding stock options and certain warrants, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be to reduce the net loss per share. Therefore, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate both basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is the same.
The Company excluded the following from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:
​ ​ ​
As at December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Outstanding options under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Stock Option
Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 754,467 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 881,701 ​ ​
Outstanding options under the Company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
​ ​ ​ ​ 85,060 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ — ​ ​
Outstanding 2022 warrants
​ ​ ​ ​ 20,062 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 20,062 ​ ​
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 859,589 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 901,763 ​ ​
​
11.
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS
​
Contractual Commitments
We enter into contracts in the normal course of business with CROs, CMOs, academic institutions and other third parties for preclinical and clinical research studies, testing and manufacturing services. These contracts generally do not contain minimum purchase commitments and are cancellable by us upon prior written notice, although purchase orders for preclinical materials are generally non-cancellable or have cancellation penalties. Payments due upon cancellation consist primarily of payments for services provided or expenses incurred, including non-cancellable obligations from the Company’s service providers, up to the date of cancellation or upon the completion of a manufacturing run.
Litigation and Claims
From time to time, we may be party to litigation, arbitration, claims or other legal proceedings in the course of our business. The outcome of any such legal proceedings, regardless of the merits, is inherently uncertain. In addition, litigation and related matters are costly and may divert the attention of our management and other resources that would otherwise be engaged in other activities. If we were unable to prevail in any such legal proceedings, our business, results of operations, liquidity, and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Indemnifications Obligations
The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its officers and directors that require the Company to indemnify such individuals for certain events or occurrences while each such officer or director is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity. The maximum potential future payments the Company could be required to make is, in many cases, unlimited. The Company has directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage that limits its exposure and enables the Company to recover a portion of any future amounts to be paid.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
12.
SEGMENT REPORTING
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Our Chief-operating decision maker (“CODM”) is our Chief Executive Officer. The CODM uses net loss, as reported on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, in evaluating performance and determining how to allocate resources. The CODM does not review assets in evaluating the results and therefore, such information is not presented.
The following table provides the segment expenses and incomes:
​ ​ ​
Years Ended December 31,
​
​ ​ ​
2024
​ ​
2023
​
Operating Expenses ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Personnel-related expenses
​ ​ ​ $ (866,984) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (1,460,842) ​ ​
Research and development expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ (245,956) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (7,500) ​ ​
Legal, professional and consulting expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ (364,008) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (541,777) ​ ​
Corporate expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ (320,176) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (298,030) ​ ​
Other Income ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Other segment income
​ ​ ​ ​ 28,709 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15,882 ​ ​
Segment net loss
​ ​ ​ $ (1,768,415) ​ ​ ​ ​ $ (2,292,267) ​ ​
Other segment income includes total other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations.
13.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
​
We have evaluated subsequent events from December 31, 2024 through June 13, 2025, which is the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and have identified the following material events and transactions that occurred:
Our 2024 Crowdfunding offering was live through March 15th, 2025 (the “Close Date”) with no changes to the offering price, securities offered or other terms. From January 1, 2025 through the Close Date, we sold an additional 107,986 shares of our Common Stock and raised $777,803 in net proceeds.
In February 2025, subsequent to year end, we granted 31,565 options under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan to certain advisors.
On March 31, 2025, subsequent to year end, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) qualified our Regulation A offering. We are offering shares of our Common Stock to accredited and non-accredited investors with an offering price of $11.26 per share and maximum raise goals of $15,000,000. We have raised $123,520 in net proceeds against issuance of 13,485 shares of our Common Stock under this offering as of June 13, 2025.
In March 2025, subsequent to year end, our board authorized a private offering pursuant to Regulation D. We are offering our Common Stock to accredited investors with minimum investment of $100,000, an offering price of $9.18 and certain warrants with exercise price of $0.01. As of June 13, 2025, we have issued 319,044 shares of Common Stock against gross proceeds of $2,250,736.
In March 2025, subsequent to year end, we engaged Clear Street LLC as an exclusive financial advisor for certain services including advisory services with respect to listing of our Common Stock on a registered stock exchange.
In April 2025, subsequent to year end, we engaged Davis Polk Wardwell LLP as legal counsel and advisor for listing of our Common Stock on a registered stock exchange.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For The Years Ended December 31, 2024 And 2023
In April 2025, subsequent to year end, the Share Purchase Agreement (Note 6) was amended to increase the Aggregate Limit from $75,000,000 to $85,000,000. Moreover, the draw-down pricing period for Initial Draw Down was reduced to 10 trading days with the investor having an option to shorten with a 6-hour notice to the Company. The initial draw-down amount with reduced draw-down pricing period is capped at $10,000,000.
In May 2025, subsequent to year end, the 2017 warrants outstanding to purchase 23,810 shares (Note 6) of our common stock with exercise price of $0.01 were exercised by the holder and we issued 23,810 shares of our common stock upon exercise.
 
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PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
       , 2025
Through and including            , 2025 (the 25th day after the listing date of our common stock), all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this listing, may be required to deliver a prospectus.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
Item 13.   Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
​ ​ ​
Amount to Be
Paid
​
SEC registration fee
​ ​ ​ $ 172.85 ​ ​
Listing fee
​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​
Transfer agent’s fees
​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​
Printing and engraving expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​
Legal fees and expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​
Accounting fees and expenses
​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​
Miscellaneous
​ ​ ​ ​ * ​ ​
Total
​ ​ ​ $  * ​ ​
​
*
To be completed by amendment.
​
Each of the amounts set forth above, other than the registration fee, is an estimate.
Item 14.   Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a corporation may indemnify directors and officers as well as other employees and individuals against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with any threatened, pending or completed actions, suits or proceedings in which such person is made a party by reason of such person being or having been a director, officer, employee or agent to the registrant. The Delaware General Corporation Law provides that Section 145 is not exclusive of other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. The registrant’s amended and restated bylaws will provide for indemnification by the registrant of its directors, officers and employees to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Prior to the effectiveness of this registration statement, the registrant will enter into indemnification agreements with each of its current directors to provide these directors additional contractual assurances regarding the scope of the indemnification set forth in the registrant’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws and to provide additional procedural protections. There is no pending litigation or proceeding involving a director or executive officer of the registrant for which indemnification is sought.
Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits a corporation to provide in its certificate of incorporation that a director or officer 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 or officer, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s or officer’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) for a director for unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases, redemptions or other distributions, (iv) for any transaction from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit or (v) for an officer in any action by or in the right of the corporation. The registrant’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides for such limitation of liability.
The registrant maintains standard policies of insurance under which coverage is provided (i) to its directors and officers against loss rising from claims made by reason of breach of duty or other wrongful act, and (ii) to the registrant with respect to payments which may be made by the registrant to such officers and directors pursuant to the above indemnification provision or otherwise as a matter of law.
 
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Item 15.   Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Since January 1, 2022, the registrant has sold the following securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933:
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Regulation D Offering: In March 2025, the registrant’s board authorized a private offering pursuant to Regulation D. The registrant offered its common stock to accredited investors with a minimum investment of $100.0 thousand, an offering price of $9.18 per share and certain warrants with exercise price of $0.01. The offering was closed on June 27, 2025 and the registrant has issued 387,734 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $2.73 million. No underwriters were involved in this transaction.
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•
Regulation A Offering: On March 31, 2025, the registrant commenced a public offering of up to 1,332,149 shares of common stock plus up to 266,430 bonus shares under the exemption from registration pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act at a public offering price of $11.65 per share and underwriting discount and commissions of $0.3941 per share. StartEngine Primary LLC acted as an underwriter of this offering. The offering concluded on June 27, 2025. The registrant sold 41,805 shares of common stock for net proceeds of approximately $224.46 thousand.
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•
2025 Stock Issuance: In March 2025, the registrant issued $250,000 worth of shares of its common stock to Clear Street in connection with its engagement as financial advisor for this direct listing. No underwriters were involved in this transaction. This transaction was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act in that the transaction was between an issuer and a sophisticated investor and did not involve any public offering.
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•
2024 Equity Incentive Plan: In February 2025, subsequent to year end, the registrant granted stock options to purchase 31,565 shares under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan to certain advisors. The grant of the stock options was exempt from registration under Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act in that the transactions were under compensatory benefit plans and contracts relating to compensation.
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2024 Crowdfunding Offering: In May 2024, the registrant launched a crowdfunding campaign to accredited and non-accredited investors pursuant to Regulation Crowdfunding at an offering price of $9.18 per share. The crowdfunding campaign closed on March 15, 2025. The registrant sold 283,590 shares of common stock for net proceeds of approximately $1.9 million. No underwriters were involved in this transaction.
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2022 & 2023 Private Offering Round: In 2022, the registrant launched a private offering of its common stock to accredited investors pursuant to Regulation D at an offering price of $6.93 per share. The registrant issued an aggregate of 122,655 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of $850.0 thousand. The registrant paid an aggregate fee of approximately $59,000 to the placement agent.
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2022 Conversion of Convertible Notes: In 2022, the registrant converted convertible notes outstanding with principal amount of $2.5 million and accrued interest from inception of the notes through conversion date of $158.0 thousand into 401,238 shares of common stock. The effective price of the conversion was $6.50 per share. No underwriters were involved in this transaction. The transaction was exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act in that the securities were issued upon conversion of existing securities.
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Warrant Grants, Exercises, Expirations and Modifications:
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In May 2025, subsequent to year end, the outstanding warrants to purchase 23,810 shares of common stock with exercise price of $0.01 were exercised by the holder and the registrant issued 23,810 shares of its common stock. No underwriters were involved in this transaction. The transaction was exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act in that the securities were issued upon conversion of existing securities.
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Item 16.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(i)
Exhibits.
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See the Exhibit index on the page immediately preceding the signature page for a list of exhibits filed as part of this registration statement, which Exhibit index is incorporated herein by reference.
 
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(ii)
Financial statement schedules.
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All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable, or the information is otherwise set forth in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.
Item 17.   Undertakings
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(i)
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
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(a)
To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act.
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(b)
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.
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(c)
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.
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(ii)
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, 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.
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(iii)
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.
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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act, may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the provisions referenced in Item 14 of this registration statement, 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 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 hereunder, 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 of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
(iv)
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
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(a)
For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.
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(b)
For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus 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.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number
​ ​
Description
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​ 3.1 ​ ​ ​
​ 3.2 ​ ​ ​
​ 5.1* ​ ​ Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP ​
​ 10.1 ​ ​ Amended and Restated Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2025, by and among the Company, GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited ​
​ 10.2 ​ ​ Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2025, by and among the Company, GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited ​
​ 10.3§* ​ ​ Employment Agreement, Bradley Burnam, dated as of      , 2025. ​
​ 10.4§*  ​ ​ Employment Agreement, Zuraiz Chaudhary, dated as of      , 2025. ​
​ 10.5§ ​ ​ ​
​ 10.6§ ​ ​ ​
​ 10.7§ ​ ​ ​
​ 10.8§ ​ ​ ​
​ 10.9#† ​ ​ ​
​ 10.10 ​ ​ ​
​ 10.11 ​ ​ ​
​ 16.1 ​ ​ ​
​ 21.1 ​ ​ ​
​ 23.1 ​ ​ ​
​ 23.2* ​ ​ Consent of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1) ​
​ 24.1 ​ ​ ​
​ 107 ​ ​ ​
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*
To be filed by amendment.
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#
Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K because they are both (i) not material and (ii) customarily and actually treated by the registrant as private or confidential and will be provided on a supplemental basis to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
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†
Exhibits and schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K and will be provided on a supplemental basis to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
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§
Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Westlake Village, State of California, on the 29th day of August, 2025.
GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC., dba Turn Therapeutics
By:
/s/ Bradley Burnam
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Name:  Bradley Burnam
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Bradley Burnam as, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement and any and all additional registration statements pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act in person, hereby ratifying and confirming that said attorney-in-fact and agent or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/ Bradley Burnam
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Bradley Burnam
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
(principal executive officer)
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August 29, 2025
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/s/ Zuraiz Chaudhary
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Zuraiz Chaudhary
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Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
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August 29, 2025
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/s/ Andrew Gengos
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Andrew Gengos
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Director
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August 29, 2025
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/s/ Dr. Neil Ghodadra
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Dr. Neil Ghodadra
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Director
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August 29, 2025
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Exhibit 3.1

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

 

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

OF

 

TURN THERAPEUTICS INC.

 

The current name of this corporation is Turn Therapeutics Inc. (the “Corporation”). The original certificate of incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on October 12, 2018, under the name of Global Health Solutions, Inc. This amended and restated certificate of incorporation, which restates, integrates, and amends the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, has been duly adopted in accordance with Sections 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and by the written consent of the stockholders in accordance with Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. The Corporation’s certificate of incorporation is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

 

Article 1
Name

 

The name of the corporation is Turn Therapeutics Inc. (the “Corporation”).

 

Article 2
Registered Office And Agent

 

The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 251 Little Falls Drive, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware, 19808. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Company Corporation.

 

Article 3
Purpose And Powers

 

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (“Delaware Law”).

 

Article 4
Capital Stock

 

(A)          Authorized Shares

 

1.            Classes of Stock. The total number of shares of stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 350,000,000, consisting of 250,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and 100,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

 

 

 

 

2.            Preferred Stock. The Board of Directors is hereby empowered, without any action or vote by the Corporation’s stockholders (except as may otherwise be provided by the terms of any class or series of Preferred Stock then outstanding), to authorize by resolution or resolutions from time to time the issuance of one or more classes or series of Preferred Stock and to fix the designations, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights, if any, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, if any, with respect to each such class or series of Preferred Stock and the number of shares constituting each such class or series, and to increase or decrease the number of shares of any such class or series to the extent permitted by Delaware Law.

 

(B)           Voting Rights

 

Each holder of Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock held of record by such holder on all matters on which stockholders generally are entitled to vote; provided, however, that, except as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock, as such, shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any certificate of designations relating to any class or series of Preferred Stock) that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding classes or series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected class or series of Preferred Stock are entitled, either separately or together with the holders of one or more other such affected classes or series of Preferred Stock, to vote thereon pursuant to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any certificate of designations relating to any class or series of Preferred Stock) or pursuant to Delaware Law.

 

Article 5
Bylaws

 

The Board of Directors shall have the power to adopt, amend or repeal, in whole or in part, the bylaws of the Corporation (as in effect from time to time, the “Bylaws”) without the assent or vote of the stockholders in any manner not inconsistent with Delaware Law or this Certificate of Incorporation.

 

The stockholders may adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws only with the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 66 2/3% of the voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

Article 6
Board of Directors

 

(A)            Power of the Board of Directors. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of a Board of Directors.

 

(B)            Number of Directors. The number of directors which shall constitute the Board of Directors, as of the date this Certificate of Incorporation becomes effective, shall initially be five and, thereafter, shall be fixed exclusively by one or more resolutions adopted from time to time solely by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

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(C)            Election of Directors.

 

1.            The directors shall be divided into three classes, designated Class I, Class II and Class III. Each class shall consist, as nearly as may be practicable, of one-third of the total number of directors constituting the entire Board of Directors. Each director shall serve for a term ending on the date of the third annual meeting of stockholders next following the annual meeting at which such director was elected; provided that directors initially designated as Class I directors shall serve for a term ending on the date of the 2026 annual meeting, directors initially designated as Class II directors shall serve for a term ending on the 2027 annual meeting, and directors initially designated as Class III directors shall serve for a term ending on the date of the 2028 annual meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each director shall hold office until the annual meeting at which his or her term expires and until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office. The Board of Directors is authorized to assign members of the Board of Directors already in office to their respective class at the time such classification becomes effective. In the event of any change in the number of directors, the Board of Directors shall apportion any newly created directorships among, or reduce the number of directorships in, such class or classes as shall equalize, as nearly as possible, the number of directors in each class. In no event will a decrease in the number of directors shorten the term of any incumbent director.

 

2.            The directors shall initially be classified as follows:

 

    Name  
  Class I [Name]  
  Class II [Name]  
  Class III [Name]  

 

3.            There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of directors. Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

 

(D)            Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal or otherwise and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors shall, except as otherwise required by law, be filled solely by a majority of the directors then in office (although less than a quorum) or by the sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office for a term that shall coincide with the term of the Class to which such director shall have been elected, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal.

 

(E)            Removal. No director may be removed from office by the stockholders except for cause with the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

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Article 7
Meetings of Stockholders

 

(A)            Annual Meetings. An annual meeting of stockholders for the election of directors to succeed those whose terms expire and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting shall be held at such place, on such date, and at such time as the Board of Directors shall determine.

 

(B)            Special Meetings. Special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or by the Board of Directors acting pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

(C)            Action by Written Consent. Prior to the first date on which Bradley Burnam and his affiliated entities and persons cease to beneficially own in the aggregate (directly or indirectly) at least 50% of the voting power of the then outstanding voting stock of the Corporation, any action which is required or permitted to be taken by the Corporation’s stockholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares of the Corporation’s stock entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. After such time, subject to the rights of the holders of any class or series of Preferred Stock then outstanding, as may be set forth in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors pursuant to ‎Article 4(A) hereto for such class or series of Preferred Stock, any action required or permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders may be taken only upon the vote of stockholders at an annual or special meeting duly noticed and called in accordance with Delaware Law, as amended from time to time, and this ‎Article 7 and may not be taken by written consent of stockholders without a meeting.

 

Article 8
Indemnification

 

(A)            Limited Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by Delaware Law, no director or officer of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer.  Any amendment, repeal or elimination of this ‎Article 8, or the adoption of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation inconsistent with this ‎Article 8, shall not affect its application with respect to an act or omission by a director or officer occurring before such amendment, adoption, repeal or elimination.  Solely for purposes of this paragraph, “officer” shall have the meaning provided in Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware Law as amended from time to time.

 

(B)            Right to Indemnification.

 

1.            Each person (and the heirs, executors or administrators of such person) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to, or is involved in 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 Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this ‎Article 8 shall also include the right to be paid by the Corporation the expenses incurred in connection with any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition to the fullest extent authorized by Delaware Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this ‎Article 8 shall be a contract right.

 

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2.            The Corporation may, by action of its Board of Directors, provide indemnification to such of the employees and agents of the Corporation to such extent and to such effect as the Board of Directors shall determine to be appropriate and authorized by Delaware Law.

 

(C)            Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense, liability or loss incurred by such person in any such capacity or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under Delaware Law.

 

(D)            Nonexclusivity of Rights. The rights and authority conferred in this ‎Article 8 shall not be exclusive of any other right that any person may otherwise have or hereafter acquire.

 

(E)            Preservation of Rights. Neither the amendment nor repeal of this ‎Article 8, nor the adoption of any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws, nor, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware Law, any modification of law, shall adversely affect any right or protection of any person granted pursuant hereto existing at, or arising out of or related to any event, act or omission that occurred prior to, the time of such amendment, repeal, adoption or modification (regardless of when any proceeding (or part thereof) relating to such event, act or omission arises or is first threatened, commenced or completed).

 

Article 9
Amendments

 

The Corporation reserves the right to amend this Certificate of Incorporation in any manner permitted by Delaware Law and all rights and powers conferred upon stockholders, directors and officers herein are granted subject to this reservation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions set forth in ‎Article 4(B), ‎5, ‎6, ‎7 and this ‎Article 9 may not be repealed or amended in any respect, and no other provision may be adopted, amended or repealed which would have the effect of modifying or permitting the circumvention of the provisions set forth in any of ‎Article 4(B), ‎5, ‎6, ‎7 or this ‎Article 9, unless, in addition to any vote required by Delaware Law, such action is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 66 2/3% of the total voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

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Article 10
Corporate Opportunities

 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Corporation renounces any interest or expectancy of the Corporation in, or in being offered an opportunity to participate in, business opportunities that are from time to time presented to any of its respective officers, directors, agents, shareholders, members, partners and affiliates (other than the Corporation) (each, a “Specified Party”), even if the opportunity is one that the Corporation might reasonably be deemed to have pursued or had the ability or desire to pursue if granted the opportunity to do so and each such Specified Party shall have no duty to communicate or offer such business opportunity to the Corporation and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, shall not be liable to the Corporation for breach of any fiduciary or other duty, as a director or officer or otherwise, by reason of the fact that such Specified Party pursues or acquires such business opportunity, directs such business opportunity to another person or fails to present such business opportunity, or information regarding such business opportunity, to the Corporation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Specified Party who is a director or officer of the Corporation and who is offered a business opportunity in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Corporation (a “Directed Opportunity”) shall be obligated to communicate such Directed Opportunity to the Corporation, provided, however, that all of the protections of this Article 10 shall otherwise apply to the Specified Parties with respect to such Directed Opportunity, including, without limitation, the ability of the Specified Parties to pursue or acquire such Directed Opportunity or to direct such Directed Opportunity to another person.

 

Neither the amendment nor repeal of this Article 10, nor the adoption of any provision of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or the bylaws of the Corporation, nor, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware Law, any modification of law, shall adversely affect any right or protection of any person granted pursuant hereto existing at, or arising out of or related to any event, act or omission that occurred prior to, the time of such amendment, repeal, adoption or modification (regardless of when any proceeding (or part thereof) relating to such event, act or omission arises or is first threatened, commenced or completed).

 

If any provision or provisions of this Article 10 shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Article 10 (including, without limitation, each portion of any paragraph of this Article 10 containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Article 10 (including, without limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this Article 10 containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to permit the Corporation to protect its directors, officers, employees and agents from personal liability in respect of their good faith service to or for the benefit of the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

This Article 10 shall not limit any protections or defenses available to, or indemnification rights of, any director or officer of the Corporation under this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law.

 

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Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any securities of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to the provisions of this Article 10.

 

Article 11
Miscellaneous

 

The following provisions are inserted for the management of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation and for the further definition of the powers of the Corporation and of its directors and stockholders:

 

For so long as that certain Shareholder Agreement, dated as of [•], 2025, by and among the Corporation and the stockholder(s) named therein, as amended from time to time (the “Shareholder Agreement”), is in effect, the provisions of the Shareholder Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the relevant provisions hereof, and such provisions shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with the terms of the Shareholder Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Incorporation this _____ day of __________, 2025.

 

   
  Bradley E. Burnam
  Incorporator

 

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Exhibit 3.2

 

AMENDED and RESTATED BYLAWS

 

OF

 

TURN THERAPUETICS INC.

 

* * * * *

 

(Effective [•], 2025)

 

Capitalized terms used in these Amended and Restated Bylaws (as the same may be further amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Bylaws”) but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms under the Corporation’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on [•], 2025 (as amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Certificate of Incorporation”).

 

Article 1
Offices

 

Section 1.01.      Registered Office. The registered office of Turn Therapeutics Inc. (the “Corporation”) shall be in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, State of Delaware.

 

Section 1.02.      Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such other places both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.

 

Section 1.03.      Books. The books of the Corporation may be kept within or without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.

 

Article 2
Meetings of Stockholders

 

Section 2.01.      Time and Place of Meetings. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at such place, either within or without the State of Delaware, or at no place (by means of remote communication), on such date and at such time as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors (or the Chairperson of the Board of Directors in the absence of a designation by the Board of Directors). The Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine that a meeting of stockholders shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication as authorized under Delaware Law. If no determination is made by the Board of Directors, the place of meeting shall be the principal executive offices of the Corporation.

 

Section 2.02.      Annual Meetings. An annual meeting of stockholders shall be held for the election of directors and to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting in accordance with these Bylaws.

 

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Section 2.03.      Special Meetings. Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or by the Board of Directors acting pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

Section 2.04.      Notice of Meetings and Adjourned Meetings; Waivers of Notice. (a)  Whenever stockholders are required or permitted to take any action at a meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be given which shall state the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Unless otherwise provided by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (“Delaware Law”), the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended from time to time (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) or these Bylaws, such notice shall be given not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting. The Board of Directors or the chairperson of the meeting may adjourn the meeting to another time or place (whether or not a quorum is present), and notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time, place, if any, and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, are announced at the meeting at which such adjournment is made or provided in any other manner permitted by Delaware Law. At the adjourned meeting, the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than 30 days, or after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

 

(b)            A written waiver of any such notice signed by the person entitled thereto, or a waiver by electronic transmission by the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice.

 

Section 2.05.      Quorum. Unless otherwise provided under the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws and subject to Delaware Law, the presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation generally entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the chairperson of the meeting or a majority in voting power of the stockholders present in person or represented by proxy may adjourn the meeting, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.

 

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Section 2.06.      Voting. (a)  Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation and subject to Delaware Law, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each outstanding share of capital stock of the Corporation held by such stockholder. Any share of capital stock of the Corporation held by the Corporation shall have no voting rights. Except as otherwise required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, in all matters other than the election of directors, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast at the meeting on the subject matter shall be the act of the stockholders. Abstentions and broker non-votes shall not be counted as votes cast. Subject to the rights of the holders of any class or series of preferred stock to elect additional directors under specific circumstances, as may be set forth in the certificate of designations for such class or series of preferred stock, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast in respect of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

 

(b)            Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent to a corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy, appointed by an instrument in writing, subscribed by such stockholder or by their attorney thereunto authorized, or by proxy sent by any means of electronic communication permitted by law, which results in a writing from such stockholder or by their attorney, and delivered to the secretary of the meeting. No proxy shall be voted after three (3) years from its date, unless said proxy provides for a longer period.

 

Section 2.07.      Action by Consent. Subject to the rights of the holders of any class or series of preferred stock then outstanding, as may be set forth in the certificate of designations for such class or series of preferred stock, any action required or permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders may be taken only upon the vote of stockholders at an annual or special meeting duly noticed and called in accordance with Delaware Law and may not be taken by written consent of stockholders without a meeting.

 

Section 2.08.      Organization. At each meeting of stockholders, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, if one shall have been elected, or in the Chairperson’s absence, if one shall have been elected, the director designated by the vote of the majority of the directors present at such meeting, shall act as chairperson of the meeting. The Secretary (or in the Secretary’s absence or inability to act, the person whom the chairperson of the meeting shall appoint secretary of the meeting) shall act as secretary of the meeting and keep the minutes thereof.

 

Section 2.09.      Order of Business. The order of business at all meetings of stockholders shall be as determined by the chairperson of the meeting.

 

Section 2.10.      Nomination of Directors and Proposal of Other Business.

 

(a)            Annual Meetings of Stockholders. (i) Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors or the proposal of other business to be transacted by the stockholders at an annual meeting of stockholders may be made only (A) pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto), (B) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof duly authorized, (C) as may be provided in the certificate of designations for any class or series of preferred stock or (D) by any stockholder of the Corporation who is a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice provided for in paragraph ‎(ii) of this ‎‎Section 2.10(a) and at the time of the annual meeting, who shall be entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the procedures set forth in this ‎‎Section 2.10(a), and, except as otherwise required by law, any failure to comply with these procedures shall result in the nullification of such nomination or proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing clause ‎(D) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make nominations or propose other business at an annual meeting of stockholders (other than a proposal included in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to and in compliance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act).

 

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(ii)            For nominations or other business to be properly brought before an annual meeting of stockholders by a stockholder pursuant to clause ‎(D) of paragraph ‎(i) of this ‎‎Section 2.10(a), the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation and any such proposed business (other than the nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors) must constitute a proper matter for stockholder action. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting of stockholders; provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is advanced more than 30 days prior to such anniversary date or delayed more than 70 days after such anniversary date then to be timely such notice must be received by the Corporation no earlier than 120 days prior to such annual meeting and no later than the later of 90 days prior to the date of the meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the meeting was first made by the Corporation. The minimum timeliness requirements of this paragraph shall apply despite any different timeline described in Rule 14a-19 or elsewhere in Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder), the “Exchange Act”), including with respect to any statements or information required to be provided to the Corporation pursuant to Rule 14a-19 of the Exchange Act by a stockholder and not otherwise specified herein. In no event shall the adjournment, recess or postponement of any meeting, or any announcement thereof, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. The number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the annual meeting on its own behalf (or in the case of a stockholder giving the notice on behalf of a beneficial owner, the number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the annual meeting on behalf of such beneficial owner) shall not exceed the number of directors to be elected at such annual meeting.

 

Notwithstanding anything in this ‎Section 2.10 to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at an annual meeting of stockholders is increased effective after the time period for which nominations would otherwise be due under this ‎Section 2.10 and there is no public announcement by the Corporation naming the nominees for the additional directorships or specifying the size of the increased Board of Directors at least 100 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting of stockholders, a stockholder’s notice required by this ‎Section 2.10 shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new directorships created by such increase, if it shall be delivered to, and received by, the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the 10th day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.

 

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(iii)           A stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth:

 

(A)            as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director:

 

(1)            the name, age, business address and residence address of such person;

 

(2)            the principal occupation or employment of such person;

 

(3)            (i) for each class or series, the number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are held of record or are beneficially owned (and proof of any such beneficial ownership) by such person and any affiliates or associates (each within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act for purposes of these Bylaws) of such person, including any such shares that such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of, (ii) the name of each nominee holder of shares of all capital stock of the Corporation owned beneficially (and proof of any such beneficial ownership) but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of such shares of each class or series of capital stock held by each such nominee holder, including any such shares that such nominee holder has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of, (iii) any agreement, arrangement, relationship or understanding pursuant to which such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, has a right to vote any shares of any security of the Corporation, (iv) a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding (including, regardless of the form of settlement, any derivative, long or short positions, profit interests, forwards, futures, swaps, options, warrants, convertible securities, stock appreciation or similar rights, hedging transactions and borrowed or loaned shares) that has been entered into by or on behalf of, or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding that has been made, the effect or intent of which is to create or mitigate loss to, manage risk or benefit of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting power of, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to the Corporation’s securities, and (v) any direct or indirect interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, in any employment agreement, collective bargaining agreement or consulting agreement with the Corporation;

 

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(4)            all information relating to such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act;

 

(5)            all completed and signed questionnaires in the same form as those questionnaires required of the Corporation’s directors (which will be provided to such person within 5 business days following a written request therefor);

 

(6)            a statement that such person has read the Corporation’s corporate governance guidelines and any other Corporation policies and guidelines applicable to directors (which will be provided to such person within 5 business days following a written request therefor), and a written agreement from such person to adhere to the foregoing policies and guidelines, as amended from time to time, if he or she is elected as a director;

 

(7)            an executed agreement by such person: (i) consenting to serve as a director if elected and (if applicable) to being named in a proxy statement and/or form of proxy relating to the meeting at which directors are to be elected, along with a representation that such person intends to serve a full term as a director if elected, and (ii) that such person is not and will not become a party to (x) any direct or indirect compensatory, payment or other financial agreement, arrangement or understanding with any other person or entity other than the Corporation, in each case in connection with candidacy or service as a director of the Corporation (a “Third-Party Compensation Arrangement”) that has not been fully disclosed to the Corporation prior to, or concurrently with, the submission of the notice from the stockholder required by this ‎Section 2.10, (y) any agreement, arrangement or understanding, including the amount of any payment or payments received or receivable thereunder, with any other person or entity as to how such person would vote or act on any issue or question as a director (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been fully disclosed to the Corporation prior to, or concurrently with, the submission of the notice from the stockholder required by this ‎Section 2.10 or (z) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with such person’s ability to comply, if elected as a director of the Corporation, with such person’s fiduciary duties under applicable law; and

 

(8)            such other information reasonably requested by the Corporation to determine whether such person is qualified under the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, the rules or regulations of any stock exchange applicable to the Corporation, or any law or regulation applicable to the Corporation to serve as a director and/or independent director of the Corporation;

 

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(B)            as to any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting:

 

(1)            a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting;

 

(2)            the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend these Bylaws, the text of the proposed amendment);

 

(3)            the reasons for conducting such business; and

 

(4)            any substantial interest (within the meaning of Item 5 of Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act) in such business of such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made;

 

(C)            as to the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made:

 

(1)            the name and address of such stockholder (as they appear on the Corporation’s books) and any such beneficial owner;

 

(2)            a representation as to whether such stockholder or such beneficial owner has complied with all applicable legal requirements in connection with its acquisition of shares or other securities of the Corporation;

 

(3)            a written agreement from such stockholder that it is a holder of record of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear at the meeting in person or through a qualified representative (as defined in ‎Section 2.10(c)(ii)) to make such nomination or proposal;

 

(4)            in the case of a nomination, a written agreement from such stockholder (and such beneficial owner) that it (or they) will not submit any substitute nominations unless they are made within the time periods set forth in this ‎Section 2.10 and the stockholder and the substitute nominees will otherwise comply with this ‎Section 2.10;

 

(5)            in the case of a nomination, a written agreement from such stockholder (and such beneficial owner) that it (or they) has not, and shall not, nominate a number of nominees (inclusive of substitutes) that exceeds the number of directors to be elected at the annual meeting; and

 

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(6)            a written agreement that such stockholder (and such beneficial owner) shall (i) update and supplement the notice required by this ‎Section 2.10, if necessary, so that the information provided or required in such notice shall be true and correct as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the annual meeting, and as of the date that is 5 business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof and (ii) deliver such update and supplement so that it is received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation (A) not later than the later of (x) 5 business days after the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the annual meeting and (y) 5 business days after the first public announcement of such record date, in the case of any update and supplement required to be made as of the record date, and (B) not later than 5 business days before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, in the case of any update and supplement required to be made as of the date that is 5 business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the obligation to update and supplement as set forth in this ‎Section 2.10 or any other section of these Bylaws shall not limit the Corporation’s rights with respect to any deficiencies in any stockholder’s notice, extend any applicable deadlines under these Bylaws or enable or be deemed to permit a stockholder who has previously submitted a stockholder’s notice under these Bylaws to amend or update any proposal or to submit any new proposal, including by changing or adding nominees, matters, business and/or resolutions proposed to be brought before a meeting of stockholders;

 

(D)            as to each of the stockholder giving the notice, the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made, and, if such stockholder or beneficial owner is an entity, each person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such stockholder or beneficial owner (each such person or entity contemplated by this clause ‎(D), a “Proposing Person”):

 

(1)            for each class or series, the number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are held of record or are beneficially owned (and proof of any such beneficial ownership) by such Proposing Person, or any associates (within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act for purposes of these Bylaws) of such Proposing Person, including any such shares that such Proposing Person, or any associates of such Proposing Person, has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of;

 

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(2)            the name of each nominee holder of each class or series of capital stock of the Corporation that are owned beneficially (and proof of any such beneficial ownership) but not of record by such Proposing Person, or any associates of such Proposing Person, and the number of such shares of each class or series of capital stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, including any such shares that such nominee holder has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of;

 

(3)            a description of any agreement, arrangement, relationship or understanding pursuant to which such Proposing Person, or any associates of such Proposing Person, has a right to vote any shares of any security of the Corporation;

 

(4)            a description of any material pending or threatened legal proceeding in which such Proposing Person is a party or material participant involving the Corporation or any of its officers or directors, or any affiliate of the Corporation;

 

(5)            a description of (i) any plans or proposals which any such Proposing Person may have with respect to securities of the Corporation that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 4 of Exchange Act Schedule 13D (regardless of whether the requirement to file a Schedule 13D is applicable) and (ii) any agreement, arrangement or understanding (including the identity of the parties thereto) with respect to the nomination or other business between or among such Proposing Parties and any other parties, including without limitation any agreements that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 5 or Item 6 of Exchange Act Schedule 13D (regardless of whether the requirement to file a Schedule 13D is applicable), in each case as of the date the notice required by this ‎Section 2.10 is delivered to the Corporation by the stockholder, or beneficial owner in such business, if any, presenting the nomination or other proposal;

 

(6)            a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding (including, regardless of the form of settlement, any derivative, long or short positions, profit interests, forwards, futures, swaps, options, warrants, convertible securities, stock appreciation or similar rights, hedging transactions and borrowed or loaned shares) that has been entered into by or on behalf of, or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding that has been made, the effect or intent of which is to create or mitigate loss to, manage risk or benefit of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting power of, such Proposing Person, or any associates of such Proposing Person, with respect to the Corporation’s securities;

 

(7)            a written representation as to whether any Proposing Person, or any other participant as defined in Item 4 of Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act, will engage in a solicitation with respect to such nomination or other business and, if so, whether such solicitation will be conducted as an exempt solicitation under Rule 14a-2(b) of the Exchange Act, the name of each participant in such solicitation and the amount of the cost of solicitation that has been and will be borne, directly or indirectly, by each participant in such solicitation and (x) in the case of a proposal of business other than nominations, whether such person or group intends to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the Corporation’s voting shares required under applicable law to carry the proposal, (y) in the case of any solicitation that is subject to Rule 14a-19 of the Exchange Act, confirming that such person or group will deliver, through means satisfying each of the conditions that would be applicable to the Corporation under either Exchange Act Rule 14a-16(a) or Exchange Act Rule 14a-16(n), a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the voting power of the Corporation’s capital stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors and/or (z) whether such person or group intends to otherwise solicit proxies or votes from holders in support of such proposal or nomination (for purposes of this clause ‎(7), the term “holders” shall include, in addition to stockholders of record, any beneficial owners pursuant to Rule 14b-1 and Rule 14b-2 of the Exchange Act);

 

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(8)            a representation that promptly after any Proposing Person solicits the holders of the Corporation’s stock referred to in the representation required under the preceding clause, and in any event no later than 5 business days before the applicable meeting, such Proposing Person will provide the Corporation with reasonable documentary evidence (as determined by the Corporation or one of its representatives, acting in good faith), which may take the form of a certified statement and documentation from a proxy solicitor, specifically demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of such percentage of the Corporation’s stock;

 

(9)            any direct or indirect interest of such Proposing Person, or any associates of such Proposing Person, in any contract (including, in any such case, any employment agreement, collective bargaining agreement or consulting agreement) with the Corporation, or any affiliate of the Corporation;

 

(10)            any other information relating to such Proposing Person, or any associates of such Proposing Person, or proposed business that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with the solicitation of proxies in support of such nominee or proposal pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act; and

 

(11)            such other information relating to any proposed item of business as the Corporation may reasonably require to determine whether such proposed item of business is a proper matter for stockholder action.

 

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(b)            Special Meetings of Stockholders. If the election of directors is included as business to be brought before a special meeting in the Corporation’s notice of meeting, then nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors at a special meeting of stockholders may be made by any stockholder who is a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice provided for in this ‎‎Section 2.10(b) and at the time of the special meeting, who shall be entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the procedures set forth in this ‎‎Section 2.10(b); provided, however, that the number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the special meeting on its own behalf (or in the case of a stockholder giving the notice on behalf of a beneficial owner, the number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the special meeting on behalf of such beneficial owner) shall not exceed the number of directors to be elected as such special meeting. For nominations to be properly brought by a stockholder before a special meeting of stockholders pursuant to this ‎‎Section 2.10(b), the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation (A) not earlier than 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting nor (B) later than the later of 90 days prior to the date of the special meeting and the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the special meeting was first made by the Corporation. A stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall comply with the notice requirements of ‎‎Section 2.10(a)(iii). The minimum timeliness requirements of this paragraph shall apply despite any different timeline described in Rule 14a-19 or elsewhere in Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, including with respect to any statements or information required to be provided to the Corporation pursuant to Rule 14a-19 of the Exchange Act by a stockholder and not otherwise specified herein. In no event shall the adjournment, recess or postponement of a special meeting, or any announcement thereof, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such notice of a stockholder shall include the same information, representations, certifications and agreements that would be required if the stockholder were to make a nomination in connection with an annual meeting of stockholders pursuant to the preceding provisions of this ‎Section 2.10, and such stockholder shall be obligated to provide the same supplemental or additional information in connection with a special meeting of stockholders as required pursuant to the preceding provisions of this ‎Section 2.10 in connection with an annual meeting of stockholders.

 

(c)            General. (i) No person shall be eligible to be nominated by a stockholder to be elected or reelected at any meeting of stockholders to serve as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this ‎Section 2.10. No business proposed by a stockholder shall be conducted at a stockholder meeting except in accordance with this ‎Section 2.10.

 

(ii)            Without limiting any remedy available to the Corporation, and unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or the chairperson of the meeting, a stockholder may not present nominations for director or business proposals at an annual or special meeting of stockholders (and any such nominee shall be disqualified from standing for election or re-election), notwithstanding proxies or votes may have been solicited and/or received with respect thereto, if such stockholder, any beneficial owner, any Proposing Person or any nominee or substitute nominee for director: (A) acted contrary to any representation, statement, certification or agreement required by the applicable provisions of these Bylaws; (B) otherwise failed to comply with these Bylaws or with any law, rule or regulation identified in these Bylaws, including all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this ‎‎Section 2.10; provided, however, that any references in these Bylaws to the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder are not intended to and shall not limit any requirements applicable to nominations or proposals as to any other business to be considered pursuant to this ‎Section 2.10; or (C) provided information to the Corporation (whether required by these Bylaws or otherwise) that is false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect. The Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or the chairperson of the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the procedures prescribed by these Bylaws or that business was not properly brought before the meeting, and if he/she should so determine, he/she shall so declare to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded or such business shall not be transacted, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this ‎‎Section 2.10, unless otherwise required by law, if the stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder) does not appear at the annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation to present a nomination or other proposed business, such nomination shall be disregarded or such proposed business shall not be transacted, as the case may be, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation and counted for purposes of determining a quorum. For purposes of this ‎‎Section 2.10, to be considered a qualified representative of the stockholder, a person must be a duly authorized officer, manager or partner of such stockholder or must be authorized by a writing executed by such stockholder or an electronic transmission delivered by such stockholder to act for such stockholder as proxy at the meeting of stockholders and such person must produce such writing or electronic transmission, or a reliable reproduction of the writing or electronic transmission, at the meeting of stockholders.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, unless otherwise required by law, if any Proposing Person (i) provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act (or has previously filed a preliminary or definitive proxy statement with the information required by Rule 14a-19(b)) with respect to any proposed nominee for election as a director of the Corporation and (ii) subsequently fails to comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(2) or Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act (or fails to timely provide reasonable evidence sufficient to satisfy the Corporation that such Proposing Person has met the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act in accordance with the following sentence), then the nomination of each such proposed nominee shall be disregarded, notwithstanding that the nominee is included as a nominee in the Corporation’s proxy statement, notice of meeting or other proxy materials for any meeting (or any supplement thereto) and notwithstanding that proxies or votes in respect of the election of such proposed nominees may have been received by the Corporation (which proxies and votes shall be disregarded). Upon request by the Corporation, if any Proposing Person provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act (or has previously filed a preliminary or definitive proxy statement with the information required by Rule 14a-19(b)), such Proposing Person, shall deliver to the Corporation, no later than 5 business days prior to the applicable meeting, reasonable evidence that it has met the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act.

 

(iii)            Compliance with paragraphs ‎(a) and ‎(b) of this ‎Section 2.10 shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make nominations or submit other business (other than as provided in ‎Section 2.10(c)(iv)).

 

(iv)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the notice requirements set forth herein with respect to the proposal of any business pursuant to this ‎‎Section 2.10 shall be deemed satisfied by a stockholder if such stockholder has submitted a proposal to the Corporation in compliance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, and such stockholder’s proposal has been included in a proxy statement that has been prepared by the Corporation to solicit proxies for the meeting of stockholders.

 

(v)            Any stockholder directly or indirectly soliciting proxies from other stockholders in connection with any annual or special meeting of stockholders must use a proxy card color other than white, which shall be reserved for the exclusive use for solicitation by or on behalf of the Board of Directors.

 

(vi)            For purposes of these Bylaws, “business day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banks are closed in New York City, New York; and “close of business” means 5:00 p.m. local time at the principal executive offices of the Corporation on any calendar day, whether or not the day is a business day.

 

Article 3
Directors

 

Section 3.01.      Number, Election and Term of Office. The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than three nor more than twelve directors, with the exact number of directors to be determined from time to time solely by resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board. As set forth in Article 6 of the Certificate of Incorporation, the directors shall be divided into three classes, designated Class I, Class II and Class III. Each class shall consist, as nearly as may be practicable, of one-third of the total number of directors constituting the entire Board of Directors. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, each director shall serve for a term ending on the date of the third annual meeting of stockholders next following the annual meeting at which such director was elected. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each director shall hold office until such director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal. Directors need not be stockholders.

 

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Section 3.02.      Quorum and Manner of Acting. Unless the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws require a greater number, a majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors and, except as otherwise expressly required by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the act of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors. When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place (whether or not a quorum is present), notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting, the Board of Directors may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the directors present thereat shall adjourn the meeting, from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

 

Section 3.03.      Time and Place of Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold its meetings at such place, either within or without the State of Delaware, and at such time as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors (or the Chairperson of the Board of Directors in the absence of a determination by the Board of Directors).

 

Section 3.04.      Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors may meet for the purpose of organization, the election of officers and the transaction of other business, as soon as practicable after each annual meeting of stockholders. Notice of such meeting need not be given. In the event such annual meeting is not so held, the annual meeting of the Board of Directors may be held at such place, if any, either within or without the State of Delaware, on such date and at such time as shall be specified in a notice thereof given as hereinafter provided in ‎‎Section 3.06 herein or in a waiver of notice thereof signed by any director who chooses to waive the requirement of notice.

 

Section 3.05.      Regular Meetings. After the place, if any, and time of regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall have been determined and notice thereof shall have been once given to each member of the Board of Directors, regular meetings may be held without further notice being given.

 

Section 3.06.      Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer and shall be called by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer or the Secretary, on the written request of three directors. Notice of special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director at least 48 hours before the date of the meeting in such manner as is determined by the Board of Directors. A director may waive notice of a special meeting, which waiver may be given before, at, or after the meeting. Attendance by a director at a special meeting is waiver of notice of that meeting, unless the director objects at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and thereafter does not participate in the meeting.

 

Section 3.07.      Committees. The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to the following matters: (a) approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter expressly required by Delaware Law to be submitted to the stockholders for approval or (b) adopting, amending or repealing any Bylaw of the Corporation. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required.

 

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Section 3.08.      Action by Consent. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission and any consent may be documented, signed and delivered in any manner permitted by Delaware Law. After an action is taken, the consent or consents relating thereto shall be filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee in the same paper or electronic form as the minutes are maintained.

 

Section 3.09.      Virtual Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, members of the Board of Directors, or any committee designated by the Board of Directors, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors, or such committee, as the case may be, by means of webcast, live video conference, conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

 

Section 3.10.      Resignation. Any director may resign from the Board of Directors at any time by giving notice to the Board of Directors or to the Secretary of the Corporation. Any such notice must be in writing or by electronic transmission to the Board of Directors or to the Secretary of the Corporation. The resignation of any director shall take effect upon receipt of notice thereof or at such later time as shall be specified in such notice; and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

Section 3.11.      Vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, removal or otherwise and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors shall, except as otherwise required by law, be filled solely by a majority of the directors then in office (although less than a quorum) or by the sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office for a term that shall coincide with the term of the Class to which such director shall have been elected. If there are no directors in office, then an election of directors may be held in accordance with Delaware Law. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, when one or more directors shall resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have the power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in the filling of the other vacancies.

 

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Section 3.12.      Removal. No director may be removed from office by the stockholders except for cause with the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding securities of the corporation generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

Section 3.13.      Compensation. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the Board of Directors shall have authority to fix the compensation of directors, including fees and reimbursement of expenses.

 

Article 4
Officers

 

Section 4.01.      Principal Officers. The principal officers of the Corporation shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and may consist of a Chief Executive Officer, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Treasurer and a Secretary who shall have the duty, among other things, to record the proceedings of the meetings of stockholders and directors in a book kept for that purpose. The Corporation may also have such other principal officers, including one or more Controllers, as the Board of Directors may in its discretion appoint. One person may hold the offices and perform the duties of any two or more of said offices, except that no one person shall hold the offices and perform the duties of President and Secretary.

 

Section 4.02.      Appointment, Term of Office and Remuneration. The principal officers of the Corporation shall be appointed by the Board of Directors in the manner determined by the Board of Directors. Each such officer shall hold office for such period as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine and until their successor is appointed, or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal. The remuneration of all officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors. Any vacancy in any office shall be filled in such manner as the Board of Directors shall determine.

 

Section 4.03.      Subordinate Officers. In addition to the principal officers enumerated in ‎‎Section 4.01 herein, the Corporation may have one or more Assistant Treasurers, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Controllers and such other subordinate officers, agents and employees as the Board of Directors may deem necessary, each of whom shall hold office for such period as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. The Board of Directors may delegate to any principal officer the power to appoint and to remove any such subordinate officers, agents or employees.

 

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Section 4.04.      Removal. Except as otherwise permitted with respect to subordinate officers, any officer may be removed, with or without cause, at any time, by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 4.05.      Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving notice to the Board of Directors (or to a principal officer if the Board of Directors has delegated to such principal officer the power to appoint and to remove such officer). Any such notice must be in writing. The resignation of any officer shall take effect upon receipt of notice thereof or at such later time as shall be specified in such notice; and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

Section 4.06.      Powers and Duties. The officers of the Corporation shall have such powers and perform such duties incident to each of their respective offices and such other duties as may from time to time be conferred upon or assigned to them by the Board of Directors.

 

Article 5
Capital Stock

 

Section 5.01.      Certificates For Stock; Uncertificated Shares. The shares of the Corporation shall be in book-entry, uncertificated form; provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all of any or all classes or series of its stock shall be certificated shares. Except as otherwise provided by law, the rights and obligations of the holders of uncertificated shares and the rights and obligations of the holders of shares represented by certificates of the same class and series shall be identical. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of, the Corporation by any two authorized officers of the Corporation representing the number of shares registered in certificate form. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent, or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent, or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent, or registrar at the date of issue. The Corporation shall not have power to issue a certificate in bearer form.

 

Section 5.02.      Transfer Of Shares. Shares of the stock of the Corporation may be transferred on the record of stockholders of the Corporation by the holder thereof or by such holder’s duly authorized attorney upon surrender of a certificate therefor properly endorsed or upon receipt of proper transfer instructions from the registered holder of uncertificated shares or by such holder’s duly authorized attorney and upon compliance with appropriate procedures for transferring shares in uncertificated form, unless waived by the Corporation.

 

Section 5.03.      Authority for Additional Rules Regarding Transfer. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to make all such rules and regulations as they may deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer and registration of certificated or uncertificated shares of the stock of the Corporation, as well as for the issuance of new certificates in lieu of those which may be lost or destroyed, and may require of any stockholder requesting replacement of lost or destroyed certificates, bond in such amount and in such form as they may deem expedient to indemnify the Corporation, and/or the transfer agents, and/or the registrars of its stock against any claims arising in connection therewith.

 

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Article 6
Indemnification

 

Section 6.01.      Limited Liability. A director of the Corporation shall not be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

 

Section 6.02.      Right to Indemnification. (a) Each person (and the heirs, executors or administrators of such person) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to, or is involved in 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 Corporation or while an officer or director of the Corporation is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The right to indemnification conferred in this ‎‎Article 6 shall also include the right to be paid by the Corporation the expenses incurred in connection with any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition to the fullest extent authorized by applicable law. The right to indemnification conferred in this ‎Article 6 shall be a contract right, provided, however, that, except with respect to proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses or with respect to any compulsory counterclaim brought by such indemnitee, the Corporation shall indemnify any such indemnitee in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such indemnitee only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors.

 

(b)            The Corporation may, by action of its Board of Directors, provide indemnification to such of the employees and agents of the Corporation to such extent and to such effect as the Board of Directors shall determine to be appropriate and authorized by applicable law.

 

Section 6.03.      Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense, liability or loss incurred by such person in any such capacity or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under applicable law.

 

Section 6.04.      Nonexclusivity of Rights. The rights and authority conferred in this ‎‎Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other right that any person may otherwise have or hereafter acquire.

 

Section 6.05.      Preservation of Rights. Neither the amendment nor repeal of this ‎‎Article 6, nor the adoption of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, nor, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any modification of law, shall adversely affect any right or protection of any person granted pursuant hereto existing at, or arising out of or related to any event, act or omission that occurred prior to, the time of such amendment, repeal, adoption or modification (regardless of when any proceeding (or part thereof) relating to such event, act or omission arises or is first threatened, commenced or completed).

 

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Article 7
General Provisions

 

Section 7.01.      Fixing the Record Date. (a) In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing such record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than 60 nor less than 10 days before the date of such meeting. If the Board of Directors so fixes a date, such date shall also be the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting unless the Board of Directors determines, at the time it fixes such record date, that a later date on or before the date of the meeting shall be the date for making such determination. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may in its discretion or as required by law fix a new record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting, and in such case shall fix the same date or an earlier date as the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of such adjourned meeting.

 

(b)            In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than 60 days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

Section 7.02.      Dividends. Subject to limitations contained in Delaware Law and the Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors may declare and pay dividends upon the shares of capital stock of the Corporation, which dividends may be paid either in cash, in property or in shares of the capital stock of the Corporation.

 

Section 7.03.      Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall commence on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.

 

Section 7.04.      Corporate Seal. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation, the year of its organization and the words “Corporate Seal, Delaware”. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed, affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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Section 7.05.      Voting of Stock Owned by the Corporation. The Board of Directors may authorize any person, on behalf of the Corporation, to attend, vote at and grant proxies to be used at any meeting of stockholders of any corporation (except this Corporation) in which the Corporation may hold stock.

 

Section 7.06.      Amendments. These Bylaws or any of them, may be altered, amended or repealed, or new Bylaws may be made, by the stockholders entitled to vote thereon at any annual or special meeting thereof or by the Board of Directors as provided in the Certificate of Incorporation. Unless a higher percentage is required by the Certificate of Incorporation as to any matter that is the subject of these Bylaws, all such amendments must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 66 2/3% of the total voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation, generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, or by a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

Section 7.07.      Forum Selection. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer, other employee or stockholder of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of Delaware Law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws (in each case, as they may be amended from time to time) or as to which Delaware Law confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine of the law of the State of Delaware, shall be the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware). Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the sole and exclusive forum for any action asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act of 1933, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, shall be the federal district courts of the United States. The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or if the Court of Chancery does not have jurisdiction, another court of the State of Delaware, or if no court of the State of Delaware has jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) shall have the fullest authority allowed by law to issue an anti-suit injunction to enforce this forum selection clause and to preclude suit in any other forum. Any person or entity holding, purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to consent to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or if the Court of Chancery does not have jurisdiction, another court of the State of Delaware, or if no court of the State of Delaware has jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) in any proceeding brought to enjoin, or otherwise enforce this ‎Section 7.07 with respect to, any action by that person or entity that is inconsistent with the exclusive jurisdiction provided for in this ‎Section 7.07 (an “Inconsistent Action”) and (ii) having service of process made upon such person or entity in any such proceeding by service upon such person's or entity’s counsel in such Inconsistent Action as agent for such person or entity.

 

Section 7.08.      Shareholders Agreement. For so long as that certain Shareholders Agreement, dated as of [•], 2025, by and among the Corporation and the stockholder(s) named therein as amended from time to time (the “Shareholders Agreement”), is in effect, the provisions of the Shareholders Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into the relevant provisions hereof, and such provisions shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with the terms of the Shareholders Agreement.

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

Execution Version

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

dated as of August 29, 2025

 

by and among

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS),

 

GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS

 

and

 

GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Article 1
DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.01.  Definitions 2

 

Article 2
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES

 

Section 2.01.  Purchase and Sale of Shares 7
Section 2.02.  The Shares 7
Section 2.03.  Required Filings 8
Section 2.04.  Effective Date; Settlement Dates 8

 

Article 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Section 3.01.  Representations and Warranties of the Company 9
Section 3.02.  Representatives and Warranties of the Purchaser 19

 

Article 4
COVENANTS

 

Section 4.01.  Securities Compliance 21
Section 4.02.  Registration and Listing 21
Section 4.03.  Registration Rights Agreement 21
Section 4.04.  Compliance with Laws 21
Section 4.05.  Keeping of Records and Books of Account 22
Section 4.06.  Limitations on Holdings and Issuances 22
Section 4.07.  Registration Statement 22
Section 4.08.  Other Agreements and Other Financings 22
Section 4.09.  Stop Orders 23
Section 4.10.  Selling Restrictions; Volume Limitations 24
Section 4.11.  Non-Public Information 24
Section 4.12.  Commitment Fee; Warrant 24
Section 4.13.  Private Transaction Fee 26
Section 4.14.  DWAC Eligibility 26
Section 4.15.  Reservation of Shares 26
Section 4.16.  Amendments to the Registration Statement; Prospectus Supplements 26

 

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Article 5
CLOSING CERTIFICATE; CONDITIONS TO THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE SHARES; OPINION AND COMFORT LETTERS

 

Section 5.01.  Closing Certificate 27
Section 5.02.  Conditions Precedent to the Obligation of the Company to Sell the Shares 27
Section 5.03.  Conditions Precedent to the Obligation of the Purchaser to Accept a Draw Down and Purchase the Shares 28

 

Article 6
DRAW DOWN TERMS

 

Section 6.01.  Draw Down Terms 30
Section 6.02.  Aggregate Limit 32

 

Article 7
TERMINATION

 

Section 7.01.  Term, Termination by Mutual Consent 32
Section 7.02.  Effect of Termination 33

 

Article 8
INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 8.01.  General Indemnity 33
Section 8.02.  Indemnification Procedures 34

 

Article 9
MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 9.01.  Fees and Expenses 35
Section 9.02.  Specific Enforcement, Consent to Jurisdiction 35
Section 9.03.  Entire Agreement; Amendment 36
Section 9.04.  Notices 36
Section 9.05.  Waivers 36
Section 9.06.  Headings 37
Section 9.07.  Successors and Assigns 37
Section 9.08.  Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial 37
Section 9.09.  Survival 37
Section 9.10.  Counterparts 38
Section 9.11.  Publicity 38
Section 9.12.  Severability 38
Section 9.13.  Further Assurances 38

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit A Form of Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit B Form of Warrant
Exhibit C Form of Company Closing Certificate
Exhibit D Form of Company Compliance Certificate
Exhibit E Form of Draw Down Notice
Exhibit F Form of Closing Notice

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

August 29, 2025

 

This AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the date first above written by and among GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”); GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg having LEI No. 213800CXBEHFXVLBZO92 having an address at 12C, rue Guillaume J. Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg (the “Purchaser”); and GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED, a limited company formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and having an address at 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, P.O. Box N-4875, Nassau, The Bahamas (“GYBL,” and together with the Company and Purchaser, the “Parties”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into (i) that certain Share Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2024, (ii) that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 7, 2024, and (iii) that certain Side Letter to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated April 11, 2025 (collectively, the “Prior Agreements”);

 

WHEREAS, the Parties desire that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, the Company may issue and sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser may purchase from the Company up to the Aggregate Limit of the Company’s Shares (as defined below);

 

WHEREAS, the Parties are concurrently entering into the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) in the form of Exhibit A hereto, pursuant to which the Company shall register the resale of the Shares by the Purchaser, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein;

 

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend and restate the Prior Agreements in their entirety and to accept the rights and obligations created pursuant to this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement, in lieu of the rights and obligations granted under the Prior Agreements; and

 

WHEREAS, such investments will be made in reliance upon the provisions of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act (“Section 4(a)(2)”), and upon such other exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act as may be available with respect to any or all of the investments in the Shares to be made hereunder.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree that the Prior Agreements shall be amended and restated in its entirety as set forth herein and in the Registration Rights Agreement, as applicable, and the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby further agree as follows:

 

 

 

 

Article 1
DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.01.         Definitions.

 

(a)            “Adjustment Date” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.12(b).

 

(b)            “Affiliate” means with respect to a party to this Agreement (i) any company of which over fifty percent (50%) of its issued and voting share capital is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by said party, or (ii) any company which owns or controls, directly or indirectly, over fifty percent (50%) of the issued and voting share capital of such party, or (iii) any company owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, to the extent of over fifty percent (50%) or more of the issued and voting share capital, by any of the foregoing.

 

(c)            “Aggregate Limit” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 2.01 hereof.

 

(d)            “Bylaws” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 3.01(c) hereof.

 

(e)            “Certificate” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 3.01(c) hereof.

 

(f)            “Change of Control” shall mean (i) the acquisition by any Person of direct or indirect beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-issued and outstanding equity of the Company; (ii) the occurrence of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, share exchange or similar corporate transaction, whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation, other than a transaction which would result in the voting equity outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) at least 50% of the voting equity shares of the Company or such surviving entity immediately after such transaction; or (iii) the sale, transfer or disposition of all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company to any Person.

 

(g)            “Closing” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 2.04 hereof.

 

(h)            “Code” means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

(i)             “Commission” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor entity.

 

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(j)             “Commission Documents” shall mean, as of a particular date, all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents filed by the Company with the Commission pursuant to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, including material filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and shall include all information contained in such filings and all filings incorporated by reference therein.

 

(k)            “Commitment Fee” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.12(a)‎.

 

(l)             “Commitment Fee Shares” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.12(d).

 

(m)            “Common Shares” means, without limitation, the class of common stock of the Company that is to be listed on the Principal Market.

 

(n)            “Current Report” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 2.03.

 

(o)            “Current Trading Price” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.12(b).

 

(p)            “Daily Closing Price” shall mean the closing bid price of the Common Shares, as recorded by the Principal Market, on a particular day.

 

(q)            “Draw Down” means the transactions contemplated under ‎Section 6.01 of this Agreement.

 

(r)             “Draw Down Amount” means the actual amount of proceeds to be paid by the Purchaser in connection with a Draw Down.

 

(s)            “Draw Down Amount Requested” shall mean the amount of Shares requested by the Company in its Draw Down Notice as provided in ‎Section 6.01(h) hereof.

 

(t)             “Draw Down Exercise Date” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 6.01(h) hereof.

 

(u)            “Draw Down Limit” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 6.01(a) hereof.

 

(v)            “Draw Down Notice” shall mean a notice sent by the Company to exercise a Draw Down as provided in ‎Section 6.01(h) hereof.

 

(w)           “Draw Down Pricing Period” shall mean a period of 15 consecutive Trading Days commencing with the first Trading Day designated in each Draw Down Notice.

 

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(x)             “Effective Date” shall mean the date of the execution and delivery of this Agreement.

 

(y)            “Environmental Laws” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 3.01(r) hereof.

 

(z)             “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

 

(aa)          “GAAP” shall mean either generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America or International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”), each as consistently applied by the Company.

 

(bb)          “Indebtedness” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 3.01(k) hereof.

 

(cc)          “Initial Draw Down Notice” shall mean a first Draw Down Notice issued by the Company under this Agreement, which may only be issued on the Resale Registration Statement Effective Date (or, if the Resale Registration Statement is declared effective by the Commission at 4:00 p.m. or later on the Resale Registration Statement Effective Date, the first full Trading Day thereafter) and in which the Draw Down Amount shall not exceed US $10,000,000.

 

(dd)          ‎“Initial Draw Down Pricing Period” shall mean the period of 10 consecutive Trading ‎Days commencing with the first Trading Day designated in the Initial Draw Down Notice. For the ‎avoidance of doubt, with respect to the Initial Draw Down Notice only, the ‎Purchaser shall have the ability to shorten this Initial Draw Down Pricing Period early ‎in its absolute discretion by providing the Company with notice, in writing, within ‎six hours after the closing of trading of any securities on the Draw Down Exercise Date ‎or any Trading Day within this Initial Draw Down Pricing Period.‎

 

(ee)          “Investment Period” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 7.01 hereof.

 

(ff)            “Knowledge” means the actual knowledge of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after reasonable inquiry of all officers, directors and employees of the Company who could reasonably be expected to have knowledge or information with respect to the matter in question.

 

(gg)          “Legend” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.12(d).

 

(hh)          “Lien” means with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest, option, adverse claim, restriction on title or transfer, encroachments, occupancy rights, or other encumbrance of any kind or character in respect of such property or asset, and any agreement to create any of the foregoing.

 

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(ii)            “Losses” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 8.01(a) hereof.

 

(jj)             “Material Adverse Effect” shall mean (i) any effect on the business, operations, properties, or condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Company that is material and adverse to the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (ii) any condition, circumstance, or situation that would prohibit or otherwise materially interfere with the ability of the Company to enter into and perform any of its obligations under this Agreement in any material respect.

 

(kk)          “Material Agreements” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 3.01(r) hereof

 

(ll)            “Parties” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.

 

(mm)        “Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, governmental authority or other entity.

 

(nn)          “Plan” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 3.01(x) hereof.

 

(oo)          “Principal Market” shall mean any U.S. securities exchange on which the Common Shares are traded or any other exchange platform in the world on which the Common Shares are traded, including, but not limited to, the London Stock Exchange, the Berlin Stock Exchange, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the SIX Swiss Exchange or the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

 

(pp)          “Private Transaction” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.13.

 

(qq)          “Prospectus” means the prospectus in the form included in the Registration Statement, as supplemented from time to time by any Prospectus Supplement, including the documents incorporated by reference therein.

 

(rr)            “Prospectus Supplement” means any prospectus supplement to the Prospectus filed with the Commission from time to time pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, including the documents incorporated by reference therein.

 

(ss)           “Public Company Date” means the date that the Company becomes subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.

 

(tt)            “Public Listing” shall mean the public listing of the Common Shares for trading on the Principal Market or the consummation of a Reverse Merger Transaction, whichever is earlier.

 

(uu)          “Public Listing Date” shall mean the first day on which the Common Shares trade on the Principal Market.

 

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(vv)          “Purchase Price” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 6.01(a) hereof.

 

(ww)         “Registration Statement” shall mean the registration statement on Form S-1, F-1, S-3 or F-3 under the Securities Act, or other relevant resale registration statement, to be filed by the Company with the Commission with respect to the registration of Shares pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

(xx)           “Resale Registration Statement Effective Date” shall mean the date that the Resale Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission.

 

(yy)          “Resale Registration Statement” means one or more Registration Statements of the Company filed under the Securities Act covering the resale by the Purchaser of Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), as such Registration Statement may be amended and supplemented from time to time (including pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act), including all documents filed as part thereof or incorporated by reference therein.

 

(zz)           “Reverse Merger Transaction” means a merger, reverse merger, acquisition, consolidation, business combination or similar transaction between the Company or one of its subsidiaries or Affiliates and a special purpose acquisition company or other entity whose securities are publicly listed on the Principal Market, following which transaction (i) the shares of the special purpose acquisition company or other entity, the Company, or one of the Company’s subsidiaries or Affiliates are publicly listed on the Principal Market, or (ii) the applicable publicly listed person holds, owns or has the right to acquire, directly or indirectly, all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (and/or any of its subsidiaries or Affiliates), as determined on a consolidated basis prior to the consummation of the applicable transaction.

 

(aaa)         “Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

 

(bbb)        “Settlement Date” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 6.01(d) hereof.

 

(ccc)         “Shares” shall mean, collectively, all of the Common Shares of the Company issuable to the Purchaser upon exercise of any Draw Down and upon exercise of the Warrant.

 

(ddd)        “Subsidiary” shall mean any corporation or other entity of which at least a majority of the securities or other ownership interest having ordinary voting power (absolutely or contingently) for the election of directors or other Persons performing similar functions are at the time owned directly or indirectly by the Company and/or any of its other Subsidiaries.

 

(eee)         “Successor Company” shall mean (i) any company the common equity shares of which are traded on the Principal Market with which the Company merges, including without limitation, the resulting or successor company in a Reverse Merger Transaction, and (ii) any successor or similar entity of the Company (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) or any subsidiary or Affiliate of, or other similar entity related to, the Company or any subsidiary or parent or Affiliate thereof, in each case, formed for the purpose of facilitating, or in connection with, a Public Listing.

 

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(fff)           “Threshold Price” is the lowest price at which the Company may sell Shares during a Draw Down Pricing Period, as set forth in each Draw Down Notice.

 

(ggg)        “Trading Day” shall mean a trading day on the Principal Market.

 

(hhh)        “Transaction Documents” shall mean this Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Warrant and each other agreement or undertaking executed or delivered to the Purchaser by the Company pursuant hereto or thereto.

 

(iii)            “Warrant” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.12(b).

 

(jjj)            “Warrant Exercise Price” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in in ‎Section 4.12(b).

 

(kkk)         “Warrant Shares” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in ‎Section 4.12(b).

 

Article 2
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES

 

Section 2.01.          Purchase and Sale of Shares. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the Company may, in its sole discretion, issue and sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Company during the Investment Period (as defined in ‎Section 7.01), up to the number of duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable Common Shares having a purchase price not to exceed U.S. $85,000,000 (the “Aggregate Limit”). Purchases and sales of Shares of the Company hereunder shall be made by the delivery to the Purchaser of Draw Down Notices as provided in ARTICLE VI hereof. The aggregate dollar amount of all Draw Down Amounts pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not exceed the Aggregate Limit.

 

Section 2.02.          The Shares.

 

(a)            The Company has or will have authorized and has or will have reserved, and covenants to continue to so reserve once reserved, free of preemptive rights and other similar contractual rights of stockholders, a sufficient number of its authorized but unissued Common Shares to cover the Shares to be issued in connection with all Draw Downs requested under this Agreement, and to be issued in connection with the exercise of the Warrant, prior to the issuance to the Purchaser of such Shares under this Agreement and the Warrant.

 

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(b)            [Reserved]

 

Section 2.03.          Required Filings. If the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on the fourth Trading Day immediately following the Public Company Date, the Company shall file with the Commission a report on Form 8-K or 6-K (or comparable disclosure) relating to the transactions contemplated by, and describing the material terms and conditions of the Transaction Documents and attaching copies of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement (including all exhibits thereto, the “Current Report”); provided that the obligation to file the Current Report shall not be applicable if this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement were previously filed with the Commission. The Company shall provide the Purchaser a reasonable opportunity to comment on a draft of such Current Report, give due consideration to such comments, and not file the Current Report to the extent the Purchaser reasonably objects to the form or content thereof. The Company shall prepare and file the Registration Statement (including the Prospectus) covering the resale by the Purchaser of the registrable securities with the Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Registration Rights Agreement. The Company shall file with the Commission in accordance with Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act the final Prospectus to be used in connection with resales pursuant to the Registration Statement no later than 8:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the first Draw Down Exercise Date. If the transactions contemplated by any Draw Down are material to the Company (individually or collectively with all other prior Draw Downs, the consummation of which have not previously been reported in any Prospectus Supplement filed with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act or in any report, statement or other document filed by the Company with the Commission under the Exchange Act), or if otherwise required under the Securities Act (or the interpretations of the Commission thereof), in each case as reasonably determined by the Company, then, on the first Trading Day immediately following the last Trading Day of the Draw Down Pricing Period with respect to such Draw Down, the Company shall file with the Commission a Prospectus Supplement pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act with respect to the applicable Draw Down(s), disclosing the total Draw Down Amount Requested pursuant to such Draw Down(s), the total number of Shares that are to be (and, if applicable, have been) issued and sold to the Purchaser pursuant to such Draw Down(s), the total purchase price for the Shares subject to such Draw Down(s), the applicable discount price(s) for such Shares and the net proceeds that are to be (and, if applicable, have been) received by the Company from the sale of such Shares. To the extent not previously disclosed in the Prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement, the Company shall disclose in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K the information described in the immediately preceding sentence relating to all Draw Down(s) consummated during the relevant fiscal quarter and fiscal year, as applicable, and include each such report in a Prospectus Supplement and file such Prospectus Supplement with the Commission under Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act.

 

Section 2.04.                 Effective Date; Settlement Dates. This Agreement shall become effective and binding (the “Closing”) upon the delivery of counterpart signature pages of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement executed by each of the parties hereto and thereto, and the delivery of all other documents, instruments and writings required to be delivered at the Closing, in each case as provided in ARTICLE V on the Effective Date. In consideration of and in express reliance upon the representations, warranties and covenants contained in, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions of, this Agreement, during the Investment Period the Company shall issue and sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall purchase from the Company, the Shares in respect of each Draw Down. The issuance and sale of Shares to the Purchaser pursuant to any Draw Down shall occur on the applicable Settlement Date in accordance with ‎Section 6.01(d); provided that all of the conditions precedent thereto set forth in ARTICLE IV theretofore shall have been fulfilled on or prior to such Settlement Date. This transaction will be executed through a broker- dealer, which may be Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. or another entity.

 

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Article 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

Section 3.01.          Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the Purchaser and GYBL as of the Effective Date, as of each Draw Down Exercise Date and as of each Settlement Date, except where the representation is expressly made only as of the Effective Date:

 

(a)            Organization, Good Standing and Power. The Company is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and has the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and assets and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted. All Subsidiaries are duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of their respective jurisdictions of formation and have the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate their respective properties and assets and to conduct their respective business as it is now being conducted. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified, authorized or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b)            Authorization, Enforcement. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and each other Transaction Document and to issue and sell the Shares in accordance with the terms hereof. Except for approvals of the Company’s Board of Directors or a committee thereof as may be required in connection with any issuance and sale of Shares to the Purchaser hereunder, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action, and, except as contemplated by ‎Section 2.02, no further consent or authorization of the Company or its Board of Directors or stockholders is required. This Agreement and each other Transaction Document has been duly executed and delivered by the Company. This Agreement and each other Transaction Document constitutes, or shall constitute when executed and delivered, a valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation, conservatorship, receivership or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally the enforcement of, creditor’s rights and remedies or by other equitable principles of general application.

 

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(c)            Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of the Company and the shares thereof issued and outstanding are or as of such date will be set forth in the Commission Documents. All of the Shares will be, and the outstanding Common Shares have been, duly and validly authorized, and are fully paid and non-assessable. Except as are or as of such date will be set forth in the Commission Documents, no holders of Shares or Common Shares are entitled to preemptive rights or registration rights, and there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, call or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, any shares of capital stock of the Company. Furthermore, except as are or will be set forth in the Commission Documents, there are no contracts, commitments, understandings, or arrangements by which the Company is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company or options, securities or rights convertible into shares of capital stock of the Company. Except for customary transfer restrictions contained in agreements entered into by the Company in order to sell restricted securities, the Company is not a party to, and it has no Knowledge of, any agreement restricting the voting or transfer of any shares of capital stock of the Company. The offer and sale of all shares of capital stock, convertible securities, rights, warrants, or options of the Company complied in all material respects with all applicable federal and state securities laws, and no stockholder has a right of rescission or damages with respect thereto except as may be required under the Securities Act. Except as is or will be set forth in the Commission Documents, there are no securities or instruments containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents or the consummation of the transactions described herein or therein. The Company has furnished or made available to the Purchaser true and correct copies of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation as in effect on the Effective Date (the “Certificate”) and bylaws as in effect on the Effective Date (the “Bylaws”).

 

(d)            Issuance of Shares. The Shares to be issued under this Agreement and the Warrant have been or will be (prior to issuance to the Purchaser or GYBL hereunder) duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and, when paid for or issued in accordance with the terms hereof, the Shares shall be validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, and the Purchaser shall be entitled to all rights accorded to a holder of Common Shares.

 

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(e)            No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated herein do not (i) violate any provision of the Company’s Certificate or Bylaws, (ii) conflict with, result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any material agreement, mortgage, deed of trust, indenture, note, bond, license, lease agreement, instrument or obligation to which the Company is a party or is bound, (iii) create or impose a lien, charge or encumbrance on any property or assets of the Company under any agreement or any commitment to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound or by which any of its respective properties or assets are bound, or (iv) result in a violation of any federal, state, local or foreign statute, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations) applicable to the Company or by which any property or asset of the Company are bound or affected. The Company is not required under federal, state or local law, rule or regulation to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court or governmental agency in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement and each other Transaction Document, or issue and sell the Shares to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms hereof (other than any filings which may be required to be made by the Company with the Commission or the Principal Market subsequent to the Effective Date, including the Registration Statement and any registration statement, amendment, prospectus or prospectus supplement which may be filed pursuant hereto); provided, however, that, for purposes of the representation made in this sentence, the Company is assuming and relying upon the accuracy of the representations, warranties and agreements of the Purchaser herein.

 

(f)            Commission Documents, Financial Statements. If and during the period that the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company has timely filed all Commission Documents (giving effect to permissible extensions in accordance with Rule 12b-25 under the Exchange Act). The Company has not provided to the Purchaser any information which, according to applicable law, rule or regulation, should have been disclosed publicly by the Company but which has not been so disclosed, other than with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. As of their respective filing dates, the Commission Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and other federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to them, and, as of their respective dates, the Commission Documents did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of the Company included in the Commission Documents comply as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the Commission or other applicable rules and regulations with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except (i) as may be otherwise indicated in such financial statements or the notes thereto or (ii) in the case of unaudited interim statements, to the extent they may not include footnotes or may be condensed or summary statements), and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments).

 

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(g)            No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect exists as of the Effective Date or has occurred since the Effective Date.

 

(h)            No Undisclosed Liabilities. The Company has no liabilities, obligations, claims or losses (whether liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) that would be required to be disclosed on a balance sheet of the Company or any Subsidiary (including the notes thereto) in conformity with GAAP and are not disclosed in the Commission Documents other than liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business since the date of such Commission Documents which, individually and in the aggregate, are not material to the Company’s business.

 

(i)             No Undisclosed Events or Circumstances. No event or circumstance has occurred or exists with respect to the Company or its businesses, properties, prospects, operations or financial condition, which, under applicable law, rule or regulation, requires public disclosure or announcement by the Company but which has not been so publicly announced or disclosed.

 

(j)             Indebtedness. As of the Effective Date, the Company has no secured or unsecured Indebtedness. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Indebtedness” shall mean (a) any liabilities for borrowed money or amounts owed in excess of $1,000,000 (other than trade accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of business), (b) all guaranties, endorsements, indemnities and other contingent obligations in respect of Indebtedness of others in excess of $1,000,000, whether or not the same are or should be reflected in the Company’s balance sheet (or the notes thereto), except guaranties by endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business; and (c) the present value of any lease payments in excess of $1,000,000 due under leases required to be capitalized in accordance with GAAP. The Company is not in default with respect to any Indebtedness. The Company has not taken any steps, and does not currently expect to take any steps, to seek protection pursuant to Title 11 of the United States Code, or other similar federal or state or other applicable bankruptcy law or law for the relief of debtors, nor does the Company have any Knowledge that its creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings for relief under any such bankruptcy law or law for the relief of debtors. The Company is financially solvent and is generally able to pay its debts as they become due.

 

(k)            Title to Assets. Except as set forth in the Commission Documents, the Company has good, valid and marketable title to all of its real and personal property reflected in the Commission Documents, free of any Liens. All said real property leases of the Company are valid and subsisting and in full force and effect in all material respects.

 

(l)             Actions Pending. There is no action, suit, claim, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any Subsidiary which questions the validity of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or any action taken or to be taken pursuant hereto or thereto. There is no action, suit, claim, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, against or involving the Company, any Subsidiary or any of their respective properties or assets, or involving any officers or directors of the Company or any Subsidiary, including, without limitation, any securities class action lawsuit or stockholder derivative lawsuit related to the Company. No judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree or award has been issued by or, to the Knowledge of the Company, requested of any court, arbitrator or governmental agency.

 

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(m)            Compliance with Law. The business of the Company has been and is presently being conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local governmental laws, rules, regulations and ordinances in all material respects. The Company has all franchises, permits, licenses, consents and other governmental or regulatory authorizations and approvals necessary for the conduct of its business as now being conducted by it. The Company is not in violation of any judgment, decree or order or any statute, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to the Company, and the Company will not conduct its business in violation of any of the foregoing.

 

(n)            Certain Fees. No brokers, finders or financial advisory fees or commissions will be payable by the Company or any Subsidiary with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

 

(o)            Disclosure. Neither this Agreement nor any other Transaction Document nor the Commission Documents or any other documents, certificates or instruments furnished to the Purchaser by or on behalf of the Company or any Subsidiary in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made herein or therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made herein or therein, not misleading. The Company confirms that neither it, nor any other Person acting on its behalf, has provided the Purchaser or any of its agents, advisors or counsel with any information that constitutes or could reasonably be expected to constitute material, nonpublic information concerning the Company, other than the existence of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, except pursuant to a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement.

 

(p)            Operation of Business. The Company owns or controls all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, licenses and authorizations of the Company as set forth in the Commission Documents, and all rights with respect to the foregoing, which are reasonably necessary for the conduct of its business as now conducted without, to the Company’s Knowledge, any conflict with the rights of others. The Company possesses such permits, licenses, approvals, consents and other authorizations (including licenses, accreditation and other similar documentation or approvals of any local health departments) issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory agencies or bodies as are necessary to conduct the business now operated by it (collectively, “Governmental Licenses”). The Company is in compliance with the terms and conditions of all such Governmental Licenses, except as otherwise disclosed in the Commission Documents. All of the Governmental Licenses are valid and in full force and effect, except as otherwise disclosed in the Commission Documents. Except as set forth in the Commission Documents, the Company has not received any written notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such Governmental Licenses.

 

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(q)            Environmental Compliance. The Company has obtained all material approvals, authorization, certificates, consents, licenses, orders and permits or other similar authorizations of all governmental authorities, or from any other Person, that are required under any Environmental Laws. “Environmental Laws” shall mean all applicable laws relating to the protection of the environment including, without limitation, all requirements pertaining to reporting, licensing, permitting, controlling, investigating or remediating emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, chemical substances, pollutants, contaminants or toxic substances, materials or wastes, whether solid, liquid or gaseous in nature, into the air, surface water, groundwater or land, or relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of hazardous substances, chemical substances, pollutants, contaminants or toxic substances, material or wastes, whether solid, liquid or gaseous in nature. To the Company’s Knowledge, there are no past or present events, conditions, circumstances, incidents, actions or omissions relating to or in any way affecting the Company that violate or could reasonably be expected to violate any Environmental Law after the Effective Date or that could reasonably be expected to give rise to any environmental liability, or otherwise form the basis of any claim, action, demand, suit, proceeding, hearing, study or investigation (i) under any Environmental Law, or (ii) based on or related to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage (including, without limitation, underground storage tanks), disposal, transport or handling, or the emission, discharge, release or threatened release of any hazardous substance.

 

(r)             Material Agreements. The Company is not a party to any material written or oral contract, instrument, agreement, commitment, obligation, plan or arrangement (collectively, “Material Agreements”) that has not been furnished or disclosed to the Purchaser or filed in the Commission Documents. The Company has in all material respects performed all of the obligations required to be performed by it to date under the Material Agreements, has received no notice of default by the Company thereunder and, to the best of the Company’s Knowledge, is not in default under any Material Agreement now in effect.

 

(s)            Transactions with Affiliates. Except as set forth in the Commission Documents, there are no loans, leases, agreements, contracts, royalty agreements, management contracts or arrangements or other continuing transactions exceeding $120,000 between (a) the Company, on the one hand, and (b) any Person who would be covered by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, on the other hand. Except as disclosed in the Commission Documents, there are no outstanding amounts payable to or receivable from, or advances by the Company to, and the Company is not otherwise a creditor of or debtor to, any beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding Common Shares, or any director, employee or Affiliate of the Company, other than (i) reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the Company or (ii) as part of the normal and customary terms of such person’s employment or service as a director with the Company.

 

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(t)            Securities Act. The Company has complied and will comply in all material respects with all applicable federal and state securities laws in connection with the offer, issuance and sale of the Shares hereunder. The Registration Statement, on the date it is filed with the Commission, on the date it is declared effective by the Commission (or becomes effective pursuant to Section 8 of the Securities Act), on each Draw Down Exercise Date and on each Settlement Date, shall comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act (including, without limitation, Rule 415 under the Securities Act) and shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading, except that this representation and warranty shall not apply to statements in or omissions from the Registration Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to the Purchaser furnished to the Company in writing by or on behalf of the Purchaser expressly for use therein. The Prospectus and each Prospectus Supplement required to be filed pursuant to this Agreement or the Registration Rights Agreement after the Effective Date, when taken together, on its date, on each Draw Down Exercise Date and on each Settlement Date, shall comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act (including, without limitation, Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act) and shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except that this representation and warranty shall not apply to statements in or omissions from the Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to the Purchaser furnished to the Company in writing by or on behalf of the Purchaser expressly for use therein. Each Commission Document (other than the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement) to be filed with or furnished to the Commission after the Effective Date and incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement required to be filed pursuant to this Agreement or the Registration Rights Agreement (including, without limitation, the Current Report), when such document is filed with or furnished to the Commission and, if applicable, when such document becomes effective, as the case may be, shall comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, as applicable, and other federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to it, and shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Company has delivered or made available to the Purchaser true and complete copies of all comment letters and substantive correspondence received by the Company from the Commission relating to the Resale Registration Statement filed with or furnished to the Commission as of the Effective Date, together with all written responses of the Company thereto in the form such responses were filed via EDGAR. There are no outstanding or unresolved comments or undertakings in such comment letters received by the Company from the Commission. The Commission has not issued any stop order or other order suspending the effectiveness of any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. The Company has not distributed and, prior to the completion of the distribution of the Shares, will not distribute any offering material in connection with the offering and sale of the Shares other than the Resale Registration Statement, the related prospectus or other materials, if any, permitted by the Securities Act.

 

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(u)            Employees. The Company does not have any collective bargaining arrangements or other agreements covering any of its employees. No officer, consultant or key employee of the Company has terminated or, to the Knowledge of the Company, has any present intention of terminating his or her employment or engagement with the Company.

 

(v)            Use of Proceeds. The proceeds from the sale of the Shares will be used by the Company for working capital, expansion, development, marketing or other needs of the Company.

 

(w)            Investment Company Act Status. The Company is not, and as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and the application of the proceeds from the sale of the Shares as set forth in the Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement shall not be required to be registered as, an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

(x)             ERISA. No liability has been incurred with respect to any Plan by the Company. No “prohibited transaction” (as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) or “accumulated funding deficiency” (as defined in Section 302 of ERISA) or any of the events set forth in Section 4043(b) of ERISA has occurred with respect to any Plan, and the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the issuance and sale of the securities hereunder shall not result in any of the foregoing events. Each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with applicable law, including ERISA and the Code; the Company has not incurred and does not expect to incur liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to the termination of, or withdrawal from, any Plan; and each Plan for which the Company would have any liability that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code is so qualified in all material respects and nothing has occurred, whether by action or failure to act, which would cause the loss of such qualifications. As used in this ‎Section 3.01(x), the term “Plan” shall mean an “employee pension benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3 of ERISA) which is or has been established or maintained, or to which contributions are or have been made, by the Company or any Subsidiary or by any trade or business, whether or not incorporated, which, together with the Company or any Subsidiary, is under common control, as described in Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code.

 

(y)            Taxes. The Company (i) has filed all necessary federal, state and foreign income and franchise tax returns or has duly requested extensions thereof, (ii) has paid all federal, state, local and foreign taxes due and payable for which it is liable, except to the extent that any such taxes are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, and (iii) does not have any tax deficiency or claims outstanding or assessed or, to the Company’s Knowledge, proposed against it. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company know of no basis for any such claim. The Company is not operated in such a manner as to qualify as a “passive foreign investment company” as defined in Section 1297 of the Code.

 

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(z)            Insurance. The Company is insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as management of the Company believes to be prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company is engaged. The Company has not been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for, and the Company has no reason to believe that it will be unable to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business.

 

(aa)          U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation. The Company is not, nor has it ever been, and so long as any of the securities are held by the Purchaser, shall not become a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897 of the Code.

 

(bb)          Exemption from Registration; Valid Issuances. Subject to, and in reliance on, the representations, warranties and covenants made herein by the Purchaser, the offer and sale of the Shares in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2); provided, however, that at the request of and with the express agreement of the Purchaser and in accordance with applicable law, the Shares will be delivered to the Purchaser via book entry through the Depository Trust Company and will not bear legends noting restrictions as to resale of such securities under federal or state securities laws, nor will any such securities be subject to stop transfer instructions. Neither the offer and sale of the Shares pursuant to, nor the Company’s performance of its obligations under, the Transaction Documents to which it is a party shall (i) result in the creation or imposition of any Liens upon the Shares, or (ii) entitle the holders of any outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company to preemptive or other rights to subscribe to or acquire Common Shares or other securities of the Company.

 

(cc)          No General Solicitation or Advertising. Neither the Company, nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) in connection with the offer or sale of the Shares.

 

(dd)          No Integrated Offering. None of the Company or any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would require registration of the issuance of any of the Shares under the Securities Act, whether through integration with prior offerings or otherwise, or cause this offering of the Shares to require approval of stockholders of the Company under any applicable stockholder approval provisions, including, without limitation, under the rules and regulations of the Commission and the Principal Market. None of the Company, nor its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on their behalf will take any action or steps referred to in the preceding sentence that would require registration of the issuance of any of the securities under the Securities Act or cause the offering of any of the Shares to be integrated with other offerings.

 

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(ee)          Manipulation of Price. Neither the Company nor any of its officers, directors or Affiliates has, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no Person acting on their behalf has, (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed or intended to cause or to result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company, or which caused or resulted in, or which would in the future reasonably be expected to cause or result in, the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company, in each case to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Shares, or (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Shares. Neither the Company nor any of its officers, directors or Affiliates will, during the term of this Agreement, and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no Person acting on their behalf will, during the term of this Agreement, take any of the actions referred to in the immediately preceding sentence.

 

(ff)            Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. None of the Company, any Subsidiary or, to the Knowledge of the Company, any director, officer, agent, employee, Affiliate or other Person acting on behalf of the Company, is aware of or has taken any action, directly or indirectly, that would result in a violation by such Persons of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (collectively, the “FCPA”), including, without limitation, making use of the mails or any means or instrumentality of interstate commerce corruptly in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay or authorization of the payment of any money, or other property, gift, promise to give, or authorization of the giving of anything of value to any “foreign official” (as such term is defined in the FCPA) or any foreign political party or official thereof or any candidate for foreign political office, in contravention of the FCPA. The Company has conducted its business in compliance with the FCPA.

 

(gg)          Money Laundering Laws. The operations of the Company is and has been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the money laundering statutes of all jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”) and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or threatened.

 

(hh)          OFAC. None of the Company or, to the Knowledge of the Company, any director, officer, agent, employee, Affiliate or Person acting on behalf of the Company is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”); and the Company will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds of the offering, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, for the purpose of financing the activities of any Person currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC.

 

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(ii)            Acknowledgment Regarding Purchaser’s Purchase of Shares. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Purchaser is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder. The Company further acknowledges that the Purchaser is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, and any advice given by the Purchaser or any of its representatives or agents in connection with this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder is merely incidental to the Purchaser’s purchase of the Shares.

 

Section 3.02.         Representatives and Warranties of the Purchaser. The Purchaser and GYBL hereby make the following representations and warranties to the Company as of the Effective Date and as of the date of each Draw Down Notice and as of each Settlement Date:

 

(a)            Organization and Standing of the Purchaser and GYBL. The Purchaser is a “société en commandite simple” duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Luxembourg. GYBL is a limited company duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

 

(b)            Authorization and Power. Each of the Purchaser and GYBL has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and to purchase the Shares in accordance with the terms hereof. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party by Purchaser and by GYBL and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action, and no further consent or authorization of the Purchaser and GYBL, and the Board of Directors or stockholders of either of them is required. This Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which the Purchaser or GYBL is a party has been duly executed and delivered by each of the Purchaser and GYBL. This Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which the Purchaser or GYBL is a party constitutes, or shall constitute when executed and delivered, a valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser or GYBL, enforceable against the Purchaser or GYBL, respectively, in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation, conservatorship, receivership, or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally the enforcement of, creditor’s rights and remedies or by other equitable principles of general application.

 

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(c)            No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which the Purchaser or GYBL is a party, and the consummation by the Purchaser and GYBL of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby or relating hereto or thereto, do not and will not (i) result in a violation of such Purchaser’s or GYBL’s charter documents or bylaws or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any material agreement, mortgage, deed of trust, indenture, note, bond, license, lease agreement, instrument or obligation to which the Purchaser or GYBL is a party, (iii) create or impose a lien, charge or encumbrance on any property of the Purchaser or GYBL under any agreement or any commitment to which the Purchaser or GYBL is party or by which the Purchaser or GYBL is bound or by which any of their respective properties or assets are bound, or (iv) result in a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or any order, judgment or decree of any court or governmental agency applicable to the Purchaser or GYBL or any of their respective properties, except for such conflicts, defaults and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, prohibit or otherwise interfere with the ability of the Purchaser or GYBL to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which the Purchaser or GYBL is a party in any material respect. Neither the Purchaser nor GYBL is required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court or governmental agency in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which the Purchaser is a party or to purchase the Shares in accordance with the terms hereof; provided, however, that for purposes of the representation made in this sentence, each of the Purchaser and GYBL is assuming and relying upon the accuracy of the representations, warranties and agreements of the Company herein.

 

(d)            Accredited Investor. Each of the Purchaser and GYBL is an institutional “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

 

(e)            Financial Risks. Each of the Purchaser and GYBL acknowledges that it is able to bear the financial risks associated with an investment in the Shares. Each of the Purchaser and GYBL is capable of evaluating the risks and merits of an investment in the Shares by virtue of its experience as an investor and its knowledge, experience, and sophistication in financial and business matters, and each of the Purchaser and GYBL is capable of bearing the entire loss of its investment in the Shares.

 

(f)            Information. The Purchaser and GYBL and their respective advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Shares which have been requested by the Purchaser or GYBL. The Purchaser and GYBL and their respective advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company. The Purchaser and GYBL have sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Shares. The Purchaser and GYBL understand that they (and not the Company) shall be responsible for their own respective tax liabilities that may arise as a result of this investment or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which the Purchaser or GYBL is a party.

 

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(g)            No-Broker Dealer. Purchaser represents, warrants and agrees that it is buying the Shares for investment purposes and not for distribution. It is not registered as a broker-dealer with the Commission and is not required to be registered as a broker-dealer by virtue of the trader exception to the definition of dealer under the Exchange Act.

 

Article 4
COVENANTS

 

The Company covenants with the Purchaser and GYBL, and the Purchaser and GYBL together covenant with the Company, as follows, which covenants of one party are for the benefit of the other party.

 

Section 4.01.         Securities Compliance. The Company shall notify the Commission and the Principal Market, if applicable, in accordance with their rules and regulations, of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each other Transaction Document, and shall take all other necessary action and proceedings as may be required and permitted by applicable law, rule and regulation, for the legal and valid issuance of the Shares to the Purchaser and GYBL. The Company shall take such action, if any, as is reasonably necessary in order to obtain an exemption for or to qualify any subsequent resale of the Shares by the Purchaser and GYBL, in each case, under applicable securities or “Blue Sky” laws of the states of the United States of America in such states as is reasonably requested by the Purchaser or GYBL from time to time, and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Purchaser.

 

Section 4.02.         Registration and Listing. During the Investment Period, the Company will take all action necessary to cause the Shares to be registered under Sections 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, will comply in all material respects with its reporting and filing obligations under the Exchange Act and use its reasonable best efforts to maintain compliance with such reporting and filing obligations, and will not take any action or file any document (whether or not permitted by the Securities Act) to terminate or suspend such registration or to terminate or suspend its reporting and filing obligations under the Exchange Act or Securities Act, except as permitted herein. During the Investment Period, the Company will take all action necessary to effect the listing or trading of its Common Shares and the listing of the Shares purchased by Purchaser hereunder on the Principal Market or any relevant market or system, if applicable, and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Principal Market or any relevant market or system.

 

Section 4.03.         Registration Rights Agreement. The Company, the Purchaser and GYBL shall enter into the Registration Rights Agreement with respect to the Shares, dated the Effective Date, in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto.

 

Section 4.04.         Compliance with Laws.

 

(a)            The Company shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders applicable to the business and operations of the Company and with all applicable provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Principal Market (including, without limitation, Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act).

 

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(b)            During the Investment Period, the Purchaser and GYBL shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders in connection with this Agreement and each other Transaction Document and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Without limiting the foregoing, during the Investment Period, the Purchaser and GYBL shall comply with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act including, without limitation, Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act and Rule 10b-5 and Regulation M under the Exchange Act, where applicable.

 

Section 4.05.         Keeping of Records and Books of Account. The Company shall keep and cause each Subsidiary to keep adequate records and books of account, in which complete entries will be made in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, reflecting all financial transactions of the Company, and in which, for each fiscal year, all proper reserves for depreciation, depletion, obsolescence, amortization, taxes, bad debts and other purposes in connection with its business shall be made.

 

Section 4.06.         Limitations on Holdings and Issuances. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, at no time while the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act may the Company issue, and at no time shall the Purchaser be obligated to purchase, any Shares which would result in the Purchaser beneficially owning, directly or indirectly, at the time of such proposed issuance, more than 9.99% of the number of Common Shares issued and outstanding as of the date of such proposed issuance; provided, however, that upon the Purchaser providing the Company with sixty-one (61) days’ notice (pursuant to ‎Section 9.04 hereof) (the “Waiver Notice”) that the Purchaser would like to waive this ‎Section 4.06 with regard to any or all Shares issuable pursuant to this Agreement, this ‎Section 4.06 will be of no force or effect with regard to all or a portion of the Shares referenced in the Waiver Notice until the date that the Purchaser notifies the Company (pursuant to ‎Section 9.04 hereof) that the Purchaser revokes the Waiver Notice; provided, further, that during the sixty-one (61) day period prior to the expiration of the Investment Period, the Purchaser may waive this ‎Section 4.06 by providing a Waiver Notice at any time during such sixty-one (61) day period.

 

Section 4.07.         Resale Registration Statement. The Company shall cause the Registration Statement to be filed and seek that it be declared effective pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement. The Registration Statement shall register with the Commission the Shares to be issued under the Draw Downs, the Warrant Shares and the Commitment Fee Shares. The Purchaser shall not be obligated to accept a Draw Down request from the Company unless the Registration Statement is then effective and the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement is then current and in compliance with all applicable rules of the Commission and the Principal Market.

 

Section 4.08.         Other Agreements and Other Financings. The Company shall not enter into any agreement in which the terms of such agreement would restrict or impair the right to perform of the Company or any Subsidiary under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document.

 

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(a)            The Company shall not enter into any agreement, the principal purpose of which is to secure an “equity line” similar to the financing provided for under this Agreement during the Investment Period without prior written consent of the Purchaser.

 

(b)            The Company shall provide prompt notice to the Purchaser of any Alternate Transaction. For all purposes of this Agreement, an “Alternate Transaction” shall mean (w) the issuance of Common Shares for a purchase price less than, or the issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Shares at an exercise or conversion price (as the case may be) less than, the then-current market price of the Common Shares, respectively (including, without limitation, pursuant to any “equity line” or other financing that is substantially similar to the financing provided for under this Agreement, or pursuant to any other transaction in which the purchase, conversion or exchange price for such Common Shares is determined using a floating discount or other post-issuance adjustable discount to the then-current market price), in each case, after all fees, discounts, warrant value and commissions associated with the transaction; (x) an “at- the-market” offering of Common Shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Shares pursuant to Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act; (y) the implementation by the Company of any mechanism in respect of any securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Shares for the rest of the purchase price of the Common Shares to below the then-current market price of the Common Shares, respectively (including, without limitation, any anti-dilution or similar adjustment provisions in respect of any Company securities, but specifically excluding customary anti-dilution adjustments for stock splits, dividends, combinations, recapitalizations, reclassifications and similar events); or (z) the issuance of options, warrants or similar rights of subscription or the issuance of convertible equity or debt securities (other than employee incentive stock options issued in the ordinary course of business).

 

Section 4.09.         Stop Orders. During the Investment Period, the Company shall use its best efforts to maintain the continuous effectiveness of the Registration Statement under the Securities Act. The Company will advise the Purchaser and GYBL promptly and, if requested by the Purchaser or GYBL, will confirm such advice in writing: (i) of the Company’s receipt of notice of any request by the Commission for amendment of or a supplement to the Registration Statement, any related prospectus or for additional information; (ii) of the Company’s receipt of notice of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or of the suspension of qualification of the Shares for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation of any proceeding for such purpose; and (iii) of the Company becoming aware of the happening of any event, which makes any statement of a material fact made in the Registration Statement (as then amended or supplemented) untrue or which requires the making of any additions to or changes in the Registration Statement (as then amended or supplemented) in order to state a material fact required by the Securities Act to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading. If at any time the Commission shall issue any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, the Company will make commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the withdrawal of such order at the earliest possible time.

 

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Section 4.10.         Selling Restrictions; Volume Limitations.

 

(a)            The Purchaser covenants that during the Investment Period neither the Purchaser nor any of its Affiliates nor any entity managed by the Purchaser will, directly or indirectly, sell any securities of the Company except the Common Shares that it owns or has the right to purchase pursuant to the provisions of a Draw Down Notice. During the Investment Period, neither the Purchaser nor any of its Affiliates nor any entity managed by the Purchaser will, directly or indirectly, effect or agree to effect any short sale (as defined in Rule 200 under Regulation SHO of the Exchange Act) of the Common Shares, whether or not against the box, establish any “put equivalent position” (as defined in Rule 16a-l(h) under the Exchange Act) with respect to the Common Shares, borrow or pre-borrow any Common Shares, or grant any other right (including, without limitation, any put or call option) with respect to the Common Shares, or do any of the foregoing with respect to any security that includes, relates to, or derives any significant part of its value from the Common Shares or otherwise seek to hedge its position in the Common Shares. In addition, during any Draw Down Pricing Period other than the Initial Draw Down Pricing Period and on a daily Trading Day basis, the Purchaser agrees to restrict the volume of sales of Shares by the Purchaser, its Affiliates and any entity managed by the Purchaser to no more than 1/15th of the Shares purchased pursuant to the related Draw Down Notice.

 

(b)            During the Investment Period, in connection with any sale of the Company’s securities, the Purchaser and GYBL shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders, including, without limitation, the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act and Regulation M and Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act, where applicable.

 

Section 4.11.         Non-Public Information. From the Investment Period and until the later of (i) the term of the Agreement and (ii) such time as Purchaser or GYBL no longer hold any Shares, none of the Company, nor any of its directors, officers or agents shall disclose any material non-public information about the Company to the Purchaser or GYBL.

 

Section 4.12.         Commitment Fee; Warrant.

 

(a)            The Company shall pay to GYBL, as a commitment fee, an amount equal to 1% of the Aggregate Limit (the “Commitment Fee”) deliverable as set forth below. The Company, at its option, may pay the Commitment Fee in cash or in Common Shares, so long as 100% of the Commitment Fee shall have been paid on the Resale Registration Statement Effective Date. On the Resale Registration Statement Effective Date, the Company shall place a cash amount equal to the Commitment Fee either into the Purchaser’s account or shall issue shares to the Purchaser as described in ‎Section 4.12(d). For the avoidance of doubt, (1) the Commitment Fee shall be payable by the Company irrespective of whether any Draw Down Notices have been delivered by the Company in accordance herewith, and (2) no Commitment Fee shall be payable in the event that the Company does not achieve a Public Listing.

 

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(b)            On the Public Listing Date, the Company shall make and execute a warrant granting GYBL the right to purchase Common Shares, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Warrant”) having an expiration date that is the third anniversary of the Public Listing Date, granting GYBL the right to purchase, upon the terms set forth more fully therein, up to the number of Common Shares that is equal to 4% of the total equity interests (including Common Shares and any other equity interests convertible or exchangeable into Common Shares or bearing equivalent economic interests) outstanding immediately after the completion of the Public Listing (including any Common Shares issued pursuant to an over-allotment option), calculated on a fully diluted basis (the “Warrant Shares”), at an exercise price per Share equal to the lesser of (i) the closing bid price of the Common Shares on the Public Listing Date, or (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing $150 million by the total number of equity interests (equal to the number of Common Shares, assuming the conversion or exchange of all other equity interests for Common Shares). On the first anniversary following the Public Listing Date (the “Adjustment Date”), if all or any portion of the Warrants remain unexercised and the average Daily Closing Price of the Common Shares for the 10 Trading Days following the Adjustment Date (the “Current Trading Price”) is less than 90% of the then-current exercise price of the Warrant, the exercise price of such remaining Warrant shall adjust to 105% of the Current Trading Price. The exercise price, as so adjusted, shall be the “Warrant Exercise Price.”

 

(c)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated herein, if the Purchaser determines in its reasonable discretion that the issuance of the Warrant could result in the Warrant Shares or any Shares issued to the Purchaser pursuant to a Draw Down hereunder not to be freely transferable under applicable securities Laws or otherwise adversely effects the Purchaser’s ability to sell the Warrant Shares or such Shares issued pursuant to a Draw Down, then the Parties shall structure an alternative issuance and sale of Common Shares to the Purchaser that are economically equivalent to the exercise of the Warrant in full.

 

(d)            On the Resale Registration Statement Effective Date, unless the Company shall have placed a cash amount into escrow pursuant to the option set forth in ‎Section 4.12(a), the Company shall issue a number of Common Shares to GYBL equal to the Commitment Fee, divided by the lower of: (A) the quotient of (i) the Company’s total equity value as set forth in the independent valuation report prepared by the Company’s third-party valuation agent and delivered to the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC in connection with the Public Listing (or, if such valuation report includes a range of the Company’s total equity value, the midpoint of such range), and (ii) the total number of the Company’s outstanding Common Shares on a fully diluted basis as of the Public Listing Date without giving effect to the issuance of the Warrant on the same date; and (B) the Daily Closing Price on (x) if the Resale Registration Statement is declared effective after market close, such date or (y) if the Resale Registration Statement is declared effective prior to market open, the Business Day immediate preceding such date (the “Commitment Fee Shares”).

 

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(e)            [Reserved]

 

Section 4.13.         Private Transaction Fee. In the event that the Company does not complete an initial public offering or Reverse Merger Transaction, for any reason, but instead completes a transaction, including but not limited to a merger, acquisition, sale, share exchange, or any other private business combination which results or would result in a Change of Control of the Company (a “Private Transaction”), then the Company shall pay GYBL at or prior to the closing of such Private Transaction 1% of the total consideration received by the Company, its stockholders and management in such Private Transaction, in lieu of the Warrant.

 

Section 4.14.         DWAC Eligibility. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Shares and its transfer agent to be, at the time of each Draw Down, eligible to participate in the DWAC system (“DWAC Eligible”).

 

Section 4.15.         Reservation of Shares. The Company will have available, and shall reserve and keep available at all times, free of preemptive and other similar rights of stockholders, the requisite aggregate number of authorized but unissued Common Shares to enable the Company to timely effect the issuance, sale and delivery in full to the Purchaser of all the Shares to be issued and delivered under this Agreement, in any case prior to the issuance to the Purchaser of such Common Shares.

 

Section 4.16.         Amendments to the Resale Registration Statement; Prospectus Supplements. Except as provided in this Agreement and other than periodic reports required to be filed pursuant to the Exchange Act, the Company shall not file with the Commission any amendment to the Resale Registration Statement that relates to the Purchaser, the Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby, or file with the Commission any Prospectus Supplement that relates to the Purchaser, the Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby with respect to which (a) the Purchaser shall not previously have been advised, (b) the Company shall not have given due consideration to any comments thereon received from the Purchaser or its counsel, or

 

(a)            the Purchaser shall reasonably object after being so advised, unless it is necessary to amend the Resale Registration Statement or make any supplement to the Prospectus to comply with the Securities Act or any other applicable law or regulation, in which case the Company shall promptly so inform the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall be provided with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment upon any disclosure relating to the Purchaser and the Company shall expeditiously furnish to the Purchaser an electronic copy thereof. In addition, for so long as, in the reasonable opinion of counsel for the Purchaser, the Prospectus (or in lieu thereof, the notice referred to in Rule 173(a) under the Securities Act) is required to be delivered in connection with any sales of registrable securities by the Purchaser, the Company shall not file any Prospectus Supplement without delivering or making available a copy of such Prospectus Supplement to the Purchaser promptly. Upon receipt of an amendment to the Resale Registration Statement or Prospectus Supplement from the Company or its counsel, the Purchaser shall promptly review such document and provide comments to the Company or its counsel regarding such document, if any, within a reasonable period of time.

 

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Article 5

CLOSING CERTIFICATE; CONDITIONS TO THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE SHARES; OPINION AND COMFORT LETTERS

 

Section 5.01.         Closing Certificate. In connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Purchaser shall receive a certificate from the Company, dated the Effective Date, in the form of Exhibit C hereto.

 

Section 5.02.         Conditions Precedent to the Obligation of the Company to Sell the Shares. The obligation hereunder of the Company to issue and sell the Shares to the Purchaser under any Draw Down Notice is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of each of the conditions set forth below. These conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion.

 

(a)            Accuracy of the Purchaser’s Representations and Warranties. Except for representations and warranties that are expressly made as of a particular date, the representations and warranties of the Purchaser in this Agreement and each other Transaction Document shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of each Draw Down Exercise Date and each Settlement Date as though made at that time.

 

(b)            Resale Registration Statement. The Company shall have the necessary number of Common Shares available to be registered pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement. The Company shall take all reasonable steps to have the Resale Registration Statement declared effective by the Commission. The Resale Registration Statement for the Shares covered in the Draw Down shall have been declared effective by the Commission. There shall be no stop order suspending effectiveness of the Resale Registration Statement.

 

(c)            Performance by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Purchaser at or prior to each Draw Down Exercise Date and each Settlement Date, as applicable.

 

(d)            No Injunction. No statute, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

 

(e)            No Suspension, Etc. Trading in the Common Shares shall not have been suspended by the Commission or Principal Market, and, at any time prior to each Draw Down Exercise Date and applicable Settlement Date, none of the events described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of ‎Section 4.09 hereof shall have occurred, trading in securities generally as reported on the Principal Market shall not have been suspended or limited, nor shall a banking moratorium have been declared either by U.S. federal or state authorities, nor shall there have occurred any material outbreak or escalation of hostilities or other national or international calamity or crisis of such magnitude in its effect on, or any material adverse change in, any financial market which, in each case, in the reasonable judgment of the Company, makes it impracticable or inadvisable to issue the Shares.

 

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(f)             No Proceedings or Litigation. No action, suit or proceeding before any arbitrator or any governmental authority shall have been commenced, and no investigation by any governmental authority shall have been threatened, against the Company or any of the officers, directors or Affiliates of the Company seeking to restrain, prevent or change the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, or seeking damages in connection with such transactions.

 

Section 5.03.         Conditions Precedent to the Obligation of the Purchaser to Accept a Draw Down and Purchase the Shares. The obligation hereunder of the Purchaser to accept a Draw Down and to acquire and pay for the Shares is subject to the satisfaction or waiver, at or before each Draw Down Exercise Date and each Settlement Date, of each of the conditions set forth below. The conditions are for the Purchaser’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Purchaser at any time in its sole discretion.

 

(a)            Accuracy of the Company’s Representations and Warranties. Except for representations and warranties that are expressly made as of a particular date, each of the representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of each Draw Down Exercise Date and as of each Settlement Date, as though made at that time.

 

(b)            Resale Registration Statement. The listing or trading of the Common Shares on the Principal Market shall be effected and the Company shall have the necessary amount of the Shares registered pursuant to the Resale Registration Statement. The Resale Registration Statement shall be effective, and no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Resale Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto shall have been issued under the Securities Act, no order preventing or suspending the use of the Prospectus contained in the Resale Registration Statement shall have been issued, and no proceedings for any of those purposes shall have been instituted or be pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, contemplated.

 

(c)            No Suspension, Etc. Trading in the Common Shares shall not have been suspended by the Commission or Principal Market, and, at any time prior to such Draw Down Exercise Date, trading in securities generally as reported on the Principal Market shall not have been suspended or limited, nor shall a banking moratorium have been declared either by U.S. federal or state authorities, nor shall there have occurred any material outbreak or escalation of hostilities or other national or international calamity or crisis of such magnitude in its effect on, or any material adverse change in, any financial market which, in each case, in the reasonable judgment of the Purchaser, makes it impracticable or inadvisable to purchase the Shares.

 

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(d)            Performance by the Company. The Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to each Draw Down Exercise Date and each Settlement Date and shall have delivered the Compliance Certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall have paid the applicable portion of the Commitment Fee when due pursuant to ‎Section 4.12(a).

 

(e)            No Injunction. No statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

 

(f)            No Proceedings or Litigation. No action, suit or proceeding before any arbitrator or any governmental authority shall have been commenced, and no investigation by any governmental authority shall have been threatened, against the Company or any subsidiary, or any of the officers, directors or Affiliates of the Company or any subsidiary seeking to restrain, prevent or change the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, or seeking damages in connection with such transactions.

 

(g)            Aggregate Limit. The issuance and sale of the Shares issuable pursuant to such Draw Down Notice will not violate ‎Section 6.02 hereof.

 

(h)            Shares Authorized. The Shares issuable pursuant to such Draw Down Notice will have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Company.

 

(i)             Information. Prior to each Settlement Date and from time to time as reasonably requested by the Purchaser upon reasonable notice, the Company shall make available for inspection and review by the Purchaser, its advisors and representatives, and any underwriter participating in any disposition of the Shares on behalf of the Purchaser pursuant to the Registration Statement, during normal business hours of the Company, any amendment, prospectus or prospectus supplement thereto, or any “Blue Sky,” Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) or other filing. In addition, the Company shall cause its officers, directors and employees to supply all such information reasonably requested by the Purchaser or any such representative, advisor or underwriter and to respond to all questions and other inquiries reasonably made or submitted by any such individuals or entities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to provide any trade secret or similar information, any information covered by attorney-client privilege or classified as attorney work product, or, while it is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, any material, non-public information.

 

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(j)             Opinion of Counsel and 10b-5 Statement. On the date that the first Draw Down Notice is placed and within three (3) Trading Days immediately following each time the Company files (i) an annual report on Form 10-K under the Exchange Act (including any Form 10-K/A containing amended financial information or a material amendment to the previously filed Form 10-K); (ii) a quarterly report on Form 10-Q under the Exchange Act; (iii) a current report on Form 8-K containing amended financial information (other than information “furnished” pursuant to Items 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K or to provide disclosure pursuant to Item 8.01 of Form 8-K relating to the reclassification of certain properties as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144) under the Exchange Act; or (iv) any supplement or post-effective amendment to the Resale Registration Statement, and in any case, not more than once per calendar quarter, the Purchaser shall have received an opinion of counsel and 10b-5 statement to the Company in a form reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser’s counsel.

 

(k)            Comfort Letters. On the date that the first Draw Down Notice is placed and within three (3) Trading Days immediately following each time the Company files (i) an annual report on Form 10-K under the Exchange Act (including any Form 10-K/A containing amended financial information or a material amendment to the previously filed Form 10-K); (ii) a quarterly report on Form 10-Q under the Exchange Act; (iii) a current report on Form 8-K containing amended financial information (other than information “furnished” pursuant to Items 2.02 or 7.01 of Form 8-K or to provide disclosure pursuant to Item 8.01 of Form 8-K relating to the reclassification of certain properties as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144) under the Exchange Act; or (iv) any supplement or post-effective amendment to the Resale Registration Statement, and in any case, not more than once per calendar quarter, the Purchaser shall have received letters from the Company’s independent auditors, dated the respective dates of delivery thereof and addressed to the Purchaser and any underwriter, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser, containing statements and information of the type customarily included in accountants’ “comfort letters” to underwriters with respect to the financial statements and certain financial information contained or incorporated by reference in each of the Registration Statement, the Prospectus, and any Prospectus Supplement.

 

(l)             Escrow. The Company shall have placed cash into escrow or issued the Commitment Fee Shares to GYBL pursuant to ‎Section 4.12(a) and ‎4.12(d).

 

Article 6
DRAW DOWN TERMS

 

Section 6.01.          Draw Down Terms. Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in this Agreement, and subject to ‎Section 6.02 below, the Parties agree (unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Parties in writing) as follows:

 

(a)            The Company may, in its sole discretion, issue a Draw Down Notice (as defined in ‎Section 6.01(h) hereof) for a specified Draw Down Amount Requested Subject to ‎Section 6.01(g) below, the Purchaser shall pay a per-Share amount equal to 90% of the average Daily Closing Price during the Draw Down Pricing Period (the “Purchase Price”). Subject to ‎Section 4.06 hereof, the Draw Down Amount Requested shall not exceed three hundred percent (300%) (the “Draw Down Limit”) of the average daily trading volume for the 15 Trading Days immediately preceding the Draw Down Exercise Date; provided, however, that on the Resale Registration Statement Effective Date the Company may issue an Initial Draw Down Notice to the Investor for a Draw Down Amount that shall not exceed a purchase price of US $10,000,000 of Common Shares in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, without the application of the average daily trading volume limit as described in this ‎Section 6.01(a).

 

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(b)            Prior to commencement of any Draw Down Pricing Period, including the Initial Draw Down Pricing Period, the Company shall deliver the estimated number of Shares to be purchased in such Draw Down to the Purchaser. If Shares delivered to the Purchaser prior to commencement of the Draw Down Pricing Period are delivered in certificated form and not DWAC Eligible, then the Draw Down Pricing Period shall not begin until the Shares are cleared by an appointed clearing agent. The Purchaser shall immediately return to the Company any Shares issued pursuant to this provision that exceeds the actual number of Shares the Purchaser actually purchases on the Settlement Date. In no event shall the Purchaser purchase a number of Shares that exceeds the specified estimate included in the applicable Draw Down Notice.

 

(c)            Only one Draw Down shall be allowed in each Draw Down Pricing Period.

 

(d)            Each Draw Down shall be settled on the first Trading Day after the end of each Draw Down Pricing Period (the “Settlement Date”).

 

(e)            At the end of each Draw Down Pricing Period, the Purchaser’s total Draw Down commitment under this Agreement shall be reduced by the total Draw Down Amount for such Draw Down Pricing Period.

 

(f)            Each Draw Down will automatically expire immediately after the last Trading Day of each Draw Down Pricing Period.

 

(g)            Each Draw Down Notice shall set forth the Threshold Price set by the Company for such Draw Down. If the Daily Closing Price on a given Trading Day in the Draw Down Pricing Period, multiplied by 9/10, is less than the Threshold Price, then the total Draw Down Amount Requested will be reduced by 1/15th, and, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, no Shares will be purchased or sold with respect to such Trading Day and the Daily Closing Price on such Trading Day shall be excluded from the calculation of the Purchase Price.

 

(h)            As a condition to the exercise of any Draw Down, the Company must (i) provide a notice to the Purchaser of the Company’s exercise of any Draw Down via email before commencement of trading on the first Trading Day of the Draw Down Pricing Period covered by such notice (the “Draw Down Notice”), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, and (ii) pursuant to ‎Section 6.01(b), deliver the Shares to the Purchaser or its designees via DWAC, if the Company is approved for DWAC in an amount equal to the Draw Down Amount Requested (which amount shall be adjusted in the event that the amount accepted by the Purchaser pursuant to ‎Section 6.01(a) hereof is different than the Draw Down Amount Requested). The date the Company delivers the Draw Down Notice and the Shares in accordance with this ‎Section 6.01(h) shall be a “Draw Down Exercise Date.” The Draw Down Notice shall specify the Draw Down Amount Requested, set the Threshold Price for such Draw Down and designate the first Trading Day of the Draw Down Pricing Period that the Company wishes to grant to the Purchaser during the Draw Down Pricing Period.

 

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(i)             On each Settlement Date, the Purchaser shall (i) provide the Company a closing notice in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto; (ii) make payment for the Shares acquired pursuant to this Agreement to the Company’s designated account by wire transfer of immediately available funds, provided that the Shares were received by the Purchaser in accordance with ‎Section 6.01(b) hereof; and (iii) return to the Company any Shares delivered to the Purchaser in connection with the applicable Draw Down Notice pursuant to ‎Section 6.01(b) that have not been purchased by Purchaser pursuant to the terms hereof, it being understood that Purchaser shall have the ability to sell any purchased Shares at any time following their deposit pursuant to ‎Section 6.01(b).

 

(j)             With respect to the Initial Draw Down Notice, for the avoidance of doubt:

 

 (i) The Parties agree that any exercise by the Purchaser to shorten the Initial Draw Down Pricing Period shall leave unaffected the Threshold Price as communicated by the Company in the Initial Draw Down Notice. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, that any exercise by the Purchaser to shorten the Initial Draw Down Pricing Period shall not affect the Purchaser's ability to sell or trade Common Shares during Initial Draw Down Pricing Period, and that no restrictions, including any restriction set out in Section 4.10, shall apply to the Purchaser's ability to sell or trade Common Shares during the Initial Drawdown Pricing Period.

 

 (ii) The Purchaser shall pay a per-Share amount equal to 90% of the volume weighted average price of the Daily Closing Price for each Trading Day (that is not excluded under clause 6.01(g) from the calculation of the Purchase Price) during the Initial Draw Down Pricing Period, as may be shortened in accordance with this Agreement, provided that (i) the volume weighted average price shall calculated by multiplying the Daily Closing Price for each relevant Trading Day by the number of Common Shares to be purchased by GEM on such Trading Day and divided by the total number of Common Shares purchased by the Purchaser pursuant to the Initial Draw Down, and (ii) the calculation of the Purchase Price shall include all Trading Days that fall within the shortened period, without affecting the method of calculation or the price determination for those days.

 

 (iii) The Purchaser reserves the right to subscribe for between 50% and 200% of the Draw Down Amount as set forth in the Initial Draw Down Notice. 

 

Section 6.02.         Aggregate Limit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event may the Company issue a Draw Down Notice to the extent that the sale of Shares pursuant thereto and pursuant to all prior Draw Down Notices issued pursuant to ‎Section 6.01 would cause the Company to sell or the Purchaser to purchase an aggregate number of Shares exceeding the Aggregate Limit. If the Company issues a Draw Down Notice that otherwise would permit the Purchaser to purchase a number of Shares which would cause the aggregate purchases by Purchaser hereunder to exceed the Aggregate Limit, such Draw Down Notice shall be void ab initio to the extent by which number of Shares issuable pursuant to such Draw Down Notice, together with the number of Shares purchased by the Purchaser pursuant hereto, would exceed the Aggregate Limit.

 

Article 7
TERMINATION

 

Section 7.01.         Term, Termination by Mutual Consent. Unless earlier terminated as provided hereunder, this Agreement shall terminate automatically on the earliest of (i) thirty-six (36) consecutive months from the Public Listing Date (the “Investment Period”); (ii) thirty-six (36) months from the Effective Date (as may be extended for the duration of the Investment Period if the Public Listing Date falls within such three (3) year period), and (iii) the date the Purchaser shall have purchased the Aggregate Limit. This Agreement may be terminated immediately at any time by mutual written consent of the Parties, effective as of the date of such mutual written consent unless otherwise provided in such written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may terminate this Agreement at any time upon prior written notice to the Purchaser provided that (x) the Company has paid the Commitment Fee to GYBL in accordance with Section 4.12(a) hereof (and, if such Commitment Fee is paid in Common Shares, such Common Shares shall have been registered for resale pursuant to an effective registration statement), and (y) the Company has executed and delivered the Warrant to GYBL in accordance with Section 4.12(b) hereof.

 

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Section 7.02.         Effect of Termination. In the event of termination by the Company or the Purchaser, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be terminated without further action by either party, it being understood that the Warrant and Registration Rights Agreement shall not terminate and shall continue to survive in accordance with their respective terms. If this Agreement is terminated as provided in ‎Section 7.01 herein, this Agreement shall become void and of no further force and effect, except as provided in ‎Section 9.09 hereof.

 

Article 8
INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 8.01.         General Indemnity.

 

(a)            Indemnification by the Company. The Company will indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and each Person who controls the Purchaser within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act from and against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable costs of defense and investigation and all attorneys’ fees) to which the Purchaser and each such controlling Person may become subject, under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses (or actions in respect thereof) (collectively, “Losses,” and each, a “Loss”) arise out of or are based upon (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained, or incorporated by reference, in the Registration Statement relating to the Shares being sold to the Purchaser (including any prospectus relating thereto), or any amendment or supplement to it, (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state in the Registration Statement or any document incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or (iii) breach of representation, warranty or covenant of the Company contained in this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, including a failure to deliver the Shares to the Purchaser by the deadline set forth in herein, whether or not such Losses are a result of a claim by a third party. Pursuant to ‎Section 8.02 hereof, the Company will reimburse the Purchaser and each such controlling Person promptly upon demand for any legal or other costs or expenses reasonably incurred by the Purchaser or such controlling Person in investigating, defending against, or preparing to defend against any such Loss.

 

(b)            Indemnification by the Purchaser. The Purchaser will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors and officers, and each Person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act from and against any Losses that arise out of or are based upon (i) an untrue statement, alleged untrue statement, omission or alleged omission, included in the Registration Statement in reliance upon, and in conformity with, written information furnished by the Purchaser to the Company for inclusion in the Registration Statement, or (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state in the Registration Statement a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, to the extent, but only to the extent, the untrue statement, alleged untrue statement, omission or alleged omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, written information furnished by the Purchaser to the Company for inclusion in the Registration Statement, whether or not such Losses are as a result of a claim by a third party. Pursuant to ‎Section 8.02 hereof, the Purchaser will reimburse the Company and each such director, officer or controlling Person promptly upon demand for any legal or other costs or expenses reasonably incurred by the Company or the other Person in investigating, defending against, or preparing to defend against any such Loss.

 

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Section 8.02.         Indemnification Procedures. Promptly after a Person receives notice of a claim or the commencement of an action for which the Person intends to seek indemnification under ‎Section 8.01, the Person will notify the indemnifying party in writing of the claim or commencement of the action, suit or proceeding; provided, however, that failure to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve the indemnifying party from liability under ‎Section 8.01, except to the extent it has been materially prejudiced by the failure to give notice. The indemnifying party will be entitled to participate in the defense of any claim, action, suit or proceeding as to which indemnification is being sought, and if the indemnifying party acknowledges in writing the obligation to indemnify the party against whom the claim or action is brought, the indemnifying party may (but will not be required to) assume the defense against the claim, action, suit or proceeding with counsel satisfactory to it. After an indemnifying party notifies an indemnified party that the indemnifying party wishes to assume the defense of a claim, action, suit or proceeding, the indemnifying party will not be liable for any legal or other expenses incurred by the indemnified party in connection with the defense against the claim, action, suit or proceeding except that if, in the opinion of counsel to the indemnifying party, one or more of the indemnified parties should be separately represented in connection with a claim, action, suit or proceeding, the indemnifying party will pay the reasonable fees and expenses of one separate counsel for the indemnified parties. Each indemnified party, as a condition to receiving indemnification as provided in Section 8.01, will cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party in the defense of any action or claim as to which indemnification is sought. No indemnifying party will be liable for any settlement of any action effected without its prior written consent. No indemnifying party will, without the prior written consent of the indemnified party, effect any settlement of a pending or threatened action with respect to which an indemnified party is, or is informed that it may be, made a party, and for which it would be entitled to indemnification, unless the settlement includes an unconditional release of the indemnified party from all liability and claims which are the subject matter of the pending or threatened action. If for any reason the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is not available to, or is not sufficient to hold harmless, an indemnified party in respect of any loss or liability referred to in Section 8.01 as to which it is entitled to indemnification thereunder, each indemnifying party will, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such loss or liability, (i) in the proportion which is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the indemnifying party on the one hand and by the indemnified party on the other from the sale of the Shares which is the subject of the claim, action, suit or proceeding which resulted in the loss or liability or (ii) if that allocation is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits of the sale of such Shares, but also the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party with respect to the statements or omissions which are the subject of the claim, action, suit or proceeding that resulted in the loss or liability, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations.

 

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Article 9
MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 9.01.         Fees and Expenses. Each party shall bear its own fees and expenses related to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents; provided, however, that the Company shall pay, on the Effective Date, all reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Purchaser up to $50,000 (less amounts paid by the Company to the Purchaser’s counsel prior to the date hereof in respect of this Agreement) in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. Payment of such fees shall be a condition to the effectiveness of this agreement. In addition, the Company shall pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Purchaser in connection with any amendments, modifications or waivers of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document. The Company shall pay all stamp or other similar taxes and duties levied in connection with issuance of the Shares pursuant hereto or the Warrant. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, the Purchaser’s legal counsel, shall be entitled to rely upon, shall be an express third party beneficiary of, and shall be entitled to enforce, the provisions of this ‎Section 9.01.

 

Section 9.02.         Specific Enforcement, Consent to Jurisdiction.

 

(a)            The Company and the Purchaser acknowledge and agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that either party shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions from any court of competent jurisdiction or arbitral authority to prevent or cure breaches of the provisions of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document by the other party and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof; such right is in addition to any other remedy to which either party may be entitled by law or equity, without the necessity of posting a bond or other security or the burden of proving actual damages.

 

(b)            All disputes, controversies or claims between the Parties arising out of or in connection with this agreement (including its existence, validity or termination) which cannot be amicably resolved shall be finally resolved and settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association and its affiliate, the International Center for Dispute Resolution, in New York City. The arbitration tribunal shall be composed of one arbitrator. The arbitration will take place in New York City, New York, and shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties.

 

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Section 9.03.         Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents represent the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and there are no promises, undertakings, representations or warranties by either party relative to the subject matter hereof not expressly set forth herein. No provision of this Agreement may be amended other than by a written instrument signed by both Parties.

 

Section 9.04.         Notices. Any notice, demand, request, waiver or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing, delivered by electronic mail to the address designated below, and shall be effective on the date that the email is received. However, if the time of deemed receipt of any notice is not before 5:30 p.m. local time on a business day at the address of the recipient it is deemed to have been received at the commencement of business on the next business day. The address for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:   Global Health Solutions, Inc. (d/b/a Turn Therapeutics)
Attn: Bradley Burnam
Email: brad@turntherapeutics.com
     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):   Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Attn: Michael Kaplan and Stephen A. Byeff
Email: michael.kaplan@davispolk.com;
stephen.byeff@davispolk.com
If to GYBL:   GEM Yield Bahamas Ltd.
Attn: Christopher F. Brown, Manager
Email: cbrown@gemny.com
     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):   Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Attn: Boris Dolgonos
Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com
     
If to the Purchaser:   GEM Global Yield LLC SCS
Attn: Christopher F. Brown, Manager
Email: cbrown@gemny.com
     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):   Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Attn: Boris Dolgonos
Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com

 

Either party hereto may from time to time change its address for notices by giving at least 10 days’ advance written notice of such changed address to the other party hereto.

 

Section 9.05.         Waivers. No waiver by either party of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document shall be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a waiver of any other provisions, condition or requirement hereof, nor shall any delay or omission of any party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right accruing to it thereafter. No provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document may be waived other than in a written instrument signed by the party against whom enforcement of such waiver is sought.

 

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Section 9.06.         Headings. The article, section and subsection headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.

 

Section 9.07.         Successors and Assigns. Neither party may assign this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to any Person without the prior consent of the other party; provided that without the consent of the other, (i) the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement and other Transaction Documents to the Successor Company; (ii) the Purchaser may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to an Affiliate of the Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of (a) a Reverse Merger Transaction or (b) any other transaction (including by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise), including the formation of any successor or other similar entity by the Company or a subsidiary, parent, or Affiliate thereof to facilitate, whether in connection with a Public Listing or otherwise, this Agreement and each other Transaction Document (including the Warrant) shall be automatically assigned to the Successor Company, and the Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement and such other Transaction Document shall be construed to give effect to such assignment, including, without limitation, that: (w) the term “Company” shall be construed as “Successor Company”; (x) the term “Shares” shall be construed as the common shares of the Successor Company; (y) the term “Public Listing Date” shall be construed as the first trading day following consummation of the Reverse Merger Transaction (in the case of clause (a) above); and (z) the term “Public Listing” shall be construed as the date of the Reverse Merger Transaction (in the cause of clause (a) above). This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their successors and assigns.

 

Section 9.08.         Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial.

 

(a)            This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the choice of law provisions except Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law.

 

(b)            EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

Section 9.09.         Survival. The representations and warranties of the Company and the Purchaser contained in ARTICLE III and the covenants contained in ARTICLE IV shall survive the execution and delivery hereof until the termination of this Agreement, and the agreements and covenants set forth in ARTICLE VIII of this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery hereof. The provisions of ARTICLE VIII (Indemnification) shall remain in full force and effect indefinitely notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement or other Transaction Document.

 

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Section 9.10.         Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other Parties hereto, it being understood that all Parties need not sign the same counterpart.

 

Section 9.11.         Publicity. Without the prior written consent of the Purchaser, which shall not unreasonably be withheld, delayed or conditioned, the Company may not issue a press release or otherwise make a public statement or announcement with respect to this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the existence of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document (including, without limitation, by filing a copy thereof with the Commission), except as required by applicable law, including under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission. In the event that the Company is required by applicable law, rules or regulations (including Principal Market rules or regulations) to issue a press release or otherwise make a public statement or announcement with respect to any of such matters, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to consult with the Purchaser on the form and substance of such press release or other disclosure; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to consult with the Purchaser in connection with its periodic Exchange Act reporting obligations.

 

Section 9.12.         Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and, in the event that any court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that any one or more of the provisions or part of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be reformed and construed as if such invalid or illegal or unenforceable provision, or part of such provision, had never been contained herein, so that such provisions would be valid, legal and enforceable to the maximum extent possible.

 

Section 9.13.         Further Assurances. From and after the date of this Agreement, upon the request of the Purchaser or the Company, each of the Company and the Purchaser shall execute and deliver such instrument, documents and other writings as may be reasonably necessary or desirable to confirm and carry out and to effectuate fully the intent and purposes of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document. Each Party hereby expressly agrees that, in the event that any action or determination of the Commission or other regulatory or governmental authority, or the refusal or failure of any other governmental approval, would or does prohibit or otherwise materially interfere with the ability of the Parties to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the manner contemplated by and described in it, each such Party shall use its good-faith best efforts to resolve and cure such condition, including, without limitation, by amending this Agreement to the extent necessary therefor. In addition, each Party acknowledges that this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents have been prepared on the assumption that the Principal Market will be a U.S. stock exchange, and that the Common Shares will be registered with the Commission pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Securities Act. In the event that the Principal Market is not a U.S. stock exchange, then the Parties will negotiate in good faith to amend the Transaction Documents to effect the economic consequences thereof while preserving each of their rights and obligations.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officer as of the date first above written.

 

  GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
(D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By:  /s/ Bradley Burnam
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: CEO

 

  GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS
   
  By: /s/ Christopher F. Brown
    Name: Christopher F. Brown
    Title: Manager

 

  GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LTD:
   
  By: /s/ Christopher F. Brown
    Name: Christopher F. Brown
    Title: Director

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

FORM OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

[See attached.]

 

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Execution Version

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

August 29, 2025

 

This AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of the date first above written, by and among GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”), GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg having LEI No. 213800CXBEHFXVLBZO92 having an address at 12C, rue Guillaume J. Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg (the “Purchaser”); and GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED, a limited company formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and having an address at 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, P.O. Box N-4875, Nassau, The Bahamas (“GYBL,” and together with the Company and Purchaser, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into (i) that certain Share Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2024, (ii) that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 7, 2024, and (iii) that certain Side Letter to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated April 11, 2025 (collectively, the “Prior Agreements”).

 

WHEREAS, the Company has the right to place with Purchaser Common Shares with a purchase price of up to U.S. $85,000,000, has agreed to issue a warrant that will give GYBL the right to purchase Common Shares upon a Public Listing, and has agreed to issue to GYBL a number of Common Shares in satisfaction of the Commitment Fee; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend and restate the Prior Agreements in their entirety and to accept the rights and obligations created pursuant to this Agreement and the Amended and Restated Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (the “Purchase Agreement”), in lieu of the rights and obligations granted under the Prior Agreements; and

 

WHEREAS, the Company has agreed, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, to induce the Purchaser to enter into the Purchase Agreement, to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any similar successor statute (collectively, the “Securities Act”), and applicable state securities laws.

 

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Company and the Purchaser hereby agree that the Prior Agreements shall be amended and restated in its entirety as set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement, as applicable, and the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby further agree as follows:

 

1.Definitions.

 

As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a) “Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(b)“Effective Date” means the date that the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission or that it went effective pursuant to Section 8 of the Securities Act.

 

(c)“Investor” means the Purchaser, GYBL, and any transferee or assignee thereof to which either of Purchaser or GYBL assigns its rights under this Agreement and who agrees to become bound by the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with Section ‎9 and any transferee or assignee thereof to whom a transferee or assignee assigns its rights under this Agreement and who agrees to become bound by the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with Section ‎9.

 

(d)“Legal Counsel” means legal counsel designated by Investor to review and oversee the Registration Statement and all New Registration Statements on Investors’ behalf.

 

(e)“Person” means any person or entity including but not limited to any corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a partnership, an organization, a business, an individual, a governmental or political subdivision thereof or a governmental agency.

 

(f)“Register,” “registered,” and “registration” refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing one or more registration statements of the Company in compliance with the Securities Act and pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act or any successor rule providing for offering securities on a continuous basis (“Rule 415”), and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such registration statement(s) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).

 

(g)“Registrable Securities” mean all of (i) the Shares which have been, or which may from time to time be, issued or issuable to the Investor pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, including Shares issuable as payment of the Commitment Fee pursuant to Section 4.12(a) of the Purchase Agreement; (ii) the Shares which have been, or which may from time to time be, issued or issuable pursuant to the Warrant; (iii) the Shares which may from time to time be, issued or issuable pursuant to Section 4.12(d) of the Purchase Agreement; and (iv) any securities issued or issuable upon any share split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing; provided that the Shares shall cease to be Registrable Securities upon a sale pursuant to a Registration Statement or Rule 144 under the Securities Act.

 

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(h)“Registration Statement” means a registration statement or registration statements of the Company filed under the Securities Act covering the resale by the Investor of Registrable Securities, as such registration statement or registration statements may be amended and supplemented from time to time (including pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act), including all documents filed as part thereof or incorporated by reference therein.

 

(i)“Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any other similar or successor rule or regulation of the Commission that may at any time permit the Investor to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration.

 

(j)“Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any other similar or successor rule or regulation of the Commission providing for offering securities on a delayed or continuous basis.

 

2.Registration.

 

(a)Mandatory Registration. The Company shall, as soon as practicable following the public filing of any registration statement with the Commission in connection with the Public Listing, prepare and submit to the Commission (on a public or confidential basis) an initial Registration Statement on Form S-1, F-‎‎1, S-3 or F-3, or such other form or forms as may be reasonably acceptable to the ‎Investor and Legal Counsel, covering the resale by the Investor of Registrable Securities. The ‎Registration Statement shall register with the Commission for resale all of the ‎Registrable Securities, subject to Section 2(c) hereof. The Investor and Legal Counsel shall have a reasonable ‎opportunity to review and comment upon such Registration Statement or amendment to such ‎Registration Statement and any related prospectus prior to its filing with the ‎Commission. The Investor shall furnish all information reasonably requested by the ‎Company for inclusion therein. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the ‎Registration Statement, or any amendment thereto, declared effective by the Commission promptly after the Common Shares begin trading on a national securities exchange. Subject to Allowable Grace Periods (as defined herein below), the ‎Company shall use reasonable best efforts to keep the Registration Statement effective ‎pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act and available for sales of all of ‎the Registrable Securities at all times until the date as of which the Investor no longer owns ‎any Registrable Securities (the “Registration Period”). The Registration Statement (including ‎any amendments or supplements thereto and prospectuses contained therein) shall not ‎contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required ‎to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the ‎circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.

 

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(b)Rule 424 Prospectus. The Company shall, as required by applicable securities regulations, from time to time file with the Commission, pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the Securities Act, the prospectus, amendments and prospectus supplements, if any, to be used in connection with offers and sales of the Registrable Securities under the Registration Statement. The Investor and Legal Counsel shall have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment upon such prospectus prior to its filing with the Commission. The Investor shall use its reasonable best efforts to comment upon such prospectus within two Trading Days from the date the Investor receives the proposed final version of such prospectus.

 

(c)Sufficient Number of Shares Registered. In the event the number of shares available under the Registration Statement is insufficient to cover all of the Registrable Securities, the Company shall file one or more additional Registration Statements (each a “New Registration Statement”), so as to cover all of such Registrable Securities as soon as practicable; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to file a New Registration Statement or take any other action to increase the number of shares available under the Registration Statement to the extent any such shortfall relates solely to the fact that the number of Shares that may be issuable in connection with a future Draw Down Notice (as defined under the Purchase Agreement) exceeds the number of Shares registered pursuant to the Registration Statement (it being understood that pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, any such shortfall must be remedied prior to the Company being able to issue a Draw Down Notice in respect thereof). The Company shall use it reasonable best efforts to cause each such New Registration Statement to become effective as soon as practicable following the filing thereof.

 

(d)Piggyback Registrations. Without limiting any of the Company’s obligations hereunder or under the Purchase Agreement, if there is not an effective Registration Statement covering all of the Registrable Securities and the Company shall determine to prepare and file with the Commission a registration statement relating to an offering for its own account or the account of others under the Securities Act of any of its equity securities (other than on Form S-8 (as promulgated under the Securities Act) or its equivalent relating to equity securities to be issued solely in connection with equity securities issuable in connection with the Company’s option or other employee benefit plans), then the Company shall deliver to the Investor a written notice of such determination and, if within five days after the date of the delivery of such notice, the Investor shall so request in writing, the Company shall include in such registration statement all or any part of such Registrable Securities the offer and sale of which the Investor requests to be registered.

 

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(e)No Inclusion of Other Securities. In no event shall the Company include any securities other than Registrable Securities on any Registration Statement pursuant to Section ‎2(a) or ‎2(c) without the prior written consent of the Investor.

 

(f) Offering. If the staff of the Commission (the “Staff”) or the Commission seeks to characterize any offering pursuant to a Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement as constituting an offering of securities that does not permit such Registration Statement to become effective and be used for resales by the Investor on a delayed or continuous basis under Rule 415 at then-prevailing market prices (and not fixed prices) (or as otherwise may be acceptable to the Investor), or if after the filing of the initial Registration Statement with the Commission pursuant to Section ‎2(a), the Company is otherwise required by the Staff or the Commission to reduce the number of Registrable Securities included in such initial Registration Statement, then the Company shall reduce the number of Registrable Securities to be included in such initial Registration Statement (with the prior consent of the Investor and Legal Counsel as to the specific Registrable Securities to be removed therefrom, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, denied, or conditioned) until such time as the Staff and the Commission shall so permit such Registration Statement to become effective and be used as aforesaid. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if after giving effect to the actions referred to in the immediately preceding sentence, the Staff or the Commission does not permit such Registration Statement to become effective and be used for resales by the Investor on a delayed or continuous basis under Rule 415 at then-prevailing market prices (and not fixed prices) (or as otherwise may be acceptable to the Investor), the Company shall not request acceleration of the Effective Date of such Registration Statement and, in its sole and absolute discretion, may take such steps as may be required for such Registration Statement to become effective pursuant to Section 8 of the Securities Act. If not, the Company shall promptly (but in no event later than 48 hours) request the withdrawal of such Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act, and the Company’s obligation to use commercially reasonable efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the Commission shall automatically terminate with respect to such Registration Statement at such time as the Staff or the Commission has made a final and non-appealable determination that the Commission will not permit such Registration Statement to be so utilized (unless prior to such time the Company and the Investor have received assurances from the Staff or the Commission reasonably acceptable to Legal Counsel that a new Registration Statement filed by the Company with the Commission promptly thereafter may be so utilized). In the event of any reduction in Registrable Securities pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall file additional Registration Statements in accordance with Section ‎2(c) until such time as all Registrable Securities have been included in Registration Statements that have been declared effective and the prospectus contained therein is available for use by the Investor.

 

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3.Related Obligations. With respect to the Registration Statement and whenever any Registrable Securities are to be registered pursuant to Section ‎2 including on any New Registration Statement, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to effect the registration of the Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method of disposition thereof and, pursuant thereto, the Company shall have the following obligations:

 

(a)The Company shall prepare and file with the Commission such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to any registration statement and any prospectus and prospectus supplement used in connection with such registration statement, which prospectus is to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the Securities Act, as may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement effective at all times during the Registration Period, and, during such period, comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities of the Company covered by the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement until such time as all of such Registrable Securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with the intended methods of disposition by the seller or sellers thereof as set forth in such registration statement.

 

(b)The Company shall permit the Investor to review and comment upon the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto at least two Trading Days prior to their filing with the Commission, and not file any document in a form to which Investor reasonably objects. The Investor shall use its reasonable best efforts to comment upon the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto within two (2) Trading Days from the date the Investor receives the final version thereof. The Company shall furnish to the Investor, without charge, any correspondence from the Commission or the staff of the Commission to the Company or its representatives relating to the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement.

 

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(c)Upon request of the Investor, the Company shall furnish to the Investor, (i) promptly after the same is prepared and filed with the Commission, at least one copy of such registration statement and any amendment(s) thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference and all exhibits; (ii) upon the effectiveness of any registration statement, a copy of the prospectus included in such registration statement and all amendments and supplements thereto (or such other number of copies as the Investor may reasonably request); and (iii) such other documents, including copies of any preliminary or final prospectus, as the Investor may reasonably request from time to time in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by the Investor. For the avoidance of doubt, any filing available to the Investor via the Commission’s live EDGAR system shall be deemed “furnished to the Investor” hereunder.

 

(d)The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to (i) register and qualify the Registrable Securities covered by a registration statement under such other securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Investor reasonably requests; (ii) prepare and file in those jurisdictions, such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registrations and qualifications as may be necessary to maintain the effectiveness thereof during the Registration Period; (iii) take such other actions as may be necessary to maintain such registrations and qualifications in effect at all times during the Registration Period; and (iv) take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to qualify the Registrable Securities for sale in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to (x) qualify to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this Section ‎(d), (y) subject itself to general taxation in any such jurisdiction, or (z) file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction. The Company shall promptly notify the Investor who holds Registrable Securities of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the registration or qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale under the securities or “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction in the United States or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(e)As promptly as practicable after becoming aware of such event or facts, the Company shall notify the Investor in writing of the happening of any event or existence of such facts as a result of which the prospectus included in any registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and promptly prepare a supplement or amendment to such registration statement to correct such untrue statement or omission, and deliver a copy of such supplement or amendment to the Investor (or such other number of copies as the Investor may reasonably request). The Company shall also promptly notify the Investor in writing (i) when a prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed, and when a registration statement or any post-effective amendment has become effective (notification of such effectiveness shall be delivered to the Investor by email on the same day of such effectiveness); (ii) of any request by the Commission for amendments or supplements to any registration statement or related prospectus or related information; and (iii) of the Company’s reasonable determination that a post-effective amendment to a registration statement would be appropriate.

 

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(f) The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or other suspension of effectiveness of any registration statement, or the suspension of the qualification of any Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction and, if such an order or suspension is issued, to obtain the withdrawal of such order or suspension at the earliest possible moment and to notify the Investor of the issuance of such order and the resolution thereof or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threat of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(g)The Company shall (i) cause all the Registrable Securities to be listed on each securities exchange on which securities of the same class or series issued by the Company are then listed, if any, if the listing of such Registrable Securities is then permitted under the rules of such exchange; or (ii) secure designation and quotation of all the Registrable Securities on the Principal Market. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligation under this Section.

 

(h)Upon the Investor’s written request, the Company shall cooperate with the Investor to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates (not bearing any restrictive legend) representing the Registrable Securities to be offered pursuant to any registration statement and enable such certificates to be in such denominations or amounts as the Investor may reasonably request and registered in such names as the Investor may request.

 

(i) The Company shall at all times maintain the services of a transfer agent and registrar with respect to its Common Shares.

 

(j) If reasonably requested by the Investor, the Company shall (i) immediately incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as the Investor reasonably believes should be included therein relating to the sale and distribution of Registrable Securities, including, without limitation, information with respect to the number of Registrable Securities being sold, the purchase price being paid therefor and any other terms of the offering of the Registrable Securities; (ii) make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment as soon as practicable after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment; and (iii) supplement or make amendments to any registration statement.

 

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(k)The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by any registration statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities.

 

(l) Within three Trading Days after any registration statement which includes the Registrable Securities is declared effective by the Commission, the Company shall deliver, and shall cause legal counsel for the Company to deliver, to the transfer agent for such Registrable Securities (with copies to the Investor) confirmation that such registration statement has been declared effective by the Commission in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Thereafter, if requested by the Purchaser at any time, the Company shall require its counsel to deliver to the Purchaser a written confirmation whether or not the effectiveness of such registration statement has lapsed at any time for any reason (including, without limitation, the issuance of a stop order) and whether or not the registration statement is current and available to the Purchaser for sale of all of the Registrable Securities.

 

(m)The Company shall take all other reasonable actions necessary to expedite and facilitate disposition by the Investor of Registrable Securities pursuant to any registration statement, including participating in a reasonable number of customary due diligence sessions upon reasonable advance notice with underwriters of the Registrable Securities (in the case of an underwritten offering) and engaging counsel and independent auditors to provide customary legal opinions (including disclosure letters) and comfort letters, respectively.

 

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(n)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (but subject to the last sentence of this Section ‎(n)), at any time after the Effective Date of a particular Registration Statement, the Company may delay the disclosure of material, non-public information concerning the Company or any of its Subsidiaries the disclosure of which at the time is not, in the good-faith opinion of the board of directors of the Company, in the best interest of the Company, nor, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, otherwise required (a “Grace Period”); provided, however, that the Company shall promptly, but in no event later than 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the second Trading Day immediately prior to the commencement of any Grace Period (except for such case where it is impossible to provide such two-Trading Day advance notice, in which case the Company shall provide such notice as soon as possible), notify the Investor in writing of the (i) existence of material, non-public information giving rise to a Grace Period (provided that in each such notice the Company shall not disclose the content of such material, non-public information to the Investor) and the date on which such Grace Period will begin and (ii) date on which such Grace Period ends; provided, further, that (I) no Grace Period shall exceed 20 consecutive Trading Days, and during any 365-day period, all such Grace Periods shall not exceed an aggregate of 60 Trading Days; provided, further, that the Company shall not register any securities for the account of itself or any other shareholder during any such Grace Period, (II) the first day of any Grace Period must be at least three Trading Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Parties) after the last day of any prior Grace Period and (III) no Grace Period may exist during (A) the first 10 consecutive Trading Days after the Effective Date of the particular Registration Statement or (B) the five-Trading Day period following each Settlement Date (each, an “Allowable Grace Period”). For purposes of determining the length of a Grace Period above, such Grace Period shall begin on and include the date set forth in the notice referred to in clause ‎(i) above, provided that such notice is received by the Investor not later than 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the second Trading Day immediately prior to such commencement date (except for such case where it is impossible to provide such two-Trading Day advance notice, in which case the Company shall provide such notice as soon as possible) and shall end on and include the later of the date the Investor receives the notice referred to in clause ‎(ii) above and the date referred to in such notice. The provisions of Section ‎(j) hereof shall not be applicable during the period of any Allowable Grace Period. Upon expiration of each Grace Period, the Company shall again be bound by the first sentence of Section ‎(e) with respect to the information giving rise thereto unless such material, non-public information is no longer applicable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section ‎(n), the Company shall cause its transfer agent to deliver unlegended Common Shares to a transferee of the Investor in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which the Investor has entered into a contract for sale, and delivered a copy of the prospectus included as part of the particular Registration Statement to the extent applicable, prior to the Investor’s receipt of the notice of a Grace Period and for which the Investor has not yet settled.

 

4.Obligations of the Investor.

 

(a)At least five Business Days prior to the first anticipated filing date of each Registration Statement, the Company shall notify the Investor in writing of the information the Company reasonably requires from the Investor in connection with any registration statement hereunder. The Investor shall furnish to the Company such information regarding itself, the Registrable Securities held by it and the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities held by it as shall be reasonably required to effect the registration of such Registrable Securities and shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request.

 

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(b)The Investor, by its acceptance of the Registrable Securities, agrees to cooperate with the Company as reasonably requested by the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of each Registration Statement hereunder, unless the Investor has notified the Company in writing of the Investor’s election to exclude all of the Investor’s Registrable Securities from such Registration Statement.

 

(c)The Investor agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event or existence of facts of the kind described in Section ‎3(f) or the first sentence of Section ‎3(e), the Investor will immediately discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to any registration statement(s) covering such Registrable Securities until the Investor’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Section ‎3(f) or the first sentence of Section ‎3(e). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company shall cause its transfer agent to promptly deliver Common Shares without any restrictive legend in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which an Investor has entered into a contract for sale prior to the Investor’s receipt of a notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section ‎3(f) or the first sentence of Section ‎3(e) and for which the Investor has not yet settled.

 

5.Expenses and Fees.

 

(a)All reasonable expenses, other than sales or brokerage commissions, incurred in connection with registrations, filings or qualifications pursuant to Sections ‎2 and ‎3, including, without limitation, all registration, listing and qualifications fees, printers and accounting fees, FINRA filing fees (if any) and fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, if any, shall be paid by the Company.

 

(b)The Company shall pay the fees and expenses of the Legal Counsel in connection with the review and overseeing the Registration Statement and all New Registration Statements on Investors’ behalf, subject to a maximum fee of $20,000 per Registration Statement and any New Registration Statement.

 

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6.Indemnification.

 

(a)To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company will, and hereby does, indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Investor, each Person, if any, who controls the Investor, the members, directors, officers, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, advisors, representatives of the Investor and each Person, if any, who controls the Investor within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (each, an “Indemnified Person”), against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, fines, penalties, charges, contingencies, costs (including, without limitation, court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs of defense and investigation), attorneys’ fees, amounts paid in settlement or expenses, joint or several (collectively, “Claims”), incurred in investigating, preparing or defending any action, claim, suit, inquiry, proceeding, investigation or appeal taken from the foregoing by or before any court or governmental, administrative or other regulatory agency, body or the Commission, whether pending or threatened, whether or not an indemnified party is or may be a party thereto, whether or not arising from a claim by a third party (“Indemnified Damages”), to which any of them may become subject insofar as such Claims (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened, in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact in the Registration Statement, any New Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto or in any filing made in connection with the qualification of the offering under the securities or other “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction in which Registrable Securities are offered, or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the any prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if the Company files any amendment thereof or supplement thereto with the Commission) or in any prospectus supplement or the omission or alleged omission to state therein any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading, (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any other law, including, without limitation, any state securities law, or any rule or regulation thereunder relating to the offer or sale of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement or (iv) any material violation by the Company of this Agreement (the matters in the foregoing clauses ‎(i) through ‎(iv) being, collectively, “Violations”). The Company shall reimburse each Indemnified Person promptly as such expenses are incurred and are due and payable, for any reasonable legal fees or other reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the indemnification agreement contained in this Section ‎(a): (i) shall not apply to a Claim by an Indemnified Person arising out of or based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with information about the Investor furnished in writing to the Company by such Indemnified Person expressly for use in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement, any New Registration Statement or any such amendment thereof or supplement thereto, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section ‎3(c) or Section ‎3(e); (ii) with respect to any superseded prospectus, shall not inure to the benefit of any such person from whom the person asserting any such Claim purchased the Registrable Securities that are the subject thereof (or to the benefit of any person controlling such person) if the untrue statement or omission of material fact contained in the superseded prospectus was corrected in the revised prospectus, as then amended or supplemented, if such revised prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section ‎3(c) or Section ‎3(e), and the Indemnified Person was promptly advised in writing not to use the incorrect prospectus prior to the use giving rise to a violation and such Indemnified Person, notwithstanding such advice, used it; (iii) shall not be available to the extent such Claim is based on a failure of the Investor to deliver or to cause to be delivered the prospectus made available by the Company, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section ‎3(c) or Section ‎3(e); and (iv) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Indemnified Person and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Investor pursuant to Section ‎9.

 

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(b)In connection with the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement, the Investor agrees to severally and not jointly indemnify, hold harmless and defend, to the same extent and in the same manner as is set forth in Section ‎6(a), the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who signs the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement, each Person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (collectively and together with an Indemnified Person, an “Indemnified Party”), against any Claim or Indemnified Damages to which any of them may become subject, under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, insofar as such Claim or Indemnified Damages arise out of or are based upon any Violation, in each case to the extent, and only to the extent, that such Violation occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information about the Investor furnished to the Company by the Investor expressly for use in connection with such registration statement; and, subject to Section ‎6(d), the Investor will reimburse any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section ‎6(b) and the agreement with respect to contribution contained in Section ‎7 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Investor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, further, however, that the Investor shall be liable under this Section ‎6(b) for only that amount of a Claim or Indemnified Damages as does not exceed the net proceeds to the Investor as a result of the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such registration statement. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Indemnified Party and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Investor pursuant to Section ‎9.

 

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(c)Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section ‎6 of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding (including any governmental action or proceeding) involving a Claim, such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall, if a Claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section ‎6 deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement thereof, and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the indemnifying party and the Indemnified Person or the Indemnified Party, as the case may be; provided, however, that an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain its own counsel with the fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if, in the reasonable opinion of counsel retained by the indemnifying party, the representation by such counsel of the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person shall cooperate fully with the indemnifying party in connection with any negotiation or defense of any such action or claim by the indemnifying party and shall furnish to the indemnifying party all information reasonably available to the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person which relates to such action or claim. The indemnifying party shall keep the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense or any settlement negotiations with respect thereto. No indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action, claim or proceeding effected without its written consent, provided, however, that the indemnifying party shall not unreasonably withhold, delay or condition its consent. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or other compromise which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation. Following indemnification as provided for hereunder, the indemnifying party shall be subrogated to all rights of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person with respect to all third parties, firms or corporations relating to the matter for which indemnification has been made. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action shall not relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section ‎6, except to the extent that the indemnifying party is prejudiced in its ability to defend such action.

 

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(d)The indemnification required by this Section ‎6 shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or Indemnified Damages are incurred.

 

(e)The indemnity agreements contained herein shall be in addition to (i) any cause of action or similar right of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person against the indemnifying party or others, and (ii) any liabilities the indemnifying party may be subject to pursuant to the law.

 

7.Contribution. To the extent any indemnification by an indemnifying party is prohibited or limited by law, the indemnifying party agrees to make the maximum contribution with respect to any amounts for which it would otherwise be liable under Section ‎6 to the fullest extent permitted by law; provided, however, that: (i) no seller of Registrable Securities guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any seller of Registrable Securities who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation; and (ii) contribution by any seller of Registrable Securities shall be limited in amount to the net amount of proceeds received by such seller from the sale of such Registrable Securities.

 

8.Reports and Disclosures under the Securities Acts.

 

With a view to making available to the Investor the benefits of Rule 144, the Company agrees, at the Company’s sole expense, to:

 

(a)make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144;

 

(b)use reasonable best efforts to file with the Commission in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act so long as the Company remains subject to such requirements and the filing of such reports and other documents is required for the applicable provisions of Rule 144;

 

(c)furnish to the Investor so long as the Investor owns Registrable Securities, promptly upon request, (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting and/ or disclosure provisions of Rule 144, the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company, and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested to permit the Investor to sell such securities pursuant to Rule 144 without registration (for the avoidance of doubt, any filing available to the Investor via the Commission’s live EDGAR system shall be deemed “furnished to the Investor” hereunder); and

 

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(d)take such additional action as is reasonably requested by the Investor to enable the Investor to sell the Registrable Securities pursuant to Rule 144, including, without limitation, delivering all such legal opinions, consents, certificates, resolutions and instructions to the Company’s transfer agent as may be requested from time to time by the Investor and otherwise reasonably cooperate with Investor and Investor’s broker to effect such sale of securities pursuant to Rule 144.

 

The Company agrees that damages may be an inadequate remedy for any breach of the terms and provisions of this Section ‎8 and that Investor shall, whether or not it is pursuing any remedies at law, be entitled to equitable relief in the form of a preliminary or permanent injunction, without having to post any bond or other security, upon any breach or threatened breach of any such terms or provisions. Investor agrees that the Rule 144 rights under this Agreement are subject to the delivery by the Investor of a bona fide fair market offer for a licensing or funding opportunity pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

 

9.Assignment of Registration Rights. None of the Parties may assign this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to any Person without the prior consent of the others; provided that without the consent of the other, (i) the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement and other Transaction Documents to the Successor Company; (ii) the Purchaser may assign its rights and obligations under this agreement to an Affiliate of the Purchaser. In the event of a Reverse Merger Transaction, the Company’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be automatically assigned to the Successor Company, and the Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be construed to give effect to such assignment.

 

10.Amendment of Registration Rights. Provisions of this Agreement may be amended and the observance thereof may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the mutual written consent of the Company and the Investor. Failure of any Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise, or delay by a Party in exercising such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver thereof.

 

11.Miscellaneous.

 

(a)A Person is deemed to be a holder of Registrable Securities whenever such Person owns or is deemed to own of record such Registrable Securities. If the Company receives conflicting instructions, notices or elections from two or more Persons with respect to the same Registrable Securities, the Company shall act upon the basis of instructions, notice or election received from the registered owner of such Registrable Securities.

 

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(b)Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered upon receipt, when delivered by electronic mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed to the Party to receive the same. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:  

Global Health Solutions, Inc. (d/b/a Turn Therapeutics)

Attn: Bradley Burnam

Email: brad@turntherapeutics.com

     
If to GYBL:  

GEM Yield Bahamas Ltd.

Attn: Cristopher F. Brown, Director

Email: cbrown@gemny.com

     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):   Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Attn: Boris Dolgonos
Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com
     
If to the Purchaser:  

GEM Global Yield LLC SCS

Attn: Christopher F. Brown, Manager

Email: cbrown@gemny.com

     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):  

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Attn: Boris Dolgonos

Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com

 

or at such other address and/or email address and/or to the attention of such other person as the recipient Party has specified by written notice given to each other Party three (3) Trading Days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, or (B) mechanically or electronically generated by the sender’s computer or email service containing the time, date, recipient email address and text of such transmission shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service or receipt.

 

(c)Failure of any Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise, or delay by a Party in exercising such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver thereof.

 

(d)This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the choice of law provisions except Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

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(e)All disputes, controversies or claims between the Parties arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (including its existence, validity or termination) which cannot be amicably resolved shall be finally resolved and settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association and its affiliate the International Center for Dispute Resolution in New York City. The arbitration tribunal shall be composed of one arbitrator. The arbitration will take place in New York City, New York, and shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties.

 

(f)This Agreement and the Purchase Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. There are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings, other than those set forth or referred to herein and therein. This Agreement and the Purchase Agreement supersede all prior agreements and understandings among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

(g)Subject to the requirements of Section ‎9, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the permitted successors and assigns of each of the Parties hereto.

 

(h)The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.

 

(i)This Agreement may be executed in identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement, once executed by a Party, may be delivered to the other Party hereto by email in a “pdf” format data file of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the Party so delivering this Agreement.

 

(j)Each Party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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(k)The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the Parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any Party.

 

(l)Pursuant to Section 9.13 of the Purchase Agreement, in the event that the Principal Market is not a U.S. stock exchange, then the Parties will negotiate in good faith to amend the Transaction Documents, including this Agreement, to effect the economic consequences thereof while preserving each of their rights and obligations.

 

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Registration Rights Agreement to be duly executed as of day and year first above written.

 

 

THE COMPANY:

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

  (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By: /s/ Bradley Burnam
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: CEO

 

 

PURCHASER:

 

GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS

   
  By: /s/ Christopher F. Brown
    Name: Christopher F. Brown
    Title: Manager

 

  GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED
   
  By: /s/ Christopher F. Brown
    Name: Christopher F. Brown
    Title: Director

 

[Signature Page to Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

FORM OF NOTICE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT

 

[TRANSFER AGENT]

Attn:

 

Re: GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We are counsel to GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”), and have represented the Company in connection with that certain private placement of shares (the “Offering”), pursuant to which the Company issued to GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg (the “Investor”) ______ shares of common stock (the “Shares”).

 

Pursuant to the Offering, the Company also has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investor (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to register the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In connection with the Company’s obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, on ______, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form ______ (File No. 333-____) (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) relating to the Registrable Securities which names the Investor as a selling shareholder thereunder.

 

In connection with the foregoing, we advise you that a member of the Commission’s staff has advised us by ______ that the Commission has entered an order declaring the Registration Statement effective under the Securities Act at [ENTER TIME OF EFFECTIVENESS] on [ENTER DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS], and we have no knowledge that any stop order suspending its effectiveness has been issued or that any proceedings for that purpose are pending before, or threatened by, the Commission. Thus, the Registrable Securities are available for resale under the Securities Act pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

cc: Investor

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

FORM OF WARRANT

 

[See attached.]

 

 

 

 

Execution Version

 

NEITHER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”) OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY (A) TO THE COMPANY, (B) IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IF AVAILABLE, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, (C) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, OR (D) IN A TRANSACTION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND THE HOLDER HAS, PRIOR TO SUCH SALE, FURNISHED TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF EXEMPTION, IN EITHER CASE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY. HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT.

 

WARRANT TO PURCHASE

 

SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

 

OF

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

 

Expires: The date that is the third anniversary of the Public Listing Date

 

No. of Shares:

 

Date of Issuance:

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, Global Health Solutions, Inc. (d/b/a Turn Therapeutics), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (together with its successors and assigns, the “Issuer” and the “Company”), hereby certifies that GEM Yield Bahamas Limited (“GEM”) or its assigns is entitled to subscribe for and purchase, during the Term (as hereinafter defined), in accordance with the terms of this Warrant, up to          Shares, at an exercise price of $          per Share; provided that, on the first anniversary following the Public Listing Date (the “Adjustment Date”), if all or any portion of this Warrant remains unexercised and the average closing price of the Common Shares for the 10 Trading Days following the Adjustment Date (the “Baseline Price”) is less than 90% of the then current exercise price of this Warrant, then the exercise price of this Warrant shall be adjusted to 105% of the Baseline Price. Capitalized terms used in this Warrant shall have the respective meanings specified in Section 8 hereof, and capitalized terms used but not defined in this Warrant have the meanings given them in the Purchase Agreement. This Warrant is issued in accordance with, and subject to, the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement.

 

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1.              Term. The Holder may exercise this Warrant for a period which shall commence on the Public Listing Date, and shall expire at 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the date that is the third anniversary of the Public Listing Date (such period being the “Term”).

 

2.              Method of Exercise; Payment; Issuance of New Warrant; Transfer and Exchange.

 

(a)            Time of Exercise. The purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised in whole or in part during the Term.

 

(b)            Method of Exercise. The Holder hereof may exercise this Warrant, in whole or in part, by delivery to the Issuer of the exercise notice in the form attached hereto.

 

(c)            Cashless Exercise.

 

 (i)            Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the Per Share Market Value of one Common Share is greater than the Warrant Price (at the date of calculation as set forth below), in lieu of exercising this Warrant by payment of cash, the Holder may exercise this Warrant by a cashless exercise and shall receive the number of Common Shares equal to an amount (as determined below) by surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Issuer together with the properly endorsed notice of exercise, in which event the Issuer shall issue to the Holder a number of Common Shares computed using the following formula:

 

 

 

Where X =the number of Common Shares to be issued to the Holder.

 

Y =the number of Common Shares purchasable upon exercise of all of the Warrant or, if only a portion of the Warrant is being exercised, the portion of the Warrant being exercised.

 

A =the Warrant Price.

 

B =the Per Share Market Value of one Common Share.

 

For purposes of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, it is intended, understood and acknowledged that the Warrant Shares issued in a cashless exercise transaction shall be deemed to have been acquired by the Holder, and the holding period for such shares shall be deemed to have commenced, on the date this Warrant was originally issued.

 

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(d)            Issuance of Shares. On the third Trading Day (the “Delivery Date”) after any exercise of this Warrant in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, settlement of the Warrant Shares shall occur via “Delivery Versus Payment” (“DVP”) (i.e., on the Closing Date, the Issuer shall issue the Warrant Shares registered in the Holder’s name and address and released by the Issuer’s transfer agent directly to the brokerage account(s) identified by the Holder; upon receipt of such Warrant Shares by the Holder’s broker, payment therefor shall be made by the Holder (or its clearing firm) by wire transfer to the Issuer. The amount of such payment shall be equal to the exercise price in effect on the date of such exercise multiplied by the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is then being exercised. The Holder shall deliver this original Warrant, or an indemnification reasonably acceptable to the Issuer undertaking with respect to such Warrant in the case of its loss, theft or destruction, at such time that this Warrant is fully exercised. This Warrant shall be exercisable, either in its entirety or, from time to time, for part only of the number of Warrant Shares referenced by this Warrant. If this Warrant is submitted in connection with any partial exercise and the number of Warrant Shares represented by this Warrant submitted for exercise is greater than the actual number of Warrant Shares being acquired upon such exercise, then the Issuer shall, as soon as practicable, and in no event later than five Business Days after any exercise, and at its own expense, issue a new Warrant of like tenor representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares purchasable immediately prior to such exercise under this Warrant, less the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is exercised. With respect to partial exercises of this Warrant, the Issuer shall keep written records for the Holder of the number of Warrant Shares exercised as of each date of exercise.

 

(e)            Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Shares upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Issuer fails upon exercise by the Holder to cause its transfer agent to transmit to register such Warrant Shares in the name of the Holder (or its designee) on or before the Delivery Date, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) Common Shares to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Issuer shall (1) pay in cash to the Holder the amount by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the Common Shares so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (A) the number of Warrant Shares that the Issuer was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (B) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (2) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored or deliver to the Holder the number of Common Shares that would have been issued had the Issuer timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Shares having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of Common Shares with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (1) of the immediately preceding sentence the Issuer shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Issuer written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In, together with applicable confirmations and other evidence reasonably requested by the Issuer. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Issuer’s failure to timely deliver such Warrant Shares upon exercise of this Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

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(f)            Transferability of Warrant. This Warrant may be transferred by a Holder, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Issuer, (i) at any time, to an Affiliate of the Holder, or (ii) at any time following the Public Listing Date, to any Person. If transferred pursuant to this paragraph, this Warrant may be transferred on the books of the Issuer by the Holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Issuer, properly endorsed (by the Holder executing an assignment in the form attached hereto) and upon payment of any necessary transfer tax or other governmental charge imposed upon such transfer. This Warrant is exchangeable at the principal office of the Issuer for Warrants to purchase the same aggregate number of Warrant Shares, each new Warrant to represent the right to purchase such number of Warrant Shares as the Holder hereof shall designate at the time of such exchange. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the date hereof and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.

 

(g)           Continuing Rights of Holder. The Issuer will, at the time of, or at any time after, each exercise of this Warrant, upon the request of the Holder hereof, acknowledge in writing the extent, if any, of its continuing obligation to afford to such Holder all rights to which such Holder shall continue to be entitled after such exercise in accordance with the terms of this Warrant, provided that if any such Holder shall fail to make any such request, the failure shall not affect the continuing obligation of the Issuer to afford such rights to such Holder.

 

(h)           Compliance with Securities Laws.

 

(i)              The Holder of this Warrant, by acceptance hereof, acknowledges that this Warrant and the Warrant Shares to be issued upon exercise hereof are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any Warrant Shares to be issued upon exercise hereof except pursuant to an effective registration statement, or an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.

 

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(ii)             Except as provided in paragraph (iii) below, this Warrant and all certificates representing Warrant Shares issued upon exercise hereof shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form:

 

NEITHER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”) OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY (A) TO THE COMPANY, (B) IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IF AVAILABLE, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, (C) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, OR (D) IN A TRANSACTION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND THE HOLDER HAS, PRIOR TO SUCH SALE, FURNISHED TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF EXEMPTION, IN EITHER CASE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY.

 

(iii)            The Issuer agrees to reissue this Warrant or certificates representing any of the Warrant Shares, without the legend set forth above if at such time, prior to making any transfer of any such securities, the Holder shall give written notice to the Issuer describing the manner and terms of such transfer. Such proposed transfer will not be effected until: (a) either (i) the Issuer has received an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer, to the effect that the registration or qualification of such securities under the Securities Act is not required in connection with such proposed transfer, (ii) a registration statement under the Securities Act or state securities laws covering such proposed disposition has been filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and has become effective under the Securities Act and the securities have been qualified under state securities laws, (iii) the Issuer has received other evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer that such registration and qualification under the Securities Act and state securities laws are not required, or (iv) the Holder provides the Issuer with reasonable assurances that such security can be sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act; and (b) either (i) the Issuer has received an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer, to the effect that registration or qualification under the securities or “blue sky” laws of any state is not required in connection with such proposed disposition, or (ii) compliance with applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws has been effected or a valid exemption exists with respect thereto. The Issuer will respond to any such notice from a holder within five Trading Days. In the case of any proposed transfer under this Section 2(h), the Issuer will use reasonable efforts to comply with any such applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws, but shall in no event be required, (x) to qualify to do business in any state where it is not then qualified, (y) to take any action that would subject it to tax or to the general service of process in any state where it is not then subject, or (z) to comply with state securities or “blue sky” laws of any state for which registration by coordination is unavailable to the Issuer. The restrictions on transfer contained in this Section 2(h) shall be in addition to, and not by way of limitation of, any other restrictions on transfer contained in any other Section of this Warrant. Whenever a certificate representing the Warrant Shares is required to be issued to the Holder without a legend, in lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Warrant Shares, the Issuer shall cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Warrant Shares to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder or Holder’s prime broker with DTC through its DWAC system (to the extent not inconsistent with any provisions of this Warrant or the Purchase Agreement).

 

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(i)           Accredited Investor Status. In no event may the Holder exercise this Warrant in whole or in part unless the Holder is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act.

 

3.            Shares Fully Paid; Reservation and Listing of Shares; Covenants.

 

(a)           Shares Fully Paid; Reservation. The Issuer represents, warrants, covenants and agrees that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant or otherwise hereunder will, when issued in accordance with the terms of this Warrant, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by or through the Issuer. The Issuer further covenants and agrees that during the period within which this Warrant may be exercised, the Issuer will at all times have authorized and reserved for the purpose of the issuance upon exercise of this Warrant a number of authorized but unissued Common Shares equal to at least one hundred fifty (150%) of the number of Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant without regard to any limitations on exercise.

 

(b)           Registration; Listing. If any Common Shares required to be reserved for issuance upon exercise of this Warrant or as otherwise provided hereunder require registration or qualification with any Governmental Authority under any federal or state law before such shares may be so issued, the Issuer will in good faith use its best efforts as expeditiously as possible at its expense to cause such shares to be duly registered or qualified. If the Issuer shall list any Common Shares on any securities exchange or market it will, at its expense, list thereon, and maintain and increase when necessary such listing, of, all Warrant Shares from time to time issued upon exercise of this Warrant or as otherwise provided hereunder (provided that such Warrant Shares have been registered pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act then in effect), and, to the extent permissible under the applicable securities exchange rules, all unissued Warrant Shares which are at any time issuable hereunder, so long as any Common Shares shall be so listed. The Issuer will also so list on each securities exchange or market, and will maintain such listing of, any other securities which the Holder of this Warrant shall be entitled to receive upon the exercise of this Warrant if at the time any securities of the same class shall be listed on such securities exchange or market by the Issuer.

 

(c)           Covenants. The Issuer shall not by any action including, without limitation, amending the Certificate of Incorporation or the by-laws of the Issuer, or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of the Holder hereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Issuer will (i) not permit the par value, if any, of its Common Shares to exceed the then effective Warrant Price, (ii) not amend or modify any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or by-laws of the Issuer in any manner that would adversely affect the rights of the Holder, (iii) take all such action as may be reasonably necessary in order that the Issuer may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable Common Shares, free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances and restrictions (other than as provided herein) upon the exercise of this Warrant, and (iv) use its best efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Issuer to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

 

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(d)           Loss, Theft, Destruction of Warrant. Upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the Issuer of the ownership of and the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Warrant and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of indemnity or security satisfactory to the Issuer or, in the case of any such mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant, the Issuer will make and deliver, in lieu of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant, a new Warrant of like tenor and representing the right to purchase the number of Common Shares remaining available upon exercise of the Warrant which has been lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated.

 

(e)           Payment of Taxes. The Issuer will pay all transfer and issuance taxes attributable to the preparation, issuance and delivery of this Warrant (and any replacement Warrants) including, without limitation, all documentary and stamp taxes attributable to the initial issuance of the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant; provided, however, that the Issuer shall not be required to pay any tax or taxes which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates representing Warrant Shares or registration of such Warrant Shares in book-entry form, as applicable, in a name other than that of the Holder in respect to which such shares are issued.

 

4.            Adjustment of Warrant Price. The price at which such Warrant Shares may be purchased upon exercise of this Warrant and/or the number of Warrant Shares issuable shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as set forth in this Section 4. The Issuer shall give the Holder notice of any event described below which requires an adjustment pursuant to this Section 4 in accordance with the notice provisions set forth in Section 5.

 

(a)           Recapitalization, Reorganization, Reclassification, Consolidation, Merger or Sale. In the event that the Holder has elected not to exercise this Warrant prior to the consummation of a Change of Control, so long as the Surviving Corporation pursuant to any Change of Control is a company that has a class of equity securities registered pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and its common shares are listed or quoted on a U.S. national securities exchange, the Surviving Corporation and/or each Person (other than the Issuer) which may be required to deliver any Securities, cash or property upon the exercise of this Warrant as provided herein shall assume, by written instrument delivered to, and reasonably satisfactory to, the Holder of this Warrant, (A) the obligations of the Issuer under this Warrant, including, without limitation, those under the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined below) (and if the Issuer shall survive the consummation of such Change of Control, such assumption shall be in addition to, and shall not release the Issuer from, any continuing obligations of the Issuer under this Warrant), and (B) the obligation to deliver to such Holder such Securities, cash or property as, in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Section 4(a), such Holder shall be entitled to receive, and the Surviving Corporation and/or each such Person shall have similarly delivered to such Holder an opinion of counsel for the Surviving Corporation and/or each such Person, which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to such Holder, or in the alternative, a written acknowledgement executed by the President or Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer, stating that this Warrant shall thereafter continue in full force and effect and the terms hereof (including, without limitation, all of the provisions of this Section 4(a)) shall be applicable to the Securities, cash or property which the Surviving Corporation and/or each such Person may be required to deliver upon any exercise of this Warrant or the exercise of any rights pursuant hereto. If following such a Change of Control, the Surviving Corporation does not have a registered class of equity securities and common shares listed on a U.S. national securities exchange as described in the first sentence of this Section 4(a), then the Holder shall be entitled to receive compensation in accordance with the terms of Section 4.13 of the Purchase Agreement.

 

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(b)           Share Dividends, Subdivisions and Combinations. If at any time the Issuer shall:

 

(i)              make or issue or set a record date for the holders of the Common Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend payable in, or other distribution of, Common Shares,

 

(ii)             subdivide its outstanding Common Shares into a larger number of Common Shares, or

 

(iii)            combine its outstanding Common Shares into a smaller number of Common Shares,

 

then (1) the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately after the occurrence of any such event shall be adjusted to equal the number of Common Shares which a record holder of the same number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to the occurrence of such event would own or be entitled to receive after the happening of such event, and (2) the Warrant Price then in effect shall be adjusted to equal (A) the Warrant Price then in effect multiplied by the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to the adjustment divided by (B) the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately after such adjustment.

 

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(c)           Certain Other Distributions. If at any time the Issuer shall make or issue or set a record date for the holders of the Common Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive any dividend or other distribution of:

 

(i)              cash,

 

(ii)             any evidences of its indebtedness, any shares of stock of any class or any other securities or property of any nature whatsoever (other than cash, Common Share Equivalents or Additional Common Shares), or

 

(iii)            any warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any evidences of its indebtedness, any shares of stock of any class or any other securities or property of any nature whatsoever (other than cash, Common Share Equivalents or Additional Common Shares),

 

then (1) the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable shall be adjusted to equal the product of the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such adjustment multiplied by a fraction (A) the numerator of which shall be the Per Share Market Value of Common Shares at the date of taking such record and (B) the denominator of which shall be such Per Share Market Value minus the amount allocable to one share of Common Shares of any such cash so distributable and of the fair value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Issuer and supported by an opinion from an investment banking firm mutually agreed upon by the Issuer and the Holder) of any and all such evidences of indebtedness, shares of stock, other securities or property or warrants or other subscription or purchase rights so distributable, and (2) the Warrant Price then in effect shall be adjusted to equal (A) the Warrant Price then in effect multiplied by the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to the adjustment divided by (B) the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately after such adjustment. A reclassification of the Common Shares (other than a change in par value, or from par value to no par value or from no par value to par value) into Common Shares and shares of any other class of stock shall be deemed a distribution by the Issuer to the holders of its Common Shares of such shares of such other class of stock within the meaning of this Section 4(c) and, if the outstanding Common Shares shall be changed into a larger or smaller number of Common Shares as a part of such reclassification, such change shall be deemed a subdivision or combination, as the case may be, of the outstanding Common Shares within the meaning of Section 4(b).

 

(d)           Issuance of Additional Common Shares. In the event the Issuer shall at any time following the Public Listing Date issue any Additional Common Shares (otherwise than as provided in the foregoing subsections (b) through (c) of this Section 4), at a price per share less than the Warrant Price then in effect or without consideration, then the Warrant Price upon each such issuance shall be adjusted to the price equal to the consideration per share paid for such Additional Common Shares.

 

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(e)           Issuance of Common Share Equivalents. In the event the Issuer shall at any time following the Public Listing Date take a record of the holders of its Common Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a distribution of, or shall in any manner (whether directly or by assumption in a merger in which the Issuer is the surviving corporation) issue or sell, any Common Share Equivalents, whether or not the rights to exchange or convert thereunder are immediately exercisable, and the price per share for which Common Shares are issuable upon such conversion or exchange shall be less than the Warrant Price in effect immediately prior to the time of such issue or sale, or if, after any such issuance of Common Share Equivalents, the price per share for which Additional Common Shares may be issuable thereafter is amended or adjusted, and such price as so amended shall be less than the Warrant Price in effect at the time of such amendment or adjustment, then the Warrant Price then in effect shall be adjusted as provided in Section 4(d). No further adjustments of the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable and the Warrant Price then in effect shall be made upon the actual issue of such Common Shares upon conversion or exchange of such Common Share Equivalents.

 

(f)            Other Provisions applicable to Adjustments under this Section. The following provisions shall be applicable to the making of adjustments of the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable and the Warrant Price then in effect provided for in this Section 4:

 

(i)              Computation of Consideration. To the extent that any Additional Common Shares or any Common Share Equivalents (or any warrants or other rights therefor) shall be issued for cash consideration, the consideration received by the Issuer therefor shall be the amount of the cash received by the Issuer therefor, or, if such Additional Common Shares or Common Share Equivalents are offered by the Issuer for subscription, the subscription price, or, if such Additional Common Shares or Common Share Equivalents are sold to underwriters or dealers for public offering without a subscription offering, the initial public offering price (in any such case subtracting any amounts paid or receivable for accrued interest or accrued dividends and without taking into account any compensation, discounts or expenses paid or incurred by the Issuer for and in the underwriting of, or otherwise in connection with, the issuance thereof). In connection with any merger or consolidation in which the Issuer is the Surviving Corporation (other than any consolidation or merger in which the previously outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer shall be changed to or exchanged for the stock, ordinary or common shares, or other securities of another corporation), the amount of consideration therefor shall be deemed to be the fair value, as determined reasonably and in good faith by the Board, of such portion of the assets and business of the non-surviving corporation as the Board may determine to be attributable to such Common Shares or Common Share Equivalents, as the case may be. The consideration for any Additional Common Shares issuable pursuant to any warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase the same shall be the consideration received by the Issuer for issuing such warrants or other rights plus the additional consideration payable to the Issuer upon exercise of such warrants or other rights.

 

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The consideration for any Additional Common Shares issuable pursuant to the terms of any Common Share Equivalents shall be the consideration received by the Issuer for issuing warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase such Common Share Equivalents, plus the consideration paid or payable to the Issuer in respect of the subscription for or purchase of such Common Share Equivalents, plus the additional consideration, if any, payable to the Issuer upon the exercise of the right of conversion or exchange in such Common Share Equivalents. In the event of any consolidation or merger of the Issuer in which the Issuer is not the Surviving Corporation or in which the previously outstanding Common Shares of the Issuer shall be changed into or exchanged for the stock, ordinary or common shares, or other securities of another corporation, or in the event of any sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer for stock, ordinary or common shares, or other securities of any corporation, the Issuer shall be deemed to have issued a number of Common Shares for stock, ordinary or common shares, or securities or other property of the other corporation computed on the basis of the actual exchange ratio on which the transaction was predicated, and for a consideration equal to the fair market value on the date of such transaction of all such stock, ordinary or common shares, or securities or other property of the other corporation. In the event any consideration received by the Issuer for any securities consists of property other than cash, the fair market value thereof at the time of issuance or as otherwise applicable shall be as determined in good faith by the Board. In the event Common Shares are issued with other shares or securities or other assets of the Issuer for consideration which covers both, the consideration computed as provided in this Section 4(f)(i) shall be allocated among such securities and assets as determined in good faith by the Board.

 

(ii)             When Adjustments to Be Made. The adjustments required by this Section 4 shall be made whenever and as often as any specified event requiring an adjustment shall occur, except that any adjustment of the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable that would otherwise be required may be postponed (except in the case of a subdivision or combination of Common Shares, as provided for in Section 4(b)) up to, but not beyond the date of exercise if such adjustment either by itself or with other adjustments not previously made adds or subtracts less than one percent of the Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to the making of such adjustment. Any adjustment representing a change of less than such minimum amount (except as aforesaid) which is postponed shall be carried forward and made as soon as such adjustment, together with other adjustments required by this Section 4 and not previously made, would result in a minimum adjustment or on the date of exercise. For the purpose of any adjustment, any specified event shall be deemed to have occurred at the close of business on the date of its occurrence.

 

(iii)            Fractional Interests. In computing adjustments under this Section 4, fractional interests in Common Shares shall be taken into account to the nearest one hundredth (1/100th) of a share.

 

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(iv)            When Adjustment Not Required. If the Issuer shall take a record of the holders of its Common Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend or distribution or subscription or purchase rights and shall, thereafter and before the distribution to shareholders thereof, legally abandon its plan to pay or deliver such dividend, distribution, subscription or purchase rights, then thereafter no adjustment shall be required by reason of the taking of such record and any such adjustment previously made in respect thereof shall be rescinded and annulled.

 

(g)           Form of Warrant after Adjustments. The form of this Warrant need not be changed because of any adjustments in the Warrant Price or the number and kind of Securities purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant.

 

5.            Notice of Adjustments. Whenever the Warrant Price or Warrant Share Number shall be adjusted pursuant to Section 4 hereof (for purposes of this Section 5, each an “adjustment”), the Issuer shall cause its Chief Financial Officer to prepare and execute a certificate setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment, the amount of the adjustment, the method by which such adjustment was calculated (including a description of the basis on which the Board made any determination hereunder), and the Warrant Price and Warrant Share Number after giving effect to such adjustment, and shall cause copies of such certificate to be delivered to the Holder of this Warrant promptly after each adjustment. Any dispute between the Issuer and the Holder of this Warrant with respect to the matters set forth in such certificate may at the option of the Holder of this Warrant be submitted to a national or regional accounting firm reasonably acceptable to the Issuer and the Holder, provided that the Issuer shall have ten (10) days after receipt of notice from such Holder of its selection of such firm to object thereto, in which case such Holder shall select another such firm and the Issuer shall have no such right of objection. The firm selected by the Holder of this Warrant as provided in the preceding sentence shall be instructed to deliver a written opinion as to such matters to the Issuer and such Holder within thirty (30) days after submission to it of such dispute. Such opinion shall be final and binding on the parties hereto. The costs and expenses of the initial accounting firm shall be paid equally by the Issuer and the Holder and, in the case of an objection by the Issuer, the costs and expenses of the subsequent accounting firm shall be paid in full by the Issuer.

 

6.            Fractional Shares. No fractional Warrant Shares will be issued in connection with any exercise hereof, but in lieu of such fractional shares, the Issuer shall round the number of shares to be issued upon exercise up to the nearest whole number of shares.

 

7.            Ownership Cap and Exercise Restriction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Warrant, at no time may a Holder of this Warrant exercise this Warrant if the number of Common Shares to be issued pursuant to such exercise would exceed, when aggregated with all Other Common Shares owned by such Holder and its Affiliates at such time, the number of Common Shares which would result in such Holder and its Affiliates beneficially owning (as determined in accordance with Section 12(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder) in excess of 9.99% of the then issued and outstanding Common Shares; provided, however, that upon a Holder of this Warrant providing the Issuer with sixty-one (61) days’ notice (pursuant to Section 12 hereof) (the “Waiver Notice”) that such Holder would like to waive this Section 7 with regard to any or all Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, this Section 7 will be of no force or effect with regard to all or a portion of the Warrant referenced in the Waiver Notice until the date that the Holder notifies the Issuer (pursuant to Section 12 hereof) that the Holder revokes the Waiver Notice; provided, further, that during the sixty-one (61) day period prior to the expiration of the Term, the Holder may waive this Section 7 by providing a Waiver Notice at any time during such sixty-one (61) day period.

 

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8.            Definitions. For the purposes of this Warrant, the following terms have the following meanings:

 

“Additional Common Shares” means all Common Shares issued by the Issuer after the Public Listing Date, and all Other Common Shares, if any, issued by the Issuer after the Public Listing Date, except: (i) securities issued (other than for cash) in connection with a merger, acquisition, or consolidation, (ii) securities issued pursuant to the conversion or exercise of convertible or exercisable securities issued or outstanding on or prior to the date of the Purchase Agreement or issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (so long as the conversion or exercise price in such securities are not amended to lower such price and/or adversely affect the Holder unless the issuance of shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement results in a lower adjusted price), (iii) the Warrant Shares, (iv) securities issued in connection with bona fide strategic license agreements, consulting agreements, or other partnering or technology development arrangements so long as such issuances are not for the purpose of raising capital, (v) Common Shares issued or the issuance or grants of options to purchase Common Shares pursuant to the Issuer’s option plans and employee equity purchase plans outstanding as they exist on the date of the Purchase Agreement or as subsequently approved by the Board provided that the number of Common Shares issued pursuant to such plans does not exceed five percent (5%) of the Common Shares outstanding, and (vi) any warrants or similar rights issued to the finders, placement agents or their respective designees for the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement or in subsequent offerings or placements. The exclusions set forth in this definition shall also apply to the issuance or sale of Common Share Equivalents.

 

“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person. For purposes of this definition, the term “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of that Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

“Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Issuer.

 

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“Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in the City of New York, New York, are authorized or required by law or executive order to close.

 

“Certificate of Incorporation” means the Certificate of Incorporation of the Issuer as in effect on the date hereof, and as hereafter from time to time amended, modified, supplemented or restated in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof and pursuant to applicable law.

 

“Change of Control” shall mean (i) the acquisition by any Person of direct or indirect beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-issued and outstanding equity of the Company; (ii) the occurrence of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, share exchange or similar corporate transaction, whether or not the Company is the Surviving Corporation, other than a transaction which would result in the voting equity outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the Surviving Corporation) at least 50% of the voting shares of the Company or such Surviving Corporation immediately after such transaction; or (iii) the sale, transfer or disposition of all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company to any Person.

 

“Common Share Equivalent” means any Convertible Security or warrant, option or other right to subscribe for or purchase any Additional Common Shares or any Convertible Security.

 

“Convertible Securities” means evidences of indebtedness, shares of Equity Capital or other Securities which are or may be at any time convertible into or exchangeable for Additional Common Shares. The term “Convertible Security” means one of the Convertible Securities.

 

“Equity Capital” means and includes (i) any and all ordinary shares, stock or other common or ordinary equity shares, interests, participations or other equivalents of or interests therein (however designated), including, without limitation, shares of preferred or preference shares, (ii) all partnership interests (whether general or limited) in any Person which is a partnership, (iii) all membership interests or limited liability company interests in any limited liability company, and (iv) all equity or ownership interests in any Person of any other type.

 

“Governmental Authority” means any governmental, regulatory or self-regulatory entity, department, body, official, authority, commission, board, agency or instrumentality, whether federal, state or local, and whether domestic or foreign.

 

“Holders” mean the Persons who shall from time to time own this Warrant or any one or more Warrants issued in replacement hereof in accordance with the terms hereof. The term “Holder” means one of the Holders.

 

“Independent Appraiser” means a nationally recognized or major regional investment banking firm or firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized standing (which may be the firm that regularly examines the financial statements of the Issuer) that is regularly engaged in the business of appraising the Equity Capital or assets of corporations or other entities as going concerns, and which is not affiliated with either the Issuer or the Holder of any Warrant.

 

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“Other Common Shares” means any other Equity Capital of the Issuer of any class which shall be authorized at any time after the date of this Warrant (other than Common Shares) and which shall have the right to participate in the distribution of earnings and assets of the Issuer without limitation as to amount.

 

“Per Share Market Value” means on any particular date (a) the last closing bid price per Common Share on such date on a registered national stock exchange on which the Common Shares are then listed, or if there is no such price on such date, then the closing price on such exchange or quotation system on the date nearest preceding such date, or (b) if the Common Shares are not listed or traded then on any registered national stock exchange, the last closing bid price for a Common Share in the over-the-counter market, as reported by the U.S. national securities exchange on which the Common Shares are traded at the close of business on such date, or (c) if the Common Shares are not then publicly traded the fair market value of a Common Share as determined by an Independent Appraiser selected in good faith by the Holder; provided, however, that the Issuer, after receipt of the determination by such Independent Appraiser, shall have the right to select an additional Independent Appraiser, in which case, the fair market value shall be equal to the average of the determinations by each such Independent Appraiser; and provided, further that all determinations of the Per Share Market Value shall be appropriately adjusted for any dividends, splits or other similar transactions during such period. The determination of fair market value by an Independent Appraiser shall be based upon the fair market value of the Issuer determined on a going concern basis as between a willing buyer and a willing seller and taking into account all relevant factors determinative of value, and shall be final and binding on all parties. In determining the fair market value of any Common Shares, no consideration shall be given to any restrictions on transfer of the Common Shares imposed by agreement or by federal or state securities laws, or to the existence or absence of, or any limitations on, voting rights.

 

“Person” means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, joint venture, Governmental Authority or other entity of whatever nature.

 

“Principal Market” means any U.S. securities exchange on which the Common Shares are traded or any other exchange platform in the world on which the Common Shares are traded, including, but not limited to, the London Stock Exchange, the Berlin Stock Exchange, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the SIX Swiss Exchange or the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

 

“Purchase Agreement” means the amended and restated Share Purchase Agreement, dated August 29, 2025, by and among the Issuer, GEM Yield Bahamas Limited and GEM Global Yield LLC SCS.

 

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“Securities” means any debt or equity securities of the Issuer, whether now or hereafter authorized, any instrument convertible into or exchangeable for Securities or a Security, and any option, warrant or other right to purchase or acquire any Security. “Security” means one of the Securities.

 

“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any similar federal statute then in effect.

 

“Subsidiary” means any corporation at least 50% of whose outstanding Voting Shares shall at the time be owned directly or indirectly by the Issuer or by one or more of its Subsidiaries, or by the Issuer and one or more of its Subsidiaries.

 

“Surviving Corporation” means (a) the corporation surviving or resulting from any merger, consolidation, reorganization, share exchange or similar corporate transaction involving the Company; (b) the direct or indirect parent company of such surviving corporation; or (c) an entity that acquires all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company.

 

“Term” has the meaning specified in Section 1 hereof.

 

“Trading Day” means a day on which the Common Shares are traded on a the Principal Market; provided, however, that in the event that the Common Shares are not listed or quoted as set forth in the foregoing clause, then Trading Day shall mean any day except Saturday, Sunday and any day which shall be a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are authorized or required by law or other government action to close.

 

“Voting Shares” means, as applied to the Equity Capital of any corporation, Equity Capital of any class or classes (however designated) having ordinary voting power for the election of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors (or other governing body) of such corporation, other than Equity Capital having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency.

 

“Warrant Price” means the exercise price set forth in the first paragraph of this Warrant, as such price may be adjusted from time to time as shall result from the adjustments specified in this Warrant, including Section 4 hereto.

 

“Warrant Share Number” means at any time the aggregate number of Warrant Shares which may at such time be purchased upon exercise of this Warrant, after giving effect to all prior adjustments and increases to such number made or required to be made under the terms hereof.

 

“Warrant Shares” means Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant.

 

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9.            Other Notices. In case at any time:

 

(a)           the Issuer shall make any distributions to the holders of Common Shares; or

 

(b)           the Issuer shall authorize the granting to all holders of its Common Shares of rights to subscribe for or purchase any shares of Equity Capital of any class or other rights; or

 

(c)           there shall be any reclassification of the Equity Capital of the Issuer; or

 

(d)           there shall be any capital reorganization by the Issuer; or

 

(e)           there shall be any (i) consolidation or merger involving the Issuer or (ii) sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Issuer’s property, assets or business (except a merger or other reorganization in which the Issuer shall be the surviving corporation and its shares of Equity Capital shall continue to be outstanding and unchanged and except a consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or other disposition involving a wholly-owned Subsidiary); or

 

(f)            there shall be a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding- up of the Issuer or any partial liquidation of the Issuer or distribution to holders of Common Shares;

 

then, in each such case, the Issuer shall, to the extent permitted by law, give written notice to the Holder of the date on which (i) the books of the Issuer shall close or a record shall be taken for such dividend, distribution or subscription rights or (ii) such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, disposition, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, as the case may be, shall take place. Such notice also shall specify the date as of which the holders of Common Shares of record shall participate in such dividend, distribution or subscription rights, or shall be entitled to exchange their Common Shares for securities or other property deliverable upon such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, disposition, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, as the case may be. To the extent permitted by law, such notice shall be given at least twenty (20) days prior to the action in question and not less than five (5) days prior to the record date or the date on which the Issuer’s transfer books are closed in respect thereto. This Warrant entitles the Holder to receive copies of all financial and other information distributed or required to be distributed to the holders of the Common Shares.

 

10.          Amendment and Waiver. Any term, covenant, agreement or condition in this Warrant may be amended, or compliance therewith may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), by a written instrument or written instruments executed by the Issuer and the Holder.

 

11.          Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Warrant shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the choice of law provisions except Section 5- 1401 of the New York General Obligations Law. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS WARRANT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

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All disputes, controversies or claims between the Parties arising out of or in connection with this Warrant (including its existence, validity or termination) which cannot be amicably resolved shall be finally resolved and settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association and its affiliate the International Center for Dispute Resolution in New York City. The arbitration tribunal shall be composed of one arbitrator. The arbitration will take place in New York City, New York, and shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties.

 

12.          Notices. Any notice, demand, request, waiver or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be delivered in writing by electronic mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The email addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:  

Global Health Solutions, Inc. (d/b/a Turn Therapeutics)

Attn: Bradley Burnam

Email: brad@turntherapeutics.com

     
If to GEM:   

GEM Yield Bahamas Ltd.

Attn: Christopher F. Brown, Manager

Email: cbrown@gemny.com

     

With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

 

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Attn: Boris Dolgonos

Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com

 

Any party hereto may from time to time change its address for notices by giving written notice of such changed address to the other party hereto.

 

13.          Warrant Agent. The Issuer may, by written notice to each Holder of this Warrant, appoint an agent having an office in New York, New York for the purpose of issuing Warrant Shares on the exercise of this Warrant pursuant to Section 2(b) above, exchanging this Warrant pursuant to Section 2(c) above or replacing this Warrant pursuant to Section 3(d) above, or any of the foregoing, and thereafter any such issuance, exchange or replacement, as the case may be, shall be made at such office by such agent.

 

14.          Remedies. The Issuer stipulates that the remedies at law of the Holder of this Warrant in the event of any default or threatened default by the Issuer in the performance of or compliance with any of the terms of this Warrant are not and will not be adequate and that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such terms may be specifically enforced by a decree for the specific performance of any agreement contained herein or by an injunction against a violation of any of the terms hereof or otherwise.

 

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15.          Successors and Assigns. This Warrant and the rights evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Issuer (including any Successor Company as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), the Holder hereof and (to the extent provided herein) the Holders of Warrant Shares issued pursuant hereto, and shall be enforceable by any such Holder or Holder of Warrant Shares.

 

16.          Modification and Severability. If, in any action before any court or agency legally empowered to enforce any provision contained herein, any provision hereof is found to be unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable by such court or agency. If any such provision is not enforceable as set forth in the preceding sentence, the unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the other provisions of this Warrant, but this Warrant shall be construed as if such unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

 

17.          Headings. The headings of the Sections of this Warrant are for convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.

 

18.          Registration Rights. The Holder of this Warrant is entitled to the benefit of certain registration rights with respect to the Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant pursuant to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, of even date herewith, by and among the Issuer and the Holder (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) and the registration rights with respect to the Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant by any subsequent Holder may only be assigned in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this Warrant as of the day and year first above written.

 

  GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
  (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By:                             
    Name:
    Title:

 

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EXERCISE FORM
WARRANT

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

 

The undersigned ______________, pursuant to the provisions of the within Warrant, hereby elects to purchase _____ Common Shares covered by the within Warrant.

 

Dated:     Signature:                      
         
      Address  
         
         

 

Number of Common Shares beneficially owned or deemed beneficially owned by the Holder on the date of exercise: ______________

 

The undersigned is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

The undersigned intends that payment of the Warrant Price shall be made as (check one):

 

Cash Exercise ______________

 

Cashless Exercise ______________

 

If the Holder has elected a cash exercise, the Holder shall pay the sum of $______________ by certified or official bank check (or via wire transfer) to the Issuer in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

If the Holder has elected a cashless exercise, a certificate shall be issued to the Holder for the number of shares (or such number of shares shall be registered in book-entry form in the name of the Holder, as applicable) equal to the whole number portion of the product of the calculation set forth below, which is ______________. The Company shall pay a cash adjustment in respect of the fractional portion of the product of the calculation set forth below in an amount equal to the product of the fractional portion of such product and the Per Share Market Value on the date of exercise, which product is______________.

 

Where:

 

The number of Common Shares to be issued to the Holder _________ (“X”).

 

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The number of Common Shares purchasable upon exercise of all of the Warrant or, if only a portion of the Warrant is being exercised, the portion of the Warrant being exercised _________ (“Y”).

 

The Warrant Price _________ (“A”).

 

The Per Share Market Value of one Common Share _________ (“B”).

 

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ASSIGNMENT

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, _________ hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto _________ the within Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby and does irrevocably constitute and appoint _________, attorney, to transfer the said Warrant on the books of the within named corporation.

 

Dated:     Signature:  
         
      Address  
         
         

 

PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED,                               hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto                        the right to purchase                   Warrant Shares evidenced by the within Warrant together with all rights therein, and does irrevocably constitute and appoint                                 , attorney, to transfer that part of the said Warrant on the books of the within named corporation.

 

Dated:     Signature:  
         
      Address  
         
         

 

FOR USE BY THE ISSUER ONLY:

 

This Warrant No. W-______ canceled (or transferred or exchanged) this _____ day of ____________, ____________, Common Shares issued therefor in the name of ____________, Warrant No. W-_____ issued for ________ Common Shares in the name of ____________.

 

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EXHIBIT C

 

FORM OF COMPANY CLOSING CERTIFICATE

 

[See attached.]

 

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CLOSING CERTIFICATE

 

OF

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

 

August 29, 2025

 

Reference is made to the Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), of even date herewith, by and among GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”); GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg having LEI No. 213800CXBEHFXVLBZO92 having an address at 12C, rue Guillaume J. Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg (“Purchaser”); and GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED, a limited company formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and having an address at 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, P.O. Box N-4875, Nassau, The Bahamas (“GYBL”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings given them in the Purchase Agreement.

 

Pursuant to Section 5.01 of the Purchase Agreement, the undersigned hereby certifies that he is a Director of the Company, and that, as such, he is authorized to execute and deliver this certificate in the name and on behalf of the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement and that certain Registration Rights Agreement by and among the Parties, in each case as of even date herewith (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”), as well as the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Transactions”), to which this certificate relates, and further certifies in his official capacity, in the name and on behalf of the Company, the items set forth below.

 

1.             Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true, correct and complete copy of action of the Board of Directors of the Company taken by written consent, dated August 28, 2025 authorizing and ordering the Transactions and the Company’s performance thereof, as well as the execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents, this certificate, and other instruments ancillary thereto. The resolutions contained in Exhibit A have not in any way been amended, modified, revoked or rescinded, have been in full force and effect since their adoption to and including the date hereof and are now in full force and effect.

 

2.             Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a true, correct and complete copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, together with any and all amendments thereto, and no action has been taken to further amend, modify or repeal such Certificate of Incorporation, the same being in full force and effect in the attached form as of the date hereof.

 

3.             Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a true, correct and complete copy of the Bylaws of the Company, together with any and all amendments thereto, and no action has been taken to further amend, modify or repeal such Bylaws, the same being in full force and effect in the attached form as of the date hereof.

 

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4.             The Company is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Delaware, and there are no pending winding up, liquidation or dissolution actions or proceedings by or against the Company.

 

5.             Each person listed below has been duly elected or appointed to the position(s) indicated opposite his name and is duly authorized to sign the Purchase Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents on behalf of the Company.

 

Name Position
   
Bradley Burnam Chief Executive Officer

 

6.             The Company has all requisite corporate and legal power and authority to own and operate its assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents.

 

7.             All corporate proceedings of the Company necessary to be taken in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery by the Company of, and the performance by the Company of its obligations under, the Transaction Documents have been duly taken, and all such authorizations are presently in effect.

 

8.             Each of the Transaction Documents has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

 

9.             The undersigned has made due inquiry of all persons deemed necessary or appropriate to verify or confirm the statements contained herein.

 

10.           The undersigned is duly authorized and empowered by all corporate action to make this certification on behalf and in the name of the Company.

 

11.           The registered office of the Company is located at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the duly elected and acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has executed this certificate as of the date first set forth above.

 

  GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
  (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By:                       
    Name:
    Title:

 

Dated:    

 

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EXHIBIT D

 

FORM OF COMPANY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

[See attached.]

 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

OF

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

 

Reference is made to that certain Share Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of August 29, 2025, by and among GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”); GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg having LEI No. 213800CXBEHFXVLBZO92 having an address at 12C, rue Guillaume J. Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg (“Purchaser”); and GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED, a limited company formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and having an address at 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, P.O. Box N-4875, Nassau, The Bahamas (“GYBL”). Terms capitalized but not defined herein have the meanings given them in the Agreement.

 

Pursuant to Section 5.03(d) of the Agreement, the undersigned director of the Company, for and on behalf of the Company, in his or her capacity as officer of the Company and not in any individual capacity, hereby certifies as follows:

 

This certificate is delivered together with a Draw Down Notice in connection with a Draw Down exercise. The Company has performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Agreement and each other Transaction Document to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Draw Down Exercise Date, and shall have performed, satisfied or complied with all of the same as of the Settlement Date in respect of the Draw Down for which this certificate and the related Draw Down Notice are delivered.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being a duly elected and acting officer of the Company, has executed this Compliance Certificate as of the date set forth below.

 

  GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
  (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By:                                
    Name:
    Title:

 

Dated:    

 

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EXHIBIT E

 

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

FORM OF DRAW DOWN NOTICE

 

Reference is made to the Share Purchase Agreement dated as of August 29, 2025, (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”); GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg having LEI No. 213800CXBEHFXVLBZO92 having an address at 12C, rue Guillaume J. Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg; and GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED, a limited company formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and having an address at 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, P.O. Box N-4875, Nassau, The Bahamas. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Purchase Agreement.

 

In accordance with and pursuant to Section 6.01 of the Purchase Agreement, the Company hereby issues this Draw Down Notice to exercise a Draw Down request for the Draw Down Amount indicated below.

 

Draw Down Amount Requested:    
Draw Down Pricing Period start date:    
Draw Down Pricing Period end date:    
Settlement Date:    
Draw Down Threshold Price:    
Dollar Amount and Number of Shares Currently Unissued under the Registration Statement:    
Dollar Amount and Number of Shares Currently Available under the Aggregate Limit:    

 

Date:    

 

  GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
  (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By:                      
    Name:
    Title:

 

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EXHIBIT F

 

FORM OF CLOSING NOTICE

 

To:

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

250 North Westlake Blvd. #210

Westlake Village, CA 91362

 

Attention:

 

We refer to the share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) dated August 29, 2025 by and among us, GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Ltd., and yourselves and to the Draw Down Notice delivered to us on _______________________ 20_____. Terms defined in the Agreement have the same meaning herein.

 

We hereby give you notice pursuant to Section 6.01(i) of the Agreement that we accept the Draw Down Notice, being        percent of the Draw Down Amount stated therein. [The reason that such number of Shares represents a smaller/greater number than the number of Shares set forth in the Draw Down Notice is as follows: _______________________.]

 

The average of the closing bid prices in the Draw Down Pricing Period (excluding any closing bid prices pursuant to Section 6.01(g)) is ___ and the resulting Purchase Price is ________ (_____ percent. of such average closing bid price). The aggregate Purchase Price pursuant to this Closing Notice is therefore ______. Copy extracts from Bloomberg showing each of the closing bid prices during the Draw Down Pricing Period are attached.

 

Please deliver such Shares in accordance with the following instructions:

 

Electronic book entry transfer requested (check one): YES  ¨ NO  ¨

 

[CREST] Participant ID: ______________

 

[CREST] Account ID: ________________

 

  Signed by  
     
  Name:  
     
  Date:  
     
  For and on behalf of
  GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

Execution Version

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

August 29, 2025

 

This AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of the date first above written, by and among GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”), GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg having LEI No. 213800CXBEHFXVLBZO92 having an address at 12C, rue Guillaume J. Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg (the “Purchaser”); and GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED, a limited company formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and having an address at 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, P.O. Box N-4875, Nassau, The Bahamas (“GYBL,” and together with the Company and Purchaser, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into (i) that certain Share Purchase Agreement, dated December 7, 2024, (ii) that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 7, 2024, and (iii) that certain Side Letter to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated April 11, 2025 (collectively, the “Prior Agreements”).

 

WHEREAS, the Company has the right to place with Purchaser Common Shares with a purchase price of up to U.S. $85,000,000, has agreed to issue a warrant that will give GYBL the right to purchase Common Shares upon a Public Listing, and has agreed to issue to GYBL a number of Common Shares in satisfaction of the Commitment Fee; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend and restate the Prior Agreements in their entirety and to accept the rights and obligations created pursuant to this Agreement and the Amended and Restated Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (the “Purchase Agreement”), in lieu of the rights and obligations granted under the Prior Agreements; and

 

WHEREAS, the Company has agreed, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, to induce the Purchaser to enter into the Purchase Agreement, to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any similar successor statute (collectively, the “Securities Act”), and applicable state securities laws.

 

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Company and the Purchaser hereby agree that the Prior Agreements shall be amended and restated in its entirety as set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement, as applicable, and the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby further agree as follows:

 

1.Definitions.

 

As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a) “Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(b)“Effective Date” means the date that the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission or that it went effective pursuant to Section 8 of the Securities Act.

 

(c)“Investor” means the Purchaser, GYBL, and any transferee or assignee thereof to which either of Purchaser or GYBL assigns its rights under this Agreement and who agrees to become bound by the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with Section ‎9 and any transferee or assignee thereof to whom a transferee or assignee assigns its rights under this Agreement and who agrees to become bound by the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with Section ‎9.

 

(d)“Legal Counsel” means legal counsel designated by Investor to review and oversee the Registration Statement and all New Registration Statements on Investors’ behalf.

 

(e)“Person” means any person or entity including but not limited to any corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a partnership, an organization, a business, an individual, a governmental or political subdivision thereof or a governmental agency.

 

(f)“Register,” “registered,” and “registration” refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing one or more registration statements of the Company in compliance with the Securities Act and pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act or any successor rule providing for offering securities on a continuous basis (“Rule 415”), and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such registration statement(s) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).

 

(g)“Registrable Securities” mean all of (i) the Shares which have been, or which may from time to time be, issued or issuable to the Investor pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, including Shares issuable as payment of the Commitment Fee pursuant to Section 4.12(a) of the Purchase Agreement; (ii) the Shares which have been, or which may from time to time be, issued or issuable pursuant to the Warrant; (iii) the Shares which may from time to time be, issued or issuable pursuant to Section 4.12(d) of the Purchase Agreement; and (iv) any securities issued or issuable upon any share split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing; provided that the Shares shall cease to be Registrable Securities upon a sale pursuant to a Registration Statement or Rule 144 under the Securities Act.

 

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(h)“Registration Statement” means a registration statement or registration statements of the Company filed under the Securities Act covering the resale by the Investor of Registrable Securities, as such registration statement or registration statements may be amended and supplemented from time to time (including pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act), including all documents filed as part thereof or incorporated by reference therein.

 

(i)“Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any other similar or successor rule or regulation of the Commission that may at any time permit the Investor to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration.

 

(j)“Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any other similar or successor rule or regulation of the Commission providing for offering securities on a delayed or continuous basis.

 

2.Registration.

 

(a)Mandatory Registration. The Company shall, as soon as practicable following the public filing of any registration statement with the Commission in connection with the Public Listing, prepare and submit to the Commission (on a public or confidential basis) an initial Registration Statement on Form S-1, F-‎‎1, S-3 or F-3, or such other form or forms as may be reasonably acceptable to the ‎Investor and Legal Counsel, covering the resale by the Investor of Registrable Securities. The ‎Registration Statement shall register with the Commission for resale all of the ‎Registrable Securities, subject to Section 2(c) hereof. The Investor and Legal Counsel shall have a reasonable ‎opportunity to review and comment upon such Registration Statement or amendment to such ‎Registration Statement and any related prospectus prior to its filing with the ‎Commission. The Investor shall furnish all information reasonably requested by the ‎Company for inclusion therein. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the ‎Registration Statement, or any amendment thereto, declared effective by the Commission promptly after the Common Shares begin trading on a national securities exchange. Subject to Allowable Grace Periods (as defined herein below), the ‎Company shall use reasonable best efforts to keep the Registration Statement effective ‎pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act and available for sales of all of ‎the Registrable Securities at all times until the date as of which the Investor no longer owns ‎any Registrable Securities (the “Registration Period”). The Registration Statement (including ‎any amendments or supplements thereto and prospectuses contained therein) shall not ‎contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required ‎to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the ‎circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.

 

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(b)Rule 424 Prospectus. The Company shall, as required by applicable securities regulations, from time to time file with the Commission, pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the Securities Act, the prospectus, amendments and prospectus supplements, if any, to be used in connection with offers and sales of the Registrable Securities under the Registration Statement. The Investor and Legal Counsel shall have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment upon such prospectus prior to its filing with the Commission. The Investor shall use its reasonable best efforts to comment upon such prospectus within two Trading Days from the date the Investor receives the proposed final version of such prospectus.

 

(c)Sufficient Number of Shares Registered. In the event the number of shares available under the Registration Statement is insufficient to cover all of the Registrable Securities, the Company shall file one or more additional Registration Statements (each a “New Registration Statement”), so as to cover all of such Registrable Securities as soon as practicable; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to file a New Registration Statement or take any other action to increase the number of shares available under the Registration Statement to the extent any such shortfall relates solely to the fact that the number of Shares that may be issuable in connection with a future Draw Down Notice (as defined under the Purchase Agreement) exceeds the number of Shares registered pursuant to the Registration Statement (it being understood that pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, any such shortfall must be remedied prior to the Company being able to issue a Draw Down Notice in respect thereof). The Company shall use it reasonable best efforts to cause each such New Registration Statement to become effective as soon as practicable following the filing thereof.

 

(d)Piggyback Registrations. Without limiting any of the Company’s obligations hereunder or under the Purchase Agreement, if there is not an effective Registration Statement covering all of the Registrable Securities and the Company shall determine to prepare and file with the Commission a registration statement relating to an offering for its own account or the account of others under the Securities Act of any of its equity securities (other than on Form S-8 (as promulgated under the Securities Act) or its equivalent relating to equity securities to be issued solely in connection with equity securities issuable in connection with the Company’s option or other employee benefit plans), then the Company shall deliver to the Investor a written notice of such determination and, if within five days after the date of the delivery of such notice, the Investor shall so request in writing, the Company shall include in such registration statement all or any part of such Registrable Securities the offer and sale of which the Investor requests to be registered.

 

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(e)No Inclusion of Other Securities. In no event shall the Company include any securities other than Registrable Securities on any Registration Statement pursuant to Section ‎2(a) or ‎2(c) without the prior written consent of the Investor.

 

(f) Offering. If the staff of the Commission (the “Staff”) or the Commission seeks to characterize any offering pursuant to a Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement as constituting an offering of securities that does not permit such Registration Statement to become effective and be used for resales by the Investor on a delayed or continuous basis under Rule 415 at then-prevailing market prices (and not fixed prices) (or as otherwise may be acceptable to the Investor), or if after the filing of the initial Registration Statement with the Commission pursuant to Section ‎2(a), the Company is otherwise required by the Staff or the Commission to reduce the number of Registrable Securities included in such initial Registration Statement, then the Company shall reduce the number of Registrable Securities to be included in such initial Registration Statement (with the prior consent of the Investor and Legal Counsel as to the specific Registrable Securities to be removed therefrom, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, denied, or conditioned) until such time as the Staff and the Commission shall so permit such Registration Statement to become effective and be used as aforesaid. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if after giving effect to the actions referred to in the immediately preceding sentence, the Staff or the Commission does not permit such Registration Statement to become effective and be used for resales by the Investor on a delayed or continuous basis under Rule 415 at then-prevailing market prices (and not fixed prices) (or as otherwise may be acceptable to the Investor), the Company shall not request acceleration of the Effective Date of such Registration Statement and, in its sole and absolute discretion, may take such steps as may be required for such Registration Statement to become effective pursuant to Section 8 of the Securities Act. If not, the Company shall promptly (but in no event later than 48 hours) request the withdrawal of such Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act, and the Company’s obligation to use commercially reasonable efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the Commission shall automatically terminate with respect to such Registration Statement at such time as the Staff or the Commission has made a final and non-appealable determination that the Commission will not permit such Registration Statement to be so utilized (unless prior to such time the Company and the Investor have received assurances from the Staff or the Commission reasonably acceptable to Legal Counsel that a new Registration Statement filed by the Company with the Commission promptly thereafter may be so utilized). In the event of any reduction in Registrable Securities pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall file additional Registration Statements in accordance with Section ‎2(c) until such time as all Registrable Securities have been included in Registration Statements that have been declared effective and the prospectus contained therein is available for use by the Investor.

 

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3.Related Obligations. With respect to the Registration Statement and whenever any Registrable Securities are to be registered pursuant to Section ‎2 including on any New Registration Statement, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to effect the registration of the Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method of disposition thereof and, pursuant thereto, the Company shall have the following obligations:

 

(a)The Company shall prepare and file with the Commission such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to any registration statement and any prospectus and prospectus supplement used in connection with such registration statement, which prospectus is to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 promulgated under the Securities Act, as may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement effective at all times during the Registration Period, and, during such period, comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities of the Company covered by the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement until such time as all of such Registrable Securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with the intended methods of disposition by the seller or sellers thereof as set forth in such registration statement.

 

(b)The Company shall permit the Investor to review and comment upon the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto at least two Trading Days prior to their filing with the Commission, and not file any document in a form to which Investor reasonably objects. The Investor shall use its reasonable best efforts to comment upon the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto within two (2) Trading Days from the date the Investor receives the final version thereof. The Company shall furnish to the Investor, without charge, any correspondence from the Commission or the staff of the Commission to the Company or its representatives relating to the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement.

 

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(c)Upon request of the Investor, the Company shall furnish to the Investor, (i) promptly after the same is prepared and filed with the Commission, at least one copy of such registration statement and any amendment(s) thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference and all exhibits; (ii) upon the effectiveness of any registration statement, a copy of the prospectus included in such registration statement and all amendments and supplements thereto (or such other number of copies as the Investor may reasonably request); and (iii) such other documents, including copies of any preliminary or final prospectus, as the Investor may reasonably request from time to time in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by the Investor. For the avoidance of doubt, any filing available to the Investor via the Commission’s live EDGAR system shall be deemed “furnished to the Investor” hereunder.

 

(d)The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to (i) register and qualify the Registrable Securities covered by a registration statement under such other securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Investor reasonably requests; (ii) prepare and file in those jurisdictions, such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registrations and qualifications as may be necessary to maintain the effectiveness thereof during the Registration Period; (iii) take such other actions as may be necessary to maintain such registrations and qualifications in effect at all times during the Registration Period; and (iv) take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to qualify the Registrable Securities for sale in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to (x) qualify to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this Section ‎(d), (y) subject itself to general taxation in any such jurisdiction, or (z) file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction. The Company shall promptly notify the Investor who holds Registrable Securities of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the registration or qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale under the securities or “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction in the United States or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(e)As promptly as practicable after becoming aware of such event or facts, the Company shall notify the Investor in writing of the happening of any event or existence of such facts as a result of which the prospectus included in any registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and promptly prepare a supplement or amendment to such registration statement to correct such untrue statement or omission, and deliver a copy of such supplement or amendment to the Investor (or such other number of copies as the Investor may reasonably request). The Company shall also promptly notify the Investor in writing (i) when a prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed, and when a registration statement or any post-effective amendment has become effective (notification of such effectiveness shall be delivered to the Investor by email on the same day of such effectiveness); (ii) of any request by the Commission for amendments or supplements to any registration statement or related prospectus or related information; and (iii) of the Company’s reasonable determination that a post-effective amendment to a registration statement would be appropriate.

 

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(f) The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or other suspension of effectiveness of any registration statement, or the suspension of the qualification of any Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction and, if such an order or suspension is issued, to obtain the withdrawal of such order or suspension at the earliest possible moment and to notify the Investor of the issuance of such order and the resolution thereof or its receipt of actual notice of the initiation or threat of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(g)The Company shall (i) cause all the Registrable Securities to be listed on each securities exchange on which securities of the same class or series issued by the Company are then listed, if any, if the listing of such Registrable Securities is then permitted under the rules of such exchange; or (ii) secure designation and quotation of all the Registrable Securities on the Principal Market. The Company shall pay all fees and expenses in connection with satisfying its obligation under this Section.

 

(h)Upon the Investor’s written request, the Company shall cooperate with the Investor to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates (not bearing any restrictive legend) representing the Registrable Securities to be offered pursuant to any registration statement and enable such certificates to be in such denominations or amounts as the Investor may reasonably request and registered in such names as the Investor may request.

 

(i) The Company shall at all times maintain the services of a transfer agent and registrar with respect to its Common Shares.

 

(j) If reasonably requested by the Investor, the Company shall (i) immediately incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as the Investor reasonably believes should be included therein relating to the sale and distribution of Registrable Securities, including, without limitation, information with respect to the number of Registrable Securities being sold, the purchase price being paid therefor and any other terms of the offering of the Registrable Securities; (ii) make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment as soon as practicable after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment; and (iii) supplement or make amendments to any registration statement.

 

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(k)The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by any registration statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities.

 

(l) Within three Trading Days after any registration statement which includes the Registrable Securities is declared effective by the Commission, the Company shall deliver, and shall cause legal counsel for the Company to deliver, to the transfer agent for such Registrable Securities (with copies to the Investor) confirmation that such registration statement has been declared effective by the Commission in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Thereafter, if requested by the Purchaser at any time, the Company shall require its counsel to deliver to the Purchaser a written confirmation whether or not the effectiveness of such registration statement has lapsed at any time for any reason (including, without limitation, the issuance of a stop order) and whether or not the registration statement is current and available to the Purchaser for sale of all of the Registrable Securities.

 

(m)The Company shall take all other reasonable actions necessary to expedite and facilitate disposition by the Investor of Registrable Securities pursuant to any registration statement, including participating in a reasonable number of customary due diligence sessions upon reasonable advance notice with underwriters of the Registrable Securities (in the case of an underwritten offering) and engaging counsel and independent auditors to provide customary legal opinions (including disclosure letters) and comfort letters, respectively.

 

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(n)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (but subject to the last sentence of this Section ‎(n)), at any time after the Effective Date of a particular Registration Statement, the Company may delay the disclosure of material, non-public information concerning the Company or any of its Subsidiaries the disclosure of which at the time is not, in the good-faith opinion of the board of directors of the Company, in the best interest of the Company, nor, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, otherwise required (a “Grace Period”); provided, however, that the Company shall promptly, but in no event later than 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the second Trading Day immediately prior to the commencement of any Grace Period (except for such case where it is impossible to provide such two-Trading Day advance notice, in which case the Company shall provide such notice as soon as possible), notify the Investor in writing of the (i) existence of material, non-public information giving rise to a Grace Period (provided that in each such notice the Company shall not disclose the content of such material, non-public information to the Investor) and the date on which such Grace Period will begin and (ii) date on which such Grace Period ends; provided, further, that (I) no Grace Period shall exceed 20 consecutive Trading Days, and during any 365-day period, all such Grace Periods shall not exceed an aggregate of 60 Trading Days; provided, further, that the Company shall not register any securities for the account of itself or any other shareholder during any such Grace Period, (II) the first day of any Grace Period must be at least three Trading Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Parties) after the last day of any prior Grace Period and (III) no Grace Period may exist during (A) the first 10 consecutive Trading Days after the Effective Date of the particular Registration Statement or (B) the five-Trading Day period following each Settlement Date (each, an “Allowable Grace Period”). For purposes of determining the length of a Grace Period above, such Grace Period shall begin on and include the date set forth in the notice referred to in clause ‎(i) above, provided that such notice is received by the Investor not later than 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the second Trading Day immediately prior to such commencement date (except for such case where it is impossible to provide such two-Trading Day advance notice, in which case the Company shall provide such notice as soon as possible) and shall end on and include the later of the date the Investor receives the notice referred to in clause ‎(ii) above and the date referred to in such notice. The provisions of Section ‎(j) hereof shall not be applicable during the period of any Allowable Grace Period. Upon expiration of each Grace Period, the Company shall again be bound by the first sentence of Section ‎(e) with respect to the information giving rise thereto unless such material, non-public information is no longer applicable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section ‎(n), the Company shall cause its transfer agent to deliver unlegended Common Shares to a transferee of the Investor in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which the Investor has entered into a contract for sale, and delivered a copy of the prospectus included as part of the particular Registration Statement to the extent applicable, prior to the Investor’s receipt of the notice of a Grace Period and for which the Investor has not yet settled.

 

4.Obligations of the Investor.

 

(a)At least five Business Days prior to the first anticipated filing date of each Registration Statement, the Company shall notify the Investor in writing of the information the Company reasonably requires from the Investor in connection with any registration statement hereunder. The Investor shall furnish to the Company such information regarding itself, the Registrable Securities held by it and the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities held by it as shall be reasonably required to effect the registration of such Registrable Securities and shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request.

 

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(b)The Investor, by its acceptance of the Registrable Securities, agrees to cooperate with the Company as reasonably requested by the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of each Registration Statement hereunder, unless the Investor has notified the Company in writing of the Investor’s election to exclude all of the Investor’s Registrable Securities from such Registration Statement.

 

(c)The Investor agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event or existence of facts of the kind described in Section ‎3(f) or the first sentence of Section ‎3(e), the Investor will immediately discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to any registration statement(s) covering such Registrable Securities until the Investor’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Section ‎3(f) or the first sentence of Section ‎3(e). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company shall cause its transfer agent to promptly deliver Common Shares without any restrictive legend in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which an Investor has entered into a contract for sale prior to the Investor’s receipt of a notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section ‎3(f) or the first sentence of Section ‎3(e) and for which the Investor has not yet settled.

 

5.Expenses and Fees.

 

(a)All reasonable expenses, other than sales or brokerage commissions, incurred in connection with registrations, filings or qualifications pursuant to Sections ‎2 and ‎3, including, without limitation, all registration, listing and qualifications fees, printers and accounting fees, FINRA filing fees (if any) and fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, if any, shall be paid by the Company.

 

(b)The Company shall pay the fees and expenses of the Legal Counsel in connection with the review and overseeing the Registration Statement and all New Registration Statements on Investors’ behalf, subject to a maximum fee of $20,000 per Registration Statement and any New Registration Statement.

 

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6.Indemnification.

 

(a)To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company will, and hereby does, indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Investor, each Person, if any, who controls the Investor, the members, directors, officers, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, advisors, representatives of the Investor and each Person, if any, who controls the Investor within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (each, an “Indemnified Person”), against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, fines, penalties, charges, contingencies, costs (including, without limitation, court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs of defense and investigation), attorneys’ fees, amounts paid in settlement or expenses, joint or several (collectively, “Claims”), incurred in investigating, preparing or defending any action, claim, suit, inquiry, proceeding, investigation or appeal taken from the foregoing by or before any court or governmental, administrative or other regulatory agency, body or the Commission, whether pending or threatened, whether or not an indemnified party is or may be a party thereto, whether or not arising from a claim by a third party (“Indemnified Damages”), to which any of them may become subject insofar as such Claims (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened, in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact in the Registration Statement, any New Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto or in any filing made in connection with the qualification of the offering under the securities or other “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction in which Registrable Securities are offered, or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the any prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if the Company files any amendment thereof or supplement thereto with the Commission) or in any prospectus supplement or the omission or alleged omission to state therein any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading, (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any other law, including, without limitation, any state securities law, or any rule or regulation thereunder relating to the offer or sale of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement or (iv) any material violation by the Company of this Agreement (the matters in the foregoing clauses ‎(i) through ‎(iv) being, collectively, “Violations”). The Company shall reimburse each Indemnified Person promptly as such expenses are incurred and are due and payable, for any reasonable legal fees or other reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the indemnification agreement contained in this Section ‎(a): (i) shall not apply to a Claim by an Indemnified Person arising out of or based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with information about the Investor furnished in writing to the Company by such Indemnified Person expressly for use in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement, any New Registration Statement or any such amendment thereof or supplement thereto, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section ‎3(c) or Section ‎3(e); (ii) with respect to any superseded prospectus, shall not inure to the benefit of any such person from whom the person asserting any such Claim purchased the Registrable Securities that are the subject thereof (or to the benefit of any person controlling such person) if the untrue statement or omission of material fact contained in the superseded prospectus was corrected in the revised prospectus, as then amended or supplemented, if such revised prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section ‎3(c) or Section ‎3(e), and the Indemnified Person was promptly advised in writing not to use the incorrect prospectus prior to the use giving rise to a violation and such Indemnified Person, notwithstanding such advice, used it; (iii) shall not be available to the extent such Claim is based on a failure of the Investor to deliver or to cause to be delivered the prospectus made available by the Company, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section ‎3(c) or Section ‎3(e); and (iv) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Indemnified Person and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Investor pursuant to Section ‎9.

 

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(b)In connection with the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement, the Investor agrees to severally and not jointly indemnify, hold harmless and defend, to the same extent and in the same manner as is set forth in Section ‎6(a), the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who signs the Registration Statement or any New Registration Statement, each Person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (collectively and together with an Indemnified Person, an “Indemnified Party”), against any Claim or Indemnified Damages to which any of them may become subject, under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, insofar as such Claim or Indemnified Damages arise out of or are based upon any Violation, in each case to the extent, and only to the extent, that such Violation occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information about the Investor furnished to the Company by the Investor expressly for use in connection with such registration statement; and, subject to Section ‎6(d), the Investor will reimburse any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section ‎6(b) and the agreement with respect to contribution contained in Section ‎7 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Investor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, further, however, that the Investor shall be liable under this Section ‎6(b) for only that amount of a Claim or Indemnified Damages as does not exceed the net proceeds to the Investor as a result of the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such registration statement. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Indemnified Party and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Investor pursuant to Section ‎9.

 

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(c)Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section ‎6 of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding (including any governmental action or proceeding) involving a Claim, such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall, if a Claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section ‎6 deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement thereof, and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the indemnifying party and the Indemnified Person or the Indemnified Party, as the case may be; provided, however, that an Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain its own counsel with the fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if, in the reasonable opinion of counsel retained by the indemnifying party, the representation by such counsel of the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person shall cooperate fully with the indemnifying party in connection with any negotiation or defense of any such action or claim by the indemnifying party and shall furnish to the indemnifying party all information reasonably available to the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person which relates to such action or claim. The indemnifying party shall keep the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense or any settlement negotiations with respect thereto. No indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action, claim or proceeding effected without its written consent, provided, however, that the indemnifying party shall not unreasonably withhold, delay or condition its consent. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or other compromise which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation. Following indemnification as provided for hereunder, the indemnifying party shall be subrogated to all rights of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person with respect to all third parties, firms or corporations relating to the matter for which indemnification has been made. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action shall not relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the Indemnified Person or Indemnified Party under this Section ‎6, except to the extent that the indemnifying party is prejudiced in its ability to defend such action.

 

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(d)The indemnification required by this Section ‎6 shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or Indemnified Damages are incurred.

 

(e)The indemnity agreements contained herein shall be in addition to (i) any cause of action or similar right of the Indemnified Party or Indemnified Person against the indemnifying party or others, and (ii) any liabilities the indemnifying party may be subject to pursuant to the law.

 

7.Contribution. To the extent any indemnification by an indemnifying party is prohibited or limited by law, the indemnifying party agrees to make the maximum contribution with respect to any amounts for which it would otherwise be liable under Section ‎6 to the fullest extent permitted by law; provided, however, that: (i) no seller of Registrable Securities guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any seller of Registrable Securities who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation; and (ii) contribution by any seller of Registrable Securities shall be limited in amount to the net amount of proceeds received by such seller from the sale of such Registrable Securities.

 

8.Reports and Disclosures under the Securities Acts.

 

With a view to making available to the Investor the benefits of Rule 144, the Company agrees, at the Company’s sole expense, to:

 

(a)make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144;

 

(b)use reasonable best efforts to file with the Commission in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act so long as the Company remains subject to such requirements and the filing of such reports and other documents is required for the applicable provisions of Rule 144;

 

(c)furnish to the Investor so long as the Investor owns Registrable Securities, promptly upon request, (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting and/ or disclosure provisions of Rule 144, the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company, and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested to permit the Investor to sell such securities pursuant to Rule 144 without registration (for the avoidance of doubt, any filing available to the Investor via the Commission’s live EDGAR system shall be deemed “furnished to the Investor” hereunder); and

 

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(d)take such additional action as is reasonably requested by the Investor to enable the Investor to sell the Registrable Securities pursuant to Rule 144, including, without limitation, delivering all such legal opinions, consents, certificates, resolutions and instructions to the Company’s transfer agent as may be requested from time to time by the Investor and otherwise reasonably cooperate with Investor and Investor’s broker to effect such sale of securities pursuant to Rule 144.

 

The Company agrees that damages may be an inadequate remedy for any breach of the terms and provisions of this Section ‎8 and that Investor shall, whether or not it is pursuing any remedies at law, be entitled to equitable relief in the form of a preliminary or permanent injunction, without having to post any bond or other security, upon any breach or threatened breach of any such terms or provisions. Investor agrees that the Rule 144 rights under this Agreement are subject to the delivery by the Investor of a bona fide fair market offer for a licensing or funding opportunity pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

 

9.Assignment of Registration Rights. None of the Parties may assign this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to any Person without the prior consent of the others; provided that without the consent of the other, (i) the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement and other Transaction Documents to the Successor Company; (ii) the Purchaser may assign its rights and obligations under this agreement to an Affiliate of the Purchaser. In the event of a Reverse Merger Transaction, the Company’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be automatically assigned to the Successor Company, and the Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be construed to give effect to such assignment.

 

10.Amendment of Registration Rights. Provisions of this Agreement may be amended and the observance thereof may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the mutual written consent of the Company and the Investor. Failure of any Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise, or delay by a Party in exercising such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver thereof.

 

11.Miscellaneous.

 

(a)A Person is deemed to be a holder of Registrable Securities whenever such Person owns or is deemed to own of record such Registrable Securities. If the Company receives conflicting instructions, notices or elections from two or more Persons with respect to the same Registrable Securities, the Company shall act upon the basis of instructions, notice or election received from the registered owner of such Registrable Securities.

 

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(b)Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered upon receipt, when delivered by electronic mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed to the Party to receive the same. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:  

Global Health Solutions, Inc. (d/b/a Turn Therapeutics)

Attn: Bradley Burnam

Email: brad@turntherapeutics.com

     
If to GYBL:  

GEM Yield Bahamas Ltd.

Attn: Cristopher F. Brown, Director

Email: cbrown@gemny.com

     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):   Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Attn: Boris Dolgonos
Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com
     
If to the Purchaser:  

GEM Global Yield LLC SCS

Attn: Christopher F. Brown, Manager

Email: cbrown@gemny.com

     
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice):  

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Attn: Boris Dolgonos

Email: bdolgonos@gibsondunn.com

 

or at such other address and/or email address and/or to the attention of such other person as the recipient Party has specified by written notice given to each other Party three (3) Trading Days prior to the effectiveness of such change. Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, or (B) mechanically or electronically generated by the sender’s computer or email service containing the time, date, recipient email address and text of such transmission shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service or receipt.

 

(c)Failure of any Party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement or otherwise, or delay by a Party in exercising such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver thereof.

 

(d)This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the choice of law provisions except Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

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(e)All disputes, controversies or claims between the Parties arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (including its existence, validity or termination) which cannot be amicably resolved shall be finally resolved and settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association and its affiliate the International Center for Dispute Resolution in New York City. The arbitration tribunal shall be composed of one arbitrator. The arbitration will take place in New York City, New York, and shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties.

 

(f)This Agreement and the Purchase Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. There are no restrictions, promises, warranties or undertakings, other than those set forth or referred to herein and therein. This Agreement and the Purchase Agreement supersede all prior agreements and understandings among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

 

(g)Subject to the requirements of Section ‎9, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the permitted successors and assigns of each of the Parties hereto.

 

(h)The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.

 

(i)This Agreement may be executed in identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement, once executed by a Party, may be delivered to the other Party hereto by email in a “pdf” format data file of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the Party so delivering this Agreement.

 

(j)Each Party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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(k)The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the Parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any Party.

 

(l)Pursuant to Section 9.13 of the Purchase Agreement, in the event that the Principal Market is not a U.S. stock exchange, then the Parties will negotiate in good faith to amend the Transaction Documents, including this Agreement, to effect the economic consequences thereof while preserving each of their rights and obligations.

 

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Registration Rights Agreement to be duly executed as of day and year first above written.

 

 

THE COMPANY:

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

  (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)
   
  By: /s/ Bradley Burnam
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: CEO

 

 

PURCHASER:

 

GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS

   
  By: /s/ Christopher F. Brown
    Name: Christopher F. Brown
    Title: Manager

 

  GEM YIELD BAHAMAS LIMITED
   
  By: /s/ Christopher F. Brown
    Name: Christopher F. Brown
    Title: Director

 

[Signature Page to Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

FORM OF NOTICE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT

 

[TRANSFER AGENT]

Attn:

 

Re: GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS)

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We are counsel to GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (D/B/A TURN THERAPEUTICS), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware whose registered office is at 250 North Westlake Blvd. #210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (the “Company”), and have represented the Company in connection with that certain private placement of shares (the “Offering”), pursuant to which the Company issued to GEM GLOBAL YIELD LLC SCS, a “société en commandite simple” formed under the laws of Luxembourg (the “Investor”) ______ shares of common stock (the “Shares”).

 

Pursuant to the Offering, the Company also has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investor (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to register the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In connection with the Company’s obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, on ______, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form ______ (File No. 333-____) (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) relating to the Registrable Securities which names the Investor as a selling shareholder thereunder.

 

In connection with the foregoing, we advise you that a member of the Commission’s staff has advised us by ______ that the Commission has entered an order declaring the Registration Statement effective under the Securities Act at [ENTER TIME OF EFFECTIVENESS] on [ENTER DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS], and we have no knowledge that any stop order suspending its effectiveness has been issued or that any proceedings for that purpose are pending before, or threatened by, the Commission. Thus, the Registrable Securities are available for resale under the Securities Act pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

cc: Investor

 

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Exhibit 10.5

 

TURN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
2025 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN

 

1.            Purpose. The purpose of this 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is to assist Turn Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and its Related Entities (as hereinafter defined) in attracting, motivating, retaining and rewarding high-quality executives and other employees, officers, directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to the Company or its Related Entities by enabling such persons to acquire or increase a proprietary interest in the Company in order to strengthen the mutuality of interests between such persons and the Company’s shareholders, and providing such persons with performance incentives to expend their maximum efforts in the creation of shareholder value.

 

2.            Definitions. For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below, in addition to such terms defined in Section 1 hereof and elsewhere herein.

 

(a)         “Award” means any Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Share granted as a bonus or in lieu of another Award, Dividend Equivalent, Other Cash-Based Award, Other Stock-Based Award or Performance Award, together with any other right or interest relating to Shares or other property (including cash), granted to a Participant under the Plan.

 

(b)         “Award Agreement” means any written agreement, contract or other instrument or document evidencing any Award granted by the Committee hereunder.

 

(c)         “Beneficial Owner” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

(d)         “Beneficiary” means the person, persons, trust or trusts that have been designated by a Participant in his or her most recent written beneficiary designation filed with the Committee to receive the benefits specified under the Plan upon such Participant’s death or to which Awards or other rights are transferred if and to the extent permitted under Section 9(b) hereof. If, upon a Participant’s death, there is no designated Beneficiary or surviving designated Beneficiary, then the term Beneficiary means the Participant’s estate.

 

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

 

(f)          “Cause” shall, with respect to any Participant, have the meaning specified in the Award Agreement. In the absence of any definition in the Award Agreement, “Cause” shall have the equivalent meaning or the same meaning as “cause” or “for cause” set forth in any employment, consulting, or other agreement for the performance of services between the Participant and the Company or a Related Entity or, in the absence of any such agreement or any such definition in such agreement, such term shall mean (i) the failure by the Participant to perform, in a reasonable manner, his or her duties as assigned by the Company or a Related Entity, (ii) any violation or breach by the Participant of his or her employment, consulting or other similar agreement with the Company or a Related Entity, if any, or any policy or code of conduct of the Company or a Related Entity, (iii) any violation or breach by the Participant of any non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disclosure and/or other similar agreement with the Company or a Related Entity, (iv) any act by the Participant of dishonesty or bad faith with respect to the Company or a Related Entity, (v) any misconduct or gross negligence in connection with the performance of the Participant’s duties, (vi) use of alcohol, drugs or other similar substances in a manner that adversely affects the Participant’s work performance, or (vii) the commission by the Participant of any act, misdemeanor or crime, or otherwise engaging in any conduct that is, or could reasonably be expected to, be injurious to the operations, financial condition or reputation of the Company or any Related Entity, or otherwise reflect unfavorably upon the Participant or the Company or any Related Entity. The good faith determination by the Committee of whether the Participant’s Continuous Service was terminated by the Company for “Cause” shall be final and binding for all purposes hereunder.

 

 

 

 

(g)         “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any one or more of the following events:

 

(i)            any Person, other than (A) any employee plan established by the Company or any Related Entity, (B) the Company or any of its Related Entities, (C) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, or (D) an entity owned, directly or indirectly, by shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company, is (or becomes, during any 12-month period) the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company (not including in the securities beneficially owned by such Person any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Related Entities other than in connection with the acquisition by the Company or its Related Entities of a business) representing 50% or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Company; provided that the provisions of this subsection ‎(i) are not intended to apply to or include as a Change in Control any transaction that is specifically excepted from the definition of Change in Control under subsection ‎(iii) below;

 

(ii)            a change in the composition of the Board such that, during any 12-month period, the individuals who, as of the beginning of such period, constitute the Board (the “Existing Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least 50% of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a member of the Board subsequent to the beginning of such period whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the Directors immediately prior to the date of such appointment or election shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Existing Board; provided further, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, no individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 or Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act or successor statutes or rules containing analogous concepts) or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of an individual, corporation, partnership, group, associate or other entity or Person other than the Board, shall in any event be considered to be a member of the Existing Board;

 

(iii)           the consummation of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation or other entity, or the issuance of voting securities in connection with such a transaction pursuant to applicable stock exchange requirements; provided that immediately following such transaction the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto do not continue to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity of such transaction or parent entity thereof) 50% or more of the total voting power of the Company’s stock (or, if the Company is not the surviving entity of such merger or consolidation, 50% or more of the total voting power of the stock of such surviving entity or parent entity thereof); and provided, further, that such a transaction effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in which no Person is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company (not including in the securities beneficially owned by such Person any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Related Entities other than in connection with the acquisition by the Company or its Related Entities of a business) representing 50% or more of either the then-outstanding Shares or the combined voting power of the Company’s then-outstanding voting securities shall not be considered a Change in Control; or

 

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(iv)           the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) no Change in Control shall be deemed to have occurred if there is consummated any transaction or series of integrated transactions immediately following which the record holders of the Shares immediately prior to such transaction or series of transactions continue to have substantially the same proportionate ownership in an entity which owns substantially all of the assets of the Company immediately prior to such transaction or series of transactions and (B) no Change in Control shall be deemed to have occurred upon the acquisition of additional control of the Company by any Person that is considered to effectively control the Company. In no event will a Change in Control be deemed to have occurred if any Participant is part of a “group” within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act that effects a Change in Control. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision of any Award Agreement to the contrary, for any Award that provides for accelerated distribution on a Change in Control of amounts that constitute “deferred compensation” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code), if the event that constitutes such Change in Control does not also constitute a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company, or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (in either case, as defined in Section 409A of the Code), such amount shall not be distributed on such Change in Control but instead shall vest as of such Change in Control and shall be distributed on the scheduled payment date specified in the applicable Award Agreement, except to the extent that earlier distribution would not result in the Participant who holds such Award incurring interest or additional tax under Section 409A of the Code.

 

(h)         “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, including regulations thereunder and successor provisions and regulations thereto.

 

(i)          “Committee” means the compensation committee of the Board unless another committee is designated by the Board to administer the Plan; provided, however, that if the Board fails to designate a committee or if there are no longer any members on the committee so designated by the Board, or for any other reason determined by the Board, then the Board shall serve as the Committee.

 

(j)          “Consultant” means any consultant or advisor who provides services to the Company or any Related Entity or who has accepted an offer of service or consultancy from the Company or any Related Entity, so long as the identity of such person would not preclude the Company from offering or selling securities to such person pursuant to the Plan in reliance on registration on a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933. For the avoidance of doubt, a director who serves on the board of directors of a Related Entity who is not an Employee or Director shall be considered a Consultant for purposes of the Plan.

 

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(k)          “Continuous Service” means the uninterrupted provision of services to the Company or any Related Entity in any capacity of Employee, Director, Consultant or, to the extent permitted by the Committee, other service provider. Continuous Service shall not be considered to be interrupted in the case of (i) any approved leave of absence, (ii) transfers among the Company, any Related Entities, or any successor entities, in any capacity of Employee, Director, Consultant or other service provider, or (iii) any change in status as long as (X) the individual remains in the service of the Company or a Related Entity in any capacity of Employee, Director, Consultant or other service provider (except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement) and (Y) at the time of such change in status, the Committee determines that such change in status shall not be deemed to terminate or interrupt such Person’s Continuous Service, provided, that a termination of Continuous Service shall be deemed to occur for a Participant employed by, or performing services for, a Related Entity when such Related Entity ceases to be a Related Entity unless such Participant’s employment or service continues with the Company or another Related Entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any Award subject to Section 409A of the Code (and not exempt therefrom), a termination of Continuous Service occurs when a Participant experiences a “separation of service” (as such term is defined under Section 409A of the Code). An approved leave of absence shall include sick leave, military leave, or any other authorized personal leave.

 

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

 

(m)        “Disability” means a permanent and total disability (within the meaning of Section 22(e) of the Code), as determined by a medical doctor satisfactory to the Committee.

 

(n)         “Dividend Equivalent” means a right, granted to a Participant under Section 6(g) hereof, to receive cash, Shares, other Awards or other property equal in value to regular dividends paid with respect to a specified number of Shares, or other periodic payments.

 

(o)         “Effective Date” means the effective date of the Plan, which shall be the date on which the registration statement covering the initial public offering of the Shares is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(p)         “Eligible Person” means each officer, Director, Employee, Consultant and other person who provides services to the Company or any Related Entity.

 

(q)         “Employee” means any person, including an officer, who is an employee of the Company or any Related Entity, or is a prospective employee of the Company or any Related Entity (conditioned upon and effective not earlier than, such person becoming an employee of the Company or any Related Entity).

 

(r)          “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, including rules thereunder and successor provisions and rules thereto.

 

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(s)         “Fair Market Value” means the fair market value of Shares, Awards or other property on the date as of which the value is being determined, as determined by the Committee, or under procedures established by the Committee, subject to the following:

 

(i)            with respect to Shares, the closing price of a Share on the applicable date of determination (or, if there is no reported sale on such date, on the last preceding date on which any reported sale occurred), on the principal stock market or exchange on which the Shares are quoted or traded, or if Shares are not so quoted or traded, the fair market value of a Share as determined by the Committee; and

 

(ii)           with respect to any property other than Shares, the fair market value of such property determined by such methods or procedures as shall be established from time to time by the Committee.

 

(t)          “Incentive Stock Option” means any Option intended to be designated as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code or any successor provision thereto.

 

(u)         “Option” means a right granted to a Participant under Section 6(b) hereof, to purchase Shares or other Awards at a specified price during specified time periods.

 

(v)         “Other Cash-Based Award” means an Award granted pursuant to Section 6(j) hereof, including cash awarded as a bonus or upon the attainment of specified performance criteria or as otherwise permitted under the Plan.

 

(w)        “Optionee” means a person to whom an Option is granted under this Plan or any person who succeeds to the rights of such person under this Plan.

 

(x)         “Other Stock-Based Awards” means Awards granted to a Participant under Section 6(i) hereof.

 

(y)         “Parent” means any corporation (other than the Company), whether now or hereafter existing, in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company, if each of the corporations in the chain (other than the Company) owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in the chain.

 

(z)         “Participant” means a person who has been granted an Award under the Plan which remains outstanding, including a person who is no longer an Eligible Person.

 

(aa)       “Performance Award” means any Award granted pursuant to Section 6(h) hereof.

 

(bb)      “Performance Period” means that period established by the Committee at the time any Performance Award is granted or at any time thereafter during which any performance goals specified by the Committee with respect to such Award are to be measured or otherwise relate.

 

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(cc)       “Person” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof, and shall include a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) thereof.

 

(dd)       “Related Entity” means any Parent or Subsidiary, and any business, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity designated by the Committee in which the Company, a Parent or a Subsidiary holds a substantial ownership interest, directly or indirectly and with respect to which the Company may offer or sell securities pursuant to registration on a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(ee)       “Restricted Stock” means any Share issued with such risks of forfeiture and other restrictions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, may impose (including any restriction on the right to vote such Share and the right to receive any dividends), which restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such time or times, in installments or otherwise, as the Committee may deem appropriate.

 

(ff)        “Restricted Stock Award” means an Award granted to a Participant under Section 6(d) hereof.

 

(gg)       “Restricted Stock Unit” means a contractual right granted pursuant to Section 6(e) hereof that is denominated in Shares. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a right to receive the value of one Share (or a percentage of such value) in cash, Shares or a combination thereof. Awards of Restricted Stock Units may include the right to receive Dividend Equivalents.

 

(hh)      “Restricted Stock Unit Award” means an Award of Restricted Stock Unit granted to a Participant under Section 6(e) hereof.

 

(ii)         “Restriction Period” means the period of time specified by the Committee that Restricted Stock Awards shall be subject to such restrictions on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions, if any, as the Committee may impose.

 

(jj)         “Shares” means the shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share, as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, and such other securities as may be substituted (or resubstituted) for Shares pursuant to Section 9(c) hereof.

 

(kk)       “Stock Appreciation Right” means a right granted to a Participant under Section 6(c) hereof.

 

(ll)         “Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect ownership interest of fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of the then outstanding securities or interests of such corporation or other entity entitled to vote generally in the election of directors or in which the Company has the right to receive fifty percent (50%) or more of the distribution of profits or fifty percent (50%) or more of the assets on liquidation or dissolution.

 

(mm)     “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, by a company (i) acquired by the Company or any Related Entity, (ii) which becomes a Related Entity after the date hereof, or (iii) with which the Company or any Related Entity combines.

 

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3.            Administration.

 

(a)           Authority of the Committee.    The Plan shall be administered by the Committee; provided, however, that except as otherwise expressly provided in this Plan, the Board may exercise any power or authority granted to the Committee under this Plan and in that case, references herein shall be deemed to include references to the Board. The Committee shall have full and final authority, subject to and consistent with the provisions of the Plan, to select Eligible Persons to become Participants, grant Awards, determine the type, number and other terms and conditions of, and all other matters relating to, Awards, prescribe Award Agreements (which need not be identical for each Participant) and rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan, accelerate the vesting of Awards, construe and interpret the Plan and Award Agreements and correct defects, supply omissions or reconcile inconsistencies therein, and to make all other decisions and determinations as the Committee may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan. In exercising any discretion granted to the Committee under the Plan or pursuant to any Award, the Committee shall not be required to follow past practices, act in a manner consistent with past practices, or treat any Eligible Person or Participant in a manner consistent with the treatment of any other Eligible Persons or Participants. Decisions of the Committee shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons or entities, including the Company, any Related Entity or any Participant or Beneficiary, or any transferee under Section 9(b) hereof or any other person claiming rights from or through any of the foregoing persons or entities.

 

(b)            Manner of Exercise of Committee Authority. The express grant of any specific power to the Committee, and the taking of any action by the Committee, shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of the Committee. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Committee may delegate to members of the Board or one or more committees thereof or one or more officers of the Company, the authority, subject to such terms and limitations as the Committee shall determine, to perform such functions, including administrative functions as the Committee may determine. The Committee may appoint agents to assist it in administering the Plan.

 

(c)            Limitation of Liability. The Committee and the Board, and each member thereof, shall be entitled to, in good faith, rely or act upon any report or other information furnished to him or her by any officer or Employee, the Company’s independent auditors, Consultants or any other agents assisting in the administration of the Plan. Members of the Committee and the Board and any officer shall not be personally liable for any action or determination taken or made in good faith with respect to the Plan, and shall, to the extent permitted by law, be fully indemnified and protected by the Company with respect to any such action or determination.

 

4.            Shares Subject to Plan.

 

(a)            Limitation on Overall Number of Shares Available for Delivery Under Plan. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 9(c) hereof, and except with respect to Substitute Awards, the total number of Shares reserved and available for delivery under the Plan shall not exceed 1,500,000 Shares in the aggregate. The total number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan shall be increased on the first day of each Company fiscal year following the Effective Date in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5% of outstanding Shares on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year and (ii) such number of Shares as determined by the Board in its discretion. Any Shares delivered under the Plan may consist, in whole or in part, of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares.

 

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(b)            Application of Limitation to Grants of Awards. No Award may be granted if the number of Shares to be delivered in connection with such an Award exceeds the number of Shares remaining available for delivery under the Plan, minus the number of Shares deliverable in settlement of or relating to then outstanding Awards. The Committee may adopt reasonable counting procedures to ensure appropriate counting, avoid double counting (as, for example, in the case of tandem or substitute awards) and make adjustments if the number of Shares actually delivered differs from the number of Shares previously counted in connection with an Award.

 

(c)            Share Recycling and Other Limits.

 

(i)            If any Award is forfeited, expires or otherwise terminates without issuance of Shares, or any Award is settled for cash or otherwise does not result in the issuance of all or a portion of the Shares subject to such Award, the Shares to which those Awards were subject, shall, to the extent of such forfeiture, expiration, termination, non-issuance or cash settlement, again be available for delivery with respect to Awards under the Plan, subject to the provisions of this Section 4(c). The following shall become available for issuance under the Plan: (A) any Shares withheld in respect of taxes relating to any Award and (ii) any Shares tendered or withheld to pay the exercise or similar price of Options and other Awards.

 

(ii)            Notwithstanding anything in this Section 4(c) to the contrary but subject to adjustment as provided in Section 9(c) hereof, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be delivered under the Plan as a result of the exercise of the Incentive Stock Options shall be 1,500,000 Shares. In no event shall any Incentive Stock Options be granted under the Plan after the tenth anniversary of Effective Date.

 

(d)            Director Compensation Limit. A Participant who is a non-employee Director may not receive compensation for any calendar in excess of $750,000 in the aggregate, including cash payments and Awards.

 

5.            Eligibility. Awards may be granted under the Plan only to Eligible Persons.

 

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6.            Specific Terms of Awards.

 

(a)            General. Awards may be granted on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 6. In addition, the Committee may impose on any Award or the exercise thereof, at the date of grant or thereafter (subject to Section 9(e)), such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as the Committee shall determine, including terms requiring forfeiture of Awards in the event of termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service and terms permitting a Participant to make elections relating to his or her Award. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Committee shall retain full power and discretion to accelerate, waive or modify, at any time, any term or condition of an Award that is not mandatory under the Plan. Except in cases in which the Committee is authorized to require other forms of consideration under the Plan, or to the extent other forms of consideration must be paid to satisfy the requirements of Delaware law, no consideration other than services may be required for the grant (as opposed to the exercise) of any Award.

 

(b)            Options. The Committee is authorized to grant Options to any Eligible Person on the following terms and conditions:

 

(i)            Exercise Price. Other than in connection with Substitute Awards, the exercise price per Share purchasable under an Option shall be determined by the Committee, provided that such exercise price shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant of the Option and shall not, in any event, be less than the par value of a Share on the date of grant of the Option. If an Employee owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules applicable under Section 424(d) of the Code) more than ten percent (10%) of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company (or any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively) and an Incentive Stock Option is granted to such Employee, the exercise price of such Incentive Stock Option (to the extent required by the Code at the time of grant) shall be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date such Incentive Stock Option is granted.

 

(ii)            Time and Method of Exercise. The Committee shall determine the time or times at which or the circumstances under which an Option may be exercised in whole or in part (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), the method by which notice of exercise is to be given and the form of exercise notice to be used, the time or times at which Options shall cease to be or become exercisable following termination of Continuous Service or upon other conditions, the methods by which the exercise price may be paid or deemed to be paid (including in the discretion of the Committee a cashless exercise procedure), the form of such payment, including, without limitation, cash, Shares (including without limitation the withholding of Shares otherwise deliverable pursuant to the Award), other Awards or awards granted under other plans of the Company or a Related Entity, or other property (including notes or other contractual obligations of Participants to make payment on a deferred basis provided that such deferred payments are not in violation of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder or any other applicable law), and the methods by or forms in which Shares will be delivered or deemed to be delivered to Participants.

 

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(iii)            Form of Settlement. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, provide that the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option shall be in the form of Shares or other similar securities.

 

(iv)            Incentive Stock Options. The terms of any Incentive Stock Option granted under the Plan shall comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 422 of the Code. Anything in the Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, no term of the Plan relating to Incentive Stock Options (including any Stock Appreciation Right issued in tandem therewith) shall be interpreted, amended or altered, nor shall any discretion or authority granted under the Plan be exercised, so as to disqualify either the Plan or any Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code, unless the Participant has first requested, or consents to, the change that will result in such disqualification. Thus, if and to the extent required to comply with Section 422 of the Code, Options granted as Incentive Stock Options shall be subject to the following special terms and conditions:

 

(A)            the Option shall not be exercisable for more than ten years after the date such Incentive Stock Option is granted; provided, however, that if a Participant owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than ten percent (10%) of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company (or any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively) and the Incentive Stock Option is granted to such Participant, the term of the Incentive Stock Option shall be (to the extent required by the Code at the time of the grant) for no more than five years from the date of grant;

 

(B)            the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date the Incentive Stock Option is granted) of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan and all other option plans of the Company (and any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively) that become exercisable for the first time by the Participant during any calendar year shall not (to the extent required by the Code at the time of the grant) exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); and

 

(C)            if Shares acquired by exercise of an Incentive Stock Option are disposed of within two years following the date the Incentive Stock Option is granted or one year following the transfer of such Shares to the Participant upon exercise, the Participant shall, promptly following such disposition, notify the Company in writing of the date and terms of such disposition and provide such other information regarding the disposition as the Committee may reasonably require.

 

(c)            Stock Appreciation Rights. The Committee may grant Stock Appreciation Rights to any Eligible Person in conjunction with all or part of any Option granted under the Plan or at any subsequent time during the term of such Option (a “Tandem Stock Appreciation Right”), or without regard to any Option (a “Freestanding Stock Appreciation Right”), in each case upon such terms and conditions as the Committee may establish in its sole discretion, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, including the following:

 

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(i)            Right to Payment. A Stock Appreciation Right shall confer on the Participant to whom it is granted a right to receive, upon exercise thereof, the excess of (A) the Fair Market Value of one Share on the date of exercise over (B) the grant price of the Stock Appreciation Right as determined by the Committee. The grant price of a Stock Appreciation Right shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant, in the case of a Freestanding Stock Appreciation Right, or less than the associated Option exercise price, in the case of a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right.

 

(ii)            Other Terms. The Committee shall determine at the date of grant or thereafter, the time or times at which and the circumstances under which a Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised in whole or in part (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), the time or times at which Stock Appreciation Rights shall cease to be or become exercisable following termination of Continuous Service or upon other conditions, the method of exercise, method of settlement, form of consideration payable in settlement, method by or forms in which Shares will be delivered or deemed to be delivered to Participants, whether or not a Stock Appreciation Right shall be in tandem or in combination with any other Award, and any other terms and conditions of any Stock Appreciation Right.

 

(iii)           Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights. Any Tandem Stock Appreciation Right may be granted at the same time as the related Option is granted or, for Options that are not Incentive Stock Options, at any time thereafter before exercise or expiration of such Option. Any Tandem Stock Appreciation Right related to an Option may be exercised only when the related Option would be exercisable and the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the related Option exceeds the exercise price at which Shares can be acquired pursuant to the Option. In addition, if a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right exists with respect to less than the full number of Shares covered by a related Option, then an exercise or termination of such Option shall not reduce the number of Shares to which the Tandem Stock Appreciation Right applies until the number of Shares then exercisable under such Option equals the number of Shares to which the Tandem Stock Appreciation Right applies. Any Option related to a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right shall no longer be exercisable to the extent the Tandem Stock Appreciation Right has been exercised, and any Tandem Stock Appreciation Right shall no longer be exercisable to the extent the related Option has been exercised.

 

(d)            Restricted Stock Awards. The Committee is authorized to grant Restricted Stock Awards to any Eligible Person on the following terms and conditions:

 

(i)            Grant and Restrictions. Restricted Stock Awards shall be subject to such restrictions on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions, if any, as the Committee may impose, or as otherwise provided in this Plan during the Restriction Period. The terms of any Restricted Stock Award granted under the Plan shall be set forth in a written Award Agreement which shall contain provisions determined by the Committee and not inconsistent with the Plan. The restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such times, under such circumstances (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), in such installments or otherwise, as the Committee may determine at the date of grant or thereafter. Except to the extent restricted under the terms of the Plan and any Award Agreement relating to a Restricted Stock Award, a Participant granted Restricted Stock shall have all of the rights of a shareholder, including the right to vote the Restricted Stock and the right to receive dividends thereon (subject to any mandatory reinvestment or other requirement imposed by the Committee). During the period that the Restricted Stock Award is subject to a risk of forfeiture, subject to Section 9(b) below and except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, margined or otherwise encumbered by the Participant or Beneficiary.

 

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(ii)            Forfeiture. Except as otherwise determined by the Committee, upon termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service during the applicable Restriction Period, the Participant’s Restricted Stock that is at that time subject to a risk of forfeiture that has not lapsed or otherwise been satisfied shall be forfeited and reacquired by the Company; provided that the Committee may provide, by resolution or other action or in any Award Agreement, or may determine in any individual case, that forfeiture conditions relating to Restricted Stock Awards shall be waived in whole or in part in the event of terminations resulting from specified causes, and the Committee may in other cases waive in whole or in part the forfeiture of Restricted Stock.

 

(iii)            Certificates for Stock. Restricted Stock granted under the Plan may be evidenced in such manner as the Committee shall determine. If certificates representing Restricted Stock are registered in the name of the Participant, the Committee may require that such certificates bear an appropriate legend referring to the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Restricted Stock, that the Company retain physical possession of the certificates, and that the Participant deliver a stock power to the Company, endorsed in blank, relating to the Restricted Stock.

 

(iv)            Dividends and Splits. As a condition to the grant of a Restricted Stock Award, the Committee may require or permit a Participant to elect that any cash dividends paid on a Share of Restricted Stock be automatically reinvested in additional Shares of Restricted Stock or applied to the purchase of additional Awards under the Plan, or except as otherwise provided in the last sentence of Section 6(h) hereof, may require that payment be delayed (with or without interest at such rate, if any, as the Committee shall determine) and remain subject to restrictions and a risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Restricted Stock with respect to which such cash dividend is payable, in each case in a manner that does not violate the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, Shares distributed in connection with a stock split or stock dividend, and other property distributed as a dividend, shall be subject to restrictions and a risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Restricted Stock with respect to which such Shares or other property have been distributed.

 

(e)      Restricted Stock Unit Award.      The Committee is authorized to grant Restricted Stock Unit Awards to any Eligible Person on the following terms and conditions:

 

(i)            Award and Restrictions. A Restricted Stock Unit Award shall be subject to such restrictions (which may include a risk of forfeiture) as the Committee may impose, if any, which restrictions may lapse at the expiration of the vesting period or at earlier specified times (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), separately or in combination, in installments or otherwise, as the Committee may determine. A Restricted Stock Unit Award may be satisfied by delivery of Shares, cash equal to the Fair Market Value of the specified number of Shares covered by the Restricted Stock Units, or a combination thereof, as determined by the Committee at the date of grant or thereafter. Prior to satisfaction of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, a Restricted Stock Unit Award carries no voting or dividend or other rights associated with Share ownership. Prior to satisfaction of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, except as otherwise provided in an Award Agreement and as permitted under Section 409A of the Code, a Restricted Stock Unit Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, margined or otherwise encumbered by the Participant or any Beneficiary, provided that settlement of a Restricted Stock Unit Award can be delayed or deferred.

 

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(ii)            Forfeiture. Except as otherwise determined by the Committee, upon termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service during the applicable vesting period or portion thereof to which forfeiture conditions apply (as provided in the Award Agreement evidencing the Restricted Stock Unit Award), the Participant’s Restricted Stock Unit Award that is at that time subject to a risk of forfeiture that has not lapsed or otherwise been satisfied shall be forfeited; provided that the Committee may provide, by resolution or other action or in any Award Agreement, or may determine in any individual case, that forfeiture conditions relating to a Restricted Stock Unit Award shall be waived in whole or in part in the event of terminations resulting from specified causes, and the Committee may in other cases waive in whole or in part the forfeiture of any Restricted Stock Unit Award.

 

(iii)            Dividend Equivalents. The Committee may, in its discretion, specify in the applicable Award Agreement that any or all Dividend Equivalents or other distributions paid on Awards of Restricted Stock Units prior to vesting or settlement, as applicable, be paid either in cash or in additional Shares and either on a current or deferred basis and that such Dividend Equivalents or other distributions may be reinvested in additional Shares, which may be subject to the same restrictions (including vesting conditions) as such Awards.

 

(f)            Bonus Stock and Awards in Lieu of Obligations. The Committee is authorized to grant Shares to any Eligible Persons as a bonus, or to grant Shares or other Awards in lieu of obligations to pay cash or deliver other property under the Plan or under other plans or compensatory arrangements, Shares or Awards granted hereunder shall be subject to such other terms as shall be determined by the Committee.

 

(g)            Dividend Equivalents. The Committee is authorized to grant Dividend Equivalents to any Eligible Person entitling the Eligible Person to receive cash, Shares, other Awards, or other property equal in value to the dividends paid with respect to a specified number of Shares, or other periodic payments. Dividend Equivalents may be awarded on a free-standing basis or in connection with another Award. The Committee may provide that Dividend Equivalents shall be paid or distributed when accrued or at some later date, or whether such Dividend Equivalents shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Shares, Awards, or other investment vehicles, and subject to such restrictions on transferability and risks of forfeiture, as the Committee may specify. Any such determination by the Committee shall be made at the grant date of the applicable Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Dividend Equivalents credited in connection with an Award that vests based on the achievement of performance goals shall be subject to restrictions and risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Award with respect to which such Dividend Equivalents have been credited.

 

(h)            Performance Awards. The Committee is authorized to grant Performance Awards to any Eligible Person payable in cash, Shares, or other Awards, on terms and conditions established by the Committee. The performance criteria to be achieved during any Performance Period and the length of the Performance Period shall be determined by the Committee upon the grant of each Performance Award. Except as provided in Section 9 or as may be provided in an Award Agreement, Performance Awards will be distributed only after the end of the relevant Performance Period. The performance goals to be achieved for each Performance Period shall be conclusively determined by the Committee and may be based upon any criteria that the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine should be used for that purpose. The amount of the Award to be distributed shall be conclusively determined by the Committee. Performance Awards may be paid in a lump sum or in installments following the close of the Performance Period or, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, on a deferred basis in a manner that does not violate the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

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(i)            Other Stock-Based Awards. The Committee is authorized, subject to limitations under applicable law, to grant to any Eligible Person such other Awards that may be denominated or payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, or related to, Shares, as deemed by the Committee to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan. Other Stock-Based Awards may be granted to Participants either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan, and such Other Stock-Based Awards shall also be available as a form of payment in the settlement of other Awards granted under the Plan. The Committee shall determine the terms and conditions of such Awards. Shares delivered pursuant to an Award in the nature of a purchase right granted under this Section 6(i) shall be purchased for such consideration, paid for at such times, by such methods, and in such forms, including, without limitation, cash, Shares, other Awards or other property, as the Committee shall determine.

 

(j)            Other Cash-Based Awards. The Committee is authorized, subject to limitations under applicable law, to grant Other Cash-Based Awards. Other Cash-Based Awards may be granted to Participants either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan. The Committee shall determine the terms and conditions of such Awards.

 

7.            Certain Provisions Applicable to Awards.

 

(a)            Stand-Alone, Additional, Tandem, and Substitute Awards. Awards granted under the Plan may, in the discretion of the Committee, be granted either alone or in addition to, in tandem with, or in substitution or exchange for, any other Award or any award granted under another plan of the Company, any Related Entity, or any business entity to be acquired by the Company or any Related Entity, or any other right of a Participant to receive payment from the Company or a Related Entity. Such additional, tandem, and substitute or exchange Awards may be granted at any time. If an Award is granted in substitution or exchange for another Award or award, the Committee shall require the surrender of such other Award or award in consideration for the grant of the new Award. In addition, Awards may be granted in lieu of cash compensation, including in lieu of cash amounts payable under other plans of the Company or any Related Entity, in which the value of Shares subject to the Award is equivalent in value to the cash compensation (for example, Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units), or in which the exercise price, grant price or purchase price of the Award in the nature of a right that may be exercised is equal to the Fair Market Value of the underlying Shares minus the value of the cash compensation surrendered (for example, Options or Stock Appreciation Right granted with an exercise price or grant price “discounted” by the amount of the cash compensation surrendered), provided that any such determination to grant an Award in lieu of cash compensation must be made in a manner intended to be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code.

 

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(b)            Term of Awards. The term of each Award shall be for such period as may be determined by the Committee; provided that in no event shall the term of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right exceed a period of ten years (or in the case of an Incentive Stock Option such shorter term as may be required under Section 422 of the Code).

 

(c)            Form and Timing of Payment Under Awards; Deferrals. Subject to the terms of the Plan and any applicable Award Agreement, payments to be made by the Company or a Related Entity upon the exercise of an Option or other Award or settlement of an Award may be made in such forms as the Committee shall determine, including, without limitation, cash, Shares, other Awards or other property, and may be made in a single payment or transfer, in installments, or on a deferred basis, provided that any determination to pay in installments or on a deferred basis shall be made by the Committee at the date of grant. Any installment or deferral provided for in the preceding sentence shall, however, be subject to the Company’s compliance with applicable law, and in a manner intended to be exempt from or otherwise satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Subject to Section 7(d) of this Plan, the settlement of any Award may be accelerated, and cash paid in lieu of Shares in connection with such settlement, in the sole discretion of the Committee or upon occurrence of one or more specified events (in addition to a Change of Control). Any such settlement shall be at a value determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, which, without limitation, may in the case of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right be limited to the amount if any by which the Fair Market Value of a Share on the settlement date exceeds the exercise or grant price. Installment or deferred payments may be required by the Committee (subject to Section 7(d) of this Plan, including the consent provisions thereof in the case of any deferral of an outstanding Award not provided for in the original Award Agreement) or permitted at the election of the Participant on terms and conditions established by the Committee. The acceleration of the settlement of any Award, and the payment of any Award in installments or on a deferred basis, all shall be done in a manner that is intended to be exempt from or otherwise satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. The Committee may, without limitation, make provision for the payment or crediting of a reasonable interest rate on installment or deferred payments or the grant or crediting of Dividend Equivalents or other amounts in respect of installment or deferred payments denominated in Shares.

 

(d)            Code Section 409A.

 

(i)            The Award Agreement for any Award that the Committee reasonably determines to constitute a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” under Section 409A of the Code (a “Section 409A Plan”), and the provisions of the Section 409A Plan applicable to that Award, shall be construed in a manner consistent with the applicable requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and the Committee, in its sole discretion and without the consent of any Participant, may amend any Award Agreement (and the provisions of the Plan applicable thereto) if and to the extent that the Committee determines that such amendment is necessary or appropriate to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

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(ii)            If any Award constitutes a Section 409A Plan, then the Award shall be subject to the following additional requirements, if and to the extent required to comply with Section 409A of the Code:

 

(A)            Payments under the Section 409A Plan may be made only upon (u) the Participant’s “separation from service”, (v) the date the Participant becomes “disabled”, (w) the Participant’s death, (x) a “specified time (or pursuant to a fixed schedule)” specified in the Award Agreement at the date of the deferral of such compensation, (y) a “change in the ownership or effective control of the corporation, or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets” of the Company, or (z) the occurrence of an “unforeseeable emergency”;

 

(B)            The time or schedule for any payment of the deferred compensation may not be accelerated, except to the extent provided in applicable Treasury Regulations or other applicable guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service;

 

(C)            Any elections with respect to the deferral of such compensation or the time and form of distribution of such deferred compensation shall comply with the requirements of Section 409A(a)(4) of the Code; and

 

(D)            In the case of any Participant who is “specified employee”, a distribution on account of a “separation from service” may not be made before the date which is six months after the date of the Participant’s “separation from service” (or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death).

 

For purposes of the foregoing, the terms in quotations shall have the same meanings as those terms have for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, and the limitations set forth herein shall be applied in such manner (and only to the extent) as shall be necessary to comply with any requirements of Section 409A of the Code that are applicable to the Award.

 

(iii)            If an Award includes a “series of installment payments” (within the meaning of Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii) of the Treasury Regulations), a Participant’s right to such series of installment payments shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments and not as a right to a single payment, and if an Award includes “dividend equivalents” (within the meaning of Section 1.409A-3(e) of the Treasury Regulations), a Participant’s right to such dividend equivalents shall be treated separately from the right to other amounts under the Award.

 

(iv)            Notwithstanding the foregoing, or any provision of this Plan or any Award Agreement, the Company does not make any representation to any Participant or Beneficiary that any Awards made pursuant to this Plan are exempt from, or satisfy, the requirements of, Section 409A of the Code, and the Company shall have no liability or other obligation to indemnify or hold harmless the Participant or any Beneficiary for any tax, additional tax, interest or penalties that the Participant or any Beneficiary may incur in the event that any provision of this Plan, or any Award Agreement, or any amendment or modification thereof, or any other action taken with respect thereto, is deemed to violate any of the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

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8.            Effect of Change of Control. In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, and on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, take any one or more of the following actions with respect to any outstanding Award, which need not be uniform with respect to all Participants and/or Awards:

 

(a)            continuation or assumption of such Award by the Company (if it is the surviving corporation) or by the successor or surviving entity or its Parent;

 

(b)            substitution or replacement of such Award by the successor or surviving entity or its parent with cash, securities, rights or other property to be paid or issued, as the case may be, by the successor or surviving entity (or a parent or subsidiary thereof), with substantially the same terms and value as such Award (including any applicable performance targets or criteria with respect thereto);

 

(c)            acceleration of the vesting of such Award and the lapse of any restrictions thereon and, in the case of an Option or SAR Award, acceleration of the right to exercise such Award during a specified period (and the termination of such Option or SAR Award without payment of any consideration therefor to the extent such Award is not timely exercised), in each case, either (A) immediately prior to or as of the date of the Change in Control, (B) upon a Participant’s involuntary termination of service (including upon a termination of the Participant’s employment by the Company (or a successor corporation or its Parent) without Cause, by a Participant for “good reason” and/or due to a Participant’s death or Disability on or within a specified period following the Change in Control or (C) upon the failure of the successor or surviving entity (or its Parent) to continue or assume such Award;

 

(d)            in the case of a Performance Award, determination of the level of attainment of the applicable performance condition(s); and

 

(e)            cancellation of such Award in consideration of a payment, with the form, amount and timing of such payment determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, subject to the following: (A) such payment shall be made in cash, securities, rights and/or other property; (B) the amount of such payment shall equal the value of such Award, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion; provided that, in the case of an Option or SAR Award, if such value equals the Intrinsic Value of such Award, such value shall be deemed to be valid; provided further that, if the Intrinsic Value of an Option or SAR Award is equal to or less than zero, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, provide for the cancellation of such Award without payment of any consideration therefor (for the avoidance of doubt, in the event of a Change in Control, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, terminate any Option or SAR Awards for which the exercise or hurdle price is equal to or exceeds the per Share value of the consideration to be paid in the Change in Control transaction without payment of consideration therefor); and (C) such payment shall be made promptly following such Change in Control or on a specified date or dates following such Change in Control; provided that the timing of such payment shall comply with Section 409A of the Code.

 

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9.            General Provisions.

 

(a)            Compliance With Legal and Other Requirements. The Company may, to the extent deemed necessary or advisable by the Committee, postpone the issuance or delivery of Shares or payment of other benefits under any Award until completion of such registration or qualification of such Shares or other required action under any federal or state law, rule or regulation, or compliance with any other obligation of the Company, as the Committee, may consider appropriate, and may require any Participant to make such representations, furnish such information and comply with or be subject to such other conditions as it may consider appropriate in connection with the issuance or delivery of Shares or payment of other benefits in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, listing requirements, or other obligations.

 

(b)            Limits on Transferability; Beneficiaries. No Award or other right or interest granted under the Plan shall be pledged, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered or subject to any lien, obligation or liability of such Participant to any party, or assigned or transferred by such Participant otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or to a Beneficiary upon the death of a Participant, and such Awards or rights that may be exercisable shall be exercised during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant or his or her guardian or legal representative, except that Awards and other rights (other than Incentive Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights in tandem therewith) may be transferred to one or more Beneficiaries or other transferees during the lifetime of the Participant, and may be exercised by such transferees in accordance with the terms of such Award, but only if and to the extent such transfers are permitted by the Committee pursuant to the express terms of an Award Agreement (subject to any terms and conditions which the Committee may impose thereon), are by gift or pursuant to a domestic relations order, and are to a “Permitted Assignee” that is a permissible transferee under the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for registration of shares of stock on a Form S-8 registration statement. For this purpose, a Permitted Assignee shall mean (i) the Participant’s spouse, children or grandchildren (including any adopted and step children or grandchildren), parents, grandparents or siblings, (ii) a trust for the benefit of one or more of the Participant or the persons referred to in clause (i), (iii) a partnership, limited liability company or corporation in which the Participant or the persons referred to in clauses (i) or (ii) are the only partners, members or shareholders, or (iv) a foundation in which any person or entity designated in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above control the management of assets. A Beneficiary, transferee, or other person claiming any rights under the Plan from or through any Participant shall be subject to all terms and conditions of the Plan and any Award Agreement applicable to such Participant, except as otherwise determined by the Committee, and to any additional terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the Committee.

 

(c)            Adjustments.

 

(i)            Adjustments to Awards. In the event that any extraordinary dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, or other property), recapitalization, forward or reverse split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, repurchase, share exchange, liquidation, dissolution or other similar corporate transaction or event affects the Shares and/or such other securities of the Company or any other issuer, then the Committee shall, in such manner as it may deem appropriate and equitable, substitute, exchange or adjust any or all of (A) the number and kind of Shares (including the identity of the issuer) which may be delivered in connection with Awards granted thereafter, (B) the number and kind of Shares (including the identity of the issuer) subject to or deliverable in respect of outstanding Awards, (C) the exercise price, grant price or purchase price relating to any Award and/or make provision for payment of cash or other property in respect of any outstanding Award, and (D) any other aspect of any Award that the Committee determines to be appropriate in order to prevent the reduction or enlargement of benefits under any Award (including, without limitation, any performance conditions applicable to such Award).

 

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(ii)            Other Adjustments. The Committee is authorized to make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in, Awards (including Performance Awards, or performance goals and conditions relating thereto) in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events (including, without limitation, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets) affecting the Company, any Related Entity or any business unit, or the financial statements of the Company or any Related Entity, or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations, accounting principles, tax rates and regulations or business conditions or in view of the Committee’s assessment of the business strategy of the Company, any Related Entity or business unit thereof, performance of comparable organizations, economic and business conditions, personal performance of a Participant, and any other circumstances deemed relevant.

 

(d)            Award Agreements. Each Award Agreement shall either be (a) in writing in a form approved by the Committee and executed by the Company by an officer duly authorized to act on its behalf, or (b) an electronic notice in a form approved by the Committee and recorded by the Company (or its designee) in an electronic recordkeeping system used for the purpose of tracking one or more types of Awards as the Committee may provide; in each case and if required by the Committee, the Award Agreement shall be executed or otherwise electronically accepted by the recipient of the Award in such form and manner as the Committee may require. The Committee may authorize any officer of the Company to execute any or all Award Agreements on behalf of the Company. The Award Agreement shall set forth the material terms and conditions of the Award as established by the Committee consistent with the provisions of the Plan.

 

(e)            Taxes. The Company and any Related Entity are authorized to withhold from any Award granted, any payment relating to an Award under the Plan, including from a distribution of Shares, or any payroll or other payment to a Participant, amounts of withholding and other taxes due or potentially payable in connection with any transaction involving an Award, and to take such other action as the Committee may deem advisable to enable the Company or any Related Entity and Participants to satisfy obligations for the payment of withholding taxes and other tax obligations relating to any Award. This authority shall include authority to withhold or receive Shares or other property and to make cash payments in respect thereof in satisfaction of a Participant’s tax obligations, either on a mandatory or elective basis in the discretion of the Committee or through a “broker-assisted” or “sell-to-cover” procedure or pursuant to such other process or procedure as determined by the Committee in its discretion. The amount of withholding tax paid with respect to any Award by the withholding of Shares otherwise deliverable pursuant to any Award or by delivering Shares already owned shall not exceed the maximum statutory tax rates in the jurisdictions applicable to the Participant or Beneficiary with respect to the taxable amount. For this purpose, the maximum statutory rates shall be based on the applicable rates of the relevant tax authorities (for example, federal, state, local or foreign), including the Participant or Beneficiary’s share of payroll or similar taxes, as provided in tax law, regulations, or the authority’s administrative practices, not to exceed the highest statutory rate in that jurisdiction, even if that rate exceeds the highest rate that may be applicable to the Participant or Beneficiary.

 

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(f)            Changes to the Plan and Awards. The Board may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate the Plan, or the Committee’s authority to grant Awards under the Plan, without the consent of shareholders or Participants, except that any amendment or alteration to the Plan shall be subject to the approval of the Company’s shareholders not later than the annual meeting next following such Board action if such shareholder approval is required by any federal or state law or regulation, and the Board may otherwise, in its discretion, determine to submit other such changes to the Plan to shareholders for approval; provided that, except as otherwise permitted by the Plan or Award Agreement, without the consent of an affected Participant, no such Board action may materially and adversely affect the rights of such Participant under the terms of any previously granted and outstanding Award. The Committee may waive any conditions or rights under, or amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate any Award theretofore granted and any Award Agreement relating thereto, except as otherwise provided in the Plan; provided that, except as otherwise permitted by the Plan or Award Agreement, without the consent of an affected Participant, no such Committee or the Board action may materially and adversely affect the rights of such Participant under terms of such Award.

 

(g)            Clawback of Benefits.

 

(i)            The Company may (A) cause the cancellation of any Award, (B) require reimbursement of any Award by a Participant or Beneficiary, and (C) effect any other right of recoupment of equity or other compensation provided under this Plan or otherwise in accordance with any Company policies that currently exist or that may from time to time be adopted or modified in the future by the Company, applicable law and/or applicable stock exchange listing rules (each, a “Clawback Policy”). In addition, a Participant may be required to repay to the Company certain previously paid compensation, whether provided under this Plan or an Award Agreement or otherwise, in accordance with any Clawback Policy. By accepting an Award, a Participant is also agreeing to be bound by any existing or future Clawback Policy adopted by the Company, or any amendments that may from time to time be made to the Clawback Policy in the future by the Company in its discretion (including without limitation any Clawback Policy adopted or amended to comply with applicable laws or stock exchange requirements) and is further agreeing that all of the Participant’s Award Agreements may be unilaterally amended by the Company, without the Participant’s consent, to the extent that the Company in its discretion determines to be necessary or appropriate to comply with any Clawback Policy.

 

(ii)            Without limitation on any other remedies available to the Company or any Related Entity, if a Participant, without the consent of the Company, while employed by or providing services to the Company or any Related Entity or after termination of such employment or service, violates a non-competition, non-solicitation or non-disclosure covenant or agreement or otherwise engages in activity that is in conflict with or adverse to the interest of the Company or any Related Entity, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, then (i) any outstanding, vested or unvested, earned or unearned portion of the Award may, at the Committee’s discretion, be canceled and (ii) the Committee, in its discretion, may require the Participant or other person to whom any payment has been made or Shares or other property have been transferred in connection with the Award to forfeit and pay over to the Company, on demand, all or any portion of the gain (whether or not taxable) realized upon the exercise of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right and the value realized (whether or not taxable) on the vesting or payment of any other Award during the time period specified in the Award Agreement or otherwise specified by the Committee.

 

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(h)            Limitation on Rights Conferred Under Plan. Neither the Plan nor any action taken hereunder or under any Award shall be construed as (i) giving any Eligible Person or Participant the right to continue as an Eligible Person or Participant or in the employ or service of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) interfering in any way with the right of the Company or a Related Entity to terminate any Eligible Person’s or Participant’s Continuous Service at any time, (iii) giving an Eligible Person or Participant any claim to be granted any Award under the Plan or to be treated uniformly with other Participants and Employees, or (iv) conferring on a Participant any of the rights of a shareholder of the Company or any Related Entity including, without limitation, any right to receive dividends or distributions, any right to vote or act by written consent, any right to attend meetings of shareholders or any right to receive any information concerning the Company’s or any Related Entity’s business, financial condition, results of operation or prospects, unless and until such time as the Participant is duly issued Shares on the stock books of the Company or any Related Entity in accordance with the terms of an Award. None of the Company, its officers or its directors shall have any fiduciary obligation to the Participant with respect to any Awards unless and until the Participant is duly issued Shares pursuant to the Award on the stock books of the Company in accordance with the terms of an Award. Neither the Company, nor any Related Entity, nor any of their respective officers, directors, representatives or agents is granting any rights under the Plan to the Participant whatsoever, oral or written, express or implied, other than those rights expressly set forth in this Plan or the Award Agreement.

 

(i)            Unfunded Status of Awards; Creation of Trusts. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” plan for incentive and deferred compensation. With respect to any payments not yet made to a Participant or obligation to deliver Shares pursuant to an Award, nothing contained in the Plan or any Award Agreement shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general creditor of the Company or Related Entity that issues the Award; provided that the Committee may authorize the creation of trusts and deposit therein cash, Shares, other Awards or other property, or make other arrangements to meet the obligations of the Company or Related Entity under the Plan. Such trusts or other arrangements shall be consistent with the “unfunded” status of the Plan unless the Committee otherwise determines with the consent of each affected Participant. The trustee of such trusts may be authorized to dispose of trust assets and reinvest the proceeds in alternative investments, subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee may specify and in accordance with applicable law.

 

(j)            Nonexclusivity of the Plan. Neither the adoption of the Plan by the Board nor its submission to the shareholders of the Company for approval shall be construed as creating any limitations on the power of the Board or a committee thereof to adopt such other incentive arrangements as it may deem desirable.

 

(k)            Payments in the Event of Forfeitures; Fractional Shares. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, in the event of a forfeiture of an Award with respect to which a Participant paid cash or other consideration, the Participant shall be repaid the amount of such cash or other consideration. No fractional Shares shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award. The Committee shall determine whether cash, other Awards or other property shall be issued or paid in lieu of such fractional shares or whether such fractional shares or any rights thereto shall be forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

 

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(l)            Governing Law. Except as otherwise provided in any Award Agreement, the validity, construction and effect of the Plan, any rules and regulations under the Plan, and any Award Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws, and applicable federal law.

 

(m)           Non-U.S. Laws. The Committee shall have the authority to adopt such modifications, procedures, and subplans as may be necessary or desirable to comply with provisions of the laws of foreign countries in which the Company or its Related Entities may operate to assure the viability of the benefits from Awards granted to Participants performing services in such countries and to meet the objectives of the Plan.

 

(n)            Plan Effective Date; Termination of Plan. The Plan shall become effective on the Effective Date. The Plan shall terminate at the earliest of (a) such time as no Shares remain available for issuance under the Plan, (b) termination of this Plan by the Board, or (c) the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date. Awards outstanding upon expiration of the Plan shall remain in effect until they have been exercised or terminated or have expired.

 

(o)            Construction and Interpretation. Whenever used herein, nouns in the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine pronoun shall include the feminine gender. Headings of Articles and Sections hereof are inserted for convenience and reference and constitute no part of the Plan.

 

(p)            Severability. If any provision of the Plan or any Award Agreement shall be determined to be illegal or unenforceable by any court of law in any jurisdiction, the remaining provisions hereof and thereof shall be severable and enforceable in accordance with their terms, and all provisions shall remain enforceable in any other jurisdiction.

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

2024 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

 

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

2024 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

1.Purpose 1
    
2.Definitions 1
    
3.Administration 5
    
4.Shares Subject to Plan 6
    
5.Eligibility 7
    
6.Specific Terms of Awards 7
    
7.Certain Provisions Applicable to Awards 13
    
8.Effect of Change of Control 15
    
9.General Provisions 16

 

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GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

2024 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

1.             Purpose. The purpose of this 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is to assist Global Health Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and its Related Entities (as hereinafter defined) in attracting, motivating, retaining and rewarding high-quality executives and other employees, officers, directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to the Company or its Related Entities by enabling such persons to acquire or increase a proprietary interest in the Company in order to strengthen the mutuality of interests between such persons and the Company’s shareholders, and providing such persons with performance incentives to expend their maximum efforts in the creation of shareholder value.

 

2.             Definitions. For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below, in addition to such terms defined in Section ‎1 hereof and elsewhere herein.

 

(a)           “Award” means any Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Share granted as a bonus or in lieu of another Award, Dividend Equivalent, Other Stock-Based Award or Performance Award, together with any other right or interest relating to Shares or other property (including cash), granted to a Participant under the Plan.

 

(b)           “Award Agreement” means any written agreement, contract or other instrument or document evidencing any Award granted by the Committee hereunder.

 

(c)           “Beneficiary” means the person, persons, trust or trusts that have been designated by a Participant in his or her most recent written beneficiary designation filed with the Committee to receive the benefits specified under the Plan upon such Participant’s death or to which Awards or other rights are transferred if and to the extent permitted under Section ‎9(b) hereof. If, upon a Participant’s death, there is no designated Beneficiary or surviving designated Beneficiary, then the term Beneficiary means the Participant’s estate.

 

(d)           “Board” means the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

(e)           “Cause” shall, with respect to any Participant, have the meaning specified in the Award Agreement. In the absence of any definition in the Award Agreement, “Cause” shall have the equivalent meaning or the same meaning as “cause” or “for cause” set forth in any employment, consulting, or other agreement for the performance of services between the Participant and the Company or a Related Entity or, in the absence of any such agreement or any such definition in such agreement, such term shall mean (i) the failure by the Participant to perform, in a reasonable manner, his or her duties as assigned by the Company or a Related Entity, (ii) any violation or breach by the Participant of his or her employment, consulting or other similar agreement with the Company or a Related Entity, if any, (iii) any violation or breach by the Participant of any non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disclosure and/or other similar agreement with the Company or a Related Entity, (iv) any act by the Participant of dishonesty or bad faith with respect to the Company or a Related Entity, (v) use of alcohol, drugs or other similar substances in a manner that adversely affects the Participant’s work performance, or (vi) the commission by the Participant of any act, misdemeanor, or crime reflecting unfavorably upon the Participant or the Company or any Related Entity. The good faith determination by the Committee of whether the Participant’s Continuous Service was terminated by the Company for “Cause” shall be final and binding for all purposes hereunder.

 

 

 

(f)            “Change of Control” means (i) the sale, conveyance, exchange, exclusive license or other transfer of all or substantially all of the intellectual property or assets of the Company, (ii) any acquisition of the Company in which the Company is a party, by means of a consolidation, stock exchange, merger or other form of corporate reorganization of the Company with any other Company in which the Company’s stockholders immediately prior to such stock exchange, merger or other reorganization own less than a majority of the voting securities of the surviving entity or parent thereof immediately following such transaction, or (iii) any transaction or series of related transactions in which the Company is a party, to a person or group of persons (other than an underwriter of the Company’s securities), following which such person or group of persons hold more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting stock of the Company. If any Award is subject to Section 409A of the Code, then if, and only if necessary to avoid a violation of Section 409A of the Code, a transaction shall not be deemed to constitute a “Change of Control” unless it constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company under Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) of the Code and the applicable Treasury Regulations.

 

(g)           “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, including regulations thereunder and successor provisions and regulations thereto.

 

(h)           “Committee” means a committee designated by the Board to administer the Plan; provided, however, that if the Board fails to designate a committee or if there are no longer any members on the committee so designated by the Board, or for any other reason determined by the Board, then the Board shall serve as the Committee.

 

(i)            “Consultant” means any consultant or advisor who provides services to the Company or any Related Entity, so long as (i) such person renders bona fide services that are not in connection with the offer and sale of the Company’s securities in a capital-raising transaction, (ii) such person does not directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities, and (iii) the identity of such person would not preclude the Company from offering or selling securities to such person pursuant to the Plan in reliance on either the exemption from registration provided by Rule 701 under the Securities Act of 1933 or, if the Company is required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, registration on a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(j)            “Continuous Service” means the uninterrupted provision of services to the Company or any Related Entity in any capacity of Employee, Director, Consultant or, to the extent permitted by the Board, other service provider. Continuous Service shall not be considered to be interrupted in the case of (i) any approved leave of absence, (ii) transfers among the Company, any Related Entities, or any successor entities, in any capacity of Employee, Director, Consultant or other service provider, or (iii) any change in status as long as (x) the individual remains in the service of the Company or a Related Entity in any capacity of Employee, Director, Consultant or other service provider (except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement) and (y) at the time of such change in status, the Board determines that such change in status shall not be deemed to terminate or interrupt such Person’s Continuous Service. An approved leave of absence shall include sick leave, military leave, or any other authorized personal leave.

 

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(k)           “Director” means a member of the Board or the board of directors of any Related Entity.

 

(l)            “Disability” means a permanent and total disability (within the meaning of Section 22(e) of the Code), as determined by a medical doctor satisfactory to the Committee.

 

(m)           “Dividend Equivalent” means a right, granted to a Participant under Section ‎6(g) hereof, to receive cash, Shares, other Awards or other property equal in value to regular dividends paid with respect to a specified number of Shares, or other periodic payments.

 

(n)           “Effective Date” means the effective date of the Plan, which shall be the date approved by the Board of Directors and Stockholders.

 

(o)           “Eligible Person” means each officer, Director, Employee, Consultant and other person who provides services to the Company or any Related Entity. The foregoing notwithstanding, only Employees of the Company, or any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company (as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively), shall be Eligible Persons for purposes of receiving any Incentive Stock Options. An Employee on leave of absence may, in the discretion of the Committee, be considered as still in the employ of the Company or a Related Entity for purposes of eligibility for participation in the Plan.

 

(p)           “Employee” means any person, including an officer or Director, who is an employee of the Company or any Related Entity, or is a prospective employee of the Company or any Related Entity (conditioned upon and effective not earlier than, such person becoming an employee of the Company or any Related Entity). The payment of a director’s fee by the Company or a Related Entity shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.

 

(q)           “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, including rules thereunder and successor provisions and rules thereto.

 

(r)           “Fair Market Value” means the fair market value of Shares, Awards or other property on the date as of which the value is being determined, as determined by the Committee, or under procedures established by the Committee, subject to the following:

 

(i)           If, on such date, the Shares are listed on a national or regional securities exchange or market system, the Fair Market Value of a Share shall be the closing price of a Share (or the mean of the closing bid and asked prices of a Share if the Share is so quoted instead) as quoted on the Nasdaq National Market, The Nasdaq Small Cap Market or such other national or regional securities exchange or market system constituting the primary market for the Share, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Company deems reliable. If the relevant date does not fall on a day on which the Share has traded on such securities exchange or market system, the date on which the Fair Market Value shall be established shall be the last day on which the Share was so traded prior to the relevant date, or such other appropriate day as shall be determined by the Board, in its discretion.

 

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(ii)           If, on such date, the Share are not listed on a national or regional securities exchange or market system, the Fair Market Value of a Share shall be as determined by the Board in good faith without regard to any restriction other than a restriction which, by its terms, will never lapse.

 

(s)           “Incentive Stock Option” means any Option intended to be designated as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code or any successor provision thereto.

 

(t)            “Option” means a right granted to a Participant under Section ‎6(b) hereof, to purchase Shares or other Awards at a specified price during specified time periods.

 

(u)           “Optionee” means a person to whom an Option is granted under this Plan or any person who succeeds to the rights of such person under this Plan.

 

(v)           “Other Stock-Based Awards” means Awards granted to a Participant under Section ‎6(i) hereof.

 

(w)           “Parent” means any corporation (other than the Company), whether now or hereafter existing, in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company, if each of the corporations in the chain (other than the Company) owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in the chain.

 

(x)            “Participant” means a person who has been granted an Award under the Plan which remains outstanding, including a person who is no longer an Eligible Person.

 

(y)           “Performance Award” means any Award granted pursuant to Section ‎6(h) hereof.

 

(z)           “Performance Period” means that period established by the Committee at the time any Performance Award is granted or at any time thereafter during which any performance goals specified by the Committee with respect to such Award are to be measured.

 

(aa)         “Person” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof, and shall include a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) thereof.

 

(bb)         “Related Entity” means any Parent or Subsidiary, and any business, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity designated by the Committee in which the Company, a Parent or a Subsidiary holds a substantial ownership interest, directly or indirectly and with respect to which the Company may offer or sell securities pursuant to the Plan in reliance upon either Rule 701 under the Securities Act of 1933 or, if the Company is required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, registration on a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(cc)         “Restricted Stock” means any Share issued with such risks of forfeiture and other restrictions as the Committee, in its sole discretion, may impose (including any restriction on the right to vote such Share and the right to receive any dividends), which restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such time or times, in installments or otherwise, as the Committee may deem appropriate.

 

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(dd)         “Restricted Stock Award” means an Award granted to a Participant under Section ‎6(d) hereof.

 

(ee)         “Restricted Stock Unit” means a right to receive Shares, including Restricted Stock, cash measured based upon the value of Shares or a combination thereof, at the end of a specified deferral period.

 

(ff)          “Restricted Stock Unit Award” means an Award of Restricted Stock Unit granted to a Participant under Section ‎6(e) hereof.

 

(gg)         “Restriction Period” means the period of time specified by the Committee that Restricted Stock Awards shall be subject to such restrictions on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions, if any, as the Committee may impose.

 

(hh)         “Shares” means the shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.00001 per share, as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement, and such other securities as may be substituted (or resubstituted) for Shares pursuant to Section ‎9(c) hereof.

 

(ii)           “Stock Appreciation Right” means a right granted to a Participant under Section ‎6(c) hereof.

 

(jj)           “Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect ownership interest of fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of the then outstanding securities or interests of such corporation or other entity entitled to vote generally in the election of directors or in which the Company has the right to receive fifty percent (50%) or more of the distribution of profits or fifty percent (50%) or more of the assets on liquidation or dissolution.

 

(kk)         “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, by a company (i) acquired by the Company or any Related Entity, (ii) which becomes a Related Entity after the date hereof, or (iii) with which the Company or any Related Entity combines.

 

3.             Administration.

 

(a)            Authority of the Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee; provided, however, that except as otherwise expressly provided in this Plan, the Board may exercise any power or authority granted to the Committee under this Plan and in that case, references herein shall be deemed to include references to the Board. The Committee shall have full and final authority, subject to and consistent with the provisions of the Plan, to select Eligible Persons to become Participants, grant Awards, determine the type, number and other terms and conditions of, and all other matters relating to, Awards, prescribe Award Agreements (which need not be identical for each Participant) and rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan, construe and interpret the Plan and Award Agreements and correct defects, supply omissions or reconcile inconsistencies therein, and to make all other decisions and determinations as the Committee may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan. In exercising any discretion granted to the Committee under the Plan or pursuant to any Award, the Committee shall not be required to follow past practices, act in a manner consistent with past practices, or treat any Eligible Person or Participant in a manner consistent with the treatment of any other Eligible Persons or Participants. Decisions of the Committee shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons or entities, including the Company, any Related Entity or any Participant or Beneficiary, or any transferee under Section ‎9(b) hereof or any other person claiming rights from or through any of the foregoing persons or entities.

 

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(b)           Manner of Exercise of Committee Authority. The express grant of any specific power to the Committee, and the taking of any action by the Committee, shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of the Committee. The Committee may delegate to members of the Board, or officers or managers of the Company or any Related Entity, or committees thereof, the authority, subject to such terms and limitations as the Committee shall determine, to perform such functions, including administrative functions as the Committee may determine. The Committee may appoint agents to assist it in administering the Plan.

 

(c)           Limitation of Liability. The Committee and the Board, and each member thereof, shall be entitled to, in good faith, rely or act upon any report or other information furnished to him or her by any officer or Employee, the Company’s independent auditors, Consultants or any other agents assisting in the administration of the Plan. Members of the Committee and the Board, and any officer or Employee acting at the direction or on behalf of the Committee or the Board, shall not be personally liable for any action or determination taken or made in good faith with respect to the Plan, and shall, to the extent permitted by law, be fully indemnified and protected by the Company with respect to any such action or determination.

 

4.             Shares Subject to Plan.

 

(a)           Limitation on Overall Number of Shares Available for Delivery Under Plan. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section ‎9(c) hereof, the total number of Shares reserved and available for delivery under the Plan shall be 445,533. Any Shares delivered under the Plan may consist, in whole or in part, of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares.

 

(b)           Application of Limitation to Grants of Awards. No Award may be granted if the number of Shares to be delivered in connection with such an Award exceeds the number of Shares remaining available for delivery under the Plan, minus the number of Shares deliverable in settlement of or relating to then outstanding Awards. The Committee may adopt reasonable counting procedures to ensure appropriate counting, avoid double counting (as, for example, in the case of tandem or substitute awards) and make adjustments if the number of Shares actually delivered differs from the number of Shares previously counted in connection with an Award.

 

(c)            Availability of Shares Not Delivered under Awards and Adjustments to Limits.

 

(i)            If any Shares subject to an Award are forfeited, expire or otherwise terminate without issuance of such Shares, or any Award is settled for cash or otherwise does not result in the issuance of all or a portion of the Shares subject to such Award, the Shares to which those Awards were subject, shall, to the extent of such forfeiture, expiration, termination, non- issuance or cash settlement, again be available for delivery with respect to Awards under the Plan, subject to the provisions of this Section ‎4(c).

 

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(ii)           In the event that any Option or other Award granted under this Plan is exercised through the tendering of Shares (either actually or by attestation) or by the withholding of Shares by the Company, or withholding tax liabilities arising from such Option or other Award, are satisfied by the tendering of Shares (either actually or by attestation) or by the withholding of Shares by the Company, then only the number of Shares issued net of the Shares tendered or withheld shall be counted for purposes of determining the maximum number of Shares available for grant under the Plan.

 

(iii)          Substitute Awards shall not reduce the Shares authorized for delivery under the Plan or authorized for delivery to a Participant in any period. Additionally, in the event that an entity acquired by the Company or any Related Entity or with which the Company or any Related Entity combines has shares available under a pre-existing plan approved by its shareholders and not adopted in contemplation of such acquisition or combination, the shares available for delivery 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 common stock 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 delivery under the Plan if and to the extent that the use of such Shares would not require approval of the Company’s shareholders under the rules of the listing market. 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.

 

(iv)          Notwithstanding anything in this Section ‎4(c) to the contrary but subject to adjustment as provided in Section ‎9(c) hereof, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be delivered under the Plan as a result of the exercise of the Incentive Stock Options shall be 1,500,000 Shares. In no event shall any Incentive Stock Options be granted under the Plan after the tenth anniversary of the date on which the Board adopts the Plan.

 

5.             Eligibility. Awards may be granted under the Plan only to Eligible Persons.

 

6.             Specific Terms of Awards.

 

(a)           General. Awards may be granted on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section ‎6. In addition, the Committee may impose on any Award or the exercise thereof, at the date of grant or thereafter (subject to Section ‎9(e)), such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as the Committee shall determine, including terms requiring forfeiture of Awards in the event of termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service and terms permitting a Participant to make elections relating to his or her Award. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Committee shall retain full power and discretion to accelerate, waive or modify, at any time, any term or condition of an Award that is not mandatory under the Plan. Except in cases in which the Committee is authorized to require other forms of consideration under the Plan, or to the extent other forms of consideration must be paid to satisfy the requirements of Delaware law, no consideration other than services may be required for the grant (as opposed to the exercise) of any Award.

 

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(b)           Options. The Committee is authorized to grant Options to any Eligible Person on the following terms and conditions:

 

(i)            Exercise Price. Other than in connection with Substitute Awards, the exercise price per Share purchasable under an Option shall be determined by the Committee, provided that such exercise price shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant of the Option and shall not, in any event, be less than the par value of a Share on the date of grant of the Option. If an Employee owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules applicable under Section 424(d) of the Code) more than ten percent (10%) of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company (or any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively) and an Incentive Stock Option is granted to such Employee, the exercise price of such Incentive Stock Option (to the extent required by the Code at the time of grant) shall be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date such Incentive Stock Option is granted.

 

(ii)           Time and Method of Exercise. The Committee shall determine the time or times at which or the circumstances under which an Option may be exercised in whole or in part (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), the method by which notice of exercise is to be given and the form of exercise notice to be used, the time or times at which Options shall cease to be or become exercisable following termination of Continuous Service or upon other conditions, the methods by which the exercise price may be paid or deemed to be paid (including in the discretion of the Committee a cashless exercise procedure), the form of such payment, including, without limitation, cash, Shares (including without limitation the withholding of Shares otherwise deliverable pursuant to the Award), other Awards or awards granted under other plans of the Company or a Related Entity, or other property (including notes or other contractual obligations of Participants to make payment on a deferred basis provided that such deferred payments are not in violation of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder or any other applicable law), and the methods by or forms in which Shares will be delivered or deemed to be delivered to Participants.

 

(iii)          Form of Settlement. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, provide that the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option shall be in the form of Restricted Stock or other similar securities.

 

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(iv)           Incentive Stock Options. The terms of any Incentive Stock Option granted under the Plan shall comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 422 of the Code. Anything in the Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, no term of the Plan relating to Incentive Stock Options (including any Stock Appreciation Right issued in tandem therewith) shall be interpreted, amended or altered, nor shall any discretion or authority granted under the Plan be exercised, so as to disqualify either the Plan or any Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code, unless the Participant has first requested, or consents to, the change that will result in such disqualification. Thus, if and to the extent required to comply with Section 422 of the Code, Options granted as Incentive Stock Options shall be subject to the following special terms and conditions:

 

(A)           the Option shall not be exercisable for more than ten years after the date such Incentive Stock Option is granted; provided, however, that if a Participant owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than ten percent (10%) of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company (or any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively) and the Incentive Stock Option is granted to such Participant, the term of the Incentive Stock Option shall be (to the extent required by the Code at the time of the grant) for no more than five years from the date of grant;

 

(B)           the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date the Incentive Stock Option is granted) of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan and all other option plans of the Company (and any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f) of the Code, respectively) that become exercisable for the first time by the Participant during any calendar year shall not (to the extent required by the Code at the time of the grant) exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); and

 

(C)           if shares acquired by exercise of an Incentive Stock Option are disposed of within two years following the date the Incentive Stock Option is granted or one year following the transfer of such Shares to the Participant upon exercise, the Participant shall, promptly following such disposition, notify the Company in writing of the date and terms of such disposition and provide such other information regarding the disposition as the Committee may reasonably require.

 

(c)           Stock Appreciation Rights. The Committee may grant Stock Appreciation Rights to any Eligible Person in conjunction with all or part of any Option granted under the Plan or at any subsequent time during the term of such Option (a “Tandem Stock Appreciation Right”), or without regard to any Option (a “Freestanding Stock Appreciation Right”), in each case upon such terms and conditions as the Committee may establish in its sole discretion, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, including the following:

 

(i)            Right to Payment. A Stock Appreciation Right shall confer on the Participant to whom it is granted a right to receive, upon exercise thereof, the excess of (A) the Fair Market Value of one Share on the date of exercise over (B) the grant price of the Stock Appreciation Right as determined by the Committee. The grant price of a Stock Appreciation Right shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant, in the case of a Freestanding Stock Appreciation Right, or less than the associated Option exercise price, in the case of a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right.

 

(ii)           Other Terms. The Committee shall determine at the date of grant or thereafter, the time or times at which and the circumstances under which a Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised in whole or in part (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), the time or times at which Stock Appreciation Rights shall cease to be or become exercisable following termination of Continuous Service or upon other conditions, the method of exercise, method of settlement, form of consideration payable in settlement, method by or forms in which Shares will be delivered or deemed to be delivered to Participants, whether or not a Stock Appreciation Right shall be in tandem or in combination with any other Award, and any other terms and conditions of any Stock Appreciation Right.

 

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(iii)           Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights. Any Tandem Stock Appreciation Right may be granted at the same time as the related Option is granted or, for Options that are not Incentive Stock Options, at any time thereafter before exercise or expiration of such Option. Any Tandem Stock Appreciation Right related to an Option may be exercised only when the related Option would be exercisable and the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the related Option exceeds the exercise price at which Shares can be acquired pursuant to the Option. In addition, if a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right exists with respect to less than the full number of Shares covered by a related Option, then an exercise or termination of such Option shall not reduce the number of Shares to which the Tandem Stock Appreciation Right applies until the number of Shares then exercisable under such Option equals the number of Shares to which the Tandem Stock Appreciation Right applies. Any Option related to a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right shall no longer be exercisable to the extent the Tandem Stock Appreciation Right has been exercised, and any Tandem Stock Appreciation Right shall no longer be exercisable to the extent the related Option has been exercised.

 

(d)           Restricted Stock Awards. The Committee is authorized to grant Restricted Stock Awards to any Eligible Person on the following terms and conditions:

 

(i)            Grant and Restrictions. Restricted Stock Awards shall be subject to such restrictions on transferability, risk of forfeiture and other restrictions, if any, as the Committee may impose, or as otherwise provided in this Plan during the Restriction Period. The terms of any Restricted Stock Award granted under the Plan shall be set forth in a written Award Agreement which shall contain provisions determined by the Committee and not inconsistent with the Plan. The restrictions may lapse separately or in combination at such times, under such circumstances (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), in such installments or otherwise, as the Committee may determine at the date of grant or thereafter. Except to the extent restricted under the terms of the Plan and any Award Agreement relating to a Restricted Stock Award, a Participant granted Restricted Stock shall have all of the rights of a shareholder, including the right to vote the Restricted Stock and the right to receive dividends thereon (subject to any mandatory reinvestment or other requirement imposed by the Committee). During the period that the Restricted Stock Award is subject to a risk of forfeiture, subject to Section ‎9(b) below and except as otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, margined or otherwise encumbered by the Participant or Beneficiary.

 

(ii)           Forfeiture. Except as otherwise determined by the Committee, upon termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service during the applicable Restriction Period, the Participant’s Restricted Stock that is at that time subject to a risk of forfeiture that has not lapsed or otherwise been satisfied shall be forfeited and reacquired by the Company; provided that the Committee may provide, by resolution or other action or in any Award Agreement, or may determine in any individual case, that forfeiture conditions relating to Restricted Stock Awards shall be waived in whole or in part in the event of terminations resulting from specified causes, and the Committee may in other cases waive in whole or in part the forfeiture of Restricted Stock.

 

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(iii)          Certificates for Stock. Restricted Stock granted under the Plan may be evidenced in such manner as the Committee shall determine. If certificates representing Restricted Stock are registered in the name of the Participant, the Committee may require that such certificates bear an appropriate legend referring to the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Restricted Stock, that the Company retain physical possession of the certificates, and that the Participant deliver a stock power to the Company, endorsed in blank, relating to the Restricted Stock.

 

(iv)          Dividends and Splits. As a condition to the grant of a Restricted Stock Award, the Committee may require or permit a Participant to elect that any cash dividends paid on a Share of Restricted Stock be automatically reinvested in additional Shares of Restricted Stock or applied to the purchase of additional Awards under the Plan, or except as otherwise provided in the last sentence of Section ‎6(h) hereof, may require that payment be delayed (with or without interest at such rate, if any, as the Committee shall determine) and remain subject to restrictions and a risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Restricted Stock with respect to which such cash dividend is payable, in each case in a manner that does not violate the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, Shares distributed in connection with a stock split or stock dividend, and other property distributed as a dividend, shall be subject to restrictions and a risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Restricted Stock with respect to which such Shares or other property have been distributed.

 

(e)           Restricted Stock Unit Award. The Committee is authorized to grant Restricted Stock Unit Awards to any Eligible Person on the following terms and conditions:

 

(i)             Award and Restrictions. Satisfaction of a Restricted Stock Unit Award shall occur upon expiration of the deferral period specified for such Restricted Stock Unit Award by the Committee (or, if permitted by the Committee, as elected by the Participant in a manner that does not violate the requirements of Section 409A of the Code). In addition, a Restricted Stock Unit Award shall be subject to such restrictions (which may include a risk of forfeiture) as the Committee may impose, if any, which restrictions may lapse at the expiration of the deferral period or at earlier specified times (including based on achievement of performance goals and/or future service requirements), separately or in combination, in installments or otherwise, as the Committee may determine. A Restricted Stock Unit Award may be satisfied by delivery of Shares, cash equal to the Fair Market Value of the specified number of Shares covered by the Restricted Stock Units, or a combination thereof, as determined by the Committee at the date of grant or thereafter. Prior to satisfaction of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, a Restricted Stock Unit Award carries no voting or dividend or other rights associated with Share ownership. Prior to satisfaction of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, except as otherwise provided in an Award Agreement and as permitted under Section 409A of the Code, a Restricted Stock Unit Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, margined or otherwise encumbered by the Participant or any Beneficiary.

 

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(ii)           Forfeiture. Except as otherwise determined by the Committee, upon termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service during the applicable deferral period or portion thereof to which forfeiture conditions apply (as provided in the Award Agreement evidencing the Restricted Stock Unit Award), the Participant’s Restricted Stock Unit Award that is at that time subject to a risk of forfeiture that has not lapsed or otherwise been satisfied shall be forfeited; provided that the Committee may provide, by resolution or other action or in any Award Agreement, or may determine in any individual case, that forfeiture conditions relating to a Restricted Stock Unit Award shall be waived in whole or in part in the event of terminations resulting from specified causes, and the Committee may in other cases waive in whole or in part the forfeiture of any Restricted Stock Unit Award.

 

(iii)           Dividend Equivalents. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee at the date of grant, any Dividend Equivalents that are granted with respect to any Restricted Stock Unit Award shall be either (A) paid with respect to such Restricted Stock Unit Award at the dividend payment date in cash or in Shares of unrestricted stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of such dividends, or (B) deferred with respect to such Restricted Stock Unit Award and the amount or value thereof automatically deemed reinvested in additional Restricted Stock Units, other Awards or other investment vehicles, as the Committee shall determine or permit the Participant to elect. The applicable Award Agreement shall specify whether any Dividend Equivalents shall be paid at the dividend payment date, deferred or deferred at the election of the Participant. If the Participant may elect to defer the Dividend Equivalents, such election shall be made within 30 days after the grant date of the Restricted Stock Unit Award, but in no event later than 12 months before the first date on which any portion of such Restricted Stock Unit Award vests (or at such other times prescribed by the Committee as shall not result in a violation of Section 409A of the Code).

 

(f)            Bonus Stock and Awards in Lieu of Obligations. The Committee is authorized to grant Shares to any Eligible Persons as a bonus, or to grant Shares or other Awards in lieu of obligations to pay cash or deliver other property under the Plan or under other plans or compensatory arrangements, Shares or Awards granted hereunder shall be subject to such other terms as shall be determined by the Committee.

 

(g)           Dividend Equivalents. The Committee is authorized to grant Dividend Equivalents to any Eligible Person entitling the Eligible Person to receive cash, Shares, other Awards, or other property equal in value to the dividends paid with respect to a specified number of Shares, or other periodic payments. Dividend Equivalents may be awarded on a free-standing basis or in connection with another Award. The Committee may provide that Dividend Equivalents shall be paid or distributed when accrued or at some later date, or whether such Dividend Equivalents shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Shares, Awards, or other investment vehicles, and subject to such restrictions on transferability and risks of forfeiture, as the Committee may specify. Any such determination by the Committee shall be made at the grant date of the applicable Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Dividend Equivalents credited in connection with an Award that vests based on the achievement of performance goals shall be subject to restrictions and risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Award with respect to which such Dividend Equivalents have been credited.

 

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(h)           Performance Awards. The Committee is authorized to grant Performance Awards to any Eligible Person payable in cash, Shares, or other Awards, on terms and conditions established by the Committee. The performance criteria to be achieved during any Performance Period and the length of the Performance Period shall be determined by the Committee upon the grant of each Performance Award. Except as provided in Section ‎9 or as may be provided in an Award Agreement, Performance Awards will be distributed only after the end of the relevant Performance Period. The performance goals to be achieved for each Performance Period shall be conclusively determined by the Committee and may be based upon any criteria that the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine should be used for that purpose. The amount of the Award to be distributed shall be conclusively determined by the Committee. Performance Awards may be paid in a lump sum or in installments following the close of the Performance Period or, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, on a deferred basis in a manner that does not violate the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

(i)            Other Stock-Based Awards. The Committee is authorized, subject to limitations under applicable law, to grant to any Eligible Person such other Awards that may be denominated or payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, or related to, Shares, as deemed by the Committee to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan. Other Stock-Based Awards may be granted to Participants either alone or in addition to other Awards granted under the Plan, and such Other Stock-Based Awards shall also be available as a form of payment in the settlement of other Awards granted under the Plan. The Committee shall determine the terms and conditions of such Awards. Shares delivered pursuant to an Award in the nature of a purchase right granted under this Section ‎6(i) shall be purchased for such consideration, (including without limitation loans from the Company or a Related Entity) paid for at such times, by such methods, and in such forms, including, without limitation, cash, Shares, other Awards or other property, as the Committee shall determine.

 

7.             Certain Provisions Applicable to Awards.

 

(a)           Stand-Alone, Additional, Tandem, and Substitute Awards. Awards granted under the Plan may, in the discretion of the Committee, be granted either alone or in addition to, in tandem with, or in substitution or exchange for, any other Award or any award granted under another plan of the Company, any Related Entity, or any business entity to be acquired by the Company or a Related Entity, or any other right of a Participant to receive payment from the Company or any Related Entity. Such additional, tandem, and substitute or exchange Awards may be granted at any time. If an Award is granted in substitution or exchange for another Award or award, the Committee shall require the surrender of such other Award or award in consideration for the grant of the new Award. In addition, Awards may be granted in lieu of cash compensation, including in lieu of cash amounts payable under other plans of the Company or any Related Entity, in which the value of Shares subject to the Award is equivalent in value to the cash compensation (for example, Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units), or in which the exercise price, grant price or purchase price of the Award in the nature of a right that may be exercised is equal to the Fair Market Value of the underlying Shares minus the value of the cash compensation surrendered (for example, Options or Stock Appreciation Right granted with an exercise price or grant price “discounted” by the amount of the cash compensation surrendered), provided that any such determination to grant an Award in lieu of cash compensation must be made in a manner intended to be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code.

 

(b)           Term of Awards. The term of each Award shall be for such period as may be determined by the Committee; provided that in no event shall the term of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right exceed a period of ten years (or in the case of an Incentive Stock Option such shorter term as may be required under Section 422 of the Code).

 

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(c)           Form and Timing of Payment Under Awards; Deferrals. Subject to the terms of the Plan and any applicable Award Agreement, payments to be made by the Company or a Related Entity upon the exercise of an Option or other Award or settlement of an Award may be made in such forms as the Committee shall determine, including, without limitation, cash, Shares, other Awards or other property, and may be made in a single payment or transfer, in installments, or on a deferred basis, provided that any determination to pay in installments or on a deferred basis shall be made by the Committee at the date of grant. Any installment or deferral provided for in the preceding sentence shall, however, be subject to the Company’s compliance with applicable law, and in a manner intended to be exempt from or otherwise satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Subject to Section ‎7(d) of this Plan, the settlement of any Award may be accelerated, and cash paid in lieu of Shares in connection with such settlement, in the sole discretion of the Committee or upon occurrence of one or more specified events (in addition to a Change of Control). Any such settlement shall be at a value determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, which, without limitation, may in the case of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right be limited to the amount if any by which the Fair Market Value of a Share on the settlement date exceeds the exercise or grant price. Installment or deferred payments may be required by the Committee (subject to Section ‎7(d) of this Plan, including the consent provisions thereof in the case of any deferral of an outstanding Award not provided for in the original Award Agreement) or permitted at the election of the Participant on terms and conditions established by the Committee. The acceleration of the settlement of any Award, and the payment of any Award in installments or on a deferred basis, all shall be done in a manner that is intended to be exempt from or otherwise satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. The Committee may, without limitation, make provision for the payment or crediting of a reasonable interest rate on installment or deferred payments or the grant or crediting of Dividend Equivalents or other amounts in respect of installment or deferred payments denominated in Shares.

 

(d)           Code Section 409A.

 

(i)            The Award Agreement for any Award that the Committee reasonably determines to constitute a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” under Section 409A of the Code (a “Section 409A Plan”), and the provisions of the Section 409A Plan applicable to that Award, shall be construed in a manner consistent with the applicable requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and the Committee, in its sole discretion and without the consent of any Participant, may amend any Award Agreement (and the provisions of the Plan applicable thereto) if and to the extent that the Committee determines that such amendment is necessary or appropriate to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

(ii)           If any Award constitutes a Section 409A Plan, then the Award shall be subject to the following additional requirements, if and to the extent required to comply with Section 409A of the Code:

 

(A)           Payments under the Section 409A Plan may be made only upon (u) the Participant’s “separation from service”, (v) the date the Participant becomes “disabled”, (w) the Participant’s death, (x) a “specified time (or pursuant to a fixed schedule)” specified in the Award Agreement at the date of the deferral of such compensation, (y) a “change in the ownership or effective control of the corporation, or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets” of the Company, or (z) the occurrence of an “unforeseeable emergency”;

 

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(B)           The time or schedule for any payment of the deferred compensation may not be accelerated, except to the extent provided in applicable Treasury Regulations or other applicable guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service;

 

(C)           Any elections with respect to the deferral of such compensation or the time and form of distribution of such deferred compensation shall comply with the requirements of Section 409A(a)(4) of the Code; and

 

(D)           In the case of any Participant who is “specified employee”, a distribution on account of a “separation from service” may not be made before the date which is six months after the date of the Participant’s “separation from service” (or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death).

 

For purposes of the foregoing, the terms in quotations shall have the same meanings as those terms have for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, and the limitations set forth herein shall be applied in such manner (and only to the extent) as shall be necessary to comply with any requirements of Section 409A of the Code that are applicable to the Award.

 

(iii)           Notwithstanding the foregoing, or any provision of this Plan or any Award Agreement, the Company does not make any representation to any Participant or Beneficiary that any Awards made pursuant to this Plan are exempt from, or satisfy, the requirements of, Section 409A of the Code, and the Company shall have no liability or other obligation to indemnify or hold harmless the Participant or any Beneficiary for any tax, additional tax, interest or penalties that the Participant or any Beneficiary may incur in the event that any provision of this Plan, or any Award Agreement, or any amendment or modification thereof, or any other action taken with respect thereto, is deemed to violate any of the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

(e)           Stockholders’ Agreement, etc. As a condition to receiving any Shares under the Plan, including upon the exercise of an Option, a Participant shall execute any stockholders’ agreement, investors’ rights agreement, voting agreement, right of first refusal agreement or any other agreement required to be executed by holders of Shares generally from time to time.

 

8.             Effect of Change of Control. If and only to the extent provided in any employment or other agreement between the Participant and the Company or any Related Entity, or in any Award Agreement, or to the extent otherwise determined by the Committee in its sole discretion and without any requirement that each Participant be treated consistently, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control:

 

(a)           Any Option or Stock Appreciation Right that was not previously vested and exercisable as of the time of the Change of Control, shall become immediately vested and exercisable, subject to applicable restrictions set forth in Section ‎9(a) hereof.

 

(b)           Any restrictions, deferral of settlement, and forfeiture conditions applicable to a Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award or an Other Stock-Based Award subject only to future service requirements granted under the Plan shall lapse and such Awards shall be deemed fully vested as of the time of the Change of Control, except to the extent of any waiver by the Participant and subject to applicable restrictions set forth in Section ‎9(a) hereof.

 

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(c)           With respect to any outstanding Award subject to achievement of performance goals and conditions under the Plan, the Committee may, in its discretion, consider such Awards to have been earned and payable based on achievement of performance goals or based upon target performance (either in full or pro-rata based on the portion of the Performance Period completed as of the Change of Control).

 

9.             General Provisions.

 

(a)           Compliance With Legal and Other Requirements. The Company may, to the extent deemed necessary or advisable by the Committee, postpone the issuance or delivery of Shares or payment of other benefits under any Award until completion of such registration or qualification of such Shares or other required action under any federal or state law, rule or regulation, or compliance with any other obligation of the Company, as the Committee, may consider appropriate, and may require any Participant to make such representations, furnish such information and comply with or be subject to such other conditions as it may consider appropriate in connection with the issuance or delivery of Shares or payment of other benefits in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, listing requirements, or other obligations.

 

(b)           Limits on Transferability; Beneficiaries. No Award or other right or interest granted under the Plan shall be pledged, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered or subject to any lien, obligation or liability of such Participant to any party, or assigned or transferred by such Participant otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or to a Beneficiary upon the death of a Participant, and such Awards or rights that may be exercisable shall be exercised during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant or his or her guardian or legal representative, except that Awards and other rights (other than Incentive Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights in tandem therewith) may be transferred to one or more Beneficiaries or other transferees during the lifetime of the Participant, and may be exercised by such transferees in accordance with the terms of such Award, but only if and to the extent such transfers are permitted by the Committee pursuant to the express terms of an Award Agreement (subject to any terms and conditions which the Committee may impose thereon), are by gift or pursuant to a domestic relations order, and are to a “Permitted Assignee” that is a permissible transferee under the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for registration of shares of stock on a Form S-8 registration statement. For this purpose, a Permitted Assignee shall mean (i) the Participant’s spouse, children or grandchildren (including any adopted and step children or grandchildren), parents, grandparents or siblings, (ii) a trust for the benefit of one or more of the Participant or the persons referred to in clause ‎(i), (iii) a partnership, limited liability company or corporation in which the Participant or the persons referred to in clauses ‎(i) or ‎(ii) are the only partners, members or shareholders, or (iv) a foundation in which any person or entity designated in clauses ‎(i), ‎(ii) or ‎(iii) above control the management of assets. A Beneficiary, transferee, or other person claiming any rights under the Plan from or through any Participant shall be subject to all terms and conditions of the Plan and any Award Agreement applicable to such Participant, except as otherwise determined by the Committee, and to any additional terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the Committee.

 

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(c)            Adjustments.

 

(i)            Adjustments to Awards. In the event that any extraordinary dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, or other property), recapitalization, forward or reverse split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, repurchase, share exchange, liquidation, dissolution or other similar corporate transaction or event affects the Shares and/or such other securities of the Company or any other issuer, then the Committee shall, in such manner as it may deem appropriate and equitable, substitute, exchange or adjust any or all of (A) the number and kind of Shares which may be delivered in connection with Awards granted thereafter, (B) the number and kind of Shares subject to or deliverable in respect of outstanding Awards, (C) the exercise price, grant price or purchase price relating to any Award and/or make provision for payment of cash or other property in respect of any outstanding Award, and (D) any other aspect of any Award that the Committee determines to be appropriate in order to prevent the reduction or enlargement of benefits under any Award.

 

(ii)           Adjustments in Case of Certain Transactions. In the event of any merger, consolidation or other reorganization in which the Company does not survive, or in the event of any Change of Control (and subject to the provisions of Section ‎8 of this Plan relating to the vesting of Awards in the event of any Change of Control), any outstanding Awards may be dealt with in accordance with any of the following approaches, without the requirement of obtaining any consent or agreement of a Participant as such, as determined by the agreement effectuating the transaction or, if and to the extent not so determined, as determined by the Committee: (A) the continuation of the outstanding Awards by the Company, if the Company is a surviving entity, (B) the assumption or substitution for, as those terms are defined below, the outstanding Awards by the surviving entity or its parent or subsidiary, (C) full exercisability or vesting and accelerated expiration of the outstanding Awards, or (D) cancellation of outstanding vested and unvested Awards and settlement of the value of the outstanding vested Awards in cash or cash equivalents or other property (which value shall, if applicable, equal the per Share consideration in the transaction, if any, less, in the case of Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, the exercise or grant price per Share and which value may, for the avoidance of doubt, be zero). Notwithstanding anything herein or in an Award Agreement to the contrary, to the extent provided in the definitive agreement for any such transaction: (i) Awards shall be subject to any deferred or contingent payments (such as purchase price adjustments, earn-outs, milestones or escrows) set forth in the definitive agreement for the transaction on the terms set forth therein subject to Section ‎7(d) to the extent applicable; (ii) each Participant shall have been deemed to accept the appointment and decisions of any “stockholder representative” or similar Person who under the definitive agreement acts as a representative of and for the Company’s stockholders or equity holders for purposes of the definitive agreement and each Participant shall be required to execute any document required by the definitive agreement to reflect such acceptance; (iii) each Participant shall be subject to any indemnification obligations as may be set forth in the definitive agreement; and (iv) each Participant shall execute such agreements as may be required by the definitive agreement, including letters of transmittal and cash-out agreements. For the purposes of this Plan, an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Performance Award or Other Stock-Based Award shall be considered assumed or substituted for if following the applicable transaction the Award confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share subject to the Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Performance Award or Other Stock-Based Award immediately prior to the applicable transaction, on substantially the same vesting and other terms and conditions as were applicable to the Award immediately prior to the applicable transaction, the consideration (whether stock, cash or other securities or property) received in the applicable transaction by holders of Shares for each Share held on the effective date of such 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 applicable transaction is not solely common stock of the successor company or its parent or subsidiary, the Committee may, with the consent of the successor company or its parent or subsidiary, provide that the consideration to be received upon the exercise or vesting of an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock Award, Restricted Stock Unit Award, Performance Award or Other Stock-Based Award, for each Share subject thereto, will be solely common stock of the successor company or its parent or subsidiary substantially equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Shares in the applicable transaction. The determination of such substantial equality of value of consideration shall be made by the Committee in its sole discretion and its determination shall be conclusive and binding. With respect to any exercisable Options or SARs that would be forfeited for no consideration if not exercised, the Committee shall give written notice of any proposed transaction referred to in this Section ‎9(c)(ii) prior to the closing date for such transaction (which notice may be given either before or after the approval of such transaction) to the Participants who hold such Awards, in order that such Participants may have a reasonable period of time prior to the closing date of such transaction within which to exercise such Awards that are then exercisable (including any Awards that may become exercisable upon the closing date of such transaction). A Participant may condition his or her exercise of any Awards upon the consummation of the transaction.

 

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(iii)           Other Adjustments. The Committee is authorized to make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in, Awards (including Performance Awards, or performance goals and conditions relating thereto) in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events (including, without limitation, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses and assets) affecting the Company, any Related Entity or any business unit, or the financial statements of the Company or any Related Entity, or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations, accounting principles, tax rates and regulations or business conditions or in view of the Committee’s assessment of the business strategy of the Company, any Related Entity or business unit thereof, performance of comparable organizations, economic and business conditions, personal performance of a Participant, and any other circumstances deemed relevant.

 

(d)           Award Agreements. Each Award Agreement shall either be (i) in writing in a form approved by the Committee and executed by the Company by an officer duly authorized to act on its behalf, or (ii) an electronic notice in a form approved by the Committee and recorded by the Company (or its designee) in an electronic recordkeeping system used for the purpose of tracking one or more types of Awards as the Committee may provide; in each case and if required by the Committee, the Award Agreement shall be executed or otherwise electronically accepted by the recipient of the Award in such form and manner as the Committee may require. The Committee may authorize any officer of the Company to execute any or all Award Agreements on behalf of the Company. The Award Agreement shall set forth the material terms and conditions of the Award as established by the Committee consistent with the provisions of the Plan.

 

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(e)           Taxes. The Company and any Related Entity are authorized to withhold from any Award granted, any payment relating to an Award under the Plan, including from a distribution of Shares, or any payroll or other payment to a Participant, amounts of withholding and other taxes due or potentially payable in connection with any transaction involving an Award, and to take such other action as the Committee may deem advisable to enable the Company or any Related Entity and Participants to satisfy obligations for the payment of withholding taxes and other tax obligations relating to any Award. This authority shall include authority to withhold or receive Shares or other property and to make cash payments in respect thereof in satisfaction of a Participant’s tax obligations, either on a mandatory or elective basis in the discretion of the Committee. The amount of withholding tax paid with respect to any Award by the withholding of Shares otherwise deliverable pursuant to any Award or by delivering Shares already owned shall not exceed the maximum statutory tax rates in the jurisdictions applicable to the Participant or Beneficiary with respect to the taxable amount. For this purpose, the maximum statutory rates shall be based on the applicable rates of the relevant tax authorities (for example, federal, state, local or foreign), including the Participant or Beneficiary’s share of payroll or similar taxes, as provided in tax law, regulations, or the authority’s administrative practices, not to exceed the highest statutory rate in that jurisdiction, even if that rate exceeds the highest rate that may be applicable to the Participant or Beneficiary.

 

(f)            Changes to the Plan and Awards. The Board may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate the Plan, or the Committee’s authority to grant Awards under the Plan, without the consent of shareholders or Participants, except that any amendment or alteration to the Plan shall be subject to the approval of the Company’s shareholders not later than the annual meeting next following such Board action if such shareholder approval is required by any federal or state law or regulation, and the Board may otherwise, in its discretion, determine to submit other such changes to the Plan to shareholders for approval; provided that, except as otherwise permitted by the Plan or Award Agreement, without the consent of an affected Participant, no such Board action may materially and adversely affect the rights of such Participant under the terms of any previously granted and outstanding Award. The Committee may waive any conditions or rights under, or amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate any Award theretofore granted and any Award Agreement relating thereto, except as otherwise provided in the Plan; provided that, except as otherwise permitted by the Plan or Award Agreement, without the consent of an affected Participant, no such Committee or the Board action may materially and adversely affect the rights of such Participant under terms of such Award.

 

(g)           Clawback of Benefits.

 

(i)            The Company may (A) cause the cancellation of any Award, (B) require reimbursement of any Award by a Participant or Beneficiary, and (C) effect any other right of recoupment of equity or other compensation provided under this Plan or otherwise in accordance with any Company policies that currently exist or that may from time to time be adopted or modified in the future by the Company and/or applicable law (each, a “Clawback Policy”). In addition, a Participant may be required to repay to the Company certain previously paid compensation, whether provided under this Plan or an Award Agreement or otherwise, in accordance with any Clawback Policy. By accepting an Award, a Participant is also agreeing to be bound by any existing or future Clawback Policy adopted by the Company, or any amendments that may from time to time be made to the Clawback Policy in the future by the Company in its discretion (including without limitation any Clawback Policy adopted or amended to comply with applicable laws or stock exchange requirements) and is further agreeing that all of the Participant’s Award Agreements may be unilaterally amended by the Company, without the Participant’s consent, to the extent that the Company in its discretion determines to be necessary or appropriate to comply with any Clawback Policy.

 

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(ii)           Without limitation on any other remedies available to the Company or any Related Entity, if a Participant, without the consent of the Company, while employed by or providing services to the Company or any Related Entity or after termination of such employment or service, violates a non-competition, non-solicitation or non-disclosure covenant or agreement or otherwise engages in activity that is in conflict with or adverse to the interest of the Company or any Related Entity, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, then (A) any outstanding, vested or unvested, earned or unearned portion of the Award may, at the Committee’s discretion, be canceled and (B) the Committee, in its discretion, may require the Participant or other person to whom any payment has been made or Shares or other property have been transferred in connection with the Award to forfeit and pay over to the Company, on demand, all or any portion of the gain (whether or not taxable) realized upon the exercise of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right and the value realized (whether or not taxable) on the vesting or payment of any other Award during the time period specified in the Award Agreement or otherwise specified by the Committee.

 

(h)           Limitation on Rights Conferred Under Plan. Neither the Plan nor any action taken hereunder or under any Award shall be construed as (i) giving any Eligible Person or Participant the right to continue as an Eligible Person or Participant or in the employ or service of the Company or a Related Entity; (ii) interfering in any way with the right of the Company or a Related Entity to terminate any Eligible Person’s or Participant’s Continuous Service at any time, (iii) giving an Eligible Person or Participant any claim to be granted any Award under the Plan or to be treated uniformly with other Participants and Employees, or (iv) conferring on a Participant any of the rights of a shareholder of the Company or any Related Entity including, without limitation, any right to receive dividends or distributions, any right to vote or act by written consent, any right to attend meetings of shareholders or any right to receive any information concerning the Company’s or any Related Entity’s business, financial condition, results of operation or prospects, unless and until such time as the Participant is duly issued Shares on the stock books of the Company or any Related Entity in accordance with the terms of an Award. None of the Company, its officers or its directors shall have any fiduciary obligation to the Participant with respect to any Awards unless and until the Participant is duly issued Shares pursuant to the Award on the stock books of the Company in accordance with the terms of an Award. Neither the Company, nor any Related Entity, nor any of their respective officers, directors, representatives or agents is granting any rights under the Plan to the Participant whatsoever, oral or written, express or implied, other than those rights expressly set forth in this Plan or the Award Agreement.

 

(v)           Unfunded Status of Awards; Creation of Trusts. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” plan for incentive and deferred compensation. With respect to any payments not yet made to a Participant or obligation to deliver Shares pursuant to an Award, nothing contained in the Plan or any Award Agreement shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general creditor of the Company or Related Entity that issues the Award; provided that the Committee may authorize the creation of trusts and deposit therein cash, Shares, other Awards or other property, or make other arrangements to meet the obligations of the Company or Related Entity under the Plan. Such trusts or other arrangements shall be consistent with the “unfunded” status of the Plan unless the Committee otherwise determines with the consent of each affected Participant. The trustee of such trusts may be authorized to dispose of trust assets and reinvest the proceeds in alternative investments, subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee may specify and in accordance with applicable law.

 

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(i)             Nonexclusivity of the Plan. Neither the adoption of the Plan by the Board nor its submission to the shareholders of the Company for approval shall be construed as creating any limitations on the power of the Board or a committee thereof to adopt such other incentive arrangements as it may deem desirable.

 

(j)             Payments in the Event of Forfeitures; Fractional Shares. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, in the event of a forfeiture of an Award with respect to which a Participant paid cash or other consideration, the Participant shall be repaid the amount of such cash or other consideration. No fractional Shares shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award. The Committee shall determine whether cash, other Awards or other property shall be issued or paid in lieu of such fractional shares or whether such fractional shares or any rights thereto shall be forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

 

(k)           Governing Law. Except as otherwise provided in any Award Agreement, the validity, construction and effect of the Plan, any rules and regulations under the Plan, and any Award Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws, and applicable federal law.

 

(l)             Non-U.S. Laws. The Committee shall have the authority to adopt such modifications, procedures, and subplans as may be necessary or desirable to comply with provisions of the laws of foreign countries in which the Company or its Related Entities may operate to assure the viability of the benefits from Awards granted to Participants performing services in such countries and to meet the objectives of the Plan.

 

(m)           Plan Effective Date and Shareholder Approval; Termination of Plan. The Plan shall become effective on the Effective Date, subject to subsequent approval, within 12 months of its adoption by the Board, by shareholders of the Company eligible to vote in the election of directors, by a vote sufficient to meet the requirements of any laws, regulations, and obligations of the Company applicable to the Plan. Awards may be granted subject to shareholder approval, but may not be exercised or otherwise settled in the event the shareholder approval is not obtained. The Plan shall terminate at the earliest of (i) such time as no Shares remain available for issuance under the Plan, (ii) termination of this Plan by the Board, or (iii) the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date. Awards outstanding upon expiration of the Plan shall remain in effect until they have been exercised or terminated, or have expired.

 

(n)           Construction and Interpretation. Whenever used herein, nouns in the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine pronoun shall include the feminine gender. Headings of Articles and Sections hereof are inserted for convenience and reference and constitute no part of the Plan.

 

(o)           Severability. If any provision of the Plan or any Award Agreement shall be determined to be illegal or unenforceable by any court of law in any jurisdiction, the remaining provisions hereof and thereof shall be severable and enforceable in accordance with their terms, and all provisions shall remain enforceable in any other jurisdiction.

 

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Exhibit 10.7

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

2018 STOCK PLAN

 

1.              Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of the Global Health Solutions, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to Employees and Consultants (including Directors), and to promote the success of the Company’s business. Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant of an option and subject to the applicable provisions of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder.

 

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

 

(a)            “Administrator” means the Board or its Committee appointed pursuant to Section ‎4 below.

 

(b)            “Affiliate” means, with respect to a Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by, or under the common control of such Person. The term “control,” as used in the immediately preceding sentence, means, with respect to a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity, the right to exercise, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting rights attributable to the controlled entity, and, with respect to any individual, partnership, trust or other entity or association, the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of the controlled entity.

 

(c)            “Applicable Laws” means the legal requirements relating to the administration of stock option and restricted stock purchase or grant plans, including under applicable U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and applicable state securities laws, other U.S. federal and state laws, the Code, any Stock Exchange rules or regulations and the applicable laws, rules and regulations of any other country or jurisdiction where Options or Stock Rights are granted under the Plan, as such laws, rules, regulations and requirements shall be in place from time to time.

 

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

 

(e)            “Cause” for termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service Status will exist if the Participant is terminated by the Company for any of the following reasons: (1) Participant’s willful failure substantially to perform his or her duties and responsibilities to the Company or deliberate violation of a Company policy; (2) Participant’s commission of any act of fraud, embezzlement, dishonesty or any other willful misconduct that has caused or is reasonably expected to result in material injury to the Company; (3) unauthorized use or disclosure by Participant of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company or any other party to whom the Participant owes an obligation of nondisclosure as a result of his or her relationship with the Company; (4) the occurrence of a Competition Event; or (5) Participant’s willful breach of any of his or her obligations under any written agreement or covenant with the Company. The preceding notwithstanding, if the Participant has a written employment or consulting agreement with the Company that defines the term Cause, then the definition(s) of such term in such agreement shall control for purposes of this Plan. The determination as to whether a Participant is being terminated for Cause shall be made in good faith by the Company and shall be final and binding on the Participant. The foregoing definition does not in any way limit the Company’s ability to terminate a Participant’s employment or consulting relationship at any time, and the term “Company” will be interpreted to include any Subsidiary, as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

(f)            “Change of Control” means (a) the sale or disposition, in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) to any “person” or “group” (as such terms are defined in Sections 13(d)(3) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act), (b) any Person or group is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the voting equity of the Company, including by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise, or (c) an IPO.

 

(g)            “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

 

(h)            “Committee” means one or more committees or subcommittees of the Board appointed by the Board to administer the Plan in accordance with Section ‎4 below.

 

(i)            “Common Stock” means the Common Stock of the Company.

 

(j)            “Company” means Health Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

(k)            “Competition Event” means Participant’s rendering of services, at any time (including after termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service Status), for any business which is in substantial competition with a business conducted by the Company or any Affiliate.

 

(l)            “Consultant” means any person, including an advisor, who is engaged by the Company or any Subsidiary to render services and is compensated for such services, and any Director whether compensated for such services or not.

 

(m)            “Continuous Service Status” means the absence of any interruption or termination of service as an Employee, Director or Consultant. Continuous Service Status as an Employee, Director or Consultant shall not be considered interrupted in the case of: (1) sick leave; (2) military leave; (3) any other leave of absence approved by the Administrator, provided that such leave is for a period of not more than ninety (90) days, unless reemployment upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by contract or statute, or unless provided otherwise pursuant to Company policy adopted from time to time; or (4) in the case of transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company or its Subsidiaries, or their respective successors. A change in status from an Employee to a Consultant or from a Consultant to an Employee will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service Status. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any award subject to Code Section 409A, any reference to “termination of Continuous Service,” “termination of employment” or similar term shall mean an event that constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A.

 

(n)            “Director” means a member of the board of directors or similar governing board of the Company or any Subsidiary.

 

(o)            “Disability” means, with respect to any Participant, a permanent disability within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code; provided, that, if such Participant has an employment, severance or other similar agreement with the Company that includes a definition of “Disability” or an equivalent term, “Disability” shall be determined in accordance with the definition in such agreement, if any.

 

(p)            “Employee” means any person employed by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, with the status of employment determined based upon such factors as are deemed appropriate by the Administrator in its discretion, subject to any requirements of the Code or the Applicable Laws. The payment of a director’s fee to a Director shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” of such Director.

 

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(q)            “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.

 

(r)            “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the fair market value of the Common Stock, as determined by the Administrator on a reasonable basis consistent with regulations under Section 409A of the Code. For Shares tradable on an established security market, the closing price per Share on the immediately preceding day on which such trades were made.

 

(s)            “Incentive Stock Option” means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code, as designated in the applicable Option Agreement.

 

(t)            “IPO” means an initial underwritten public offering of Shares or other equity securities of the Company or any entity that holds, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the equity securities of the Company, pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act on Form S-1 (or an successor form under the Securities Act) after which sale such Shares or other equity securities are listed on a national securities exchange or authorized to be quoted on an inter-dealer quotation system of a registered national securities association.

 

(u)            “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means an Option not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, as designated in the applicable Option Agreement.

 

(v)            “Option” means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.

 

(w)            “Option Agreement” means a written document, the form(s) of which shall be approved from time to time by the Administrator, reflecting the terms of an Option granted under the Plan and includes any documents attached to or incorporated into such Option Agreement, including, but not limited to, a notice of stock option grant and a form of exercise notice.

 

(x)            “Optioned Stock” means the Common Stock subject to an Option.

 

(y)            “Optionee” means an Employee, Director or Consultant who receives an Option.

 

(z)            “Participant” means any holder of one or more Options, or the Shares issuable or issued upon exercise of such awards, under the Plan.

 

(aa)          “Person” means any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union, or other entity or governmental body.

 

(bb)          “Plan” means the Health Solutions, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan.

 

(cc)          “Reporting Person” means an officer, Director, or greater than ten percent stockholder of the Company within the meaning of Rule 16a-2 under the Exchange Act, who is required to file reports pursuant to Rule 16a-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

(dd)          “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, as amended from time to time, or any successor provision thereto.

 

(ee)          “Share” means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section ‎12 below.

 

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(ff)           “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time.

 

(gg)         “Stock Exchange” means any stock exchange or consolidated stock price reporting system on which prices for the Common Stock are quoted at any given time.

 

(hh)         “Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code, or any successor provision.

 

(ii)            “Ten Percent Holder” means a person who owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company.

 

3.              Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section ‎12 below, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be sold under the Plan is One Million Two Hundred Thousand (1,200,000) Shares. The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock. If an award should expire or become unexercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased Shares that were subject thereto shall, unless the Plan shall have been terminated, become available for future grant under the Plan. In addition, any Shares which are retained by the Company upon exercise of an award in order to satisfy the exercise for such award or any withholding taxes due with respect to such exercise shall be treated as not issued and shall continue to be available under the Plan. Shares issued under the Plan and later forfeited to the Company shall be available for future grant under the Plan.

 

4.               Administration of the Plan. The Plan shall be administered by the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Administrator shall have the authority, in its discretion:

 

(i)             to determine the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock, in accordance with Section ‎2(p) above, provided that such determination shall be applied consistently with respect to Participants under the Plan;

 

(ii)            to select the Employees and Consultants to whom Plan awards may from time to time be granted;

 

(iii)           to determine whether and to what extent Plan awards are granted;

 

(iv)           to determine the type and amount of Options granted under each award granted;

 

(v)            to approve the form(s) of agreement(s) used under the Plan;

 

(vi)           to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any award granted hereunder, which 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, any pro rata adjustment to vesting as a result of a Participant’s transitioning from full- to part-time service (or vice versa), and any restriction or limitation regarding any Option or Optioned Stock based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine;

 

(vii)          to adjust the vesting of an Option held by an Employee or Consultant as a result of a change in the terms or conditions under which such person is providing services to the Company; and

 

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(viii)            to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and awards granted under the Plan, which constructions, interpretations and decisions shall be final and binding on all Participants.

 

5.              Eligibility.

 

(a)            Recipients of Grants. Nonstatutory Stock Options may be granted to Employees and Consultants. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees (including Employees who are also Directors) of the Company.

 

(b)            Type of Option. Each Option shall be designated in the Option Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

(c)            Maximum Grants. The maximum number of Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options may be granted under the Plan is One Million Two Hundred Thousand (1,200,000) Shares. The maximum number of Shares with respect to which Options, whether Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, may be granted to any single Participant in a calendar year is One Million Two Hundred Thousand (1,200,000) Shares.

 

(d)            ISO $100,000 Limitation. To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of Shares with respect to which Options designated as Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by any Optionee during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company or any Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000, such excess Options shall be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section ‎5(d), Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the order in which they were granted, and the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to an Incentive Stock Option shall be determined as of the date of the grant of such Option.

 

(e)            No Employment Rights. The Plan shall not confer upon any Participant any right with respect to continuation of an employment or consulting relationship with the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with such Participant’s right or the right of the Company or Subsidiary as the case may be to terminate the employment or consulting relationship at any time for any reason.

 

6.              Term of Plan. The Plan shall become effective upon its adoption by the Board of Directors. It shall continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years unless sooner terminated under Section ‎14 below.

 

7.              Term of Option. The term of each Option shall be the term stated in the Option Agreement; provided that the term shall be no more than ten (10) years from the date of grant thereof or such shorter term as may be provided in the Option Agreement and provided further that, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a person who at the time of such grant is a Ten Percent Holder, the term of the Option shall be five (5) years from the date of grant thereof or such shorter term as may be provided in the Option Agreement.

 

8.              Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

 

(a)            Exercise Price. The per Share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option shall be determined by the Administrator at the time of grant, but shall not be less than one-hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to an Employee who at the time of grant is a Ten Percent Holder, the per Share exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

 

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(b)            Permissible Consideration. The consideration to be paid for the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option, including the method of payment, shall be determined by the Administrator (and, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option, shall be determined at the time of grant) and may consist entirely of (a) in cash or its equivalent (e.g., by cashier’s check); (b) to the extent permitted by the Administrator, in Shares (previously owned by the Participant) having a Fair Market Value equal to the aggregate exercise price for the Shares being purchased and satisfying such other requirements as may be imposed by the Administrator; (c) partly in cash and, to the extent permitted by the Administrator, partly in such Shares (as described in (b) above); or (d) if there is a public market for the Shares at such time, subject to such requirements as may be imposed by the Administrator, through the delivery of irrevocable instructions to a broker to sell Shares obtained upon the exercise of the Option and to deliver promptly to the Company an amount out of the proceeds of such sale equal to the aggregate exercise price for the Shares being purchased. The Administrator may prescribe any other method of payment that it determines to be consistent with the exemptions under Section 409A, other applicable law and with the purposes of this Plan. In no event shall payment by installment or other extension of credit by the Company be permitted. In making its determination as to the type of consideration to accept, the Administrator shall consider if acceptance of such consideration may be reasonably expected to benefit the Company and the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, refuse to accept a particular form of consideration at the time of any Option exercise other than cash or certified check.

 

9.              Exercise of Option; Termination of Service; Repurchase Rights.

 

(a)            General.

 

(i)            Exercisability and Early Exercise. Any Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator, consistent with the term of the Plan and reflected in the Option Agreement, including vesting requirements and/or performance criteria with respect to the Company and/or the Optionee.

 

(ii)            Leave of Absence. The Administrator shall have the discretion to determine whether and to what extent the vesting of Options shall be tolled during any unpaid leave of absence; provided, however, that in the absence of such determination, vesting of Options shall be tolled during any such unpaid leave (unless otherwise required by the Applicable Laws). In the event of military leave, vesting shall toll during any unpaid portion of such leave, provided that, upon a Participant’s returning from military leave (under conditions that would entitle him or her to protection upon such return under the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act), he or she shall be given vesting credit with respect to Options to the same extent as would have applied had the Participant continued to provide services to the Company throughout the leave on the same terms as he or she was providing services immediately prior to such leave.

 

(iii)            Minimum Exercise Requirements. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share. The Administrator may require that an Option be exercised as to a minimum number of Shares, provided that such requirement shall not prevent an Optionee from exercising the full number of Shares as to which the Option is then exercisable.

 

(iv)            Procedures for and Results of Exercise. An Option shall be deemed exercised when written notice of such exercise has been given to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Option by the person entitled to exercise the Option and the Company has received full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised. Full payment may, as authorized by the Administrator, consist of any consideration and method of payment allowable under Section ‎8(b) above, provided that the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, refuse to accept any form of consideration at the time of any Option exercise. Exercise of an Option in any manner shall result in a decrease in the number of Shares that thereafter may be 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.

 

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(v)            Rights as Stockholder. Until the issuance of the Shares (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 shall exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the 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 the stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section ‎12 below.

 

(b)            Termination of Employment or Consulting Relationship. Except as otherwise set forth in this Section ‎9(b), the Administrator shall establish and set forth in the applicable Option Agreement the terms and conditions upon which an Option shall remain exercisable, if at all, following termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status, which provisions may be waived or modified by the Administrator at any time. Unless the Administrator otherwise provides in the Option Agreement, to the extent that the Optionee is not vested in Optioned Stock at the date of termination of his or her Continuous Service Status, or if the Optionee (or other person entitled to exercise the Option) does not exercise the Option to the extent so entitled within the time specified in the Option Agreement or below (as applicable), the Option shall terminate and the Optioned Stock underlying the unexercised portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. In no event may any Option be exercised after the expiration of the Option term as set forth in the Option Agreement (and subject to Section ‎7 above).

 

The following provisions shall apply to the extent an Option Agreement does not specify the terms and conditions upon which an Option shall terminate upon termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status:

 

(i)             Termination other than Upon Disability or Death or for Cause. In the event of termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status other than under the circumstances set forth in subsections ‎(ii) through ‎(iv) below, such Optionee may exercise an Option for thirty (30) days following such termination to the extent the Optionee was vested in the Optioned Stock as of the date of such termination.

 

(ii)            Disability of Optionee. In the event of termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status as a result of his or her Disability, such Optionee may exercise an Option at any time within twelve (12) months following such termination to the extent the Optionee was vested in the Optioned Stock as of the date of such termination.

 

(iii)           Death of Optionee. In the event of the death of an Optionee during the period of Continuous Service Status since the date of grant of the Option, the Option may be exercised by Optionee’s estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance at any time within twelve (12) months following the date of death, but only to the extent the Optionee was vested in the Optioned Stock as of the date of death or, if earlier, the date the Optionee’s Continuous Service Status terminated.

 

(iv)           Termination for Cause. In the event of termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status for Cause, any Option (including any exercisable portion thereof) held by such Optionee shall immediately terminate in its entirety upon first notification to the Optionee of termination of the Optionee’s Continuous Service Status. The Administrator shall have authority to effect such procedures and take such actions as are necessary to carry out the legal intent of this Section ‎9(b)(iv), including such procedures and actions as are required to cause the Optionee to return to the Company Shares purchased under the Option that have been purchased or that vested prior to the events giving rise to the for-Cause termination of the Optionee’s Continuous Service Status and, if such Shares have been transferred by the Optionee, to remit to the Company the value of such transferred Shares.

 

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(c)            Repurchase Right on Termination or Competition Event.

 

(i)            In the event of termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status for any reason other than Cause, the Company shall have the right (but not the obligation) to repurchase from such Optionee any or all Company Shares purchased under any Option held by such Optionee, in the Administrator’s sole discretion and at the Fair Market Value of such Company Shares, at any time upon notice to Optionee during the six (6) month period after the termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status (except in the event of termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status for death or Disability, during the eighteen (18) month period after the termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status), and on the terms set forth in Section ‎9(c)(ii) below. In the event of termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status for Cause or the occurrence of a Competition Event with respect to a Participant, the Company shall have the right (but not the obligation) to repurchase from such Optionee or Participant, as applicable, any or all Company Shares purchased under any Option held by such Optionee or Participant, in the Administrator’s sole discretion and at 50% of the Fair Market Value of such Company Shares, (A) upon notice (i) in the case of termination of an Optionee’s Continuous Service Status for Cause, to Optionee at any time during the six (6) month period after the termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status, and (ii) in the case of the occurrence of a Competition Event, to Participant at any time after the occurrence of such Competition Event, and (B) on the terms set forth in Section ‎9(c)(ii) below.

 

(ii)            If the Company elects to exercise its repurchase right in Section ‎9(c)(i) above, the Company must notify Optionee or Participant, as applicable (or, in the case of his or her death, his or her representative or beneficiary) in writing of such election (the “Call Notice”) during the time periods described in Section ‎9(c)(i) above. The Call Notice shall set forth the Company Shares to be purchased and the price to be paid for such Company Shares. Within thirty (30) days after Optionee’s or Participant’s receipt (or the receipt by his or her representative) of the Call Notice, Optionee or Participant (or such representative) shall execute and deliver documents satisfactory to the Company evidencing all Company Shares to be so purchased, and the Company shall, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, pay to Optionee or Participant (or to such representative), as principal or agent, in cash or by certified check, the purchase price for such Company Shares. If documents evidencing all Company Shares purchased by the Company are not executed and delivered by Optionee or Participant as provided herein, the Company shall have the right to cancel such Company Shares on its books, and deposit the purchase price in a non-interest-bearing account and make payment of such funds to Optionee or Participant (or such representative) upon its receipt of the applicable documents.

 

(iii)            If the repurchase by the Company of the Company Shares from an Optionee or Participant, as applicable, required to sell his or her Company Shares under this Section ‎9(c) (a “Selling Participant”) is prohibited by law, either because its capital is impaired or such purchase would impair its capital, the Company shall reduce its capital and increase its surplus to the fullest extent legally permissible to enable it to purchase the greatest portion of such Company Shares as is legally permissible. If despite these efforts the Company is prevented from lawfully repurchasing all or part of the Company Shares from a Selling Participant, then the stockholders of the Company other than the Selling Participant, in proportion to their relative holdings of Shares, may purchase all of the Company Shares which the Company is legally prevented from purchasing at the same price and other terms set forth herein for the Company’s obligation.

 

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(iv)            Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company’s repurchase right pursuant to this Section ‎9(c) shall lapse and be of no further force or effect concurrently with the consummation of a Change of Control.

 

10.            Withholding Obligations. The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold automatically from any amount deliverable under the Option or otherwise, or require a Participant to remit to the Company, the minimum statutory amount to satisfy federal, state, and local taxes, domestic or foreign, required by law or regulation to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising as a result of this Plan. As a condition of the grant, vesting or exercise of an Option granted under the Plan, the Participant (or in the case of the Participant’s death, the person exercising the Option) shall make such arrangements as the Administrator may require for the satisfaction of any applicable federal, state, local or foreign withholding tax obligations that may arise in connection with such grant or exercise of the Option or the issuance of Shares. The Company shall not be required to issue any Shares under the Plan until such obligations are satisfied. If the Administrator allows the withholding or surrender of Shares to satisfy a Participant’s tax withholding obligations under this Section ‎10, the Administrator shall not allow Shares to be withheld in an amount that exceeds the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal and state tax purposes, including payroll taxes.

 

11.            Non-Transferabilitv of Options. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, an Option shall not be transferable or assignable by the Participant, except in the event of the Participant’s death (subject to the applicable laws of descent and distribution) and any such purported assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance shall be void and unenforceable against the Company or any Subsidiary. No transfer shall be permitted for value or consideration. An award exercisable after the death of a Participant may be exercised by the heirs, legatees, personal representatives or distributees of the Participant. Any permitted transfer of the Options to heirs, legatees, personal representatives or distributees of the Participant shall not be effective to bind the Company unless the Administrator shall have been furnished with written notice thereof and a copy of such evidence as the Administrator may deem necessary to establish the validity of the transfer and the acceptance by the transferee or transferees of the terms and conditions hereof.

 

12.            Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Merger or Certain Other Transactions.

 

(a)            Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any action required under Applicable Laws by the stockholders of the Company, the number of Shares covered by each outstanding award, and the number of Shares that have been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no awards have yet been granted or that have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or expiration of an award, as well as the price per Share of Common Stock covered by each such outstanding award, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued Shares resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination, recapitalization or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other increase or decrease in the number of issued Shares effected without receipt of consideration by the Company; provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not be deemed to have been “effected without receipt of consideration.” Such adjustment shall be made by the Administrator, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive and any such adjustment or substitution will not constitute a modification of such Options within the meaning of Section 409A or otherwise be inconsistent with the provisions of Section 409A. Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of Shares subject to an award.

 

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(b)            Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, each Option will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such action, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator.

 

(c)            Change of Control. In the event of a Change of Control, the Administrator may, in its discretion, (1) provide for acceleration in part or whole of the right to exercise a Stock Option; (2) provide for the assumption or substitution of, or adjustment to, each outstanding Option by the successor corporation or a parent or subsidiary of the successor corporation; (3) provide that any Options shall terminate if not exercised within a specified period of notice of such termination; and/or (4) provide for termination of Stock Options as a result of the Change of Control on such other terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, including providing for the cancellation of Stock Options for a cash payment to the Participant. Each award need not be subject to identical treatment.

 

13.            Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

 

(a)            Authority to Amend or Terminate. The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or discontinue the Plan, but no amendment, alteration, suspension or discontinuation (other than an adjustment pursuant to Section ‎12 above) shall be made that would materially and adversely affect the rights of any Optionee under any outstanding grant, without his or her consent. In addition, to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with the Applicable Laws, the Company shall obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment in such a manner and to such a degree as required.

 

(b)            Effect of Amendment or Termination. Except as to amendments which the Administrator has the authority under the Plan to make unilaterally, no amendment or termination of the Plan shall materially and adversely affect Options already granted, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Optionee or holder and the Company.

 

14.            Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or any agreement entered into by the Company pursuant to the Plan, the Company shall not be obligated, and shall have no liability for failure, to issue or deliver any Shares under the Plan unless such issuance or delivery would comply with the Applicable Laws, with such compliance determined by the Company in consultation with its legal counsel. As a condition to the exercise of an Option, the Company may require the person exercising the award to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased 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 by law.

 

15.            Joinders. Acceptance or exercise of any Options or the acceptance or delivery of awards shall constitute agreement by the Participant to be bound by the terms of any agreements generally applicable to stockholders or employee stockholders of the Company as may be in place and amended from time to time (which agreements may include but need not be limited to provisions restricting transfer or voting of shares and/or providing for “drag along” rights in favor of the Company’s majority or preferred stockholders), and the Company may require the Participant to execute or join any such agreement, or any other agreement related to stock ownership (whether or not applicable to employee stockholders generally), as a condition to delivery of any shares hereunder.

 

16.            Reservation of Shares. The Company, during the term of this Plan, will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.

 

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17.            Agreements. Options shall be evidenced by Option Agreements in such form(s) as the Administrator shall from time to time approve.

 

18.            Stockholder Approval. The Plan will be subject to approval by the shareholders of the Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted by the Board. Such shareholder approval will be obtained in the manner and to the degree required under Applicable Laws.

 

19.            Section 409A. It is intended that Options under the Plan are either exempt from Section 409A or are structured to comply with the requirements of Section 409A. The Plan shall be administered and interpreted in accordance with that intent. By way of example, the following rules shall apply to awards hereunder to the extent needed to be exempt from or comply with the requirements of Section 409A: (1) any adjustment or modification to an award shall be made in compliance with Section 409A, (2) rights to amend, terminate or modify the Plan or any award are subject to the requirements and limitations of Section 409A, and (3) any payment or distribution that is triggered upon termination or cessation of employment or a comparable event shall be interpreted consistent with the definition of “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). While the Company intends for awards to either be exempt from or in compliance with Section 409A, neither the Company nor the Administrator shall be liable to any person for the tax consequences of any failure to comply with the requirements of Section 409A or any other tax consequences relating to Options under this Plan.

 

20.            Governing Law; Integration. This Plan and the rights and obligations of the Company and the Participants hereunder shall be governed and construed according to the domestic substantive laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to choice or conflict of law provisions that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction. This Plan and the Options granted from time to time pursuant thereto constitute the sole understanding of the Company and the Participants with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

21.            Arbitration. Except as provided in Section ‎22, in the event that there shall be a dispute among the parties arising out of or relating to this Plan, any applicable Option Agreement or the rights and obligations of the Company and the Participants hereunder and thereunder, the parties agree that such dispute shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California, administered by JAMS/Endispute in accordance with the then existing JAMS/Endispute Arbitration Rules and Procedures for Employment Disputes. In the event of such an arbitration proceeding, the Participant(s) and the Company shall select a mutually acceptable neutral arbitrator from among the JAMS/Endispute panel of arbitrators. In the event the Participant(s) and the Company cannot agree on an arbitrator, the Administrator of JAMS/Endispute will appoint an arbitrator. Neither the Participant(s) nor the Company nor the arbitrator shall disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration hereunder without the prior written consent of all parties. The arbitrator shall apply the substantive law (and the law of remedies, if applicable) of the State of Delaware, or federal law, or both, as applicable and the arbitrator is without jurisdiction to apply any different substantive law. The arbitrator shall have the authority to entertain a motion to dismiss and/or a motion for summary judgment by any party and shall apply the standards governing such motions under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator shall have the power to grant temporary, preliminary and permanent relief, including without limitation, injunctive relief and specific performance. The arbitrator shall render an award and a written, reasoned opinion in support thereof. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding upon the parties, and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction by either of the parties. Unless otherwise ordered by the arbitrator pursuant to Section ‎23 hereof, the arbitrator’s expenses shall be shared equally by the parties.

 

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22.            Specific Performance. The Company and the Participant(s), in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights provided herein or granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Plan and any applicable Option Agreement. The Company and the Participant(s) agree that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by either of the provisions of this Plan and any applicable Option Agreement and each hereby agrees to waive the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.

 

23.            Attorneys’ Fees. If any arbitration is brought under Section ‎21 hereof, the arbitrator may award the successful or prevailing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. If any other proceeding is brought by one party against the other in connection with or relating in any manner to this Plan, any applicable Option Agreement or the rights and obligations of the Company and the Participants hereunder and thereunder, or to enforce an arbitration award, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.

 

24.            Recoupment or Clawback. Awards under the Plan shall be subject to such Company policies or such applicable statutes, rules, or regulations regarding recoupment or clawback as may be in effect from time-to-time, regardless of whether the Participant is in the service of the Company or a Subsidiary at the time the events giving rise to the recoupment or clawback occur or are discovered. In particular, and not in limitation of the foregoing, if for any reason the Company’s financial statements must be restated for any part of a performance period to which an award for a Participant relates or is outstanding as a result of material noncompliance with accounting requirements, then such award will be forfeited, and be repaid to the Company, in such amount or to such extent as the Administrator shall determine.

 

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FIRST AMENDMENT
TO
2018 STOCK PLAN
OF
GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

The undersigned, being a duly elected and acting officer of Global Health Solutions, Inc., a Delaware (the “Company”), does hereby certify as follows:

 

1.            The Board of Directors of the Company and the stockholders of the Company holding the requisite number of shares have duly adopted the following amendment to the Company’s 2018 Stock Plan (the “Plan”):

 

“Section 5(c) of the Plan is hereby amended to decrease the authorized number of shares issuable under the Plan from 1,000,000 shares of common stock to 754,467 shares of common stock.”

 

2.            Such amendment has not been rescinded or repealed and is now in full force and effect.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto executed this certificate dated as of July 8, 2024.

 

                /s/ Bradley Burnam  
Bradley Burnam, Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.8

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

2018 STOCK PLAN

 

NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Global Health Solutions, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) will have the same defined meanings in this Notice of Stock Option Grant Stock (the “Notice of Grant”), including the Stock Option Grant Agreement (the “Agreement”) and Exercise Notice Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

  Optionee:  
     
  Address:  
     
     

 

You have been granted an option to purchase Common Stock of Global Health Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) in accordance with the following terms:

 

  Date of Grant:  
     
  Exercise Price per Share:  
     
  Total Number of Shares Granted:  
     
  Total Exercise Price:  
     
  Type of Option:  
     
  Expiration Date/ Term:  

 

Vesting Schedule:

 

So long as you are in Continuous Service Status with the Company, this Option will be exercisable, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

[ ] of the Shares subject to the Option are vested and exercisable as of the date hereof, [ ] Shares subject to the Option shall vest and become exercisable on [ ], and an additional [ ] Shares subject to the Option shall vest and become exercisable on the first day of each subsequent quarter thereafter, such that on [ ], all [ ] Shares subject to the Option shall be vested. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of (i) a Change of Control, or (ii) the sale of one or more Company assets, in a single sale, at an aggregate price equal to or greater than [ ], all of the unvested Shares subject to the Option shall automatically vest and become exercisable.

 

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Termination Period:

 

This Option may be exercised to the extent vested for thirty (30) days after termination of your Continuous Service Status, unless such termination is due to your death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for twelve (12) months after your Continuous Service Status ceases. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above and may be subject to earlier termination as provided in the Plan.

 

By your signature and the signature of the Company’s representative below, you and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Global Health Solutions, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan and the Stock Option Agreement, both of which are attached and made a part of this document.

 

In addition, you agree and acknowledge that your rights to any Shares underlying the Option will be earned only as you provide services to the Company over time, that the grant of the Option is not as consideration for services you rendered to the Company prior to your vesting commencement date, and that nothing in this Notice or the attached documents confers upon you any right to continue your employment or consulting relationship with the Company for any period of time, nor does it interfere in any way with your right or the Company’s right to terminate that relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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OPTIONEE:  

COMPANY:

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

     
/s/   By:  
Signature   Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: Founder, CEO

 

 

Signature Page to Notice of Stock Option Grant

 

 

 

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

2018 STOCK PLAN

 

STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

 

1.            Grant of Option. Global Health Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to [ ] (“Optionee”), an option (the “Option”) to purchase the total number of shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”) set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice”), at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice (the “Exercise Price”) subject to the terms, definitions and provisions of the Global Health Solutions, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) adopted by the Company, which is incorporated in this Agreement by reference. Unless otherwise defined in this Agreement, the terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings defined in the Plan.

 

2.            Designation of Option. This Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option as defined in Section 422 of the Code only to the extent so designated in the Notice, and to the extent it is not so designated or to the extent the Option does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under Applicable Law, then it is intended to be and will be treated as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

Notwithstanding the above, if designated as an Incentive Stock Option, in the event that the Shares subject to this Option (and all other Incentive Stock Options granted to Optionee by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, including under other plans of the Company) that first become exercisable in any calendar year have an aggregate fair market value (determined for each Share as of the date of grant of the option covering such Share) in excess of $100,000, the Shares in excess of $100,000 shall be treated as subject to a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

3.            Exercise of Option. Option shall be exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice and with the provisions of Section 9 of the Plan as follows:

 

(a)            Right to Exercise.

 

(i)            This Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a share.

 

(ii)           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 Agreement.

 

(iii)          In no event may this Option be exercised after the Expiration Date of the Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant.

 

(b)            Method of Exercise. This Option shall be exercisable by execution and delivery of the Exercise Notice attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Agreement”) or of any other form of written (including electronic) notice approved for such purpose by the Company which shall state Optionee’s election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised, and such other representations and agreements as to the holder’s investment intent with respect to such Shares as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. Such written notice shall be signed by Optionee and shall be delivered to the Company by such means as are determined by the Administrator in its discretion to constitute adequate delivery. The Exercise Agreement shall be accompanied by payment of the Exercise Price together with any applicable withholding. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such written notice and Exercise Price as to all Shares exercised.

 

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4.            Method of Payment. Payment of the Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination of the following, at the election of Optionee:

 

(a)            cash or its equivalent (e.g., by cashier’s check);

 

(b)            by surrender of other shares (whether or not subject to this Option) of Common Stock of the Company that have an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the Exercise Price of the Shares as to which the Option is being exercised and satisfying such other requirements as may be imposed by the Administrator;

 

(c)            partly in cash and, partly in Shares as described in paragraph (b) above; or

 

(d)            following the date, if any, there is a public market for the Common Stock, and if the Company is at such time permitting “same day sale” cashless brokered exercises, delivery of a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker participating in such cashless brokered exercise program to deliver promptly to the Company the amount required to pay the exercise price (and applicable withholding taxes).

 

6.            Non-Transferability of Option. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, an Option shall not be transferable or assignable by the Optionee, except in the event of the Optionee’s death (subject to the applicable laws of descent and distribution) and any such purported assignment, alienation, pledge, attachment, sale, transfer or encumbrance shall be void and unenforceable against the Company or any Subsidiary. No transfer shall be permitted for value or consideration. An award exercisable after the death of an Optionee may be exercised by the heirs, legatees, personal representatives or distributees of the Optionee. Any permitted transfer of the Options to heirs, legatees, personal representatives or distributees of the Optionee shall not be effective to bind the Company unless the Administrator shall have been furnished with written notice thereof and a copy of such evidence as the Administrator may deem necessary to establish the validity of the transfer and the acceptance by the transferee or transferees of the terms and conditions hereof.

 

7.            Tax Consequences. The Company has not provided any tax advice with respect to this Option or the disposition of the Shares. Optionee should obtain advice from an appropriate independent professional adviser with respect to the taxation implications of the grant, exercise, assignment, release, cancellation or any other disposal of this Option (and on any subsequent sale).

 

8.            Withholding Obligations. As a condition of the grant, vesting or exercise of the Option, the Optionee (or in the case of the Optionee’s death, the person exercising the Option) shall make such arrangements as the Administrator may require for the satisfaction of any applicable federal, state, local or foreign withholding tax obligations that may arise in connection with such grant or exercise of the Option or the issuance of Shares. The Company shall not be required to issue any Shares until such obligations are satisfied. If the Administrator allows the withholding or surrender of Shares to satisfy an Optionee’s tax withholding obligations under, the Administrator shall not allow Shares to be withheld in an amount that exceeds the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal and state tax purposes, including payroll taxes. The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold automatically from any amount deliverable under the Option or otherwise, but not the obligation.

 

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9.            Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of ISO Shares. If the Option granted to Optionee herein is an Incentive Stock Option, and if the Optionee sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares acquired pursuant to the Incentive Stock Option on or before the later of (i) the date two (2) years after the Grant Date, or (ii) the date one (1) year after the date of exercise, the Optionee will immediately notify the Company in writing of such disposition. The Optionee agrees that the Optionee may be subject to income tax withholding by the Company on the compensation income recognized by the Optionee.

 

10.          Section 409A. It is intended that Options are either exempt from Section 409A or are structured to comply with the requirements of Section 409A. In no event does the Company or the Administrator guarantee any particular tax consequences, outcome or tax liability to the Optionee with respect to the Option. In no event whatsoever will either the Company or the Administrator be liable to any person, including the Optionee, for the tax consequences of any failure to comply with the requirements of Section 409A, including any additional tax, interest, or penalty that may be imposed by Code Section 409A or damages for failing to comply with Code Section 409A or any other tax consequences relating to the Options.

 

11.          Rights as Shareholder. Neither Optionee nor any person claiming under or through Optionee will have any of the rights or privileges of a shareholder of the Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until entered into the Company’s register of shareholders as the holder of such Shares. After such issuance, recordation and delivery, Optionee will have all the rights of a shareholder of the Company with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares.

 

12.          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 AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT) AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED THIS OPTION OR ACQUIRING SHARES HEREUNDER. PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS 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 PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT) TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

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13.          Governing Law. This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Delaware, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.

 

14.          Effect of Agreement. Optionee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof (and has had an opportunity to consult counsel regarding the Option terms), and hereby accepts this Option and agrees to be bound by its contractual terms as set forth herein and in the Plan. Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions and interpretations of the Administrator regarding any questions relating to the Option. In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of the Plan and the terms and provisions of the Notice and this Agreement, the Plan terms and provisions shall prevail. The Option, including the Plan, constitutes the entire agreement between Optionee and the Company on the subject matter hereof and supersedes all proposals, written or oral, and all other communications between the parties relating to such subject matter.

 

15.          Plan Governs. This Agreement is subject to all terms and provisions of the Plan. In the event of a conflict between one or more provisions of this Agreement and one or more provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will govern. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.

 

16.          California Corporate Securities Law. THE SALE OF THE SECURITIES WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT HAS NOT BEEN QUALIFIED WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE SECURITIES OR THE PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF ANY PART OF THE CONSIDERATION THEREFOR PRIOR TO THE QUALIFICATION IS UNLAWFUL, UNLESS THE SALE OF SECURITIES IS EXEMPT FROM QUALIFICATION BY SECTION 25100, 25102 OR 25105 OF THE CALIFORNIA CORPORATIONS CODE. THE RIGHTS OF ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON THE QUALIFICATION BEING OBTAINED, UNLESS THE SALE IS SO EXEMPT.

 

17.          Administrator Authority. The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this 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 Optionee, the Company and all other interested persons. The Administrator will not be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or this Agreement.

 

18.          Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to Options awarded under the Plan or future options that may be awarded under the Plan by electronic means or request Optionee’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. Optionee 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 another third party designated by the Company.

 

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

 

20.          Agreement Severable. In the event that any provision in this 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 Agreement.

 

21.          Modifications to the Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Optionee expressly warrants that he or she is not accepting this Agreement in reliance on any promises, representations, or inducements other than those contained herein. Modifications to this 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 Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the consent of the Optionee to comply with (or be exempt from) Code Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Section 409A of the Code in connection to this Option.

 

22.          Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan. By accepting this Award, Optionee expressly warrants that he or she has received an Option under the Plan, and has received, read and understood a description of the Plan. Optionee 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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This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one document.

 

OPTIONEE:  

COMPANY:

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

     
    By:  
Signature   Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: Founder/CEO

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

2018 STOCK PLAN

 

EXERCISE NOTICE AGREEMENT

 

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [              , 20    ] by and between Global Health Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [ ] (“Purchaser”). To the extent any capitalized terms used in this Agreement are not defined, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Global Health Solutions, Inc. 2018 Stock Plan (the “Plan”).

 

1.            Exercise of Option. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Purchaser hereby elects to exercise his or her option to purchase [               ] shares of the Common Stock (the “Shares”) of the Company under and pursuant to the Plan, the Stock Option Agreement granted [             , 20    ] (the “Option Agreement”). The purchase price for the Shares shall be [$             ] per Share for a total purchase price of [$             ].

 

2.            Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price of the Shares and any required tax withholding to be paid in connection with the exercise of the Option.

 

3.            Limitations on Transfer. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the Optionee shall not be permitted to transfer or assign the Option, except in the event of death or as otherwise permitted by the Plan.

 

4.            Stockholders’ Agreement. If requested by the Company, as a condition to receiving the Shares, the Purchaser shall execute a joinder agreement to the Company’s stockholders’ agreement in a form provided by the Company and shall be bound by the terms and conditions contained in the stockholders’ agreement.

 

5.            No Employment Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect in any manner whatsoever the right or power of the Company, or a subsidiary of the Company, to terminate Purchaser’s employment or consulting relationship, for any reason, with or without cause.

 

6.            Tax Consequences; Notice of Incentive Stock Option Disposition. Purchaser should obtain advice from an appropriate independent professional adviser with respect to, the taxation implications of the grant, issuance, purchase, retention, assignment, release, cancellation, sale or any other disposal of the Shares. In addition, if the Stock Option Agreement designated the Type of Option as an Incentive Stock Option, then the Purchaser understands and acknowledges in order for the Optionee to obtain the benefits of an incentive stock option under Section 421 of the Code, no sale or other disposition may be made of any Shares acquired upon exercise of the Option within the one-year period beginning on the day after the day of the transfer of such Shares to him or her, nor within the two-year period beginning on the day after the grant of the Option. If the Purchaser intends to dispose or does dispose (whether by sale, gift, transfer or otherwise) of any such Shares acquired upon exercise of an Incentive Stock Option within said periods, he or she hereby agrees to notify the Company within thirty (30) days after such disposition.

 

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7.            Miscellaneous.

 

(a)            Governing Law. This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Delaware, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.

 

(b)            Entire Agreement; Enforcement of Rights. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter herein and merges all prior discussions between them. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights under this Agreement, shall be effective unless in writing signed by the parties to this Agreement. The failure by either party to enforce any rights under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights of such party.

 

(c)            Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

 

(d)            Construction. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between and has been reviewed by each of the parties hereto and their respective counsel, if any; accordingly, this Agreement shall be deemed to be the product of all of the parties hereto, and no ambiguity shall be construed in favor of or against any one of the parties hereto.

 

(e)            Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient when delivered personally or sent by fax or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail, as certified or registered mail, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address as set forth below or as subsequently modified by written notice.

 

(f)            Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

(g)            Successors and Assigns. The rights and benefits of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the Company’s successors and assigns. The rights and obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement may only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.

 

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The parties have executed this Exercise Notice Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

 

 

COMPANY:

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

   
  By:  
     
  Name:  
     
  Title:  
     

 

 

  PURCHASER:
   
   
  (Signature)
   
   
   
  Address:  
     

 

 

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EXHIBIT 10.9

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and is the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential.

 

PLATFORM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

THIS PLATFORM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSE (the “Agreement”), effective as of the 30th day of November 2022 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between Global Health Solutions, Inc. (d.b.a. Turn Therapeutics), a Delaware corporation, with its principal offices at 250 N Westlake Blvd, Suite 210, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (“Turn”), and MiMedx Group, Inc., a Florida corporation, with its principal offices at 1775 West Oak Commons Court, NE, Marietta, GA 30062 (“MIMEDX”). MIMEDX and Turn are sometimes referred to herein, individually, as a “Party” or, collectively, as the “Parties.”

 

BACKGROUND

 

A.    Turn has developed, licensed or owns proprietary technologies and biomaterials which may be used in wound care, burn care and surgical care, including as related to or comprising the FleX Product (as defined below);

 

B.    The Parties entered into that certain License Agreement dated as of May 21, 2022 (“Original Effective Date”) under which Turn granted to MIMEDX certain exclusive and nonexclusive licenses to certain Turn technology and intellectual property rights associated with the FleX Product (the “FleX License”);

 

C.    The Parties desire to terminate the FleX License and enter into this Agreement to grant to MIMEDX rights and licenses to Turn intellectual property, technologies and biomaterials including as relating to the FleX Product in order to allow MIMEDX to develop and commercialize the FleX Product and other products in the Field (as defined below), all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

 

D.    Turn desires to grant such licenses to MIMEDX, all upon terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and obligations expressed herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties, and intending to be legally bound thereby, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS

 

Capitalized terms used in this Agreement have the meaning given thereto in this Article 1 or elsewhere in this Agreement.

 

1.1    “Affiliate” means, with respect to each Party, any company or other entity which directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under common control with that Party. An entity shall be regarded as in control of another entity for purposes of this definition if it owns or controls fifty percent (50%) or more of the shares of the subject entity entitled to vote in the election of directors (or, in the case of an entity that is not a corporation, for the election of the corresponding managing authority).

 

1.2    “Calendar Quarter” means the respective periods of three (3) consecutive calendar months ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31; provided, that (a) the first Calendar Quarter of the Term shall begin on the Effective Date and end on the first to occur of March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31 thereafter and the last Calendar Quarter of the Term shall end on the last day of the Term and (b) the first Calendar Quarter of a Royalty Term for the Product in a country shall begin on the Launch Date of the Product in such country and end on the first to occur of March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31 thereafter and the last Calendar Quarter of a Royalty Term shall end on the last day of such Royalty Term.

 

1.3    “Calendar Year” means each successive period of twelve (12) months commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31; provided, that (a) the first Calendar Year of the Term shall begin on the Effective Date and end on the first December 31 thereafter and the last Calendar Year of the Term shall end on the last day of the Term.

 

1.4    “Commercialization” or “Commercialize” means any and all activities directed to Manufacturing, having Manufactured, marketing, promoting, distributing, importing, exporting, using, offering to sell and/or selling a product, including the conduct of Post-Approval Studies, and activities directed to obtaining pricing and reimbursement approvals, as applicable.

 

 

 

 

1.5    “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means the carrying out of obligations in good faith and in a diligent and sustained manner using such effort and employing such resources as MIMEDX would and does employ for other wholly new products (not modifications to existing products, i.e., “soft launch”) it markets, distributes and sells; provided, that it is no less than what would normally be exerted or employed by a similarly situated life sciences company with similar resources for a product of similar market or profit potential or strategic value at a similar stage of its product life. For purposes of the above, all relevant factors as measured by the facts and circumstances at the time such efforts are due shall be taken into account, including, as applicable and without limitation, mechanism of action; efficacy and safety; product profile; actual or anticipated Regulatory Agency approval and labeling; the nature and extent of market exclusivity (including patent coverage, proprietary position and regulatory exclusivity); costs; time required for and likelihood of obtaining Marketing Approval; expected competitive position of the Product vis-à-vis other therapies that have been or are reasonably expected to be developed, marketed and sold or used for the same or similar indications; the presence of third-party Patent Rights and Technology that is reasonably expected to impact the marketability of any such products; regulatory landscape; anticipated pricing and reimbursement for the Product; and actual or projected profitability.

 

1.6    “Control” means, with respect to Intellectual Property Rights, possession by the Party granting the applicable license to the other Party as provided herein of the power and authority, whether arising by ownership, license or other authorization, to grant such license without giving rise to (i) any payment or other consideration becoming due to a Third Party as a result of the grant or exercise of such license; or (ii) a violation of the terms of any written agreement with any Third Party.

 

1.7    “Development,” “Developing” or “Develop” means the research and development activities related to the generation, characterization, optimization, construction, expression, use and production of a product, any other research and development activities related to the pre-clinical testing and qualification of a product for clinical testing, and such other tests, studies and activities as may be required or recommended from time to time by any Regulatory Agency to obtain Marketing Approval of a product.

 

1.8    “Exclusive Licensed Trademark” means those of Turn’s trademarks, trade names and logos that are set forth on Exhibit B-1 attached hereto.

 

1.9    “Field” means biological products, including human or animal collagen, tissue, biologic or cellular-based materials (whether alone or in combination with a synthetic material), for use in the wound care, burn care, and surgical care field.

 

1.10    “FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration, or any successor agency thereto.

 

1.11    “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or internationally, as appropriate, consistently applied.

 

1.12    “Intellectual Property Rights” means all intellectual property rights worldwide arising under statutory or common law or otherwise including all (i) Patent Rights; (ii) rights associated with works of authorship including copyrights and mask work rights; (iii) rights relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential information; (iv) trademarks, service marks, trade dress and trade names; and (v) any right analogous to those set forth herein and any other proprietary rights relating to intangible property.

 

1.13    “Invention” means any idea, invention, formulae, discovery, design, utility model, process, method, development, improvement, schematic or concept, whether patentable or not.

 

1.14    “Launch Date” means, with respect to a Product in a country, the date of the first commercial sale of the Product by or under authority of MIMEDX to a Third-Party customer in any part of the Territory after Marketing Approvals in such country.

 

1.15    “Law” means, individually and collectively, any and all laws, ordinances, orders, rules, rulings, directives and regulations of any kind whatsoever of any governmental authority or Regulatory Agency within the applicable jurisdiction.

 

1.16    “Licensed Assets” means any and all information and tangible materials comprising proprietary Inventions and Technology, regulatory approvals, data packages and files, including actual, pending and draft supplements thereto, supply agreements, clinical and regulatory information, marketing/ sales/ distribution information, manufacturing rights, and inventory, in each case pertaining to FleX, Licensed Patents, Turn Inventions or any Product, and in each case that is Controlled by Turn and reasonably necessary for the Commercialization of a Product by MIMEDX in accordance with this Agreement.

 

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1.17    “Licensed Patents” means the Patent Rights listed in Exhibit A and any Patent Rights covering a Turn Invention (including all reissues, extensions, substitutions, confirmations, re-registrations, re-examinations, invalidations, supplementary protection certificates and patents of addition) and continuation patent applications (including all provisional applications, requests for continuation, continuations, continuations-in-part and divisionals) and all PCT applications, including any corresponding national stage applications.

 

1.18    “Licensed Technology” means, individually and collectively, without duplication, the Licensed Patents and Licensed Assets.

 

1.19    “Licensed Trademarks” means the Exclusive Licensed Trademarks and the Non-Exclusive Licensed Trademarks.

 

1.20    “Manufacturing” or “Manufacture” means, as applicable, all activities associated with the production, manufacture, processing, filling, finishing, packaging, labeling, shipping, and storage of a product, including process and formulation development, process validation, stability testing, manufacturing scale-up, pre-clinical, clinical and commercial manufacture and analytical development, product characterization, quality assurance and quality control development, testing and release.

 

1.21    “Marketing Approval” means, with respect to the Product in a jurisdiction, approval from the relevant Regulatory Agency to commence marketing and sales of the Product in such jurisdiction, including, without limitation, 510(k) clearance in the United States from the FDA.

 

1.22    “MIMEDX Inventions” means any Invention or Technology, whether or not patentable, discovered, developed, conceived or reduced to practice by MIMEDX or its Affiliates or sublicensees during the Term, including without limitations, any improvements of MIMEDX Background IP or any new Product Developed by MIMEDX hereunder.

 

1.23    “Net Sales” means the total of the gross revenue received and recognized by MIMEDX from commercial sales of the Product(s) sold to Third Parties in the Territory in a particular Calendar Quarter, less the following deductions:

 

(i)    transport, freight and value added (or like) tax;

 

(ii)    regular trade and quantity and cash discounts, allowances and credits;

 

(iii)    any credits, allowances or chargebacks given or made for rejection or returns of Product or for retroactive price reductions and billing errors;

 

(iv)    any price protections, rebates and cash discounts to place inventory in trade;

 

(v)    freight, postage, insurance and other transportation charges paid by MIMEDX;

 

(vi)    bad debt written off by MIMEDX;

 

(vii)    sales and commissions paid by MIMEDX to distributors or selling agents; and

 

(viii)    applicable taxes paid by MIMEDX (other than taxes based on net income) or withheld from amounts payable to MIMEDX.

 

All calculations shall be made in accordance with GAAP and based on or valued as based on bona fide arm’s length transactions.

 

1.24    “Non-Exclusive Licensed Trademarks” means those of Turn’s trademarks, trade names and logos that are set forth on Exhibit B-2 attached hereto.

 

1.25    “Patent Rights” means all domestic and international patents (including all reissues, extensions, substitutions, confirmations, re-registrations, re-examinations, invalidations, supplementary protection certificates and patents of addition) and patent applications (including all provisional applications, requests for continuation, continuations, continuations-in-part and divisionals) and all PCT applications, including any corresponding national stage applications.

 

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1.26    “Post-Approval Study” means a clinical study of the Product initiated in a country after receipt of Marketing Approval for the Product in such country.

 

1.27    “Product” means (i) Turn’s FleXTM Antimicrobial Collagen Matrix product as further described on Exhibit C attached hereto (the “FleX Product”) or (ii) any product that (a) is covered in whole or in part by a Valid Claim under the Licensed Patents; and/or (b) the development, manufacture, use, sale, offering for sale, or importation of which incorporates, uses, has used or is derived from, in whole or in part, the Licensed Assets.

 

1.28    “Regulatory Agency” means any governmental regulatory authority that regulates the Development, Manufacture, market approval, sale, distribution, packaging, reimbursement, pricing or use of the Product, including the FDA.

 

1.29    “Royalty Term” means, for each Product, on a country by country basis, the period beginning on the Launch Date of the Product in such country and ending on the latest to occur of the last date on which the Product is covered by a Valid Claim within the Licensed Patents in such country.

 

1.30    “Sublicense Agreement” means a written agreement between MIMEDX (or its Affiliate) and a Sublicensee in which MIMEDX grants a sublicense to such Third Party of the rights granted by Turn to MIMEDX pursuant to this Agreement.

 

1.31    “Supply Agreement” means a supply and quality agreement to be entered into between MIMEDX and a Third Party under which such Third Party will supply all of MIMEDX’s requirements for the FleX Product.

 

1.32    “Sublicensee” means a Third Party to whom MIMEDX grants a sublicense under the rights granted to MIMEDX by Turn hereunder.

 

1.33    “Technology” means any and all biological materials and other tangible materials, data, information, technology, know-how, processes, techniques, methods, skills, proprietary information, trade secrets, assays, skills, experience, techniques and results of experimentation and testing, including pre-clinical and clinical test date and quality control data, patentable or otherwise.

 

1.34    “Territory” means: (i) for the FleX Product, United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the UAE; (ii) for all other Products, worldwide.

 

1.35    “Third Party” means any person, corporation or other business entity, other than MIMEDX, Turn and their respective Affiliates.

 

1.36    “[***]” means the [***]

 

1.37    “Turn Inventions” means any Patent Rights, Technology or Inventions, conceived or reduced to practice by Turn or its Affiliates or sublicensees prior to or during the Term.

 

1.38    “Valid Claim” means a claim (i) of any issued, unexpired patent within the Licensed Patents that has not been revoked or held unenforceable or invalid by a decision of a court or governmental agency of competent jurisdiction from which no appeal can be taken, or with respect to which an appeal is not taken within the time allowed for appeal, and that has not been disclaimed or admitted to be invalid or unenforceable through recission, disclaimer, or otherwise or (ii) of any patent application within the Licensed Patents that was filed in good faith and is being prosecuted actively and in good faith and has not been cancelled, withdrawn, or abandoned and has not been pending for more than seven (7) years. If a claim of a patent application ceases to be a Valid Claim under item (i) because of the passage of time and later issues as part of a patent within item (ii), then it shall again be considered to be a Valid Claim effective as of the grant or issuance of such patent.

 

1.39    Interpretation. The captions and headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and are to be of no force or effect in construing or interpreting any of the provisions of this Agreement. Unless specified to the contrary, references to Articles, Sections or Exhibits mean the particular Articles, Sections and Exhibits to this Agreement and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits hereto. Unless context otherwise clearly requires, whenever used in this Agreement: (i) the words “include” or “including” shall be construed as incorporating, also, “but not limited to” or “without limitation;” (ii) the word “day” or “year” shall mean a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified; (iii) the word “notice” shall mean notice in writing (whether or not specifically stated) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement; (iv) the words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby” and derivative or similar words refer to this Agreement (including all Exhibits); (v) provisions that require that a Party or the Parties “agree,” “consent” or “approve” or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter; or otherwise; (vi) words of either gender include the other gender; (vii) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively; and (viii) references to any specific Law or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then current amendments thereto or any replacement thereof. For purposes of this Agreement, neither Party shall be deemed to be acting “under authority of” the other Party.

 

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ARTICLE 2
LICENSE

 

2.1    License.

 

2.1.a    Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Turn hereby grants to MIMEDX an exclusive, sublicensable (in accordance with Section 2.2) license in, to and under the Licensed Patents and in, to and under the Licensed Assets during the Term to Develop, Manufacture and Commercialize Products in the Field and Territory.

 

2.1.b    Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, Section 4.2), Turn hereby grants to MIMEDX a license during the Term to use the Licensed Trademarks in the Territory in connection with the Commercialization of the Products pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 4.2.  The license granted to MIMEDX under this Section 2.1.b (i) with respect to the Exclusive Licensed Trademarks shall be exclusive in the Field and Territory, and (ii) with respect to the Non-Exclusive Licensed Trademarks shall be non-exclusive and used solely for the purpose of the Commercialization of the Products in the Field and Territory.

 

2.1.c    MIMEDX shall have the right to exercise the foregoing licenses through one or more Affiliates; provided that MIMEDX shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of any such Affiliates as if such acts and omissions were those of MIMEDX.

 

2.1.d.     Upon MIMEDX’s reasonable request, Turn shall provide MIMEDX with a list of Licensed Patents that cover the Products itself in order for MIMEDX to mark Products and/or the packaging, and labels thereof with such patent information as required by Law, and MIMEDX shall appropriately mark the Products marketed and sold by MIMEDX with reference to the Licensed Patents.

 

2.2    Sublicense. MIMEDX shall have the right to grant sublicenses to all or any portion of the rights granted in Section 2.1 above to a Sublicensee. Each sublicense granted by MIMEDX pursuant to this Section 2.2 shall be subject and subordinate to the terms of this Agreement and shall contain terms consistent with this Agreement, including but not limited to MIMEDX’s royalty obligations under Section 3.1. Turn will not assert the Licensed Technology against any Third Party that purchases Product directly or indirectly from MIMEDX (or its Affiliates or distributors) in full compliance with the terms of this Agreement. MIMEDX shall be fully financially responsible to Turn for the acts or omissions of any Sublicensee, including but not limited for any breach of this Agreement. For each sublicense, MIMEDX shall deliver to Turn written notice of the terms, including the proposed sublicensee's identity, of any proposed sublicense agreement, or modification.

 

2.3    No Other Rights. Each Party acknowledges that the rights and licenses granted under this Article 2 and elsewhere in this Agreement are limited to the scope expressly granted. Accordingly, except for the rights and licenses expressly granted in this Agreement, neither Party is granted any right or license under any Patent Rights or Intellectual Property Rights of the other Party, nor shall any such right or license be implied or imputed, by estoppel or otherwise. All rights with respect to Patent Rights or Intellectual Property Rights that are not specifically granted herein are reserved to the owner thereof.

 

2.4    Right to Notice and First Refusal. During the Term, MIMEDX will be Turn’s preferred Commercialization partner in the Field, such that Turn shall afford MIMEDX the opportunity to acquire exclusive Development, Manufacture and Commercialization rights for the FleX Product in the Field for countries and jurisdictions outside of the Territory in accordance with this Section 2.4. Turn will promptly notify MIMEDX in writing (“Turn Notice”) prior to entering into bona fide negotiations with a Third Party for Development, Manufacture and Commercialization rights for the FleX Product outside the Territory (the “New Territory”). Similarly, Turn will promptly notify MIMEDX in writing (“Second Turn Notice”) prior to entering into any bona fide term sheet with a Third Party for Development, Manufacture and Commercialization rights for the FleX Product in a New Territory. MIMEDX shall have up to thirty (30) days after receipt of the Turn Notice to notify Turn in writing of its interest in obtaining a royalty-bearing license to the FleX Product in the New Territory. If Turn received a bona fide proposed term sheet from Third Party, MIMEDX shall notified Turn in writing of its interest in obtaining a royalty-bearing license to the FleX Product in the New Territory within at least ten (10) days of the Second Turn Notice. If MIMEDX notifies Turn in writing within the shorter of such thirty (30) day or ten (10) day period that it is interested in such New Territory, then the Parties shall promptly commence good faith negotiations for a period of up to three (3) months after Turn’s receipt of such notice if there is no bona fide term sheet proposed by a Third Party in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable definitive agreement (or amendment to this Agreement) for such New Territory (the “New Territory Negotiation Period”). If there is a bona fide term sheet proposed by a Third Party, then the Parties shall commence or continue good faith negotiations for no more than thirty (30) days in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable definitive agreement (or amendment to this Agreement) or at least a binding term sheet to continue working towards a mutually acceptable definitive agreement (or amendment to this Agreement). If (a) MIMEDX does not notify Turn in writing within the applicable time period that it is interested in the subject New Territory or (b) despite each Party’s good faith efforts, Turn and MIMEDX are not able to reach agreement on and execute a definitive agreement within such three (3) month period, or at least a binding term sheet within such thirty (30) day period, then Turn may enter into a term sheet or execute an agreement with any Third Party for Development, Manufacture and Commercialization rights to, or Develop, Manufacture and Commercialize on its own, the FleX Product in the Field in the New Territory provided that any such agreement with a Third Party shall not be on more favorable terms to the Third Party that any final offer proposed by MIMEDX during the Negotiation Period (provided that MIMEDX reinstates such offer to acquire said rights).

 

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2.5    Assignment by Turn to a Third Party. Turn acknowledges and agrees that in the event Turn sells, conveys, assigns or otherwise transfers the Licensed Technology, in whole or any portion thereof, to a Third Party, the Licensed Technology shall remain subject to the rights in such Licensed Technology granted to MIMEDX hereunder and the obligations under this Agreement applicable to such sold, conveyed, assigned or transferred Licensed Technology, including with respect to the license under such Licensed Technology granted to MIMEDX hereunder, will run with such Licensed Technology.

 

2.6    Bankruptcy. The Parties acknowledge and agree that all rights and licenses granted under or pursuant to this Agreement by Turn to MIMEDX are and shall otherwise be deemed to be, for purposes of 11 U.S.C. 365(n), license rights to “intellectual property” as defined under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In this regard, the Licensed Technology shall be deemed to be “intellectual property” within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. 365(n). The Parties hereto agree that MIMEDX, as licensee of such rights under this Agreement, shall retain and may fully exercise all of its rights and elections under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code including, without limitation, its rights pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 365(n). The Parties further agree that (a) in the event of the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings by or against Turn under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, MIMEDX shall be entitled to retain all of its rights under this Agreement; provided, that MIMEDX continues to perform under the Agreement; and (b) to avoid a loss of rights under this Agreement in the event of a bankruptcy proceedings by or against MIMEDX under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Turn hereby is granted and obtains a lien against the license rights to the “intellectual property” granted by this Agreement for continued payment as a secured creditor under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. MIMEDX will cooperate with Turn to execute document(s) to perfect this security interest. Except as provided herein in connection with sublicensing under and subject to this Agreement, MIMEDX may not, as part of a bankruptcy proceeding, assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Turn, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, whether by operation of law or otherwise, including in connection with a change in control, merger, acquisition, consolidation, asset sale or other reorganization, and any attempt at such assignment or transfer will be void.

 

ARTICLE 3    
PAYMENTS, ROYALTIES and MILESTONES

 

3.1    Royalty Payments on Products.

 

3.1.a    Royalty Rate on Sales Amount. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in further consideration of the license granted by Turn to MIMEDX under this Agreement, during the Royalty Term, MIMEDX shall pay to Turn on a quarterly basis a royalty of [***] of Net Sales.

 

3.1.b    Royalty Reports; Royalty Payment. Commencing in the first Calendar Quarter following the Launch Date, MIMEDX shall provide to Turn a written report within forty-five (45) days of the end of each Calendar Quarter during the Term, setting forth: (i) the MIMEDX calculation of Net Sales of each Product during such Calendar Quarter; and (ii) the total royalties payable to Turn hereunder. Simultaneously with the delivery of each such report, MIMEDX shall pay to Turn the total royalties due to Turn for the period of such report. If no royalties are due, MIMEDX shall so report. In the event that MIMEDX or its Affiliates or Sublicensees make any adjustment to such deductions after the associated Net Sales have been reported pursuant to this Section 3.1.b, the adjustments and payment of any amounts due shall be reported with the next quarterly report.

 

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3.1.c    Records. MIMEDX shall keep, and shall require its Affiliates and Sublicensees to keep, complete and accurate records related to Product in sufficient detail to enable the royalties payable under this Agreement to be determined. Such records shall be kept at the principal place of business of MIMEDX for at least thirty-six (36) months following the end of the Calendar Year to which such books and records pertain.

 

3.1.d    Audits. Upon Turn’s reasonable request, but not more frequently than once in each Calendar Year during the Term (except as required by law or regulators), MIMEDX shall permit an independent certified public accountant selected by Turn, reasonably acceptable to MIMEDX in good faith, and operating under a confidentiality agreement acceptable to MIMEDX in its sole discretion, to have access during normal business hours to such records of MIMEDX and its Affiliates at MIMEDX’s principal place of business for the purpose of and to the extent necessary to verify the accuracy of the reports provided by MIMEDX pursuant to Section 3.1.b. The independent public accountant shall disclose to Turn only (a) the accuracy of Net Sales reported and the basis for royalty payments made to Turn under this Agreement and (b) the difference, if any, by which such reported and paid amounts vary from amounts determined as a result of the audit and the details concerning such difference. Except as required by applicable law, no other information shall be provided to Turn. No record may be audited more than once and audits may not be conducted for any calendar year ending more than three (3) years prior to the date of such request. If such accounting firm identifies in its written report a discrepancy made during any period, MIMEDX shall pay to Turn any underpayment discovered by such audit within thirty (30) days after the accountant’s report. If the audit reveals an overpayment by MIMEDX, then MIMEDX may take a credit for such overpayment against any future payments due to Turn. If the audit reveals either an overpayment or accurate payments by MIMEDX, then Turn’s next opportunity to audit MIMEDX’s royalty payments shall be delayed (i.e., skip) a year. If Turn opts not to conduct an audit during any Calendar Year, or if due to a prior audit Turn’s loses the right to conduct an audit during a Calendar Year, Turn does not lose the right to audit any royalty payments not previously audited by Turn. The written report from any audit shall identify the royalty payments being audited and shall be binding upon the Parties. The fees charged by such accounting firm shall be paid by Turn, unless the audit discovers an underpayment by MIMEDX of ten percent (10%) or more of the total amounts due hereunder in the audited period, in which case such fees shall be paid by MIMEDX.

 

3.1.e    Adjustment for Third Party Royalties. If MIMEDX reasonably believes that it is necessary to obtain or maintain a license from any Third Party under any Patent Rights in order to Manufacture or Commercialize a Product in the Field and in the Territory (each, a “Third Party License”), then MIMEDX will have the right to credit up to fifty percent (50%) of any royalty payments actually paid by MIMEDX or its Affiliates under such Third Party License in any Calendar Quarter against any royalty payment payable to Turn for such Product; provided that Turn’s contribution shall never exceed fifty percent (50%) of the royalties due and owing to Turn under this Agreement for such Product without the Third Party License. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all royalties MIMEDX is required to pay to a Third Party in connection with the [***] may be deducted from royalty payments payable to Turn without regard to the limitations set forth in this Section 3.1e.

 

3.2    Milestone Payments. MIMEDX will pay Turn the non-refundable one-time payments set forth in the table below upon achievement (in the aggregate by MIMEDX itself, an Affiliate or a Sublicensee) of each milestone event set forth below.

 

Milestone   Payment 
I.Execution of the Agreement  $[***] 
I.The later of Flex Product: (i) Marketing Approval in the United States from the FDA, (ii) MIMEDX entering into the Supply Agreement, or (iii) Turn’s completion of the regulatory and quality activities set forth in Exhibit D (“Turn Activities”)  $[***] 
I.Upon Launch of each Product  $[***] 
I.First occurrence of aggregate Product(s) Net Sales in the Territory of greater than [***] during a Calendar Year.  $[***] 
I.First occurrence of aggregate Product(s) Net Sales in the Territory of greater than [***] during a Calendar Year.  $[***] 
I.First occurrence of aggregate Product(s) Net Sales in the Territory of greater than [***] during a Calendar Year.  $[***] 
I.First occurrence of aggregate Product(s) Net Sales in the Territory of greater than [***] during a Calendar Year.  $[***] 
I.First occurrence of aggregate Product(s) Net Sales in the Territory of greater than Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000) during a Calendar Year.  $[***] 
I.First Occurrence of aggregate Product(s) Net Sales greater than [***] during a Calendar Year for two (2) consecutive Calendar Years.  $[***] 

 

MIMEDX shall notify Turn in writing within sixty (60) days after the achievement of each such milestone event set forth in this Section 3.2 and each such notice shall be accompanied by the corresponding milestone payment set forth in this Section 3.2. Further each Milestone IV-IX shall only payable once upon the first occurrence of such event.

 

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ARTICLE 4    
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF PRODUCT

 

4.1    Development and Commercialization of Products. MIMEDX shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Develop and/or Commercialize one or more Products under this Agreement. MIMEDX shall be solely responsible for and have sole authority to conduct all Development and Commercialization activities that are required to commercialize the Product(s) in the Field in the Territory, including (i) developing and executing a commercial launch plan, (ii) developing a strategy for, and negotiating with applicable Regulatory Agencies regarding the price and reimbursement status of the Product, (iii) marketing and promotion, (iv) booking sales, and distribution and performance of related services, (v) handling all aspects of order processing, invoicing, (vi) providing customer support, and (vii) conforming its practices and procedures to applicable Law relating to the marketing and promotion of the Product in the Field in the Territory. Without limiting Section 3.2, Turn acknowledges and agrees that MIMEDX does not guarantee that it will be successful in any Development or Commercialization efforts hereunder, including, without limitation, as the result of any failure to obtain Marketing Approvals with respect to a Product in particular jurisdictions. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, MIMEDX will be responsible for complying with all applicable Laws and regulatory responsibilities, regarding its use of the Licensed Technology, Licensed Trademark, and all its activities associated with Commercialization of the Product.

 

4.2    Licensed Trademarks.

 

4.2.a    Use of Licensed Trademarks. During the Term, and as provided for herein, MIMEDX and its Affiliates and Sublicensees will have the right to use the Licensed Trademarks only in connection with the Commercialization of the Products, including by placing the Licensed Trademarks on all marketing and promotional materials and packaging materials for the Products (the “Permitted Use”). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, MIMEDX and its Affiliates and Sublicensees are not permitted to make any use of the Licensed Trademarks in connection with products or services other than the Permitted Use. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing under this Section 4.2.a shall be deemed to require MIMEDX or its Affiliates or Sublicensees to mark any Product with any Licensed Trademark. It is understood that the size and placement of the Licensed Trademarks may be subordinate to the trademarks of MIMEDX and its Affiliates. During the term of this Agreement and at all times following termination or expiration of this Agreement, MIMEDX and its Affiliates and Sublicensees shall not use (a) any trademark or service mark which is confusingly similar to, or a colorable imitation of, the Licensed Trademarks or any part thereof, or (b) any word, symbol, character, or set of words, symbols, or characters, which in any language would be identified as the equivalent of the Licensed Trademarks or that are otherwise confusingly similar to, or a colorable imitation of, the Licensed Trademarks. Neither Party shall knowingly engage in any conduct which may place the Licensed Trademarks in a negative light or context.

 

4.2.b    Quality Standards. All representations of Licensed Trademarks that MIMEDX intends to use shall be in the form as set forth on Exhibits B-1 and B-2. If MIMEDX uses any of the Licensed Trademarks, MIMEDX shall cause the appropriate designation “TM” or registration symbol “®” to be placed adjacent to the Licensed Trademarks, and agrees that the nature and quality of advertising, promotional, and other uses of the Licensed Trademarks by MIMEDX shall conform to standards set by, and be under the control of, Turn. MIMEDX acknowledges and agrees that Turn may adopt reasonable standards and specifications for the use of the Licensed Trademarks (the “Quality Standards”) and that MIMEDX shall abide by such Quality Standards in the use of the Licensed Trademarks, provided that no such Quality Standard prohibits or inhibits MIMEDX’s use of the Licensed Marks as agreed herein.  MIMEDX acknowledges and agrees that the Turn may amend the Quality Standards from time to time and that, upon written notice from Turn of any and all such amendments, MIMEDX, as soon as commercially practicable thereafter, shall conform its marketing, promoting, advertising, distributing, provision and selling of Product under Licensed Trademarks to such amended Quality Standards, provided that no such amended Quality Standard prohibits or inhibits MIMEDX's use of the Licensed Marks as agreed herein.

 

4.2.c    Rights in Licensed Trademarks. The Licensed Trademarks will remain the exclusive property of Turn, and all use of the Licensed Trademarks and any goodwill associated therewith shall inure to the exclusive benefit of Turn. Unless otherwise agreed, Turn shall, at its sole cost and expense, register, maintain, and enforce the Licensed Trademarks at its reasonable and sole discretion. If Turn fails to continue to register, maintain, and enforce the Licensed Trademarks, Turn will provide MIMEDX with timely notice and will provide MIMEDX with a reasonable opportunity to assume responsibility for the continued register, maintain, and enforce the Licensed Trademarks.

 

4.3    Advertising and Promotional Materials. MIMEDX will be responsible for the creation, preparation, production, reproduction and filing with the applicable Regulatory Agencies, of relevant written sales, promotion and advertising materials relating to the Product as required by Law (“Promotional Materials”) for use in the MIMEDX Territory. All such Promotional Materials will be compliant with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

 

4.4    Launch Date. MIMEDX will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to have a Launch Date of the FleX Product in the United States no later than four (4) months after the later of (i) the execution of the Supply Agreement, or (ii) the date of Marketing Approval in the United States from the FDA for the Product. For clarity, failure of MIMEDX to use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to achieve a Launch Date for the FleX Product in the United States as provided under this Section 4.4 shall not permit Turn to terminate the license under Licensed Technology granted to MIMEDX hereunder with respect to its license for the FleX Product unless MIMEDX fails to launch the Product within ten (10) months after the later of (i) or (ii) above. With the exception of delays to the Launch Date due to Turn’s failure to complete the Turn Activities or other agreed upon regulatory and quality obligations, the Parties further agree that, if the Product is not launched within the four (4) month period, then MIMEDX shall be obligated to make monthly payment to Turn in the amount of [***]; provided that such amounts paid to Turn by MIMEDX shall be deducted from Milestone II payment. All payments pursuant to this Section 4.4 are non-refundable.

 

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ARTICLE 5    
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

 

5.1    Inventorship. Inventorship for patentable inventions conceived or reduced to practice during the course of the performance of activities pursuant to this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the principles that are used to determine inventorship under the patent laws of the country where such invention is made; provided, however, that if Joint IP is invented in more than one country and one of such countries is the United States, such inventorship shall, if permitted by the applicable local Law, be determined by United States patent laws; provided, further, however, that any patent application filed in the United States shall comply with the United States patent laws relating to inventorship.

 

5.2    Ownership of Inventions.

 

5.2.a    Subject to the licenses granted to MIMEDX under Section 2.1, as between the Parties, all Inventions and Technology (including all Intellectual Property Rights therein) Controlled by either Party prior to the Effective Date and/or developed, invented or conceived and reduced to practice by such Party independently from the activities contemplated under this Agreement (collectively, “Background IP”) are and shall, as between the Parties, remain the sole property of such Party.

 

5.2.b    Subject to the licenses granted to MIMEDX under Section 2.1, Turn shall own the entire right, title and interest in and to all Turn Inventions (and Patent Rights claiming patentable inventions therein) first made or discovered solely by employees or consultants of Turn or acquired solely by Turn.

 

5.2.c    MIMEDX shall own the entire right, title and interest in and to all MIMEDX Inventions (and Patent Rights claiming patentable inventions therein) first made or discovered solely by employees or consultants of MIMEDX or acquired solely by MIMEDX.

 

5.2.d    Unless otherwise agreed in a separate development or other agreement, if MIMEDX and Turn jointly develop, invent or conceive and reduce to practice any Inventions or Technology during the Term that relate to any Product(s) (“Joint IP”), Turn agrees that it will assign to MIMEDX all of Turn’s interest in and to such Joint IP, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein, and that such Joint IP shall be deemed MIMEDX Inventions for the purposes of this Agreement. MIMEDX shall have exclusive rights under such Joint IP in the Field and shall grant, and hereby does grant, Turn exclusive rights under such Joint IP for all uses outside of the Field. Neither Party shall have any obligation to pay the other Party any royalties or other fees for exercise of its rights to the Joint IP as set forth herein.

 

5.3    Prosecution and Maintenance of Patent Rights.

 

5.3.a    Licensed Patents. During the Term of this Agreement, Turn shall make commercially reasonable efforts to prosecute to issuance, maintain the Licensed Patents and perfect the intellectual property rights licensed to MIMEDX under this Agreement, including paying all applicable fees (including, without limitation, all taxes and maintenance fees) in its sole and reasonable discretion. If Turn fails to continue to prosecute to issuance or maintain any Licensed Patents or Patent Rights that Cover Turn Inventions pertaining to the Product, prior to abandoning such Licensed Patents or Patent Rights, Turn will provide MIMEDX with timely notice and will provide MIMEDX with a reasonable opportunity to assume responsibility for the continued prosecutions and maintenance of such Licensed Patents or Patent Rights the Cover Turn Inventions pertaining to the Product. If any of the applications for the Licensed Patents are abandoned, rejected or not maintained and such abandonment, rejection or non-maintenance has a material effect on the protection offered by the Licensed Technology to MIMEDX, the Parties will negotiate in good faith a reasonable reduction of the Royalty payable to Turn. MIMEDX may designate in writing any country or countries in which MIMEDX desires Turn to file, prosecute and maintain Patent Rights (in addition to those Licensed Patents set forth on Exhibit A). If Turn agrees to file such additional Patent Rights, Turn shall be responsible for paying all applicable fees and such additional Patent Rights shall be deemed Licensed Patents under this Agreement. If Turn does not wish to file, prosecute and maintain such additional Patent Rights in any country, Turn will assign all such Patent Rights in such country to MIMEDX and MIMEDX shall have the sole right to prosecute and maintain such Patent Rights in MIMEDX’s name.

 

5.3.b    MIMEDX Technology. MIMEDX has the sole right to, at its discretion and expense, to prosecute and maintain all Patent Rights comprising MIMEDX’s Background IP and MIMEDX Inventions.

 

5.3.c    Joint IP. Subject to Turn’s continuing right to the timely prior review of and comment on material documents, MIMEDX has the initial right, at its sole discretion, to file, prosecute and maintain all Patent Rights comprising Joint IP in the name of MIMEDX. MIMEDX shall promptly notified Turn in writing of its intention to (or not to) file, prosecute or maintain any or all such Patent Rights, or to abandon any or all such Patent Rights. If MIMEDX opts not to file, prosecute or maintain any or all Joint IP Patent Rights, Turn shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to file, prosecute and maintain all Patent Rights comprising Joint IP. The Parties shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to make available to the other Party or its authorized attorneys, agents or representatives, such of its employees, consultants and representatives as the Party filing, prosecuting or maintaining said Patent Rights deems necessary in order to assist in obtaining or maintaining patent protection for Joint IP. Each Party shall sign, or use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to have signed, all legal documents necessary to file and prosecute patent applications or to obtain or maintain patents in respect of such Joint IP, at its own cost and expense.

 

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5.3.d    Cooperation; Patent Challenges. Each Party hereby agrees: (i) to make its employees, agents and consultants reasonably available to the other Party (or to the other Party’s authorized attorneys, agents or representatives), to the extent reasonably necessary to enable such Party to undertake patent prosecution for the Licensed Patents, Patent Rights in any Turn Inventions or any Joint IP; (ii) to provide the other Party with copies of all material correspondence pertaining to prosecution of the Licensed Patents, Patent Rights in any Turn Inventions or any Joint IP with the patent offices in the Territory; (iii) to cooperate, if necessary and appropriate, with the other Party in gaining patent term extensions wherever applicable to the Licensed Patents, Patent Rights in any Turn Inventions or any Joint IP ; and (iv) to endeavor in good faith to coordinate its efforts with the other Party to minimize or avoid interference with the prosecution and maintenance of the other Party’s patent applications. Without limiting the foregoing but excluding with respect to any Patent Rights in any MIMEDX Inventions, the Party prosecuting and maintaining the Patent Rights shall furnish to the other Party copies of substantive documents (e.g., applications, office actions and responses) relevant to any such efforts in advance with sufficient time for such other Party to review and provide comments on such documents and shall in good faith take such comments into account. The Parties acknowledge that they have a shared community of legal interest in the development of products that can be manufactured, used, sold and otherwise commercialized without infringing the intellectual property rights of any third party. The Parties may exchange confidential attorney-client communications to advance certain common legal interests in accordance with this Agreement and shall not disclose such communications to a third party, nor to employees of either party who do not have a need to know the content of such communication.

 

5.3.e    Patent Expenses. The patent filing, prosecution and maintenance expenses incurred after the Effective Date with respect to Patent Rights shall be borne by each Party filing, prosecuting and maintaining such Patent Rights under this Article 5.

 

5.3.f    Turn’s Rights. For clarity, Turn’s rights to any Background IP and Turn Inventions will be subject to the licenses granted to MIMEDX under Section 2.1 above, including with for clarity the associated exclusivity obligations with respect to the Field in the Territory for the Term of this Agreement.

 

5.3g    MIMEDX Rights. For clarity, MIMEDX will have the sole right and authority, in its sole discretion, to file, prosecute and maintain any Patent Rights in any MIMEDX Background IP and any MIMEDX Inventions hereunder in the name of MIMEDX.

 

5.4    Third Party Infringement. Each party will promptly notify the other if it becomes aware of acts of infringement or misappropriation of the Licensed Technology related to any Product by a Third Party which infringement bears adversely on MIMEDX’s enjoyment of the rights granted hereunder (“Commercially Relevant Infringement”). The Parties shall provide each other with all evidence or information relating to such Commercially Relevant Infringement which is available to it and which it is legally able to disclose. MIMEDX shall have the initial right (but not the obligation) during the Term, at its own cost and expense, to institute and conduct legal action against third-party infringers of the Licensed Technology with respect to the Product, with counsel determined by MIMEDX. MIMEDX shall notify Turn within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice of Commercially Relevant Infringement as to whether it intends to commence any legal action. If no legal action is commenced within ninety (90) days of receiving written notice of Commercially Relevant Infringement, Turn shall have the right during the Term, at its own cost and expense, to institute and conduct legal action against third-party infringers of the Licensed Technology with respect to the Product, with counsel determined by Turn.

 

In connection with any action to enforce any Licensed Technology, a Party will provide reasonable cooperation to the Party instituting and conducting legal action against third-party infringers (the “Enforcing Party”) concerning factual matters including, for example, by becoming a named party in the litigation if reasonably required to maintain the action, answering discovery requests, and providing testimony at deposition and trial without charge to the Enforcing Party other than recovery of statutory witness fees and its actual reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with providing such cooperation.  Any and all recoveries from any suit or action instituted or prosecuted based on infringement of the Licensed Technology for the Product shall first be distributed to reimburse each Party’s reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the suit or action. The remaining recoveries shall be shared ninety-ten percent (90%/10%) in favor of MIMEDX if MIMEDX is the Enforcing Party, and on a fifty-fifty percent (50%/50%) basis if Turn is the Enforcing Party.

 

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5.5    Claimed Infringement. Except as provided below in Section 5.6, in the event that a Third Party at any time provides written notice of a claim to, or brings an action, suit or proceeding against, any Party, or any of their respective Affiliates or Sublicensees, claiming infringement of such Third Party’s Patent Rights based upon an assertion or claim arising out of the Manufacture or Commercialization of a Product in the Field (“Infringement Claim”), such Party shall promptly notify the other Party thereof, enclosing a copy of the claim and all papers served. MIMEDX, in consultation with Turn, shall assume primary responsibility to defend and respond to any Infringement Claims brought against either Party or its Affiliate or Sublicensees in the Territory using legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Turn. Neither Party shall settle any Infringement Claim without the consent of the other Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising out of such Infringement Claims shall be borne by Turn; provided that with respect to the [***], MIMEDX shall pay for the litigation expenses and shall thereafter invoice Turn for fifty percent (50%) of such litigation expenses as they are incurred, and subject to a right to reasonably audit and request reasonable evidence of such invoiced expenses, Turn shall pay such invoiced amounts to MIMEDX within thirty (30) days of receipt of such invoice. MIMEDX shall keep Turn reasonably informed of the status of such claims and any defense.

 

5.6    Inter Partes Review. In the event the Parties agree to file for an Inter Partes Review with respect to any Patent Rights (“IPR”), MIMEDX, in consultation with Turn, shall assume primary responsibility to litigate the IPR using legal counsel mutually agreed upon by the parties using reasonable efforts. MIMEDX shall pay for the litigation expenses and shall thereafter invoice Turn for fifty percent (50%) of such litigation expenses as they are incurred, and Turn shall pay such invoiced amounts to MIMEDX within thirty (30) days of receipt of such invoice.

 

ARTICLE 6    
MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY

 

6.1    Supply Agreement. MIMEDX agrees to negotiate in good faith the Supply Agreement pursuant to which a Third Party will supply MIMEDX with its requirements for the FleX Product.

 

6.2    Exclusivity. During the Term, neither Turn nor its Affiliates will supply, or authorize a Third Party to supply, the FleX Product to any Third Party throughout the Territory for use within the Field, and neither Turn nor its Affiliates during the Term will use the FleX Product to Manufacture any product for sale within the Field in the Territory.

 

ARTICLE 7    
REGULATORY MATTERS

 

7.1    U.S. Marketing Approval. Turn will (i) oversee, monitor and coordinate all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to the FDA with respect to initial Marketing Approval for the FleX Product in the United States, (ii) be responsible for interfacing, corresponding and meeting with each Regulatory Agency with respect to initial Marketing Approval for the FleX Product in the United States, (iii) until assigned to MIMEDX in accordance with Section 7.2, be responsible for maintaining all regulatory filings for the FleX Product in the United States, and (iv) apprise Turn of all material communications from Regulatory Agencies relating to the FleX Product as soon as reasonably possible but in any event within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof

 

7.2    Assignment and Transfer of Regulatory Documents and Approvals. Within thirty (30) days following receipt of initial Marketing Approval for the FleX Product in the United States, Turn shall transfer to MIMEDX all of Turn’s right, title and interest in and to all such Marketing Approvals and all regulatory documents and applications submitted to Regulatory Agencies with respect to the FleX Product.

 

7.3    Other Regulatory Filings and Interactions. Except as set forth in Sections 7.1 and 7.2, as between the Parties, MIMEDX will own all Marketing Approvals and any regulatory documents and applications submitted to the applicable Regulatory Agencies with respect to a Product, and will (i) be solely responsible to oversee, monitor and coordinate all regulatory actions, communications and filings with, and submissions to, each Regulatory Agency, (ii) be solely responsible for interfacing, corresponding and meeting with each Regulatory Agency, (iii) be solely responsible for maintaining all regulatory filings, (iv) be identified as the marketing authorization holder, and (v) apprise Turn of all material communications from Regulatory Agencies relating to the FLeX Product as soon as reasonably possible but in any event within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof. Without limiting the terms of this Section 7.3, Turn shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to complete the Turn Activities as soon as practicable, and the Parties shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to cooperate to complete the regulatory and quality activities set forth in Exhibit E attached hereto as soon as practicable (the “Cooperative Activities”).

 

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ARTICLE 8    
ADVERSE EVENTS; RECALLS

 

8.1    Notice of Adverse Events. Each Party will maintain a record of any and all complaints it or its Affiliates and Sublicensees receive with respect to FleX Product. Each Party will notify the other Party in reasonable detail of any such complaints within sufficient time to allow the other Party and its Affiliates and Sublicensees (if applicable) to comply with any and all regulatory and other requirements imposed upon them in any jurisdiction in which the FleX Product is being marketed. MIMEDX will maintain at its own expense a common adverse event database for the FleX Product, and Turn will have access to all data in such adverse event database. MIMEDX shall be responsible, at its own expense, for submitting adverse event reports with respect to the FleX Product to the applicable Regulatory Agency. The Parties will cooperate in good faith in the exchange of safety data and the collection, investigation, reporting, and exchange of information concerning any adverse experiences, and any product quality and product complaints involving adverse experiences, related to the FleX Product, such that each Party is able to comply with its legal and regulatory obligations.

 

8.2    Recalls, Market Withdrawals or Corrective Actions. In the event that any Regulatory Agency issues or requests a recall or takes a similar action in connection with the FleX Product, the Party notified of such recall or similar action, shall within twenty-four (24) hours advise the other Party thereof by telephone, or by email or facsimile together with telephone confirmation. MIMEDX, in its sole discretion, shall decide whether to conduct a recall and the manner in which any such recall shall be conducted (except in the case of a government mandated recall, when MIMEDX may act without such advance notice but shall notify Turn as soon as possible). MIMEDX shall bear the expense of any such recall in the Field in the Territory (“Recall Expenses”); provided, however, that Turn shall bear the expense of any such recall to the extent the recall is the result of Turn’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 9
PAYMENT

 

9.1    Payment Method. All payments due to Turn under this Agreement shall be made by bank check or wire transfer in immediately available funds to an account designated by Turn. All payments hereunder shall be made in the legal currency of the United States of America, and all references to “$” or “Dollars” shall refer to United States dollars (i.e., the legal currency of the United States). MIMEDX is responsible for all taxes other than taxes imposed with respect to Turn’s income.

 

9.2    Currency Conversion. In the case of Net Sales made or expenses incurred by MIMEDX and its Affiliates and Sublicensees, the rate of exchange to be used in computing the amount of currency equivalent in United States dollars due shall be made at the rate of exchange utilized by such person in its worldwide accounting system and calculated in accordance with GAAP (or in accordance with MIMEDX’s accounting methods applied in the Territory consistent with applicable law), prevailing on the third to the last business day of the month preceding the month in which such sales or expenses are recorded, as the case may be.

 

9.3    Withholding Taxes. MIMEDX may deduct the amount of any taxes imposed on Turn that are required to be withheld or collected by MIMEDX or its Affiliates or Sublicensees on amounts owing from hereunder to the extent MIMEDX or its Affiliates or Sublicensees pay such withholding taxes to the appropriate governmental authority on behalf of Turn. MIMEDX will promptly deliver to Turn proof of payment of such taxes together with copies of all communications from or with such governmental authority with respect thereto.

 

ARTICLE 10    
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

 

10.1    Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that as of the Effective Date:

 

10.1.a    It is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and has full corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and to carry out the provisions hereof.

 

10.1.b    It is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder, and the person or persons executing this Agreement on its behalf has been duly authorized to do so by all requisite corporate action.

 

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10.1.c    This Agreement is legally binding upon it and enforceable in accordance with its terms. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by it does not conflict with any agreement, instrument or understanding, oral or written, to which it is a party and by which it may be bound, or with its charter or by-laws.

 

10.1.d    It has not granted, and will not grant, during the Term, any right to any Third Party that would conflict with the rights granted to the other Party hereunder.

 

10.1.e    Neither Party nor any of its Affiliates has been debarred or is subject to debarment and neither Party nor any of its Affiliates will use in any capacity, in connection with the exercise of its rights and the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, any person or entity that has been debarred pursuant to Section 306 of the United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or any similar law in any foreign jurisdiction, or that is the subject of a conviction described in such section or similar law in any foreign jurisdiction. Each Party agrees to inform the other Party in writing immediately if it or any person or entity that is performing activities under this Agreement, is debarred or is the subject of a conviction described in Section 306 or similar law in any foreign jurisdiction, or if any action, suit, claim, investigation or legal or administrative proceeding is pending or, to the best of the notifying Party’s knowledge, is threatened, relating to the debarment or conviction of the notifying Party or any person or entity used in any capacity by such Party or any of its Affiliates in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

10.2    Representations and Warranties of Turn. Turn makes the following representations and warranties to MIMEDX:

 

10.2.a    Turn is the rightful, sole, exclusive and beneficial owner of the Licensed Technology and Licensed Trademarks, including as necessary to Develop, Manufacture and Commercialize the FleX Product.

 

10.2.b    The Licensed Technology and Licensed Trademarks are valid and enforceable and, to the best of Turn’s knowledge, the practice and use of the foregoing as set forth under this Agreement will not infringe or violate any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party in the Territory.

 

10.2.c    There are no claims pending against or, to the best of Turn’s knowledge, threatened challenging Turn’s ownership or control or making any adverse claim of ownership of the exclusively licensed Intellectual Property Rights in the Territory.

 

10.2.d    Except for the [***], Turn has not received any written notice from any Third Party asserting or alleging that any Development, Manufacture or Commercialization of a Product by Turn prior to the Effective Date infringed or misappropriate the Patent Rights or other Intellectual Property Rights of such Third Party.

 

10.2.e    There are no Third-Party rights that could interfere with or materially conflict with the grant of rights by Turn to MIMEDX under this Agreement.

 

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.2, TURN DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, CONCERNING THE VALIDITY, ENFORCEABILITY, AND SCOPE OF THE LICENSED TECHNOLOGY, THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, SAFETY, USEFULNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS (COMMERCIAL, REGULATORY OR OTHER) OF THE PRODUCTS, LICENSED TECHNOLOGY, AND ANY OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION, TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS, METHODS, PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, OR PRACTICES AT ANY TIME MADE AVAILABLE BY TURN, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

 

10.3    MIMEDX Warranties/Disclaimer. Turn acknowledges and agrees that, other than as expressly provided herein, MIMEDX does not make any representation or warranty or guarantee as to the amount of royalties or milestone payments or fees to be made by MIMEDX or the income that Turn will derive from this Agreement. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.1, MIMEDX DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

 

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10.4    Employee Inventions. Prior to performing any activities in connection with this Agreement, the Parties shall ensure that its and its Affiliates’ employees, agents and consultants have executed valid and binding agreements with it that assign and otherwise effectively vest in them any and all rights that such employees, agents and/or consultants might otherwise have in any invention made by such employees, agents and/or consultants. Should any royalties or other consideration become payable to such employees, agents and/or consultants, the respective Party shall remain solely responsible for making such payments.

 

ARTICLE 11    
INDEMNIFICATION; SET-OFF

 

11.1    By MIMEDX. MIMEDX shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Turn, Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, successors and assigns from and against any and all liabilities, damages, harm, loss, costs, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (collectively, “Liabilities”), arising out of any claim, complaint, suit, proceeding, or cause of action brought or claimed by any Third Party (each, a “Claim”) to the extent arising out of, relating to or resulting from (i) MIMEDX’s breach of any representation or warranty made to Turn under this Agreement; (ii) the acts or omissions of any Sublicensee; or (iii) use by MIMEDX of the Licensed Technology or Licensed Trademarks, the Manufacture, Commercialization or any sale of the Products by MIMEDX, but excluding any Claim arising out of a Product or Licensed Technology or Licensed Trademarks for which Turn is liable under this Agreement or obligated to indemnify, protect, defend and hold MIMEDX harmless in accordance with Section 11.2.

 

11.2    By Turn. Turn agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless MIMEDX, its Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, successors and assigns from and against any Liabilities, arising out of any Claim to the extent arising out of or resulting from: (i) Turn’s breach of any obligation under this Agreement or any representation or warranty made by Turn to MIMEDX under this Agreement; (ii) a Claim that the FleX Product or any Licensed Technology as delivered by Turn to MIMEDX, or the Development, Manufacture or Commercialization thereof, by MIMEDX or any of its sublicensees, distributors or customers, or the use by MIMEDX of the Licensed Trademarks (as authorized by Turn under Section 4.2) infringes upon the U.S. Intellectual Property Right of a Third Party; and (iii)  the [***].

 

11.3    Indemnification Procedure. A Party, its director, officer, employee, successor or assign that intends to claim indemnification (“Indemnitee”) under this Article 11 shall promptly notify the indemnifying Party (“Indemnitor”) in writing of any Claim with respect to which the Indemnitee intends to claim such indemnification, and, subject to Section 5.5, the Indemnitor shall have sole control of the defense and settlement of the Claim; provided that the Indemnitor shall not enter into any settlement that admits the fault of Indemnitee without the prior written consent of Indemnitee, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The Indemnitee shall have the right to participate, at its own expense, with counsel of its own choosing in the defense or settlement of the Claim. The indemnification obligations under this Article 11 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Indemnitor. The Indemnitee and its employees, at the Indemnitor’s request and expense, shall provide full information and reasonable assistance to Indemnitor and its legal representatives with respect to Claims.

 

11.4    Set-Off. MIMEDX may set off any amounts owed to Turn hereunder, including any royalties or milestone payments, against any amounts owed by Turn to MIMEDX under this Agreement or the Supply Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 12    
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

 

12.1    Definition. Each Party may from time to time disclose to the other Party Confidential Information. As used herein, “Confidential Information” means any information and data disclosed by one Party to the other Party in connection with this Agreement, including all scientific, pre-clinical, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, marketing, financial, trade secret and commercial information or data, whether communicated orally or by any other method. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include any information to the extent that such information, as demonstrated by written documentation: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public through no fault of the receiving Party; (ii) is known by the receiving Party, other than under an obligation of confidentiality, at the time of its disclosure by the other Party; (iii) is demonstrably independently developed by the receiving Party after the date of disclosure without the application or use of the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information; or (iv) becomes known to the receiving Party without an obligation of confidentiality from a source other than the disclosing Party without breach of this Agreement by such Party, provided, that such source has the lawful right to disclose such Confidential Information to such Party.

 

12.2    Confidentiality. Except as reasonably necessary to fulfill its obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement, each Party and its respective employees and agents shall not use or disclose to any Third Parties any Confidential Information of the other Party. Nothing contained in this Article 12 shall prevent either Party from disclosing any Confidential Information of the other Party to the extent necessary in complying with applicable Laws or orders; provided that if a Party is required by Law to make any such disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information, other than pursuant to a confidentiality agreement, it will, to the extent legally permissible, give reasonable advance notice to the other Party of such disclosure and will use its reasonable efforts to secure confidential treatment of such Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing: a Party may disclose the other Party’s Confidential Information to the extent required by Regulatory Agencies in connection with Product.

 

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12.3    Prior Agreements. This Agreement supersedes the Letter of Intent between MIMEDX and Turn dated January 21, 2022, the Letter of Intent between MIMEDX and Turn dated February 28, 2022 (collectively, the “Prior LOIs”), the Non-Disclosure Agreement between MIMEDX and Turn and dated August 16, 2021 (the “Prior NDA”) and the FleX License with respect to information disclosed thereunder. All information exchanged between the Parties under the Prior LOIs and the Prior NDA shall be deemed to have been disclosed under this Agreement and shall be subject to the terms of this Article 12 from and after the Effective Date.

 

12.4    Confidential Terms. Each Party shall treat the terms of this Agreement as the Confidential Information of the other Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, however, each Party may disclose the terms of this Agreement (i) to advisors, actual or potential investors, acquisition partners and others on a need-to-know basis under circumstances that reasonably ensure the confidentiality thereof, or (ii) as required by securities or other applicable Laws or regulations, such as SEC regulations.

 

12.5    FOIA. In the event either Party receives a request under the United States Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. §552) or similar Law related to the Licensed Technology, any Marketing Approval or this Agreement, such Party shall promptly deliver a copy of such request to the other Party. The Parties agree to work in good faith in responding to such request, including, by redacting any information not required by such Laws.

 

ARTICLE 13    
TERM AND TERMINATION

 

13.1    Term of Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Article 13, shall remain in effect until the last date on which any Product is covered by a Valid Claim within the Licensed Patents (the “Term”). Upon expiration of the Term, all licenses granted under Article 2 then in effect shall become fully paid-up, perpetual (exclusive or non-exclusive as applicable pursuant to Article 2) licenses provided, however, that to the extent MIMEDX thereafter continues to Commercialize the FleX Product and such Commercialization requires the use of Turn’s trade secrets to Commercialize the FleX Product after the Term, MIMEDX shall pay Turn a royalty of [***] of Net Sales for the FleX Product made after the Term for a period expiring ten (10) years after Launch of the FleX Product.

 

13.2    Termination.

 

13.2.a    By Either Party. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party as follows:

 

(i)    Upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other Party, in the event of a material breach of this Agreement by such other Party, which breach is not cured within such ninety (90) day period; or

 

(ii)    Upon prior written notice to the other Party: (i) if the other Party is declared bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction, (ii) if a voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy is filed in any court of competent jurisdiction against the other Party and such petition is not dismissed within sixty (60) days after filing, or (iii) if the other Party shall make or execute an assignment of substantially all of its assets related to this Agreement for the benefit of creditors.

 

13.2.b    By MIMEDX. MIMEDX may terminate this Agreement, or any license(s) granted herein, in whole or in part, for convenience upon three (3) months’ prior written notice to Turn.   In addition, MIMEDX may terminate the license to the FleX Product and the related FleX Product obligations in this Agreement in the event that: (i) the FleX Product does not receive Marketing Approval in the United States from the FDA by March 31, 2023 or (ii) has not completed the Turn Activities set forth in Exhibit D by March 31, 2023.

 

13.2.c    By Turn. Turn may terminate this Agreement solely with respect to rights granted for the FleX Product if (i) MIMEDX fails to launch the FleX Product within ten (10) months after the later of (i) the execution of the Supply Agreement, or (ii) the date of Marketing Approval in the United States from the FDA for the Product. If Turn terminates this license with respect to the FleX Product under this Section 13.2, all rights to the FleX Product will revert to Turn as contemplated in Section 13.3(b) and the obligations of Turn in Section 6.2 shall terminate.

 

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13.3    Effect of Termination.

 

13.3.a    Termination Dispute. If Turn provides MIMEDX with a notice of a termination for material breach pursuant to Section 13.2a(i) and MIMEDX disputes whether it has materially breached this Agreement or whether the applicable breach has been cured, then MIMEDX may pursue resolution of such dispute in accordance with Section 15.7. If MIMEDX provides written notice of such dispute in accordance with Section 15.7, this Agreement and licenses herein will remain in full force and effect for so long as MIMEDX pursues resolution of such dispute in accordance with Section 15.7 (including the pendency of any arbitration or dispute resolution proceedings), and the cure period will be tolled during pendency of the dispute. If as a result of any dispute resolution proceeding it is determined that MIMEDX did not materially breach the Agreement, or that any material breach was cured during the cure period), then no termination with be effective and this Agreement and the licenses herein will continue in full force and effect.

 

13.3.b    Reversion of Rights. In the event that this Agreement is terminated only with respect to certain of the licenses granted herein as permitted herein, the remaining rights and licenses shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with and subject to the terms set forth in this Agreement. In the event that this Agreement is terminated in its entirety by Turn pursuant to Section 13.2 due to uncured material breach by MIMEDX (and subject to Section 13.3.a) or by MIMEDX under Section 13.2(b), the licenses granted by Turn to MIMEDX under this Agreement shall terminate and all rights in the Licensed Technology and Licensed Trademarks shall revert to Turn. In addition if this Agreement is terminated in its entirety or with respect to the FleX Product, MIMEDX shall as promptly as practicable transfer to Turn or Turn’s designee (A) possession and ownership of all governmental or regulatory correspondence, conversation logs, filings and approvals (including without limitation all Marketing Approvals and pricing and reimbursement approvals) relating to the FleX Product and execute any and all documents and carry out any other actions as may be requested by Turn to assist Turn with all regulatory filings with the applicable Regulatory Agencies required in connection with the termination of this Agreement to ensure that all Marketing Approvals for the FleX Product in the MIMEDX Territory can be transferred or issued to Turn or Turn’s designee if necessary, and (B) copies of all data, reports, records and materials in MIMEDX’s possession or Control relating to the FleX Product, including without limitation all non-clinical and clinical data relating to the Product, including without limitation customer lists and customer contact information and all adverse event data in MIMEDX’s possession or Control. Upon termination of this Agreement, MIMEDX shall have the right for a period of no more than six (6) months after the effective date of such termination to sell off any existing Products in its inventory or in the process of Manufacture, in each case as of the effective date of such termination (the “Sell-Off Period”) and the licenses granted under Section 2.1 shall survive for such period of time for MIMEDX to exercise its rights under this Section 13.3.b; provided that MIMEDX shall remain obligated to make payment of royalties to Turn for such Product in accordance with Section 3.1.

 

13.3.c    Accrued Liability. Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not relieve a Party from any liability that, at the time of such termination or expiration, has already accrued to the other Party.

 

13.3.d    Survival. The provisions of Articles 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 and, with respect to infringement occurring during the Term, Sections 5.4 and 5.5 of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

ARTICLE 14

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/ INSURANCE

 

14.1    Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS) ARISING FROM ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF THE SAME. THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY UNDER THIS SECTION 14.1 SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES OR LIABILITIES ARISING FROM (I) BREACH OF ARTICLE 12, (II) BREACH BY TURN OF THE EXCLUSIVITY OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, (III) A PARTY’S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS ARTICLE 11, (IV) WILFULL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF A PARTY; OR (V) WILFULL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF A SUBLICENSEE OR IN THE SUBLICENSING OR MONITORING OF A SUBLICENSEE.

 

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14.2    Insurance. During the Term and for a period of at least five (5) years after the last commercial sale of the Product under this Agreement, each Party shall obtain and/or maintain in full force and effect general commercial liability insurance that names the other Party as an additional insured with a reputable, solvent insurer in an amount appropriate for its business and products of the type that are the subject of this Agreement, but in no event with coverage levels of less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 in annual aggregate, and in the geographical market in which the relevant insurable activity is being performed, and for its obligations under this Agreement. Upon request, each Party shall provide the other Party with evidence of the existence and maintenance of such insurance coverage.

 

ARTICLE 15    
MISCELLANEOUS

 

15.1    Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement, including all Exhibits hereto, sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties and supersedes all previous agreements, promises, representations, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral, between the Parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof, including the Prior LOIs ,the Prior NDA and the FleX License. Upon execution of this Agreement, the FleX License shall be automatically terminated. None of the terms of this Agreement shall be amended or modified except in writing signed by the Parties hereto.

 

15.2    Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may assign this Agreement without such consent to a successor to all or substantially all of its business or assets to which this Agreement relates, whether by way of merger, consolidation, sale of stock, sale of assets, operation of Law or otherwise; provided that such assignee assumes in writing the assignor’s obligations under this Agreement and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions hereof.

 

15.3    Severability. If, and solely to the extent that, any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable, or shall, if kept effective in this Agreement, render this entire Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, such offending provision shall be of no effect and shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement or any of its provisions; provided, however, the Parties shall use their respective reasonable efforts to renegotiate the unenforceable provisions to best accomplish the original intentions of the Parties with respect to such provisions.

 

15.4    Waivers. Any waiver of the terms and conditions hereof must be explicitly in writing. A waiver by any Party of any term or condition of this Agreement in any one instance shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term or condition for any similar instance in the future or of any subsequent breach hereof. All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement shall be cumulative and none of them shall be a limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking, obligation or agreement.

 

15.5    Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for failure or delay in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement (except for an obligation to pay) for the time and to the extent such failure or delay is directly caused by earthquake, riot, civil commotion, war, terrorist acts, strike, flood, plague, epidemic, pandemic or governmental acts or restriction, or other cause that is beyond the reasonable control of the respective Party (“Force Majeure Event”). The Party affected by such force majeure will provide the other Party with full particulars thereof as soon as it becomes aware of the same (including its best estimate of the likely extent and duration of the interference with its activities) and will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to overcome the difficulties created thereby and to resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable. If the performance of any such obligation under this Agreement is delayed owing to such a force majeure for any continuous period of more than ninety (90) days, the Parties will consult with respect to an equitable solution, including the possibility of the mutual termination of this Agreement.

 

15.6    Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the Laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to conflict of Laws principles and excluding the 1980 U.N. Convention on Contracts for the Biosciences Sale of Goods.

 

15.7    Disputes. In the event of any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the performance, breach or termination thereof, either Turn or MIMEDX may, by written notice to the other Party, have such dispute referred to the Chief Executive Officers (or designee) of Turn and MIMEDX, for attempted resolution by good faith negotiations. The Parties will negotiate in good faith and reasonably for a period of not less than ninety (90) days. If the Parties are unable to resolve such dispute within such ninety (90) day period, such dispute shall be finally settled by binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) under its rules of arbitration, by a single arbitrator selected by the mutual agreement of the Parties; provided that if the Parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with the AAA rules. The decision and/or award rendered by the arbitrator shall be written, final and non-appealable, and judgment on such decision and/or award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitral proceedings and all pleadings and evidence shall be in the English language. The place of arbitration shall be in the State of Delaware, U.S.A. The costs of any arbitration, including administrative fees and fees of the arbitrator(s), shall be shared equally by the Parties to the dispute, unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator(s). Each Party shall bear the cost of its own attorneys’ and expert fees. The Parties agree that, any provision of applicable Law notwithstanding, they will not request, and the arbitrator shall have no authority to award, punitive or exemplary damages against any Party.

 

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15.8    Notices. Any notice, consent or approval permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing sent by registered or certified airmail (postage prepaid), overnight courier or by facsimile (receipt confirmed) and addressed as follows:

 

If to Turn:

Turn Therapeutics

250 N Westlake BLVD, Suite 210

Westlake Village, CA 91362

 

If to MIMEDX:

 

Attn: General Counsel

MiMedx Group, Inc.

1775 W Oak Commons Ct

Marietta, Georgia 30062

Fax: (770) 590-3567

 

All notices shall be deemed to be effective on the business day after delivery of such notice to the overnight courier, the day such notice is received by addressee via registered or certified mail, or the day on which such notice is sent by facsimile. In case any Party changes its address at which notices are to be received, written notice of such change shall be given as soon as practicable to the other Party.

 

15.9    Implied Obligations. This Agreement sets forth all of the rights and obligations of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

15.10    Relationship of the Parties. The relationship hereby established between MIMEDX and Turn is solely that of independent contractors; this Agreement shall not create an agency, partnership, joint venture or employer/employee relationship, and nothing hereunder shall be deemed to authorize either Party to act for, represent or bind the other except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

 

15.11    Third Party Beneficiaries. Except solely on behalf of Indemnitees with respect to the enforcement of Article 11 on behalf of themselves, nothing herein shall be deemed to create (by implication or otherwise) any right on behalf of any Third Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement or any other right.

 

15.12    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which together shall constitute a single instrument.

 

15.13    Remedies. In addition to any other relief afforded under the terms of this Agreement or by law, each Party has the right to seek enforcement this Agreement by injunction issued against the other Party, it being understood that both damages and an injunction may be proper modes of relief and are not to be considered as alternative remedies.

 

15.14 Publicity. Neither Party may issue or release any announcement, statement, press release, or other publicity or marketing materials relating to this Agreement or, unless expressly permitted under this Agreement, otherwise use the other party's trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names, or other indicia of source, association, or sponsorship, in each case, without the prior written consent of the other Party.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by their duly authorized officers.

 

GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. MIMEDX GROUP, INC.

 

By:  /s/ Bradley Burnam    By:  /s/ K. Todd Newton
Name:  Bradley Burnam    Name:  K. Todd Newton
Title:  CEO    Title:  Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

List of Exhibits:
 
Exhibit A Licensed Patents
Exhibit B-1 Exclusive Licensed Trademarks
Exhibit B-2 Non-Exclusive Licensed Trademarks
Exhibit C Product Description
Exhibit D Turn Activities
Exhibit E Cooperative Activities
Exhibit F [***]

 

[***] Certain information in this document has been excluded pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10). Such excluded information is not material and is the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.10

 

 

FORM OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

TURN THERAPEUTICS INC.

 

and

 

THE STOCKHOLDERS IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGE HERETO

 

Dated as of [●], 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

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Article 1
Definitions

 

Section 1.01. Defined Terms 1
Section 1.02. General Interpretive Principles 4

 

Article 2
Registration Rights

 

Section 2.01. Demand Registrations 5
Section 2.02. Piggyback Registrations 10
Section 2.03. Selection of Underwriter(s) 11
Section 2.04. Registration Procedures 12
Section 2.05. Holdback Agreements 17
Section 2.06. Underwriting Agreement in Underwritten Offerings 18
Section 2.07. Registration Expenses Paid By Company 18
Section 2.08. Indemnification 18
Section 2.09. Reporting Requirements; Rule 144 22

 

Article 3
Miscellaneous

 

Section 3.01. Term 22
Section 3.02. Notices 22
Section 3.03. Successors, Assigns and Transferees 23
Section 3.04. Governing Law; No Jury Trial 24
Section 3.05. Specific Performance 24
Section 3.06. Headings 24
Section 3.07. Severability 24
Section 3.08. Amendment; Waiver 25
Section 3.09. Further Assurances 25
Section 3.10. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures 25

 

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REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, dated as of [●] (this “Agreement”), is by and among Turn Therapeutics Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and certain stockholders of the Company identified on the signature page hereto (each, a “Holder” and collectively, the “Holders”).

 

WITNESSETH:

 

WHEREAS, the Company is currently contemplating a direct listing (“Listing”) of its common stock (as defined below); and

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to grant registration rights to the Holders on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Article 1
Definitions

 

Section 1.01.        Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

“Action” means any demand, action, suit, countersuit, arbitration, inquiry, proceeding or investigation by or before any Governmental Authority or any federal, state, local, foreign or international arbitration or mediation tribunal.

 

“Affiliate” in respect of a Person, means any other Person that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person, and (i) in the case of a natural person, shall include, without limitation, such person’s spouse, parents, children, siblings, mother-in-law and father-in-law and brothers and sisters-in-law, whether by blood, marriage or adoption or anyone residing in such person’s home, a trust for the benefit of any of the foregoing, a company, partnership or any natural person or entity wholly or jointly owned by any of the foregoing, and (ii) in the case of an entity, shall include a partnership, a corporation or any natural person or entity which directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such entity; provided that the Company and its subsidiaries shall not be considered Affiliates of any Holder for the purpose of this Agreement. As used herein, “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity, whether through ownership of voting securities or other interests, by contract or otherwise.

 

“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

 

 

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law to be closed in New York, New York.

 

“Common Stock” means the common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company and any shares into which such common stock may thereafter be converted or changed (including, without limitation, by way of a dividend or distribution or share split or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, exchange or other reorganization or similar change in the capital structure of the Company involving such common stock).

 

“Company Notice” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.01(a).

 

“Demand Registration” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.01(a).

 

“EDGAR” means the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System administered by the SEC or any successor electronic filing system for such purposes.

 

“Eligible Holders” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.01(a).

 

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

 

“FINRA” means the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and any successor thereto.

 

“Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, municipality or other political subdivision thereof, and any entity, body, agency, commission, department, board, bureau, court, tribunal or other instrumentality, whether federal, state, local, domestic, foreign or multinational, exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or other similar functions of, or pertaining to, government and any executive official thereof.

 

“Holder” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement and shall include their successors, by merger, acquisition, reorganization or otherwise, any other person who joins this Agreement or is otherwise a permitted transferee pursuant to ‎Section 3.03, and any of their Affiliates, so long as such Person holds any Registrable Securities.

 

“Initiating Holder(s)” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.01(a).

 

“Listing” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

 

“Loss” or “Losses” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.08(a).

 

“Person” means an individual, a general or limited partnership, a corporation, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization, a limited liability entity, any other entity and any Governmental Authority.

 

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“Piggyback Registration” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.02(a).

 

“Prospectus” means the prospectus included in any Registration Statement, all amendments and supplements to such prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all other material incorporated by reference in such prospectus.

 

“Registrable Securities” means any Shares and any securities issued or issuable directly or indirectly with respect to, in exchange for, upon the conversion of or in replacement of the Shares, whether by way of a dividend or distribution or share split or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, exchange or other reorganization; provided that any such Shares shall cease to be Registrable Securities if (i) they have been registered and sold pursuant to an effective Registration Statement, (ii) they have been transferred by a Holder in a transaction in which the Holder’s rights under this Agreement are not, or cannot be, assigned, (iii) they may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act without limitation thereunder with respect to holding period requirements, volume or manner of sale and the Holder of such securities does not beneficially own more than 1% of outstanding Common Stock, or (iv) they have ceased to be outstanding.

 

“Registration” means a registration with the SEC of the offer and sale to the public of Common Stock under a Registration Statement. The terms “Register,” “Registered” and “Registering” shall have a correlative meaning.

 

“Registration Expenses” shall mean all reasonable expenses incident to a Registration and any related offer and sale pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including all (i) registration, qualification and filing fees; (ii) expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, printing and filing under the Securities Act of the Registration Statement, any Prospectus and any issuer free writing prospectus and the distribution thereof; (iii) the fees and expenses of the Company’s counsel, independent accountants and any experts, any other accounting fees, charges and expenses incurred by the Company (including any expenses arising from any comfort letters or any special audits incident to or required by any registration or qualification), and fees and expenses of one counsel to all Holders, as well one additional counsel in each jurisdiction where a Holder is organized; (iv) the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the registration or qualification and determination of eligibility for investment of the Shares under the state or foreign securities or blue sky laws and the preparation, printing and distribution of a blue sky or legal investment memorandum (including the related fees and expenses of counsel); (v) the costs and charges of any transfer agent and any registrar; (vii) all expenses and application fees incurred in connection with any filing with, and clearance of an offering by, FINRA; (vii) expenses incurred in connection with any “road show” presentation to potential investors; (viii) printing expenses, messenger, telephone and delivery expenses; (ix) internal expenses of the Company (including all salaries and expenses of employees of the Company performing legal or accounting duties); and (x) fees and expenses of listing any Registrable Securities on any securities exchange on which Common Stock are then listed; but excluding any Selling Expenses payable by the Holders.

 

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“Registration Period” has the meaning set forth in ‎Section 2.01(c).

 

“Registration Rights” shall mean the rights of the Holders to cause the Company to Register Registrable Securities pursuant to this Agreement.

 

“Registration Statement” means any registration statement of the Company filed with, or to be filed with, the SEC under the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act, including the related Prospectus, amendments and supplements to such registration statement, including post-effective amendments, and all exhibits and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement.

 

“SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

“Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

“Selling Expenses” means all underwriting discounts, selling commissions and transfer taxes not customarily paid by the issuer of securities in an offering and that would be applicable to the sale of Registrable Securities hereunder, which for any Registration shall be borne and paid by the Holders in proportion to the number of Registrable Securities registered by or on behalf of each such Holder.

 

“Shares” means all Common Stock that are beneficially owned by the Holders or any of their Affiliates or any permitted transferee of rights under ‎Section 3.03 from time to time, whether or not held immediately following the Listing.

 

“Shelf Registration” means a Registration Statement of the Company for an offering to be made on a delayed or continuous basis of Common Stock pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act (or similar provisions then in effect).

 

“Subsidiary” means, when used with respect to any Person, (a) a corporation in which such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, directly or indirectly, owns capital stock having a majority of the total voting power in the election of directors of all outstanding shares of all classes and series of capital stock of such corporation entitled generally to vote in such election; and (b) any other Person (other than a corporation) in which such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, directly or indirectly, has (i) a majority ownership interest or (ii) the power to elect or direct the election of a majority of the members of the governing body of such first-named Person.

 

“Underwritten Offering” means a Registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an underwriter or underwriters on a firm commitment basis for reoffering to the public.

 

Section 1.02.      General Interpretive Principles. Whenever used in this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires, any noun or pronoun shall be deemed to include the plural as well as the singular and to cover all genders. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” Unless otherwise specified, the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereunder” and similar terms refer to this Agreement as a whole (including the exhibits hereto), and references herein to Articles and Sections refer to Articles and Sections of this Agreement. Except as otherwise indicated, all periods of time referred to herein shall include all Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; provided, however, that if the date to perform the act or give any notice with respect to this Agreement shall fall on a day other than a Business Day, such act or notice may be performed or given timely if performed or given on the next succeeding Business Day. References to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as jointly drafted by the parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

 

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Article 2
Registration Rights

 

Section 2.01.      Demand Registrations.

 

(a)            Request. Each Holder shall have the right to request that the Company file a Registration Statement with the SEC on the appropriate registration form for all or part of the Registrable Securities held by such Holder once the Registrable Securities that such Holder proposes to register are no longer subject to any lock-up that may be applicable to such securities in connection with the Listing (which may be due to the expiration or waiver of such lock-up with respect to such Registrable Securities) by delivering a written request to the Company specifying the kind and number of shares of Registrable Securities such Holder wishes to Register and the intended method of distribution thereof (a “Demand Registration” and the Holder submitting such Demand Registration, the “Initiating Holder”). The Company shall within 10 Business Days of the receipt of such request, give written notice of such Demand Registration (the “Company Notice”) to all Holders other than the relevant Initiating Holder (the “Eligible Holders”), and such other Eligible Holders may, upon written request given no later than 10 Business Days following their receipt of the Company Notice, request that the Company also effect the Registration of all or part of each Eligible Holder’s Registrable Securities. Thereafter, the Company shall (i) use its reasonable best efforts to file a Registration Statement in respect of such Demand Registration for all Registrable Securities that the Initiating Holder and Eligible Holders have requested to be included within 45 days of receipt of the Initiating Holder’s request, and (ii) use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.

 

(b)            Limitations of Demand Registrations. There shall be no limitation on the number of Demand Registrations pursuant to ‎Section 2.01(a); provided, however, that, except as set forth in ‎Section 2.01(f), the Holders shall not require the Company to take any action to effect any Demand Registration (i) within six (6) months after a Demand Registration pursuant to this ‎Section 2.01 that has been declared or ordered effective, (ii) during the period starting with the date of filing of, and ending on a date 180 days after the effective date of a Company-initiated registration (other than a registration related solely to the sale of securities to employees of the Company pursuant to an equity incentive plan, share purchase or similar plan or to a Rule 145 transaction); provided that the Company is actively employing in good faith any reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective. In the event that any Person shall have received rights to Demand Registrations pursuant to ‎Section 3.03, and such Person shall have made a Demand Registration request, such request shall be treated as having been made by the Holder who transferred such rights to such Person. The Registrable Securities requested to be Registered pursuant to ‎Section 2.01(a) (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Registrable Securities of Eligible Holders requested to be registered) must represent (i) an aggregate offering price of Registrable Securities (before deduction of underwriters’ discounts and commissions) that is reasonably expected to equal at least $20,000,000 or (ii) all of the remaining Registrable Securities owned by the Initiating Holder and its Affiliates.

 

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(c)            Effective Registration. The Company shall be deemed to have effected a Registration for purposes of ‎Section 2.01(b) if the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC or becomes effective upon filing with the SEC, and remains effective until the earlier of (i) the date when all Registrable Securities thereunder have been sold and (ii) 60 days from the effective date of the Registration Statement (the “Registration Period”). No Registration shall be deemed to have been effective if the conditions to closing specified in the underwriting agreement, if any, entered into in connection with such Registration are not satisfied by reason of the Company or the number of Registrable Securities included in any such Registration Statement is reduced in accordance with ‎Section 2.01(e) such that less than 25% of the aggregate number of Registrable Securities requested to be Registered pursuant to ‎Section 2.01(a) are included. If, during the Registration Period, such Registration is interfered with by any stop order, injunction or other order or requirement of the SEC or other Governmental Authority, the Registration Period shall be extended on a day-for-day basis for any period the Holder is unable to complete an offering as a result of such stop order, injunction or other order or requirement of the SEC or other Governmental Authority.

 

(d)            Underwritten Offering. If the Initiating Holder so indicates at the time of its request pursuant to ‎Section 2.01(a), such offering of Registrable Securities shall be in the form of an Underwritten Offering and the Company shall include such information in the Company Notice. In the event that the Initiating Holder intends to distribute the Registrable Securities by means of an Underwritten Offering, no Holder may include Registrable Securities in such Registration unless such Holder, subject to the limitations set forth in ‎Section 2.06, (i) agrees to sell its Registrable Securities on the basis provided in the applicable underwriting arrangements; (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements in customary form; and (iii) cooperates with the Company’s reasonable requests in connection with such Registration (it being understood that the Company’s failure to perform its obligations hereunder, which failure is caused by such Holder’s failure to cooperate, will not constitute a breach by the Company of this Agreement).

 

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(e)            Priority of Securities in an Underwritten Offering. If the Company, after consultation with the managing underwriter or underwriters of a proposed Underwritten Offering, pursuant to this ‎Section 2.01, determines in good faith that the number of securities requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering exceeds the number that can be sold in such Underwritten Offering without being likely to have a significant adverse effect on the price, timing or distribution of the securities offered or the market for the securities offered, then the number of securities to be included in such Underwritten Offering shall be reduced in the following order of priority:

 

first, there shall be excluded from the Underwritten Offering any securities to be sold for the account of any selling securityholder other than the Initiating Holder and the Eligible Holders;

 

second, there shall be excluded from the Underwritten Offering any securities to be sold for the account of the Company; and

 

third, there shall be excluded from the Underwritten Offering any securities to be sold for the account of the Initiating Holder and the Eligible Holders and their respective Affiliates that have been requested to be included therein, pro rata among such Holders based on the number of Registrable Securities so requested to be included in such Registration by each such Holder,

 

in each case to the extent necessary to reduce the total number of securities to be included in such offering to the number recommended by the Company after consultation with the managing underwriter or underwriters.

 

(f)             Shelf Registration.

 

(i)            At any time when the Company is eligible to use Form S-3, any Holder may request the Company to effect a Shelf Registration; provided that if the Company is not eligible to use Form S-3 following twelve (12) full calendar months after the Listing, the Company shall effect a Shelf Registration on a Form S-l upon the request of any Holder. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to file a Registration Statement in respect of such Shelf Registration within 45 days of receipt of the request, and use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to remain effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of the date (i) all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement have been sold or (ii) all Registrable Securities covered by such Shelf Registration otherwise cease to be Registrable Securities. The Company shall promptly, and within two (2) Business Days after the Company confirms effectiveness of the Registration Statement in respect of such Shelf Registration with the SEC, notify the requesting Holder(s) of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement in respect of such Shelf Registration; provided, however, this requirement shall be satisfied if a notice of effectiveness of the above-referenced Registration Statement has been filed by the SEC on EDGAR by such deadline; provided, further, that notwithstanding the second sentence of this ‎Section 2.01(f), the Company shall (i) use its reasonable best efforts to effectuate any Underwritten Offering from such Shelf Registration (an “Underwritten Shelf Takedown”) requested by an Initiating Holder as soon as practicable after receipt of such request and (ii) only be required to effectuate one (1) Underwritten Shelf Takedown from such Shelf Registration within any three-month period. The provisions of ‎Section 2.01(a)-‎(e) and ‎(g)-‎(h) shall apply mutatis mutandis to such Underwritten Shelf Takedown, with references to “file a Registration Statement” or “become effective” being deemed references to filing of a prospectus or supplement for such Underwritten Shelf Takedown and references to “Registration” being deemed references to the Underwritten Shelf Takedown; provided that Eligible Holders shall only include Holders whose Registrable Securities are included in such Shelf Registration or may be included therein without the need for an amendment to such Shelf Registration (other than an automatically effective amendment). So long as the Shelf Registration is effective, the Initiating Holder may not request any Demand Registration pursuant to ‎Section 2.01(a) with respect to Registrable Shares that are Registered on such Shelf Registration; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, any Holder whose Registrable Securities are included in such Shelf Registration (including such Initiating Holder) may request Underwritten Shelf Takedowns in accordance with this ‎Section 2.01(f).

 

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If the Company shall receive a request from the Initiating Holder that the Company effect a Shelf Registration (including an Underwritten Shelf Takedown), then the Company shall promptly give the Company Notice at least 10 Business Days prior to the anticipated filing date of the registration statement relating to such Shelf Registration or the anticipated pricing of such Underwritten Shelf Takedown, as the case may be, to all Holders other than the Initiating Holder and thereupon shall use its reasonable best efforts to effect, as expeditiously as possible, the Registration or offering of:

 

(A)          all Registrable Securities for which the Initiating Holder has requested Registration or inclusion in an Underwritten Shelf Takedown under this section, and

 

(B)           all other Registrable Securities of the same class as those requested to be Registered by the Initiating Holder that any Eligible Holders have requested the Company to Register in a Shelf Registration or include in an Underwritten Shelf Takedown, in each case, by request received by the Company within 10 Business Days after such Holders receive the Company Notice,

 

all to the extent necessary to permit the Registration of the Registrable Securities so to be Registered on such Shelf Registration or inclusion of Registrable Securities in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown, as applicable.

 

(ii)           At any time prior to the effective date of such Shelf Registration, the Initiating Holder may revoke such request, without liability to any of the other Eligible Holders, by providing a notice to the Company revoking such request. For the avoidance of doubt, such request, if revoked pursuant to this paragraph, shall not constitute a Demand Registration; provided that such Initiating Holder reimburses the Company for all reasonable documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company in preparation for the inclusion of such Initiating Holder’s Registrable Shares in such Shelf Registration; and the Company shall continue all efforts to secure effectiveness of the applicable Shelf Registration Statement with respect to any other Registrable Securities requested to be included by each of the Holders that has not withdrawn its Registrable Securities.

 

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(iii)          The Company shall be liable for and pay all Registration Expenses in connection with any Shelf Registration.

 

(iv)          For the avoidance of doubt, upon notice to the Initiating Holder and any other participating Eligible Holder, the Company may postpone effecting a Shelf Registration pursuant to ‎Section 2.01(g).

 

(g)            Postponement. Upon notice to, in the case of a Demand Registration, the Initiating Holder for such Demand Registration and any other Eligible Holders or, in the case of filing a Shelf Registration or Underwritten Shelf Takedown, the Initiating Holder or Holders requesting such Underwritten Shelf Takedown and any other Holders to which a Company Notice has been delivered with respect to such Underwritten Shelf Takedown, the Company may postpone effecting a Registration or Underwritten Shelf Takedown, as applicable, pursuant to this ‎Section 2.01 on two (2) occasions during any period of twelve (12) consecutive months for a reasonable time specified in the notice but not exceeding 90 days (which period may not be extended or renewed), if (i) the Company reasonably determines in good faith that effecting the Registration or Underwritten Shelf Takedown, as applicable, would materially and adversely affect a proposal or plan by the Company to engage in (directly or indirectly through any of its Subsidiaries): (x) a material acquisition or divestiture of assets; (y) a merger, consolidation, tender offer, reorganization, primary offering of the Company’s securities subject to the ability of Holders to piggyback pursuant to ‎Section 2.02 or similar material transaction; or (z) a material financing or any other material business transaction with a third party or (ii) the Company is in possession of material non-public information the disclosure of which during the period specified in such notice the Company reasonably believes would not be in the best interests of the Company.

 

(h)            Right to Withdraw. Unless otherwise agreed, each Holder shall have the right to withdraw such Holder’s request for inclusion of its Registrable Securities in any Underwritten Offering pursuant to this ‎Section 2.01 at any time prior to the execution of an underwriting agreement with respect thereto by giving written notice to the Company of such Holder’s request to withdraw and, subject to the preceding clause, each Holder shall be permitted to withdraw, without liability to the Company or any other Eligible Holders, all or part of such Holder’s Registrable Securities from a Registration at any time prior to the effective date thereof.

 

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Section 2.02.      Piggyback Registrations.

 

(a)            Participation. If the Company proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act with respect to any offering of Common Stock or otherwise conduct an offering of Common Stock pursuant to an effective Registration Statement, in each case, for its own account and/or for the account of any other Persons (other than a Registration (i) under ‎Section 2.01 hereof, (ii) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-8 (or other registration solely relating to an offering or sale to employees or directors of the Company pursuant to any employee stock plan or other employee benefit arrangement) or Form S-4 or similar form that relates to a transaction subject to Rule 145 under the Securities Act, (iii) pursuant to a registration statement required to be filed pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement, each dated December 7, 2024, by and among the Company, GEM Global Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited (“GEM”) and the Side Letter, dated April 11, 2025, by and among the Company and GEM, (iv) in connection with any dividend reinvestment or similar plan, or (v) for the sole purpose of offering securities to another entity or its security holders in connection with the acquisition of assets or securities of such entity or any similar transaction solely for the purpose of effecting an acquisition of assets or securities of another entity), then, as soon as practicable (but in no event less than five (5) Business Days prior to the proposed date of filing such Registration Statement or the launch of such offering pursuant to an effective Registration Statement, as applicable), the Company shall give written notice of such proposed filing to each Holder, and such notice shall offer such Holders the opportunity to Register under such Registration Statement or otherwise sell in such offering such number of Registrable Securities as each such Holder may request in writing (a “Piggyback Registration”). Subject to ‎Section 2.02(a) and ‎Section 2.02(c), the Company shall include in such Registration Statement or other offering all such Registrable Securities that are requested to be included therein within four (4) Business Days after the receipt of any such notice; provided, however, that if, at any time after giving written notice of its intention to Register or otherwise offer any securities pursuant to this ‎Section 2.02(a) and prior to the effective date of the Registration Statement filed in connection with such Registration or launch of such offering, the Company shall determine for any reason not to Register or to delay Registration or offering of such securities, the Company may, at its election, give prompt written notice of such determination to each such Holder and, thereupon, (i) in the case of a determination not to Register or otherwise offer securities, shall be relieved of its obligation to Register any Registrable Securities in connection with such Registration and shall have no liability to any Holder in connection with such termination, and (ii) in the case of a determination to delay Registration or other offer of securities, shall be permitted to delay Registering any Registrable Securities for the same period as the delay in Registering such other Common Stock, in each case without prejudice, however, to the rights of any Holder to request that such Registration be effected as a Demand Registration under ‎Section 2.01. For the avoidance of doubt, no Registration or other offering effected under this ‎Section 2.02 shall relieve the Company of its obligation to effect any Demand Registration under ‎Section 2.01. If the offering pursuant to a Registration Statement pursuant to this ‎Section 2.02 is to be an Underwritten Offering, then each Holder making a request for a Piggyback Registration pursuant to this ‎Section 2.02(a) shall, and the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to coordinate arrangements with the underwriters so that each such Holder may, participate in such Underwritten Offering. If the offering pursuant to such Registration Statement is to be on any other basis, then each Holder making a request for a Piggyback Registration pursuant to this ‎Section 2.02(a) shall, and the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to coordinate arrangements so that each such Holder may, participate in such offering on such basis. If the Company files a Shelf Registration for its own account and/or for the account of any other Persons, the Company agrees that it shall use its reasonable best efforts to include in such Registration Statement such disclosures as may be required by Rule 430B under the Securities Act in order to ensure that the Holders may be added to such Shelf Registration at a later time through the filing of a Prospectus supplement rather than a post-effective amendment.

 

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(b)            Right to Withdraw. Unless otherwise agreed, each Holder shall have the right to withdraw such Holder’s request for inclusion of its Registrable Securities in any Underwritten Offering pursuant to this ‎Section 2.02 at any time prior to the execution of an underwriting agreement with respect thereto by giving written notice to the Company of such Holder’s request to withdraw and, subject to the preceding clause, each Holder shall be permitted to withdraw all or part of such Holder’s Registrable Securities from a Piggyback Registration at any time prior to the effective date thereof.

 

(c)            Priority of Piggyback Registration. If the Company, after consultation with the managing underwriter or underwriters of a proposed Underwritten Offering, determines in good faith that the number of securities requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering exceeds the number which can be sold in such Underwritten Offering without being likely to have a significant adverse effect on the price, timing or distribution of the securities offered or the market for the securities offered, then the securities to be included in such Underwritten Offering shall be reduced in the following order of priority:

 

first, there shall be excluded from the Underwritten Offering any securities to be sold for the account of any selling securityholder other than the Holders,

 

second, there shall be excluded from the Underwritten Offering any securities to be sold for the account of Holders and their Affiliates that have been requested to be included therein, pro rata among such Holders based on the number of Registrable Securities so requested to be included in such Registration by each such Holder,

 

third, there shall be excluded from the Underwritten Offering any securities to be sold for the account of the Company,

 

in each case to the extent necessary to reduce the total number of securities to be included in such offering to the number recommended by the Company after consultation with the managing underwriter or underwriters.

 

Section 2.03.      Selection of Underwriter(s). In any Underwritten Offering pursuant to ‎Section 2.01, the Initiating Holder shall select the underwriter(s), providing that such selection is acceptable to the Company, acting in good faith.

 

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Section 2.04.      Registration Procedures.

 

(a)            In connection with the Registration and/or sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Agreement, through an Underwritten Offering or otherwise, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to effect or cause the Registration and the sale of such Registrable Securities as quickly as commercially practicable in accordance with the intended methods of disposition thereof and:

 

(i)            prepare and file the required Registration Statement, including all exhibits and financial statements required under the Securities Act to be filed therewith, and before filing with the SEC a Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any amendments or supplements thereto, (A) furnish to the underwriters, if any, the Holders participating in such Registration and their respective counsel, copies of all documents prepared to be filed, which documents will be subject to the review of such underwriters, the Holders and their respective counsel, with an adequate and appropriate opportunity for review and comment, and (B) consider in good faith any comments of the underwriters and such Holders and their respective counsel on such documents;

 

(ii)           prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement effective in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all of the Shares Registered thereon;

 

(iii)          in the case of a Shelf Registration, prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement effective and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all Shares subject thereto for a period ending on the later of (x) the 3rd anniversary after the effective date of such Registration Statement or (y) the date on which all Shares Registered thereon have been sold;

 

(iv)          notify the participating Holders and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, and (if requested) confirm such advice in writing and provide copies of the relevant documents, as soon as reasonably practicable after notice thereof is received by the Company (A) when the applicable Registration Statement or any amendment thereto has been filed or becomes effective, or when the applicable Prospectus or any amendment or supplement to such Prospectus has been filed, (B) of any written comments by the SEC or any request by the SEC or any other Governmental Authority for amendments or supplements to such Registration Statement or such Prospectus or for additional information, (C) of the issuance by the SEC of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or any order preventing or suspending the use of any preliminary or final Prospectus or the initiation or threatening of any proceedings for such purposes, (D) if, at any time, the representations and warranties of the Company in any applicable underwriting agreement cease to be true and correct in any material respect, and (E) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Registrable Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose;

 

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(v)           promptly notify each selling Holder and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, when the Company becomes aware of the occurrence of any event as a result of which the applicable Registration Statement or the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement (as then in effect) contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of such Prospectus and any preliminary Prospectus, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading or, if for any other reason it shall be necessary during such time period to amend or supplement such Registration Statement or Prospectus in order to comply with the Securities Act and, in either case as promptly as reasonably practicable thereafter, prepare and file with the SEC, and furnish without charge to the selling Holder and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, an amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement or Prospectus which will correct such statement or omission or effect such compliance;

 

(vi)          use its reasonable best efforts to prevent or obtain the withdrawal of any stop order or other order suspending the use of any preliminary or final Prospectus;

 

(vii)         promptly incorporate in a Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as the managing underwriters, if any, and the selling Holders may reasonably request to be included therein in order to permit the intended method of distribution of the Registrable Securities; and make all required filings of such Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment as soon as reasonably practicable after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment;

 

(viii)        furnish to each selling Holder and each underwriter, if any, without charge, as many conformed copies as such Holder or underwriter may reasonably request of the applicable Registration Statement and any amendment or post-effective amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference and all exhibits (including those incorporated by reference);

 

(ix)          deliver to each selling Holder and each underwriter, if any, without charge, as many copies of the applicable Prospectus (including each preliminary Prospectus) and any amendment or supplement thereto as such Holder or underwriter may reasonably request (it being understood that the Company consents to the use of such Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto by each selling Holder and the underwriters, if any, in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto) and such other documents as such selling Holder or underwriter may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities by such Holder or underwriter;

 

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(x)           on or prior to the date on which the applicable Registration Statement is declared effective or becomes effective, use its reasonable best efforts to register or qualify, and cooperate with each selling Holder, the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, and their respective counsel, in connection with the registration or qualification of such Registrable Securities for offer and sale under the securities or blue sky laws of each state and other jurisdiction of the United States as any selling Holder or managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, or their respective counsel reasonably request in writing and do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary or advisable to keep such registration or qualification in effect for so long as such Registration Statement remains in effect and so as to permit the continuance of sales and dealings in such jurisdictions of the United States for so long as may be necessary to complete the distribution of the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement; provided that the Company will not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified or to take any action which would subject it to taxation or general service of process in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject;

 

(xi)          in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities that will result in such securities no longer being Registrable Securities, cooperate with each selling Holder, the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, and the transfer agent to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be sold and not bearing any restrictive Securities Act legends and the delivery of any required legal opinions in connection therewith; and to register such Registrable Securities in such denominations and such names as such selling Holder or the underwriter(s), if any, may request at least two (2) Business Days prior to such sale of Registrable Securities; provided that the Company may satisfy its obligations hereunder without issuing physical stock certificates through the use of The Depository Trust Company’s (“DTC”) Direct Registration System;

 

(xii)          cooperate and assist in any filings required to be made with the FINRA and each securities exchange, if any, on which any of the Company’s securities are then listed or quoted and on each inter-dealer quotation system on which any of the Company’s securities are then quoted, and in the performance of any due diligence investigation by any underwriter (including any “qualified independent underwriter”) that is required to be retained in accordance with the rules and regulations of each such exchange, and use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to enable the seller or sellers thereof or the underwriter or underwriters, if any, to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities;

 

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(xiii)         not later than the effective date of the applicable Registration Statement, provide a CUSIP number for all Registrable Securities and provide the applicable transfer agent with printed certificates for the Registrable Securities which are in a form eligible for deposit with DTC; provided that the Company may satisfy its obligations hereunder without issuing physical stock certificates through the use of DTC’s Direct Registration System;

 

(xiv)        in the case of an Underwritten Offering, obtain for delivery to and addressed to the selling Holders and the underwriter or underwriters, an opinion and negative assurance letter from the Company’s outside counsel in customary form and content for the type of Underwritten Offering, dated the date of the closing under the underwriting agreement and any customary certificates executed by authorized officers of the Company as may be requested by any Holder or any underwriter of such Registrable Securities;

 

(xv)         in the case of an Underwritten Offering, obtain for delivery to and addressed to the underwriter or underwriters and, to the extent agreed by the Company’s independent certified public accountants, each selling Holder, a comfort letter from the Company’s independent certified public accountants (and the independent certified public accountants with respect to any acquired company financial statements) in customary form and content for the type of Underwritten Offering, including with comfort letters customarily delivered in connection with quarterly period financial statements if applicable, dated the date of execution of the underwriting agreement and brought down to the closing under the underwriting agreement;

 

(xvi)        enter into such customary agreements (including underwriting and indemnification agreements), make such representations and warranties and take all such other actions as any participating Holder or the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, reasonably request in order to expedite or facilitate the Registration and disposition of such Registrable Securities in form, substance and scope as are customarily made by issuers in public offerings similar to the offering then being undertaken for the Registrable Securities;

 

(xvii)       use its reasonable best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and make generally available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 90 days after the end of the 12-month period beginning with the first day of the Company’s first quarter commencing after the effective date of the applicable Registration Statement, an earnings statement satisfying the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and covering the period of at least 12 months, but not more than 18 months, beginning with the first month after the effective date of the Registration Statement;

 

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(xviii)      provide and cause to be maintained a transfer agent and registrar for all Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement from and after a date not later than the effective date of such Registration Statement;

 

(xix)         cause all Registrable Securities covered by the applicable Registration Statement to be listed on each securities exchange on which any shares of the Company’s Common Stock are then listed or quoted and on each inter-dealer quotation system on which any shares of the Company’s Common Stock are then quoted, including the filing of any required supplemental listing application;

 

(xx)          in the case of an Underwritten Offering, provide (A) each Holder participating in the Registration, (B) the underwriters (which term, for purposes of this Agreement, shall include a Person deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act) of the Registrable Securities to be Registered, (C) the sale or placement agent therefor, if any, (D) counsel for such underwriters or agent, and (E) any attorney, accountant or other agent or representative retained by such Holder or any such underwriter, as selected by such Holder, the opportunity to participate in the preparation of such Registration Statement, each Prospectus included therein or filed with the SEC, and each amendment or supplement thereto, and to require the insertion therein of material, furnished to the Company in writing, which in the reasonable judgment of such Holder(s) and their counsel should be included; and for a reasonable period prior to the filing of such Registration Statement, make available upon reasonable notice at reasonable times and for reasonable periods for inspection by the parties referred to in (A) through (E) above, all pertinent financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company that are available to the Company, and cause the Company’s officers, employees and the independent public accountants who have certified its financial statements to make themselves available at reasonable times and for reasonable periods, to discuss the business of the Company and to supply all information available to the Company reasonably requested by any such Person in connection with such Registration Statement as shall be necessary to enable them to exercise their due diligence responsibility, subject to the foregoing; provided that any such Person gaining access to information or personnel pursuant to this ‎Section 2.04(a)(xx) shall agree to use best efforts to protect the confidentiality of any information regarding the Company which the Company determines in good faith to be confidential, and of which determination such Person is notified, unless (x) the release of such information is required by law or regulation or is requested or required by deposition, interrogatory, requests for information or documents by a governmental entity, subpoena or similar process, (y) such information is or becomes publicly known without a breach of this Agreement, (F) such information is or becomes available to such Person on a non-confidential basis from a source other than the Company or (z) such information is independently developed by such Person;

 

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(xxi)         in the case of an Underwritten Offering, to cause the executive officers of the Company to participate in the customary “road show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters in any Underwritten Offering and otherwise to facilitate, cooperate with, and participate in each proposed offering contemplated herein and customary selling efforts related thereto; and

 

(xxii)        take all other customary steps reasonably necessary to effect the Registration, offering and sale of the Registrable Securities.

 

(b)            As a condition precedent to any Registration hereunder, the Company may require each Holder as to which any Registration is being effected to furnish to the Company such information regarding the distribution of such securities and such other information relating to such Holder, its ownership of Registrable Securities and other matters as the Company may from time to time reasonably request in writing. Each such Holder agrees to furnish such information to the Company and to cooperate with the Company as reasonably necessary to enable the Company to comply with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(c)            Each Holder agrees that, upon receipt of any written notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event of the kind described in ‎Section 2.04(a)(v), such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by ‎Section 2.04(a)(v), or until such Holder is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed, and if so directed by the Company, such Holder will deliver to the Company (at the Company’s expense) all copies, other than permanent file copies then in such Holder’s possession, of the Prospectus covering such Registrable Securities current at the time of receipt of such notice. In the event the Company shall give any such notice, the period during which the applicable Registration Statement for a Demand Registration is required to be maintained effective shall be extended by the number of days during the period from and including the date of the giving of such notice to and including the date when each seller of Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement either receives the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by ‎Section 2.04(a)(v) or is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed.

 

Section 2.05.      Holdback Agreements. Each of the Company and each Holder that sells Registrable Securities in an Underwritten Offering pursuant to this Agreement agrees, upon notice from the managing underwriter or underwriters in connection with such Underwritten Offering of the Company’s securities, not to effect (other than pursuant to such Registration) any public sale or distribution of Registrable Securities, including, but not limited to, any sale pursuant to Rule 144, or make any short sale of, loan, grant any option for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of, any Registrable Securities, any other equity securities of the Company or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any equity securities of the Company without the prior written consent of the managing underwriters during such period as reasonably requested by the managing underwriters (but in no event longer than the seven (7) days before and the 90 days after the pricing of such Underwritten Offering); and subject to reasonable and customary exceptions to be agreed with such managing underwriter or underwriters, including, but not limited to, permitting Holders to transfer or distribute Shares to their respective affiliates, stockholders, partners, members, or investment funds or vehicles. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) no holdback agreements of the type contemplated by this ‎Section 2.05 shall be required of participating Holders unless the Company and each of the Company’s directors and executive officers agrees to be bound by a substantially identical holdback agreement for at least the same period of time and (ii) in the event of any conflict between this ‎Section 2.05 and the terms of a specific holdback agreement, such holdback agreement shall control.

 

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Section 2.06.      Underwriting Agreement in Underwritten Offerings. If requested by the managing underwriters for any Underwritten Offering, the Company and the participating Holders shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with such underwriters for such offering; provided, however, that no Holder shall be required to make any representations or warranties to the Company or the underwriters (other than representations and warranties regarding (i) such Holder’s ownership of Registrable Securities to be transferred free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances created by such Holder, (ii) such Holder’s power and authority to effect such transfer, (iii) such matters pertaining to such Holder’s compliance with securities laws, and (iv) such Holder’s intended method of distribution, in each case as may reasonably be requested) or to undertake any indemnification obligations to the Company with respect thereto, except as otherwise provided in ‎Section 2.08 hereof.

 

Section 2.07.      Registration Expenses Paid By Company. In the case of any Registration of Registrable Securities required pursuant to this Agreement (including any Registration that is delayed or withdrawn) or proposed Underwritten Offering pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay all Registration Expenses regardless of whether the Registration Statement becomes effective or the Underwritten Offering is completed. The Company shall have no obligation to pay any Selling Expenses for Registrable Securities offered by any Holders, however for the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall be required to pay any selling expenses in relation to any offering of Common Stock for its own account pursuant to any Registration Statement that may also relate to any Registrable Securities offered by any Holders pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Section 2.08.      Indemnification.

 

(a)            Indemnification by the Company. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each Holder and such Holder’s officers, directors, employees, advisors, Affiliates and agents and each Person who controls (within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act ) such Holder from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities (or actions in respect thereof, whether or not such indemnified party is a party thereto) and expenses, joint or several (including reasonable and documented costs of investigation and legal expenses) (each, a “Loss” and collectively “Losses”) arising out of or based upon (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement under which the sale of such Registrable Securities was Registered under the Securities Act (including any final or preliminary Prospectus contained therein or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any documents incorporated by reference therein), any such statement made in any free writing prospectus (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) that the Company has filed or is required to file pursuant to Rule 433(d) of the Securities Act, any other document produced by or on behalf of the Company or any of its subsidiaries that is filed under the Exchange Act, or any testing-the-waters materials, or (ii) any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a Prospectus, preliminary Prospectus, free writing prospectus or testing-the-waters materials, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading; provided, however, that the Company shall not be liable to any particular indemnified party in any such case to the extent that any such Loss arises out of or is based upon an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made in any such Registration Statement in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such indemnified party expressly for use in the preparation thereof and such untrue statement or omission was not subsequently corrected in writing by such indemnified party to the indemnifying party prior to the sale of any such Registrable Securities. This indemnity shall be in addition to any liability the Company may otherwise have. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such Holder or any indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of such securities by such Holder.

 

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(b)            Indemnification by the Selling Holder. Each selling Holder agrees (severally and not jointly) to indemnify and hold harmless, to the full extent permitted by law, the Company and the Company’s directors, officers, employees, advisors, Affiliates and agents and each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act) from and against any Losses arising out of or based upon (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement under which the sale of such Registrable Securities was Registered under the Securities Act (including any final or preliminary Prospectus contained therein or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any documents incorporated by reference therein), or any such statement made in any free writing prospectus that the Company has filed or is required to file pursuant to Rule 433(d) of the Securities Act or testing-the-waters materials, or (ii) any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a Prospectus, preliminary Prospectus, free writing prospectus or testing-the-waters materials, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading but only to the extent, in each of cases (i) or (ii), that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information furnished in writing by such selling Holder to the Company expressly for inclusion in such Registration Statement, Prospectus, preliminary Prospectus, free writing prospectus or testing-the-waters materials and such untrue statement or omission was not subsequently corrected in writing by such Selling Holder to the Company prior to the sale of any such Registrable Securities. In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds (after deducting underwriters’ discounts and commissions) received by such Holder under the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation. This indemnity shall be in addition to any liability the selling Holder may otherwise have. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Company or any indemnified party.

 

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(c)            Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. Any Person entitled to indemnification hereunder will (i) give prompt (but in any event within 30 days after such Person has actual knowledge of the facts constituting the basis for indemnification) written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that any delay or failure to so notify the indemnifying party shall not relieve the indemnifying party of its obligations hereunder except to the extent that it is materially prejudiced by reason of such delay or failure) and (ii) permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party; provided, however, that any Person entitled to indemnification hereunder shall have the right to select and employ separate counsel and to participate in the defense of such claim, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Person unless (a) the indemnifying party has agreed in writing to pay such fees or expenses, (b) the indemnifying party shall have failed to assume the defense of such claim within a reasonable time after receipt of notice of such claim from the Person entitled to indemnification hereunder, (c) the named parties to any proceeding include both such indemnified and the indemnifying party and the indemnified party has reasonably concluded (based on written advice of counsel) that there may be legal defenses available to it or other indemnified parties that are different from or in addition to those available to the indemnifying party, or (d) in the reasonable judgment of any such Person, based upon written advice of its counsel, a conflict of interest may exist between such Person and the indemnifying party with respect to such claims (in which case, if the Person notifies the indemnifying party in writing that such Person elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the indemnifying party, the indemnifying party shall not have the right to assume the defense of such claim on behalf of such Person). If such defense is not assumed by the indemnifying party, the indemnifying party will not be subject to any liability for any settlement made without its consent, but such consent may not be unreasonably withheld. If the indemnifying party assumes the defense, the indemnifying party shall not have the right to settle such action without the consent of the indemnified party, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. No indemnifying party shall consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement without the consent of the indemnified party which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of an unconditional release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation, but if settled with the consent of the indemnifying party or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff in any such action, the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any indemnified party from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment. It is understood that the indemnifying party or parties shall not, in connection with any proceeding or related proceedings in the same jurisdiction, arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances, be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one separate firm (in addition to any appropriate local counsel) at any one time from all such indemnified party or parties unless (x) the employment of more than one counsel has been authorized in writing by the indemnifying party or parties, (y) an indemnified party has reasonably concluded (based on written advice of counsel) that there may be legal defenses available to it that are different from or in addition to those available to the other indemnified parties or (z) a conflict or potential conflict exists or in the reasonable judgment of such indemnified party may exist (based on advice of counsel to an indemnified party) between such indemnified party or parties and the other indemnified parties, in each of which cases the indemnifying party shall be obligated to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such additional counsel.

 

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(d)            Contribution. If for any reason the indemnification provided for in ‎Section 2.08(a) or ‎Section 2.08(b) is unavailable to an indemnified party or insufficient to hold it harmless as contemplated by ‎Section 2.08(a) or ‎Section 2.08(b), then the indemnifying party shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party thereunder, contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such Loss in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one hand and the indemnified party on the other hand in connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such Loss as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the indemnifying party or the indemnified party and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such untrue statement or omission. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this ‎Section 2.08(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this ‎Section 2.08(d). No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party hereunder shall be deemed to include, for purposes of this ‎Section 2.08(d), any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating, preparing to defend or defending against or appearing as a third party witness in respect of, or otherwise incurred in connection with, any such loss, claim, damage, expense, liability, action, investigation or proceeding. If indemnification is available under this ‎Section 2.08, the indemnifying parties shall indemnify each indemnified party to the full extent provided in ‎Section 2.08(a) and ‎Section 2.08(b) hereof without regard to the relative fault of said indemnifying parties or indemnified party. Notwithstanding anything in this ‎Section 2.08(d) to the contrary, no indemnifying party (other than the Company) shall be required pursuant to this ‎Section 2.08(d) to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the net proceeds (after deducting the underwriters’ discounts and commissions) received by such indemnifying party from the sale of Registrable Securities in the offering to which the Losses of the indemnified parties relate (before deducting expenses, if any) exceeds the amount of any damages which such indemnifying party has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue statement or omission (which may include, but is not limited to, any amounts paid pursuant to ‎Section 2.08(b) or paid as a result of liabilities incurred under the underwriting agreement, if any, related to such sale of Registrable Securities in the offering to which the Losses of the indemnified parties relate).

 

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Section 2.09.      Reporting Requirements; Rule 144. Following the Listing, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to be and remain in compliance with the periodic filing requirements imposed under the SEC’s rules and regulations, including the Exchange Act, and thereafter shall timely file such information, documents and reports as the SEC may require or prescribe under Section 13 or 15(d) (whichever is applicable) of the Exchange Act. If the Company is not required to file such reports during such period, it will, upon the request of any Holder, make publicly available such necessary information for so long as necessary to permit sales pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S under the Securities Act, and it will take such further action as any Holder may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Holder to sell or distribute Registrable Securities without Registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by (a) Rule 144 (including in-kind distributions exempt from the requirements of Rule 144) or Regulation S under the Securities Act, as such Rules may be amended from time to time, or (b) any rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC. From and after the date hereof through the date upon which no Holder owns any Registrable Securities, the Company shall forthwith upon request furnish any Holder (i) a written statement by the Company as to whether it has complied with such requirements and, if not, the specifics thereof, (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company, and (iii) such other reports and documents filed by the Company with the SEC as such Holder may reasonably request in availing itself of an exemption for the sale of Registrable Securities without registration under the Securities Act.

 

Article 3
Miscellaneous

 

Section 3.01.      Term. This Agreement may be terminated by written agreement among the parties, and shall terminate on the date on which there are no remaining Registrable Securities held by the Holders; and in respect of any individual Holder, shall cease to apply to such Holder at such time as it holds no Registrable Securities, except for the provisions of ‎Section 2.07 and ‎Section 2.08 and all of this ‎Article 3, which shall survive any such termination.

 

Section 3.02.      Notices. All notices or other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be duly given when (a) delivered in person, (b) deposited in the United States mail or private express mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows or (c) when sent by email upon confirmation or acknowledgment of receipt thereof:

 

If to a Holder, to its address as set forth opposite its name on Schedule 1 hereto.

 

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If to the Company to:

 

Turn Therapeutics Inc.
250 N. Westlake Blvd.

Westlake Village, CA 91362
Attention: Bradley Burnam
Email: brad@turntherapeutics.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Attention: Michael Kaplan, Stephen A. Byeff
Email: michael.kaplan@davispolk.com; stephen.byeff@davispolk.com

 

Any party may, by notice to the other party, change the address to which such notices are to be given.

 

Section 3.03.      Successors, Assigns and Transferees. (a)  This Agreement and all provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. The Company may assign this Agreement at any time in connection with a sale or acquisition of the Company, whether by merger, consolidation, a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, or a similar transaction, without the consent of the Holders; provided that the successor or acquiring Person agrees in writing to assume all of the Company’s rights and obligations under this Agreement. A Holder may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any transferee that (i) is an Affiliate of a Holder, (ii) is a Holder’s or an Affiliate of a Holder’s family member or trust for the benefit of an individual or such person’s family member, or (iii) acquires from such Holder in a private placement a number of Ordinary Shares equal to at least 5% of the aggregate number of outstanding Ordinary Shares; and, in each case, executes a joinder agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. In addition, any Holder may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate of such Holder that directly holds Shares that executes a joinder in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such transfer is subject to covenants, agreements or other undertakings restricting transferability thereof, the Registration Rights shall not be transferred in connection with such transfer unless such transferee complies with all such covenants, agreements and other undertakings. Except as set forth in this ‎Section 3.03, the Holders may not assign their rights and obligations hereunder.

 

(b)            Joinder. The Company shall be permitted to join stockholders of the Company as parties to this Agreement by having such stockholders execute a joinder agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

(c)            Limitation on Subsequent Rights. Notwithstanding ‎Section 3.03(b), the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Holders, enter into any agreement with any holder or prospective holder of any securities of the Company that would provide to such holder the right to include any of such securities in any registration filed under ‎Section 2.01 hereof on other than a pro rata basis or a subordinate basis with respect to the Registrable Securities.

 

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Section 3.04.      Governing Law; No Jury Trial.

 

(a)            This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof that would result in the application of any law other than the laws of the State of New York. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY COURT PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF AND PERMITTED UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF THE OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, AS APPLICABLE.

 

(b)            With respect to any Action relating to or arising out of this Agreement, each party to this Agreement irrevocably (i) consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and any court of the United States located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City; (ii) waives any objection which such party may have at any time to the laying of venue of any Action brought in any such court, waives any claim that such Action has been brought in an inconvenient forum and further waives the right to object, with respect to such Action, that such court does not have jurisdiction over such party; and (iii) consents to the service of process at the address set forth for notices in ‎Section 3.02 herein; provided, however, that such manner of service of process shall not preclude the service of process in any other manner permitted under applicable law.

 

Section 3.05.      Specific Performance. In the event of any actual or threatened default in, or breach of, any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, the party or parties who are or are to be thereby aggrieved shall have the right to seek specific performance and injunctive or other equitable relief of its rights under this Agreement, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies at law or in equity, and all such rights and remedies shall be cumulative.

 

Section 3.06.      Headings. The article, section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

Section 3.07.      Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof or the application of such provision to Persons or circumstances or in jurisdictions other than those as to which it has been held invalid or unenforceable, shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby, so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner adverse to any party. Upon such determination, the parties shall negotiate in good faith in an effort to agree upon such a suitable and equitable provision to effect the original intent of the parties.

 

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Section 3.08.      Amendment; Waiver.

 

(a)            This Agreement may not be amended or modified and waivers and consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, except by an instrument or instruments in writing making specific reference to this Agreement and signed by the Company and Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities as of such time; provided, however, that any amendment, modification or waiver that results in a non-pro rata adverse effect on the rights of a Holder under this Agreement will require the written consent of such Holder.

 

(b)            Waiver by any party of any default by the other party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver by the waiving party of any subsequent or other default, nor shall it prejudice the rights of the other party or parties.

 

Section 3.09.      Further Assurances. Each of the parties hereto shall execute and deliver all additional documents, agreements and instruments and shall do any and all acts and things reasonably requested by the other party hereto in connection with the performance of its obligations undertaken in this Agreement.

 

Section 3.10.      Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement. This Agreement may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail or other electronic format (including, but not limited to, “pdf,” “tif,” “jpg” or any other electronic imaged signature, including, without limitation, signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com or “AdobeSign”) or other transmission method, and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” “delivery,” and words of like import in or relating to this Agreement or any document to be signed in connection with this Agreement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures, deliveries or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature, physical delivery thereof or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the U.S. federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act of 2000, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

  Turn Therapeutics Inc.
   
  By:  
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  BEB Holdings, LLC
   
  By:  
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: [Title]
   
  By:  
    Name: Bradley Burnam

 

[Signature Page to the Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

Form of Joinder Agreement

 

[●], 2025

 

Reference is hereby made to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated [●] (the “RRA”), by and between Turn Therapeutics Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the Holders named therein. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the RRA.

 

Pursuant to ‎Section 3.03 of the RRA, each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges, agrees and confirms that, by its execution of this Joinder Agreement, it shall be deemed to be a party to the RRA as if it were an original signatory thereto and hereby expressly assumes, and agrees to perform and discharge, all of the obligations and liabilities of a party thereto as the case may be, under the RRA. All references in the RRA to the “Holders” shall hereafter include each of the undersigned and their respective successors, as applicable.

 

Each of the undersigned hereby agrees to promptly execute and deliver any and all further documents and take such further action as the Company, the Holders or any undersigned party may reasonably require to effect the purpose of this Joinder Agreement.

 

This Joinder Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions thereof that would result in the application of any law other than the laws of the State of New York. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY COURT PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF AND PERMITTED UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF THE OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, AS APPLICABLE.

 

EXHIBIT A-1

 

 

With respect to any Action relating to or arising out of this Joinder Agreement, each party to this Joinder Agreement irrevocably (i) consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and any court of the United States located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City; (ii) waives any objection which such party may have at any time to the laying of venue of any Action brought in any such court, waives any claim that such Action has been brought in an inconvenient forum and further waives the right to object, with respect to such Action, that such court does not have jurisdiction over such party; and (iii) consents to the service of process at the address set forth for notices in ‎Section 3.02 in the RRA; provided, however, that such manner of service of process shall not preclude the service of process in any other manner permitted under applicable law.

 

[Signature Pages Follow]

 

EXHIBIT A-2

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Joinder Agreement as of the date herein above set forth.

 

Company:  
   
Turn Therapeutics Inc.  
   
By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
[Assignee]:  
   
By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 1

 

Addresses for Notice for Holder Parties to Registration Rights Agreement

 

Holder’s Name Address for Notice
BEB Holdings LLC 250 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362

 

SCHEDULE 1-1

 

 

Exhibit 10.11

 

STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT

 

AGREEMENT, dated as of [•], 2025 (“Agreement”) among the parties listed on the signature pages hereto (each, together with his, her or its Permitted Transferees (as defined below), a “Holder,” and together, the “Holders”) and Turn Therapeutics Inc. (the “Company”).

 

WHEREAS, the Company intends to complete a direct listing (the “Listing”) of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”) on a national securities exchange;

 

WHEREAS, the Company and the Holders desire to effect an agreement that during any period following the Listing during which the Holders meet the Substantial Ownership Requirement (as defined below), the Holders’ consent will be required for certain corporate actions by the Company.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows to be effective as of the date of the Listing:

 

Article 1
Stockholder Rights and Restrictions

 

Section 1.01. Approval for Certain Corporate Actions. Until the Substantial Ownership Requirement is no longer met, the Holders’ consent shall be required prior to the consummation of any of the following matters (which consent shall be required in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other approvals required under applicable law):

 

(a)            any transaction or series of related transactions resulting in the merger, consolidation or sale of all, or substantially all, of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries; any dissolution, liquidation or reorganization (including filing for bankruptcy) of the Company and its subsidiaries or any acquisition of any asset for consideration in excess of 20% of the Total Assets (as defined below) of the Company and its subsidiaries;

 

(b)            any transaction or series of related transactions resulting in the issuance of equity securities, or any other ownership interests, of the Company or any of its subsidiaries for consideration exceeding $50 million, other than under any equity incentive plan that has received the prior approval of the Board of Directors (as defined below);

 

(c)            any amendments to the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company;

 

 

 

 

(d)            the incurrence, guarantee, assumption or refinancing of indebtedness, or grant of a security interest, in each case in excess of 20% of Total Assets (or that would cause aggregate indebtedness or guarantees thereof to exceed 20% of Total Assets);

 

(e) the establishment or amendment of any equity, purchase or bonus plan for the benefit of employees, consultants, officers or directors;

 

(e)            any capital or other expenditure in excess of 20% of Total Assets;

 

(f)            the declaration or payment of dividends on Common Stock;

 

(g)            any change in the size of the Board of Directors;

 

(h)            any change to the location of headquarters, jurisdiction of incorporation, name or fiscal year end of the Company or any change to the designated registered public accounting firm of the Company;

 

(i)            the adoption of any “poison pill” or similar shareholder rights plan;

 

(j)            any hiring, termination, or replacement of, or establishing the compensation or benefits payable to, or making any other significant decisions relating to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer or any other senior management or key employee of the Company with annual compensation over $200,000, including entering into new employment agreements or modifying existing employment agreements, adopting or modifying any plans relating to any incentive securities or employee benefit plans or granting incentive securities or benefits to any such individuals under any existing plans; or

 

(k)            any agreement or commitment with respect to any of the foregoing.

 

Article 2
Representations and Warranties of the Holders

 

Section 2.01. Corporation Authorization. Each Holder that is not a natural person represents and warrants to each of the other Holders and the Company that such Holder is validly organized and existing under the laws of its state of organization and has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform fully its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and that this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of such Holder.

 

Section 2.02. Non-Contravention. Each Holder represents and warrants to each of the other Holders and the Company that the execution, delivery and performance by such Holder of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) if such Holder is not a natural person, contravene or conflict with, or constitute a violation of, any articles or certificate of incorporation or formation, bylaws, operating agreement, or comparable organizational documents of such Holder; (ii) contravene or conflict with, or constitute a violation of, any material applicable law or any material agreement, or order binding on such Holder; or (iii) result in the imposition of any Lien (as defined below) on any asset of such Holder.

 

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Section 2.03. Ownership of Shares of Common Stock. Each Holder represents and warrants to each of the other Holders and the Company that such Holder is the record and beneficial owner of all of the shares of Common Stock owned by them on the date hereof, and that the shares of Common Stock owned by them on the date hereof are owned free of any and all liens, charges, security interests, options, claims, mortgages, pledges, proxies, voting trusts or agreements, obligations, understandings or arrangements or other restrictions on title or transfer of any nature whatsoever (collectively, “Liens”) and any other limitation or restriction (including any restriction on the right to vote or otherwise dispose of the shares of Common Stock), other than transfer restrictions under applicable securities laws, the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or Amended and Restated Bylaws. Upon consummation of the Listing, none of the shares of Common Stock will be subject to any voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such shares of Common Stock.

 

Article 3
Representations and Warranties of the Company

 

The Company represents and warrants to each Holder that:

 

Section 3.01. Corporation Authorization. The Company is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform fully its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate and other action by the Company and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation and agreement of the Company.

 

Section 3.02. Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) contravene or conflict with, or constitute a violation of, any provision of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or Amended and Restated Bylaws, or any other organizational documents of the Company; (ii) contravene or conflict with, or constitute a violation of, any material applicable law or any material agreement or order binding on the Company; or (iii) result in the imposition of any Lien on any asset of the Company.

 

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Article 4
Miscellaneous

 

Section 4.01. Other Definitional and Interpretative Provisions. Unless specified otherwise, in this Agreement the obligations of any party consisting of more than one person are joint and several. The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of like import used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The captions herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall be ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof. References to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules are to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules of this Agreement unless otherwise specified. All Exhibits and Schedules annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth in full herein. Any capitalized terms used in any Exhibit or Schedule but not otherwise defined therein, shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement. Any singular term in this Agreement shall be deemed to include the plural, and any plural term the singular. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”, whether or not they are in fact followed by those words or words of like import. “Writing”, “written” and comparable terms refer to printing, typing and other means of reproducing words (including electronic media) in a visible form. References to any agreement or contract are to that agreement or contract as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. References to any Person (as defined below) include the successors and permitted assigns of that Person. References from or through any date mean, unless otherwise specified, from and including or through and including, respectively.

 

Section 4.02. Additional Definitions.

 

(a)            “Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such Person. It being understood and agreed that, for purposes hereof, neither the Company nor any subsidiary of the Company shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any Holder.

 

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

 

(c)            “Organization” means any corporation, partnership, joint venture or enterprise, limited liability company, unincorporated association, trust, estate, governmental entity or other entity or organization, and shall include the successor (by merger or otherwise) of any entity or organization.

 

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(d)            “Permitted Transferee” means (i) in the case of any Holder that is not a natural person, any Person that is an Affiliate of such Holder, and (ii) in the case of any Holder that is a natural person, (A) any Person to whom Common Stock are Transferred from such Holder (1) by will or the laws of descent and distribution or (2) by gift without consideration of any kind; provided that, in the case of clause (2), such transferee is the spouse, the lineal descendant, sibling, parent, heir, executor, administrator, testamentary trustee, legatee or beneficiary of such Holder, (B) a trust that is for the exclusive benefit of such Holder or its permitted transferees under (A) above or (C) any institution qualified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code.

 

(e)            “Person” means any natural person or Organization.

 

(f)            “Substantial Ownership Requirement” means the beneficial ownership (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) by the Holders collectively, of shares of Common Stock representing at least ten percent (10%) of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock.

 

(g)            “Total Assets” of any Person means the consolidated total assets of such Person and its subsidiaries, as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, as shown on such Person’s most recent balance sheet.

 

(h)            “Transfer” means (a) a direct or indirect transfer, sale, exchange, assignment, pledge, hypothecation or other encumbrance or other disposition of Common Stock, or any legal or beneficial interest therein, including the grant of an option or other right or the grant of any interest that would result in a Holder no longer having the power to vote, or cause to be voted, such Holder’s Common Stock, whether directly or indirectly, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law or (b) any agreement to take or commit to any of the foregoing actions; and “Transferred,” “Transferee,” “Transferor,” and “Transferability” shall each have a correlative meaning. For the avoidance of doubt, a transfer, sale, exchange, assignment, pledge, hypothecation or other encumbrance or other disposition of an interest in any Holder, or direct or indirect parent thereof, all or substantially all of whose assets are, directly or indirectly, Common Stock shall constitute a “Transfer” of Common Stock for purposes of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, a transfer, sale, exchange, assignment, pledge, hypothecation or other encumbrance or other disposition of an interest in any Holder, or direct or indirect parent thereof, which has substantial assets in addition to Common Stock shall not constitute a “Transfer” of Common Stock for purposes of this Agreement.

 

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Section 4.03. Further Assurances. Each party to this Agreement, at any time and from time to time upon the reasonable request of another party to this Agreement, shall promptly execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, all such further instruments and take all such further actions as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to confirm or carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.04. Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.

 

Section 4.05. Assignment. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided that no party may assign, delegate or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the consent of the other parties hereto, other than a transfer to a Permitted Transferee.

 

Section 4.06. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflicts of law rules of such state.

 

Section 4.07. Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties hereto agree that any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be brought in the Delaware Chancery Court, and that any cause of action arising out of this Agreement shall be deemed to have arisen from a transaction of business in the State of Delaware, and each of the parties hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts therefrom) in any such suit, action or proceeding and irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court or that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Process in any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on any party anywhere in the world, whether within or without the jurisdiction of any such court.

 

Section 4.08. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

Section 4.09. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or entity or any circumstance, is found to be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, (a) a suitable and equitable provision shall be substituted therefor in order to carry out, so far as may be valid and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid or unenforceable provision and (b) the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall not be affected by such invalidity or unenforceability, nor shall such invalidity or unenforceability affect the validity or enforceability of such provision, or the application thereof, in any other jurisdiction.

 

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Section 4.10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed (including by facsimile transmission or other electronic signature of this Agreement signed by such party (via PDF, TIFF, JPEG or the like)) with counterpart pages or in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall, taken together, be considered one and the same agreement, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart.

 

Section 4.11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding among the parties hereto and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understanding, both oral and written, among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof

 

Section 4.12. Amendments; Waiver. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by each party to this Agreement or in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective.

 

Section 4.13. Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event any provision of this Agreement is not performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. Accordingly, it also is agreed that each of the Company and the Holders shall be entitled to an injunction to prevent breaches of this Agreement, and to specific enforcement of this Agreement and its terms and provisions in any action instituted in any court of the United States or any state having subject matter jurisdiction.

 

Section 4.14. Termination. This Agreement will be effective as of the date of the Listing. This agreement will automatically terminate and be of no force and effect when the Substantial Ownership Requirement is no longer met.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  Turn Therapeutics Inc.
     
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

  BEB Holdings, LLC
   
  By:  
    Name: Bradley Burnam
    Title: [Title]

 

  By:  
    Bradley Burnam

 

[Signature Page to the Stockholders Agreement]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 16.1

 

 

 

August 29, 2025

Office of Chief Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street NE

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Respected Commissioners:

 

We have read the statements made by Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics (the “Company”) under section ‘Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure’ in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S1 dated August 29, 2025.

 

We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such section of Form S1.

 

With respect to all other matters and information included in Form S1, we have no basis to either agree or disagree with the statements made therein.

 

/s/ SetApart Accountancy Corp.

Los Angeles, California

 

 

 

Exhibit 21.1

 

Subsidiary of Turn Therapeutics Inc.

 

Name of Subsidiary State of Incorporation
   
Turn Consumer LLC Delaware

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 23.1

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We hereby consent to the inclusion in this Form S-1 of our report dated June 13, 2025 (which includes an explanatory paragraph relating to substantial doubt about the ability of Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics to continue as a going concern) with respect to the balance sheets of Global Health Solutions Inc. dba Turn Therapeutics as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit), cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, which reports appears in the Form S-1.

 

We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption “Experts” in the Prospectus.

 

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC  
   
   
Whippany, New Jersey  
   
   
August 29, 2025  

 

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